Samantha kept a stiff smile on her face as she peered behind Yuri. The next second, her expression relaxed, and her eyes gleamed with provocation. “Look who's here, Yuri.”
Yuri frowned and turned her head, only to see Yosef's parents—minister Raymond Guzman and Marilyn.
As soon as the couple noticed her, they could barely conceal the disgust in their eyes.
“Yuri, why aren't you greeting your in-laws? Don't you think that's very rude?” Samantha uttered.
Alas, before Yuri could say anything, Samantha hurriedly continued, “Oh, I'm truly sorry, Mr. and Mrs. Guzman. Yuri's so ill-mannered because I failed to teach her well. After all, I'm not her biological mother, and it's widely known that she doesn't respect me.”
Just then, the president's voice rang out from behind them. “Let's see if she dares defy you.”
Upon hearing that familiar authoritative voice, Yuri instantly straightened her back.
He's here... He's finally here.
With that, she shifted her gaze from the Guzmans to the president. Dressed in a dark, traditional Zaeworan attire, there was no denying that the strapping man exuded an air of grandeur.
Unfortunately, like all the other men around him, he harbored the same repugnant mindset.
From his words alone, Yuri knew he hadn't changed and still viewed women as worthless, insignificant beings.
Despite being in the president's presence, Raymond didn't bother hiding his true feelings.
“Ever since she entered the Guzman family, we haven't had a single day of peace,” he said resentfully, a look of utter disgust etched on his face. “To make matters worse, my son is now in jail because of her. She's nothing but a jinx!”
“Hubby... Our poor son...” Marily choked out. By then, she was so overwhelmed with sorrow that tears had begun welling up in her eyes.
She glared at Yuri with undisguised hatred, wishing she could strangle the latter to death.
Thankfully, Yuri was already accustomed to the hostile gazes and treatment. “It's perfect that you're all here. There's something I'd like to inform everyone,” she said calmly.
Marilyn furrowed her brows. “What?”
“I declare my marriage to Yosef to be null and void from today onward!” Yuri announced as she stood firmly on the spot. With her slender neck slightly raised, she resembled a lone swan fighting bravely.
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