The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

Late that night, Mayor Solloway summoned Jason and Mrs. Solloway to the study.

"What?! Cancel the engagement?!" Mrs. Solloway exclaimed, "Percy Solloway, are you joking?! The news has already spread. The ladies in our circle know that Jason is marrying the heiress of the Salvador family and are all trying to curry favor with me. I have received countless gifts in private! Now, with the good news about to come, you tell me the marriage is off? How am I supposed to face those ladies?!" "Dad! What happened? Why call off the engagement?!"

Thinking of tonight's humiliation, Jason gritted his teeth in anger. "Carrie took Ralph's hand and danced with him right in front of me. That was already embarrassing enough. Now you want to cancel the engagement? My reputation will be ruined!"

Jason thought, 'Did Zoe not say that woman was a fool? How was she foolish? She dared to flirt and be affectionate with another man right in front of her fiancé! That promiscuous woman! I should marry her just to torment her daily. How dare she make a fool of me!'

Mayor Solloway suddenly declared impatiently, "If sacrificing your reputation for my future is what it takes, then your worthless pride is not worth keeping!"

"What are you saying?!" Both the mother and son were stunned.

"Tonight, did neither of you notice that Young Master Ralph has taken a liking to that fool?" Mayor Solloway sipped his tea, feeling pleased with his plan. "Madam Mila approached me privately and asked me to give up this marriage. If I agreed to let Carrie marry her son, she would support my election next year. Chairman Thompson is aware of this too. If I refuse, KS Group will support my rival. Given the options, won't you do the same if you were in my place?"

Jason bit his lip in frustration, and Mrs. Solloway was speechless.

"This is a beneficial deal for us!" Mayor Solloway said, leaning back on the sofa with his legs crossed. He instantly transformed from a high-ranking government official to a rogue. "First, my son will not have to marry that fool and suffer while I can still get what I want without needing favors from the Salvador family. I don't need to deal with Gregory's mood. Second, I will secure my campaign funds and can even attach ourselves to the Thompson family. Is this not a win-win situation?"

Jason protested. "Dad, are you thinking too simply? The Thompson family is not easy to deal with. In my opinion, Wyatt is harder to handle than Gregory!"

Mayor Solloway dismissed his concern. "Wyatt's severe illness is public information by now. He has already gone abroad for treatment and likely has only a few years left. Why should I fear him?"

"Nowadays, the CEO of KS Group is

his daughter, Bella. In my opinion,

she is more terrifying than her father!" Influenced by Zoe, Jason reddened at the mention of Bella. "You may be able to handle Gregory, but can you contend with Betta? She is the real power in the Thompson family now. Besides, don't forget that Justin Salvador is also backing her!"

Mayor Solloway erupted in anger, jumping up and pointing at his son. "Do you think if Madam Mila had not approached me about this tonight, you could have become Gregory Salvador's son-in-law?! Look at your pathetic behavior tonight! How many times have I taught you to be composed and dignified, even if it is an act?! Yet, you lost your temper in front of so many people. Do you think your father is so powerful to contend with the Salvador family?!"

"I..." Jason was speechless. Initially, he was marrying Carrie just to please Zoe. He did not like Carrie, and it was all an act. But seeing Carrie dance intimately with Ralph, he felt a gnawing pain in his heart. It was as if they were already married, and he had been publicly cuckolded.

"Let me tell you, Gregory's impression of you is already ruined. He is famously petty. Even if I don't speak up, he will not let his daughter marry you." Mayor Solloway shook his head in disappointment. "You have no chance of marrying into a wealthy family. Forget it!"

The next day.

After attending an event, Gregory had some free time on the way back and asked Paul about last night's situation. Paul reported everything, including Mila's gift and Ralph's confession. "Chairman Salvador, Madam Mila is really generous. That bracelet was worth more than $10 million."ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Paul could not help but speak favorably about the Thompson family. "Compared to them, the Solloway family is nothing. Jason was supposed to be engaged to Ms. Carrie, yet the Solloways have not shown any appreciation. The difference is clear."

Gregory frowned and said stubbornly, "Did a bracelet buy you off? Such things mean nothing to the Thompson family. Wyatt probably has a truckload of them."