Alpha's Discarded Luna (Talia) novel Chapter 194

Chapter 189

Author’s POV

Not long ago, this man received a text message. If he could

bring Talia down in public, he would receive fifty million dollars. For that fifty million, he was surely going all out to

smear Talia.

The other entertainment reporters joined in. “Stop changing

the subject. If you cannot explain the source, just admit

your mistake. Admitting fault is a virtue.” A woman stepped

forward, her voice sharp. “A woman who did not even finish

high school claiming to have earned one billion dollars

on her own. Do you think anyone would believe that?” She

pointed at Talia. “If you cannot explain this clearly, we will have to call the police!”

Everyone was talking over each other, leaving Talia no room

to speak.

Just then, another group of police officers emerged from

the station. Seeing the commotion outside, the officers were momentarily stunned. When they spotted Talia, they walked straight up to her.

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“Ms. Jackson, additional evidence has been submitted against you. Your accounts have been frozen, and the

auctioned items will be temporarily confiscated and sealed.”

The officer paused, then added, “Please come with us again to assist with the investigation.”

Seeing this, Nick’s lips curled into a triumphant smile. The

police were impressively efficient, verifying the additional

evidence so quickly. It seemed Talia was about to face

formal interrogation. Perfect timing, as they say. With the live

broadcast in full swing, Talia’s downfall seemed inevitable.

At this moment, netizens watching the live stream were glued

to their screens.

Wow, earlier the internet exposed her as a gold digger, and I joined in with some harsh words. Then the news called her a

philanthropist, and I thought I had misjudged her. But now, it

seems I was not wrong after all?

So even official reporters make mistakes sometimes?

Reporting without verifying the source of the funds? The credibility of the official media is going to take a hit.

Though it was early morning, the internet was buzzing like it 2/7

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was New Year’s Eve. This whirlwind of twists and turns was

absolutely exhilarating. Many drama–loving netizens called their friends, colleagues, and family, urging them not to miss.

the spectacle.

Talia looked at the arriving officers. “Can you give me five

minutes?”

The officers glanced around and nodded. With so many

people surrounding her, it was not easy for Talia to escape.

Plus, there were so many reporters waiting to interview her.

It was only fair for Talia to make a statement. If the charges

stuck, this might be her final statement.

Talia met the curious gazes with calm. “First, the one billion

dollars I donated was not obtained illegally. It came from legitimate sources.”

She pulled out her phone, flipped to a photo, and showed it to the reporters. “This is the bank transfer record. The one

billion dollars came from my ex–husband’s account.”

The reporters immediately began snapping photos and

recording videos of her phone screen. Talia thoughtfully held the phone steady, giving everyone time to capture the

details. Then, she continued.

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“Now, you are probably wondering who my ex–husband is. Someone so wealthy he could part with one billion dollars in

one go?”

Talia swiped to the next photo. A divorce certificate appeared on the screen. The woman was Talia. And the man

was Aires.

The crowd rubbed their eyes in disbelief. Could her

ex–husband really be Aires? Or was it just a coincidence? But

could it really be a coincidence?

Everyone turned to look at Aires. He stood silently, his

expression unreadable. The photo on Talia’s phone clearly showed the registration date. The ID number had been

blurred out in advance.

Talia added, “Since the police are here, they can verify the

authenticity of the divorce certificate if you do not believe

me.”

The officers co–operated, using their equipment to verify. “Ms. Jackson is telling the truth,” they announced.

The room erupted in a new set of murmurs. Even the netizens

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watching online were stunned.

What? This woman was really Aires’s wife?

Correction: She is not his wife anymore. She is his ex–wife!

No wonder everyone wants to marry rich. Getting one billion

dollars in a divorce settlement is insane!

You know what? Aires has good taste. She is stunning. She does not look like the mother of a five–year–old at all.

Pfft, she is not worthy of Aires. She did not even finish high

school!

Only a goddess like Imema, with her talent, is worthy of Aires.

The tone of the online comments had shifted. With the police confirming Talia was Aires’s ex–wife, there was no doubt. For

someone as wealthy as Aires, one billion dollars was pocket change. For a while, opinions flew everywhere, but no one. doubted Talia’s one billion dollars anymore.

Talia swiped to the next screen. “Now, you are probably wondering why Aires gave me such a huge sum, right?”

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The contract between Talia and Aires appeared on the

screen. The contract was straightforward, with just a few clauses. First, Talia would provide Aires with the life–saving

medication for Imema. Second, Talia would issue a letter of

understanding from Nick. Third, after the divorce, they would finalize the divorce at the courthouse. In exchange, Aires

would pay Talia one billion dollars. Talia must ensure that

Imema’s terminal illness was fully treated. If the medication

ran out, Talia must continue supplying it. Otherwise, the one

billion dollars would be returned to Aires.

At this point, not just netizens, but even the reporters on–site

were left speechless.

“I thought Aires was a decent guy, generous even. Even after

the divorce, he did not mistreat his ex–wife and gave her

one billion dollars…” A woman shook her head. “Turns out the

money was not divorce compensation. It was payment for

Imema’s life–saving medication?”

“And he demanded a letter of understanding and a divorce

agreement…” A man scoffed. “Aires is such a scumbag!”

“Call him a scumbag, but he did not hesitate to fork over one

billion dollars to treat Imema’s terminal illness.”

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“I bet the divorce was for Imema’s sake too, right?”

“This is huge! A bombshell revelation!”

Nick, who had been smirking at the drama, now had a

completely different expression. Realizing his live stream

was still running, Nick quickly grabbed his phone and shut it

down.

Imema’s face darkened. “Nick, it is pointless. The reporters are still live streaming.”

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