Chapter 616

Werner had come to apologize to Irene. He told her that Liora had asked him for help, saying she was giving up on Yorick and leaving, but just wanted to see him one last time.

Werner explained, “Irene, I swear I didn’t know yesterday was your birthday. And I never imagined Liora would go that crazy. Ugh, what a deader.”

Irene told Werner, “Yorick didn’t come home all night last night.”

Werner exclaimed, “What? Yorick’s always been such an upright guy. How could he possibly stay out all night?”

Irene said, “We had a fight, so he told me he was going to sleep at his factory.”

“What?” Werner exclaimed. “I just got back from his factory. It was locked up. Could it be…”

Irene pressed Werner, “What could it be?”

Werner sighed before finally saying, “Could it be that Yorick spent last night with Liora? Actually, I did see Liora’s car parked outside that hotel. Could it be they were together last night? Ah, never mind, Irene, don’t overthink it. Just pretend I didn’t say anything.”

There was no way Irene could just let it go. Irene shoved Werner aside and stormed out to find Yorick. Sure enough, the factory was still closed. When Irene asked the security guard at the gate, he told her no one was inside.

Just as Irene was about to head to the hotel, she spotted Yorick accompanying his father, Hayden, as they emerged from a restaurant, accompanied by a man she didn’t recognize.

Yorick looked at Irene in surprise. “What are you doing here?” he asked. Irene replied flatly, “Just heading to work.”

Hayden turned to the man and, giving Irene some face, said, “This is Yorick’s wife.”

The man greeted Irene. She thought his face looked familiar, but it wasn’t until he introduced himself that Irene realized he was none other than the chairman of Onlyora Group and a former classmate of Hayden’s. It was none other than Liora’s father.

Irene was utterly shattered. She kept her composure in front of Hayden, but once home, Irene finally confronted Yorick. “Where were you last night? Were you with Liora?”

“Yesterday, I went back to the factory but found it closed. I crashed at a motel. Early this morning, my dad called and asked me to go with him to meet a friend. I had no idea his friend was the chairman of Onlyora Group.”

“Do you really think I’d believe that?” Irene fiercely pounded Yorick’s shoulders. “If you want a divorce, just say it outright. I know your father despises me. If you want to throw yourself into Liora’s arms, just admit it.”

Yorick sighed, “Why must you always be so impulsive? If you won’t believe me, fine. I’m going to work now.” He turned away abruptly.

With Yorick gone, Irene was left alone at home. Ever since giving birth to Jonathan, Irene hasn’t been herself. Liora’s sudden appearance pushed her completely over the edge.

Irene’s mind kept replaying Werner’s words, along with the scene she saw today – Hayden laughing and chatting with Liora’s father, while Yorick stood quietly by their side. All of it kept swirling in her mind.

Irene couldn’t help but notice that the way Liora’s father looked at Yorick was exactly how a father would look at his chosen son-in-law.

Liora looked Irene straight in the eye and said, “Irene, Yorick is mine now. Just admit defeat and let us be together.”

Yorick held Liora’s waist, staring coldly at Irene. “I’ve fallen in love with Liora. Let’s get a divorce. I don’t want the kid. Jonathan is yours to raise alone.”

Irene shrieked, “No. How could you do this to Jonathan and me?”

Yorick said coldly, “Face it, Irene. Liora outshines you in every way. How could I not fall for her?”