"Why isn't Mrs. Cross the one explaining for Mr. Cross? Why is it his sister-in-law? Is Mrs. Cross too angry, and just showing up is the most cooperation she's willing to give?"
Darren's expression soured. According to their plan, Natalie, as his wife, was supposed to first tell the public that they had been together all night. Then, he would announce that the car had a cloned plate. They were supposed to testify together as a couple.
Why did Marie have to complicate things and invite speculation?
Marie said haughtily, "As you all know, the Cross Group is now partnering with the Fairchild Conglomerate, which has made some of our competitors jealous, leading them to frame us.
I am warning those cowards hiding in the shadows: the Cross Group is not a company you can touch. Behind the Cross Group stands my Ward Group and the Fairchild Conglomerate.
The future of the Cross Group will be glorious, and a few blurry photos won't stop its progress. I, on behalf of the Ward Group, swear that anyone who dares to harm the Cross Group will be made to suffer, even if I have to spend my entire family fortune to make it happen!"
Marie's domineering presence left the audience in awe.
"This Ms. Ward has a lot of charisma. She's so impressive. No wonder Mr. Cross takes her to every event. She's clearly a valuable partner."
Hearing the praise, Marie shot a smug look at Natalie. She wanted to make it clear that only she was worthy of standing by Darren's side, that only she could help him, while Natalie was nothing but a useless, low-born nobody.
"A valuable partner? More like she's treating Mr. Cross's wife like she's invisible. The legitimate wife is sitting right there, here to speak for her husband, and she hasn't even been able to say a word. Marie has completely taken over the stage."
"Now that you mention it, that's true. This whole thing is Darren's sex scandal. You'd think the husband and wife would want to clear the air together. But this Marie is putting on quite a show, treating the actual wife like a background prop."
Just then, Darren gripped Natalie's hand. "Marie was just anxious. She was afraid this would affect the Cross Group. But only she, a Ward, has the presence to command a room like this!"
Mrs. Cross had finally spoken. The reporters immediately swarmed her with questions.
"Mrs. Cross, what are your thoughts on this incident involving your husband?"
Natalie's gaze was dark. "My husband would never solicit a prostitute."
"So, Mrs. Cross, you also believe that the online rumors are false?"
The reporters felt a bit let down. This press conference was turning out to be boring, with no explosive story to write.
Just then, Natalie said calmly, "I said he would never solicit a prostitute. But I never said the man in that car... wasn't him!"

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The readers' comments on the novel: Caught Him Cheating My Life Restarted (Natalie)
Time for Marie to get her end, this has gone on way too long, time to move on. It’s getting boring....
Payback time. Waiting for chapters 321 onwards!...
I love the sarcastic comebacks. Quite amusing!...