Chapter 46
Lately, Sharon and Xavier had started to grow familiar with each other.
As the days passed, she found herself surprised by how many interests they shared.
Xavier, like her, loved going to concerts. Back in college, he’d even minored in violin. Though he’d eventually let it go to take over the family business, the way he spoke about music revealed a depth of thought that left Sharon quietly impressed. His technique may not have been perfect, but his insights were sharp, and often gave her new ways to think about what she loved.
Sharon let out a quiet smile. “Kelly thought she played her part perfectly, but in reality, her lies are full of holes. Today, I’ll let the world see who she really is.”
The truth was, ever since Kelly had reappeared, Sharon had suffered in silence more times than she could count. She didn’t deny that she disliked Kelly deeply, but she had never once wanted to destroy her completely. When a man strayed, the root of the problem usually lay with him.
After all, flies only buzz around cracked eggs. It wasn’t fair to place all the blame on the other woman. 1
If she couldn’t keep a man’s heart, that was on her.
If it hadn’t been Kelly, it would’ve been someone else.
At first, Kelly only played petty games. But lately, she had gone too far-so far, in fact, that she had crossed every line Sharon had drawn.
Trashy men and manipulative women like them-well, they deserved to go to hell together.
Xavier raised a brow. “But if you really show that video… your life with the Biggs family might get ugly.”
It was true. The Biggs family didn’t consist of Carter alone. There was also his mother, Madeline, and his younger sister.
Sharon’s expression didn’t change. “It doesn’t matter. There is no future for me and Carter.”
Her name had been trending online for days, yet not a single word had come from the Biggs family in her defense.
Why should she protect their reputation?
She wasn’t going to keep compromising for people who weren’t worth it.
Xavier’s lips curved into a faint, unreadable smile. He didn’t say anything more.
When it was almost time, Sharon nodded lightly to Xavier and stepped onto the stage.
The reason she hadn’t released the video earlier was because she’d feared Carter would find a way to suppress it.
That wasn’t the result she wanted.
Now, with the press conference broadcast live across multiple media outlets, even if Carter wanted to bury it, he wouldn’t be able to.
There were thirty minutes left until the press conference began.
Carter leaned back in his office chair, watching the scene on the screen with a detached gaze.
Just then, there was a knock at the door.
Simon stepped in, his expression strange. “Mr. Biggs, I just received some important news I think you need to hear.”
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Carter’s eyes shifted slightly. He glanced over.
“What is it?”
Simon hesitated. His lips parted, then closed again. A thin sheen of sweat began to gather on his forehead.
“Sharon’s press conference today… it’s not for an apology. She’s planning to play a video.”
“A video?” Carter’s voice sharpened.
“It’s… it’s from the crash site.” Simon struggled to get the words out. “Mr. Biggs, you should watch it yourself.”
He handed over the iPad in his hand.
Carter took it and saw that the video was under a minute long.
He tapped play.
Within seconds, his pupils contracted sharply. His eyes flickered with disbelief.
The seconds ticked by.
The video ended.
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