I Chose Me Over My Marriage novel Chapter 75

Mrs. Sterling Sr. seemed to finally realize that Lyra was deadly serious. After taking a moment to compose herself, she asked in a low, earnest tone, "Lyra, do you really not love Maxwell anymore?"

"No. I don't."

Lyra's answer was absolute.

There wasn't a single shred of hesitation.

"Mrs. Sterling, I haven't forgotten the kindness you showed me in the past, and I'm well aware of the current situation within the Sterling family. Honestly, all you need to do is control the narrative. The Sterlings are a powerful dynasty with an impeccable reputation in the business world. Divorce really isn't that uncommon in today's society."

Pausing for a second, a faint, detached smile touched Lyra's lips. She continued.

"My advice? Wait until our divorce is finalized, and then have Maxwell marry Aria as quickly as possible. Push the PR angle of the 'unforgettable first love' and 'the tragic rebellion against a forced marriage.' I promise I won't release any statements to contradict it. As long as Maxwell doesn't try to drag my name through the mud, I'll stay completely silent. The transition will be seamless."

It was, objectively speaking, the most brilliant PR strategy Maxwell could use to salvage his image.

She didn't bother adding that they would need to hire a massive bot army to spin the narrative. Without a manufactured push, the public would never buy into such a cheesy 'true love' trope.

But Lyra hadn't anticipated how Mrs. Sterling Sr. would interpret her genuine advice.

"Lyra, I knew it! You're just holding onto a grudge because of Aria. That's why you're throwing this tantrum and demanding a divorce, isn't it?"

Mrs. Sterling Sr. sounded almost relieved, her tone noticeably lightening.

Lyra was momentarily stunned into silence, entirely unsure of how to respond to such delusion.

"Lyra, these little bumps in the road are inevitable in a marriage. As wives, we need to be more forgiving, more understanding. It's not easy for two people to come together, and making it last a lifetime is even harder."

Mrs. Sterling Sr. was blatantly telling Lyra to swallow her pride and accept Maxwell's infidelity.

Then, she saw Miles mouth the words, "Let me handle her."

Over the phone, Mrs. Sterling Sr. was still rambling.

"Lyra, don't just stay quiet. I'm telling you the truth. I can personally promise you that I'll keep a strict eye on him. He will never do something like this to you again."

Exhausted by the endless manipulation, Lyra gladly handed the phone over.

Miles took it, switched it to speaker, and spoke in a freezing, authoritative tone. "She's never going back."

The line went dead silent for a few seconds. When Mrs. Sterling Sr. finally spoke again, her voice had turned venomous.

"Who the hell are you? Why are you with Lyra? Is this the real reason she's divorcing my son? Because of you?!"