Chapter 100: Almost Revealed Everything
Abigail looked at Luna and nodded gently. "You're right."
"I think this whole situation is definitely related to Joan. Why else would they use that surname? It's clearly a provocation aimed at you, the rightful wife," Luna continued her analysis.
Abigail remained silent, focusing on her embroidery. Luna, holding a tablet, worked on her own tasks. Suddenly, she set the tablet down.
"I just remembered—you went with Old Mrs. Graham yesterday, didn't you?" Luna asked urgently.
Abigail nodded. "Yes, she took me. She's been trying various folk remedies for my pregnancy."
Luna stared intently at Abigail. "Is there a possibility that Joan had someone approach Old Mrs. Graham and deliberately provoke you using her surname? She may not know you personally, but as long as it disgusted you, it would have served her purpose."
Abigail pondered for a moment and nodded. "What you're saying makes sense. If she wanted to upset Sean's rightful wife, she definitely wouldn't approach someone close. After all, if Sean found out, it wouldn't end well."
"If Old Mrs. Graham wasn't constantly finding doctors to induce your pregnancy, Joan wouldn't have had this opportunity to scheme against you. I bet the entire Graham family is against you!" Luna said resentfully. "Not only that, but if Sean finds out, he'll probably protect that homewrecker, Joan!"
Abigail pursed her lips but remained silent, quietly embroidering a rose, slowly digesting the bitterness in her heart. She spoke gently, "Sean and I are truly not suitable for each other. His grandmother doesn't believe in me, and neither does he. Clearly, they don't consider me family."
Hearing this, Luna felt a surge of bitterness.
"So, I'm not as upset about what she said, because from now on, I have nothing to do with them," Abigail said softly. "I've spent these three years enduring grievances, and I still couldn't wake up. It was my own fault for letting Sean and Joan bully me."
"Yes, we need to look forward," Luna reassured her.
After dinner, Kevin called Abigail into Luna's room.
"Victor and Damian both have to leave. It's Mr. Graham's decision," Kevin said with feigned solemnity, his eyes flitting between Abigail and Luna.
Abigail looked at him. "Why isn't Nina leaving?"
"Although Damian tried to frame her, there's no evidence," Kevin explained.
"If there's no evidence, won't they continue to investigate?" Luna insisted.
Kevin (thinking he was giving Luna leeway because Abigail was Sean's wife) chuckled and replied, "There's nothing to investigate. In a place this small, it's all just hearsay. There are no surveillance cameras, so how can they investigate?"
"Didn't they say anyone involved should leave? Why can Nina stay?" Abigail's tone was cool and composed.
Kevin felt her attitude, though always this way, felt like an interrogation today. He scratched his head hesitantly. "Nina has a good relationship with Joan's agent, Sabrina. Joan pleaded with Mr. Graham for Nina's sake, out of consideration for their agent-client relationship."
Before Abigail could react, Luna coldly snorted, mockingly asking, "So, if Joan can save her with just a word, why bother investigating anything?"
Abigail looked at Kevin with icy detachment. "So, with just a word from Joan, Nina gets to stay? And Sean agreed to this?"
"Yes…" Kevin said, sweating.
"How interesting," Abigail said, her lips curling sarcastically. She stood up and calmly told Luna, "I'm going to change to a different place to stay. As I mentioned before, I won't be taking any more leave. I'm leaving the show directly, and I've already arranged to move."
Kevin saw the determination on her face and quickly stepped forward. "Abigail… If you say Victor has nothing to do with you, and you now leave the show, what will Mr. Graham think? Your actions are a slap in the face to him."
Abigail looked at him with a cold smile. "As if he hasn't done the same to me before, perhaps even more. Let go."
Kevin released her. Abigail didn't look back; she simply opened the door and walked out, closing it gently.
Luna coolly began packing her things. "Tell me about the penalty for breaching the contract. I'll pay it before I leave."
"Uh, no, she's just an assistant. If she leaves, she leaves. You can stay and continue with the design work. It has nothing to do with you, right? You're making it sound like she's Alana, and you're just an assistant," Kevin said, suddenly changing his tone and laughing carelessly.
Luna instantly calmed down, narrowly avoiding revealing everything.
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