Chapter 142 Keeping tabs on the viral news
The Public Relations Department carefully reported the online trends to Darwin.
Darwin breathed a sigh of relief.
“Mr. Solomon, many people have been cursing at you. Would you like”…"
"No need, let them curse." Darwin waved his hand.
"Some people planned meticulously to destroy Secretary Woods, but they didn't expect that Secretary Woods, with her own charisma, could turn the tables." The PR director found it miraculous as well and she had analyzed it with her team. The reasons were nothing more than Fiona being a perfect victim.
She was beautiful, kind, passionate about public welfare, and had strong work skills. The only downside was that she was with a not-so-good man. Although in the end, this particular point made people even more sympathetic towards her.
"Hmm." Darwin responded.
The PR director could tell that he was exhausted, so she said a few more words and hung up the phone on her own initiative.
After a while, Fiona came back.
Darwin quickly approached her. "Are you hungry? I'll have dinner sent over from the kitchen."
“I already ate,” Fiona responded without paying attention Darwin, “I’m a bit tired, so I’ll go rest first.”
Darwin grabbed her wrist, surprising her, "I've taken care of it," he said."
On her way back, Fiona talked to Ashton on the phone the entire time. Ashton read out comments to her continuously. So, now the tide has changed on the internet, and she was aware of it. "I know," Fiona replied.
"From now on, things will be much different. Hathaway has also been completely abandoned by the family," Darwin said softly. "So, those who bullied you will pay the price."
Fiona sighed. "Darwin, you already had Hathaway's videos before the engagement, right?" Fiona looked at him. Darwin did not deny it. "In a business alliance, they would have found something on me too. We initially discussed and agreed on the engagement. If it weren't for you forcefully preventing me from leaving later on, perhaps Hathaway wouldn't have done those things. Mr. Solomon, if we talk about who has bullied me the most in this world, undoubtedly, it's you!"
Fiona didn't pause. She continued staring at Darwin and said, "Do you think I'm happy about being criticized on the internet today? First being scolded, then being praised. Am I happy?”
Darwin looked at her and didn't speak. Fiona answered her own question, "I've never been someone who likes to seek attention, so I am not happy at all. I felt sad when people called me a mistress, and I felt even sadder when people praised my looks and talents. I would rather not have this face. Without this face, perhaps I would be free, wouldn't I?"
“No!” Darwin’s feelings towards Fiona were not because of her face.
"I really don't understand you. All you wanted from the beginning was Lilian, right? And now she's back! Why can't you just let me go? Why do you insist on dragging me into the abyss, making me live a faith worse than death? Mr. Solomon, I was really good to you in the past. Can't you just be kind and let me go?"
Today, she looked at the magnificent sky filled with clouds. Watched the seagulls soaring freely. And gazed at the vast and boundless sea. In her mind, there were only one word: freedom. After saying this, Fiona knew that she would never hear the words she wanted to hear from Darwin. She calmly and hopelessly let go of his hand and turned back to her room.
Darwin stood in place like an abandoned little dog. He lowered his head, his tall figure slightly hunched. After a good while, Darwin murmured, "But now, you're treating me worse and worse." No matter how much he humbled himself, no matter how much he coaxed or pleaded, she treated him worse and worse. It used to be that no matter what he said or did, as long as she turned around, she would be considerate of whether he was thirsty or hungry, cold or hot, had eaten well or not, or was happy or not. But now... when she saw herself, it was like looking at a dead person. Darwin returned to the sofa and picked up his phone. There were still unfinished videos in his phone. They were edited by netizens, and Fiona filmed them without his knowledge.
Standing at his side or behind him, looking into his eyes. Each one contained a loving smile. No disguises at all. She used to love him so much!
Darwin frowned, his eyes reddening at the corners. The heavens were always so cruel. Always taking liking of what you have lost. The night grew darker.
Darwin snapped out of his trance from the video. It's okay. That was just their first five years together. In the future, they will have many more five-year periods. She will continue to love him.
And he will love her to the core.
Darwin coughed heavily in the living room. Fiona couldn't sleep in her room either.
She didn't know that so many people had taken pictures of her and Darwin. Even more so, she had no idea that the look in her eyes when she saw him was so tender and affectionate. Looking at these, tears streamed down Fiona's face, and her hatred for Darwin grew stronger. After all, he slowly destroyed everything that should have been beautiful.
That night, Darwin, who was half-asleep, had a dream. Probably about the time when he was sick in the past. When Fiona took care of him. She coaxed him to take medicine, cooled his body down.
She even stroked his face and said something to him, but waking up, Darwin couldn't remember a thing. All he could remember was the teary glimmer in her beautiful eyes. Darwin's heart was aching.
The next morning, Darwin stumbled out of the room, Fiona had changed into today's clothes and was sitting in the dining room having breakfast. Although the breakfast was nutritious, it was almost all the things Darwin didn't like to eat.
Strictly speaking, Mr. Solomon's breakfast always consisted of toasted whole wheat bread, peanut butter, and black coffee. Darwin sat across from her. He poured himself a glass of milk and randomly picked up a red bean bread roll.
"Did you sleep well?" He asked.
Without looking at him, Fiona replied, "Pretty well, except you coughed too loudly."
Darwin was surprised, "How did I get back to my room last night?" he asked again.
Fiona glanced at him, "I was in the room, you asked me, remember?"
Darwin was still stunned. He didn't say anything more; it must have been a dream last night.
After breakfast, it was going to be another full day of work.
After yesterday's incident, the way people looked at Fiona during today's meetings changed. After all, now Fiona was well-known as future Mrs. Solomon and the President of Solomon Energy. Just the title alone was enough to impress people.
"Secretary Woods, you are something else!" AssistantJackie secretly gave Fiona a thumbs-up. "Even my cousin sees you as her idol now!"
Fiona smiled helplessly, "The online exaggerations, I'm not that amazing."
"Whether it's exaggerated or not, our president's office knows it best, and most of the praises are the truth!"Jackie looked proud.
"I think our president's office is tired of these little female assistants already." Fiona touched the tip of her nose.
"Of those who led the insults against Darwin Solomon, how many were from the President's Office?"Jackie almost choked on her own saliva. In response, she chose to protect his ally and said nothing. Fiona couldn't help but laugh. Just as she looked up, she noticed Darwin staring at her.
Fiona’s smile dropped immediately in just one second. Darwin was worried that Fiona wouldn't want to have dinner with him. After the meeting ended, Darwin took the initiative to suggest a gathering. Fiona didn't escape; she followed him to the grand banquet hall. Once at the dining table, the conversation was much broader than in the meeting room. At first, no one mentioned Fiona and Darwin.
One of the managers, as he spoke, lifted his wineglass and stood up to toast Fiona and Darwin. "Mr. Solomon, speaking of which, I haven't formally congratulated both of you on your upcoming nuptials!" The manager beamed with joy. "Mr. Solomon isn't getting any younger, so hurry up and get married, and hurry up to have children! Take advantage of Secretary Woods' youth for a smooth recovery!"
"Thank you for your kind words," Darwin quite liked this kind of blessing. To hell with difficulties in conception. He and Fiona would definitely have a big and happy family!
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