Chapter 1659 Betrayal
"Thank goodness." Derek's eyes flashed with undisguised indifference.
Thank goodness he didn't let his guard down just because Michael was his cousin who grew up with him.
As it turns out, people can change.
Or rather, everyone has a dark side inside them; it's just a matter of whether they choose to release it or not.
Julia understood what he meant. Thank goodness he took the initiative. "Derek, I really didn't expect Michael to betray the entire Jude family. The Jude family has never owed him anything."
"Julia, everyone thinks differently. Sometimes, no matter how much you dislike the Jude family, the Jude family provided you with a quality life and noble status, so you feel obligated to repay the Jude family. But Michael might not think that way. He might feel that some things should have been his by right because he is the first son of this generation of the Jude family. Now that he has lost those honors, he feels we took what belonged to him, and he believes it's only right to take it back by any means."
Julia was stunned and saddened. "Maybe you're right. Grandpa and my dad always told him to work hard, that the Jude family would be handed over to him in the future, and that he would have to support the Jude family sooner or later. Outside, everyone recognized him as the heir to the Jude Group, so many people flattered and praised him. Their way of educating him was wrong. They should have told Michael that everything in the Jude family belongs to the capable."
Derek let out a mocking laugh. "How could Grandpa and the others say that? They always believed that women are meant to be married off. Julia, your achievements today are because you are capable."
Julia was speechless for a long time before she asked, "Derek, what do you plan to do?"
"This time, Michael has really crossed the line with me." Derek's voice suddenly turned cold. "He not only wants to destroy Laura but also wants to ruin me and my parents' reputation, making my dad lose his re-election bid. For such a malicious person, Julia, what would you do?"
Julia understood. "Derek, can you leave this matter to me?"
"Sure." Derek smiled. "With you handling it, I'll be much more at ease. But I can only give you one day."
"Alright." Julia sighed inwardly. Some things were unspoken but well understood by everyone.
After hanging up the phone, Julia contacted Mr. Powell. "Go to Rolf's place and bring Michael back. If he resists, handle it as you see fit. I just need to see him alive."
After finishing, she closed her eyes and smiled bitterly.
'Michael, I really tried my best. It's you who didn't cherish it,' she thought.
At the same time.
In Rolf's villa, Michael was furious after seeing the series of trending topics online.
"How is this possible? How could Derek dare?"
Especially after Laura responded to Derek's public declaration of love, Michael was instantly consumed by a furious jealousy.
Why was this happening?
Clearly, these two shouldn't be accepted by society, yet so many people support them.
Didn't people find it disgusting?
Didn't they think Derek was hypocritical? He even coveted his cousin's wife.
Derek was truly cunning.
Those positive comments online must have been paid for by Derek.
"Michael, it looks like Derek anticipated your betrayal and acted first."
Rolf put down his phone. Despite being deeply angry, he remained outwardly calm, given his high position and deep scheming. "Your cousin is not simple."
As he spoke, Rolf glanced at Michael's furious face and secretly sneered.
Both from the Jude family, Michael was clearly far inferior to Derek.
No wonder Michael, who should have had everything, ended up being played by a woman and ultimately lost the Jude family to his own sister.
In political circles, who didn't once try to curry favor with Michael?
Now, many looked down on Michael, not because he had fallen.
Falling wasn't the issue. Even Joseph had fallen before, but he was smart enough to rise again.
But Michael is truly incompetent.
If Michael didn't have some use this time, Rolf wouldn't have let him in.
Michael gritted his teeth in embarrassment. He knew Derek wasn't simple, but the more he knew, the more he hated him.
If it weren't for Derek's interference, Michael believed he wouldn't be in this situation, and wouldn't have lost his family.
"So, Carl has such a capable son. He might even get re-elected." Michael reminded, "Rolf, you're over fifty now, almost at retirement age. How much more time do you have to wait?"
Rolf's wrinkled face finally turned grim. "So, what do you suggest? Carl and Derek are always cautious, not even having an affair. It's rare for Derek to cause such a big stir this time. It is indeed an opportunity to bring them down, but it's a pity."
A nearby secretary said, "Actually, this matter is both difficult and easy. As long as we find flaws in Derek's article and convince the public that his words are unreliable, we can naturally ruin Carl and Derek's reputation."
Rolf crossed his legs and looked at Michael. "Michael, you've been saying Derek was after your wife. If these two were together while you were still married, you should have some proof, right?"
Michael's thin lips pressed tightly together. After a long time, he stammered, "I never thought these two would have an affair."
Rolf understood and his expression turned cold. "So, you're not sure Laura betrayed your marriage, and now Derek's article is true."
"No, she definitely betrayed our marriage." Michael clenched his fists and gritted his teeth. "Otherwise, why would they get together so quickly? Laura is just a slut."
Rolf and the secretary exchanged a glance, both with a look of understanding and contempt in their eyes.
Everyone here was smart. From Michael's tone, it was clear he was just assuming, and he probably didn't have any evidence.
Most likely, Michael just couldn't bear the situation and made up rumors about Laura's betrayal.
Petty men want dignity. Even if Michael didn't like Laura anymore, he didn't want to see her doing better than him, especially marrying someone much better like Derek. It made Michael extremely unhappy.
"Enough, telling me this is useless. I need evidence."
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