I Chose Me Over My Marriage novel Chapter 145

Hearing Maxwell's words, Lyra paused for a fraction of a second, but it was just a fleeting moment.

Whether he wanted to give up was his own problem. It had nothing to do with her.

Because no matter what, Lyra would never give up on herself.

Seeing the absolute resolve in her posture, Maxwell didn't wait for the guards to make the call. He spun around and bolted for his car.

The guards couldn't stop him, and by the time they gave chase, he had already sped off.

This little incident might not have mattered much to Lyra, but the rumors about her and Miles spread through the company—and onto the internet—overnight.

Someone was obviously pulling the strings behind the scenes.

And that someone could only be Maxwell.

She had no intention of issuing a direct response, because a single statement could get buried in the noise. Naturally, she chose a different method to strike back.

The only person who could completely break Maxwell's composure right now was Aria.

But the problem was... she had invested in the project Aria was starring in. If the supporting actress got caught in a scandal, it would severely impact the production schedule and the project's value.

After a moment of hesitation, Lyra decided not to turn Aria into the focal point of the conflict.

That left Maxwell's new company.

She leaked the name of Maxwell's mysterious backer, Mr. Jude, exposing the reality of Maxwell's current financial desperation.

Just like that, the tide of public opinion shifted.

Everyone became far more interested in Maxwell's plummeting status and his unhinged mental state.

No one believed a word he said anymore; they simply chalked it up to bitter slander.

Even so, there were still people who took the rumors to heart, such as...

Harrison and Eleanor.

The next morning, Lyra learned that her parents were hosting a dinner for the Chambers family that weekend.

Harrison and Eleanor exchanged a glance, both reading the unspoken emotions in each other's eyes.

After breakfast, Lyra headed to the office.

As soon as she arrived, she called Courtney in.

Standing in the office, Courtney looked at her nervously.

"VP Lennox, did you need me for something?"

Noticing her tension, Lyra gave a helpless smile. "When I was working in the design department, you never looked this uncomfortable around me."

Courtney scratched her head sheepishly. "Things are different now. You're VP Lennox, the company's design director. How could I possibly treat you the way I used to?"

Lyra understood exactly what she meant.

They had started out as peers, but with their new dynamic, things naturally couldn't stay the same.