Chapter 250

Conrad Vale's eyes flickered with surprise.

Aria Bennett's observational skills were truly remarkable.

Recalling his relationship with Valerie Knox, the beginning had indeed been sweet.

She would wait for him after work with gentle smiles, occasionally acting coy and asking him to pick her up.

Back then, he thought she was the perfect match.

But gradually, everything soured.

"Conrad, my brother wants an internship at your company."

"My father mentioned that project..."

The Whitmore family's demands were endless, one after another.

The final straw came last week.

When Edgar Whitmore's drunk driving caused an accident, Valerie tearfully begged him to cover it up.

In that moment, he saw their relationship for what it truly was.

"Miss Bennett has sharp eyes indeed." He shook his head with a bitter smile.

This relationship should have ended long ago.

Roman Vale interjected nervously, "Bro, this won't affect your luck, right?"

Still traumatized by his ex's craziness.

"Relax." Conrad ruffled his brother's hair. "Your brother has terrible taste in women but decent karma."

Turning to Aria, an idea struck him.

"Miss Bennett, would you consider endorsing Meridian Watches?"

Aria's lashes fluttered.

Meridian Watches? That was a top luxury brand.

Last year's ambassador was Oscar-winning actress Vivienne Archer, and this year several A-listers were vying for the spot.

"I'd be honored." She accepted gracefully. "My agent will contact you with details."

Damian Cross's grip tightened on the steering wheel.

Through the rearview mirror, he saw the appreciative look Conrad gave Aria.

Late at night.

Aria opened her laptop, a cold smile playing on her lips.

Her slender fingers flew across the keyboard.

#SHOCKING! Forbidden Affair in High Society#

The headline instantly went viral.

The nine-grid photos showed Edgar Whitmore's hand resting on his stepdaughter's waist.

Vera Whitmore gazed up at him with unmistakably flirtatious eyes.

The internet exploded.

[WTF! He's old enough to be her father!]

[Mrs. Valmont's got interesting hobbies... someone check on Lucien's hairline]

More damning evidence surfaced.

Intimate photos of Vera with various men.

Each oozing with questionable intimacy.

Valmont Jewelers's website crashed under the onslaught.

[Mr. Valmont, seen your wife's greatest hits?]

[Might want a paternity test lol]

Whitmore Group's stocks plummeted.

High society watched the scandal unfold with popcorn-ready glee.

Aria closed her laptop and sipped her black tea.

This was only the beginning.