I turned my gaze towards Jaylan and shifted the focus to him, aiming to widen the rift between these two.
“Jaylan, did I do anything wrong?” I looked assertively at Jaylan, who looked ghastly pale.
“Who was I doing this for? You were the one begging me on your knees just now. I stood here, swallowing my pride, speaking words against my heart for the sake of our company, and for our children! Tell me, where did I go wrong?” I pointed an accusatory finger at Jaylan.
Jerome glared at me venomously. “Don't you dare play your little tricks with me! You’ll be sorry!”
I snorted, “Tricks? As far as I see it, you two are the ones playing tricks. You both know damn well who's been fooling around with Marissa! So, Jerome, you're saying that you don't mind the world knowing that you and your dear brother are jointly supporting a little bitch?”
“You are the laughing stock of the town, aren't you? Are the brothers of Medsafe Liyah Inc. so hard up that they need to pool resources to keep a mistress? I even feel ashamed for you guys. If you're short of money, I can pitch in, but just don't keep her!”
“Aaliyah, one more word! I’ll tear your damn mouth!” Jerome advanced towards me, but Jaylan stepped in to block him.
“What? Since the media is still out there, you want me to announce it to them again? Surely, the lead man is not just you, but also your dear brother!” I shot a provocative look at Jerome. “You're not even afraid of catching AIDS!”
“Bloody hell! You bitch! I swear I'll kill you!” Jerome cursed violently, my words stinging him.
I chuckled. “Jaylan, didn't you hear him? He's sleeping with your mistress and threatening to kill your wife. Are you some sort of coward? Shit! My family spends money only to nurture a bunch of ungrateful wretches. As soon as you're sated, you don't hesitate to turn around and bite the hand that fed them!”
I laughed at the sight of the Dawson brothers, their faces red with fury.
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