Chapter 143

Natalie chuckled, took a deep breath, and said, “Luna, I never plan to expose Jennifer. Everyone has their way of surviving. We don’t always have to call out someone’s little tricks to win. Exposing Jennifer to Mr. Wayne will be a thankless task. It will achieve nothing and arouse Mr. Wayne’s suspicion towards us. Jennifer will badmouth me to Mr. Wayne. You can tell from his attitude tonight. Jennifer wants to get into showbiz and appear on TV programs. She aims to gain fame quickly, not by slowly building a following as an influencer and then becoming an actress. With her wealth and influence, she doesn’t need to take it slow. Most importantly, the higher she climbs, the harder she falls.”

Luna tightened her grip on the steering wheel and said, “Natalie, can we do nothing after she bullied us?”

Natalie laughed in exasperation, “Luna, there’s plenty of time for revenge. Don’t get upset. Let’s go home, grab something to eat, and get some rest.”

Natalie took out her phone and sent a message to her subordinates who worked behind the scenes.

Tonight, there must be a good show in the Simpson family. A faint smile appeared on Natalie’s lips. She might not seek revenge for herself, but she would for her unborn child. She couldn’t forget Easton’s fierce and unfamiliar gaze and his humiliating words when he pushed her down the stairs. Natalie closed her eyes and stopped dwelling on the past.

Nick rushed back to apologize to Wendy. On the way, he got a call from his mistress.

The mistress said, “Honey, Wendy went too far. She scratched my face. I even lost a tooth. You must get back at her for me. I can’t bear it anymore. We have been exposed tonight. Your relationship with her has been ruined. Speed up your plans. I’m tired of sneaking around like this. I want to be with you out in the open. Honey, you were amazing tonight. If no one had interrupted us, we would have been so happy.”

The joy of tonight made Nick’s thoughts wander and his mind flutter.

Nick said, “Honey, please stay at home and don’t go out for a couple of days. We must not arouse Wendy’s suspicions. We’ve hidden this for years and can’t let it all fall apart now. I will go back to coax her. Only if she’s satisfied can we look forward to a good life. We need to drive her crazy and take her to a mental hospital. Then we can finally be a family. Alright, I get it. Her medication is about to kick in. Don’t worry. We will be reunited as a family soon.”

Nick felt overwhelmed by her crying and could only comfort her like this. Nick felt guilty. His mistress had lived in the shadows all these years. They met in secret every time. He no longer wanted to continue living a secretive life. He wanted his excellent son to stand confidently in front of him.

The more Nick thought about it, the more guilty he felt.

Nick said, “Alright, darling, stop crying. I’ll get revenge for you. In a few days, I will send Wendy to the mental hospital. You and I can be together openly.”

The mistress said, “Honey, I know you are always the best for me. Drive safely on your way back. I will wait for you to come home.”

Only then did Nick hang up the phone.

In the Simpson residence, Wendy took a shower and played the recording she received on her phone. As Wendy listened to the conversation between Nick and his mistress, a cold glint appeared in Wendy’s eyes. Wendy put down the phone and went downstairs for dinner. Having eaten nothing at the party, she felt hungry.

Wendy thought, ‘Nick, let’s see who will lose their mind in the end.' A gleam of amusement flashed through Wendy’s eyes. From tonight, she was determined to make Nick suffer greatly. In the kitchen, a fine dinner was set on the table. Wendy sat down to eat and thought about the events of the evening, ‘Jennifer always plots against Natalie. Jennifer has joined forces with the Wayne family. She will become more arrogant. I’m exhausted from dealing with company matters, and my four sons all let me down. I can only take it step by step. Only by saving the company can I secure my children. Although they are spoiled and useless, it doesn’t matter. I teach them well, one by one. That fool, Jason, doesn’t believe me. This is how it feels to be doubted by others. Natalie went through so much. We were even unwilling to listen to her explanation. Now it is my turn. My children’s lack of trust makes me feel chilling and heartbroken. The bitch, Jennifer, makes me lose my daughter. I’ll make you lose your entire family.’ Wendy’s gaze was cold. Halfway through the meal, Nick came home.

Nick said, “Wendy, please let me explain. What you saw tonight isn’t true.”

Nick looked at Wendy with guilt and said, “Wendy, I was set up.” He stuck firmly to his denial.

Wendy looked at him indifferently and said, “Nick, I never thought you’d be interested in women in such a situation. No wonder you have shown no interest in me lately. It turns out that you have a mistress.”

Wendy wasn’t angry or upset. After she realized that she had been deceived for over twenty years, she cried her heart out all night. Afterward, when she mentioned it again, it no longer brought any pain. Wendy’s gaze was so calm that it made Nick panic.

Nick said, “Wendy, I didn’t. I was set up tonight. When I went in, I smelled a light floral scent and wanted to check it out. I had no idea there would be a woman inside.”

Wendy said, “Even if you didn’t know, you had a clear mind. If you were reluctant, could anyone force you? Nick, from today forward, you should move to the apartment across. You have been tainted.”

Nick had been tainted for so many years but stayed close to Wendy. It was disgusting.

Nick said, “Wendy…”

Wendy looked at him and felt that he was too greasy with that slicked-back hairstyle. His face was oily, and he had bad breath. How did she put up with him for so many years? Probably she was lost in his sweet-talking. With her status, she had few friends. Ordinary men only gave her respect. Only bold men dared speak sweet words to her. The boredom of life without experiencing love swept her into Nick’s sweet-talking trap.

Wendy said calmly, “I don’t want our sons to know about this. We have been married for so many years. I won’t divorce you, but you must move to the apartment across.”

Hearing this, Nick breathed a sigh of relief. He was glad there was still some room for negotiation.

Nick said, “Okay, Wendy. I know I’ve let you down. Tonight, I’ll move to the apartment across. From now on, I’ll be with you every day. I’m loyal to you.”

Wendy laughed in frustration and thought, ‘Be loyal to me? He and his mistress refer to each other as husband and wife. In his heart, I’m a stepping stone on his road to wealth and fame. Tonight will be the start of his nightmare. By tomorrow morning, I will let him realize it is he who has lost his mind.’