Chapter 106
No.1
Margaret Whitmore rushed forward, forcing a smile. “Young Master Blackwood has such a sharp sense of humor! Of course we don’t support her. We fully agree with the decision! Eleanor, Theodore, send Victoria to Africa immediately. She shouldn’t remain in the country any longer.”
Theodore Montgomery understood the gravity of the situation. Victoria’s reputation was irreparably damaged, and offending the Blackwoods was not an option.
He gestured grimly to his head of security. “Marcus, take her home and ensure she packs her belongings.”
“Yes, sir,” Marcus Donovan replied, stepping forward to forcibly remove Victoria.
Pale with rage, Victoria felt nothing but bitter hatred. This was all Isabella’s doing, yet everyone turned against her. Nathaniel’s interference had only made things worse.
A woman like Isabella didn’t deserve such protection. She didn’t deserve Nathaniel Blackwood!
Her fury finally erupted. “Isabella Montgomery! Everyone will learn the truth about what you did today! Karma will destroy you for framing me! I will never forgive you! Never!”
Her hysterical screams echoed through the hall, dripping with venom.
The guests were stunned. No one had expected the gentle Victoria to reveal such a vicious side. A few even wondered if Isabella might truly be at fault.
But Isabella remained unbothered. The evidence she held was more than enough to ruin Victoria completely. Her priority now was to leave, to put distance between herself and Nathaniel before their relationship was exposed.
No.2
She turned to Theodore. “Grandfather, I’ll leave the rest to you. I need to be alone.” Without another word, she walked away, her white gown flowing behind her. Her departure painted a tragic picture, and sympathetic sighs followed her exit.
Theodore glanced at Reginald, signaling him to approach. “Mr. Blackwood, thank you for supporting the Montgomerys today. If you have time, would you care to stay for tea?”
“My apologies,” Nathaniel declined smoothly. “I came to discuss an urgent business matter with Isabella. I must excuse myself.” Taking Christopher’s hand, he followed Isabella out.
Theodore watched them leave, his expression deeply contemplative.
Alexander’s vision turned crimson in that moment.
He was Isabella’s man.
Why was an outsider like Nathaniel pursuing her?
He rose to his feet, ready to chase after her.
Theodore Montgomery’s voice cut through the air like ice. “Stay where you are, Alexander! I forbid you from ever seeing my granddaughter again. If you disobey, I will never forgive you!”
Margaret Whitmore interjected sharply. “Theodore, what are you saying? We’ve already disciplined Alexander for his mistakes. He’s been beaten and scolded. Isn’t that sufficient?”
No.3
Theodore’s gaze was frigid. “If I demanded a Montgomery man sleep with two of your granddaughters, would you accept that? Do not take advantage of us and then cry for fairness!
“Our business partnership may continue, but my granddaughters will have no further contact with the Whitmore family!” His words were final and unyielding.
He turned and strode away without looking back.
Richard Montgomery and Eleanor Kensington followed closely behind him.
They had initially hoped to contain the scandal’s damage.
They wanted Isabella to proceed with the ceremony and marry Alexander.
But after Nathaniel Blackwood’s intervention, their fears vanished.
Alexander was the source of all this chaos.
He was first involved with Victoria.
Then he changed his mind and pursued Isabella.
No.4
When the Montgomery family finally agreed, he was caught in bed with Victoria on his wedding day!
He destroyed the reputations of two Montgomery women in one blow.
If not for the business ties between the families, William Kensington would have beaten Alexander senseless.
With the Montgomery family gone, the Whitmores were left to handle the messy aftermath.
“Damn it!” Margaret hissed under her breath. “What’s their problem? They’re just two women with ruined reputations anyway! Who cares!”
“Shut up!” Alexander snapped at her.
Victor Whitmore kicked his son hard. “You disgraceful boy! Now you’re talking back to your mother? If it weren’t for your actions today, we would be wealthy beyond measure! We wouldn’t be stuck here cleaning up this mess! I should have let your older brothers take over the business. I never should have entrusted it to you!”
Alexander’s face darkened at his father’s words.
He had always been the least favored son in the family.
His parents had wanted a daughter after two sons.
No.5
His birth as another boy was a profound disappointment.
His unpleasant personality made things worse.
He was not as intelligent as his older brothers.
He was constantly overlooked.
Among the Whitmore sons, he faced unfair treatment his brothers never experienced.
For years, he worked ten times harder than anyone to build his reputation.
Even after learning Victoria’s true identity, he collaborated with her to seize Montgomery assets.
He did everything to secure his position.
Yet, Victoria brought him nothing but disgrace today.
Isabella would not even look at him.
No.6
The elders berated him endlessly!
Margaret noticed the hatred brewing inside him.
She quickly tried to soothe him. “Alright, alright, it’s not the end of the world. Alexander, just find a way to sweet-talk her and win her back. She’s a woman. Women love sweet words and gifts. She’s just angry right now. And never get caught with this Victoria again. Her shares are negligible. Her wealth is nothing compared to Isabella’s.”
“I know what I’m doing,” Alexander snapped.
He stormed out furiously.
Did Isabella even respond to sweet talk?
Could he ever win her back?
Recalling her words earlier, he knew the odds were against him.
But he had her in his grasp.
How could he let her go so easily?
No.7
The diamond mine should be his.
Isabella should be his too!
Did Nathaniel think he could have her?
No chance!