Reading Juicy Gossip in Her Mind

Chapter 314: A Gentle Kiss

"I'm really not sure what happened," Ines explained guiltily. "I got carried away and impulsively snatched the phone." She wished she hadn't been so impulsive.

Aiden coaxed her, saying, "Oh my, my honey really cares about me! You get distracted whenever something involves me. You really do love me so much."

Ines's face flushed crimson at his words. Everyone else subtly gave Aiden a thumbs-up. However, they were all at a loss about what to do next.

Aiden's gaze eventually fell on Alexander and Isabella. "What do you have in mind?" he asked.

Isabella, a mere bystander, had no ideas. Amusingly, she hadn't even met Yvonne yet and was considering meeting her before forming an opinion.

Alexander suggested, "I believe you should stick to the initial plan and take Ines away first. After gathering enough evidence, warn Elijah and Yvonne privately. Let them come to terms with reality and stop bothering you."

"Why should I let them off the hook like that?" Aiden objected immediately.

"You can secretly seek revenge if you wish," Alexander explained, "but I'd advise against making it public; things could get messy. I'll send you the recordings and documents later. You can decide then."

Isabella was perplexed. Does he think this is all a self-deceptive illusion, not worth a fuss since the child is gone? she wondered.

Aiden usually trusted Alexander's advice. However, at that moment, no one else understood Alexander's approach. But since it was Aiden's personal matter, they agreed the final decision was his.

The wedding music had ended. Assuming it was time for toasts, the group decided to head downstairs, giving the couple some space. Before leaving, Alexander spoke privately with Aiden.

The others didn't hear, but Isabella, unable to resist her curiosity, stealthily eavesdropped. Alexander noticed but let her listen.

Aiden, still puzzled by Alexander's suggestion of giving in, wore a confused expression. Then, Alexander said something that dramatically changed Aiden's expression.

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Chapter 314: A Gentle Kiss (Continued)

"That's not all in the recording," Alexander said. "Ines's health condition was exposed." With that, he left with Isabella.

Isabella finally understood. If Yvonne is pushed to her limits and acts recklessly, Ines's secret will be exposed. For the Burke family, infertility is far worse than Ines causing Yvonne's miscarriage. They'll reject the marriage alliance regardless of the benefits. That's why Alexander gave that advice. Oh my, my hubby is so thoughtful and gentle. He thinks so comprehensively. I've totally overlooked that. Like a lovestruck fool, she linked arms with Alexander, gazing at his handsome profile.

The compliments filled Alexander with a sweetness akin to being drenched in honey. Isabella's intense gaze made Alexander's face turn beet red. He turned to meet her radiant smile.

Feeling he deserved a reward for cheering her up, Alexander gently kissed her.

The small group, having fallen behind, turned around and were instantly taken aback. It was like witnessing the gossip they'd just heard come to life.

Alexander's feelings for Isabella had changed, but seeing them kiss was a shock. It was the first time they'd seen Alexander kiss anyone. So…that's what he looks like when he kisses? He's as shy as a greenhorn…Is this really the swift and decisive Mr. Alexander of the business world?

Alexander's love life had been purely platonic. This intimate moment was so new to those who knew him that they almost reached for their phones to take a picture.

Despite their years of marriage, they acted like newlyweds, shy and flustered after their kiss, even more so when they noticed others watching.

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Chapter 375: This is Sheer Madness

"Keep it down!" David hissed, hoping the other guests didn't overhear. He didn't want them to make fools of themselves.

The Quirks watched the newlywed couple walk away with intense mockery. They didn't know Yvonne's usual behavior, but they found her ambitious.

Their main curiosity, however, was whether Isabella would unearth any juicy news. Even though they'd heard there might be none, they wanted the freshest gossip.

Isabella didn't disappoint. The news she revealed, accompanied by her exclamation, was significant.

"Wow! This is sheer madness! I hadn't noticed before, but Frame did mention something about Mr. Ralph not being able to impregnate her. Looking back, her certainty was peculiar. So, it turns out, she's that ruthless…" This statement, without further explanation, made the crux of the matter clear to those who heard her inner voice.

So, Mr. Ralph isn't actually infertile, but lost his fertility? And it was Yvonne who caused that? Does that mean she never intended to have Mr. Ralph's child?

Isabella's inner thoughts echoed: Forced to marry Mr. Ralph, she began giving him a potent sex pill with detrimental effects. Coupled with incompatible foods, she caused his infertility. She believed that since Aiden had been sacrificed by the Burke family for a marriage alliance with the Deleum family, he should inherit everything, and not share it. Of course, she wasn't willing to bear children for Mr. Ralph. Her sole reason for entering this family was to stay by Aiden's side.

Isabella glanced at Ralph. Seeing his loving smiles and toasts, occasionally glancing at Yvonne's flat belly, she silently prayed for him.

The Quirks: "This is insane! Utterly insane!"

Alexander: He has my sympathy! But it's odd. If Yvonne is so infatuated with Aiden, why use the baby to get revenge? After all, she initially believed the child was Aiden's.

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