Chapter 82

Veda had to wreck their relationship, no matter what. She wanted Emily to lose everything!

She glanced at James, who just furrowed his brow, his eyes cold,like he was processing her words.

Veda's eyes gleamed, seizing the moment. "Mr. Smith, you don't want to be Emily's plaything, do you?"

Her words were sharp and cutting. She was beautiful, but as malicious as a snake.

James looked at her without saying a word, then suddenly chuckled,his tone icy. "Ms. Johnson, your lame tricks won't work on me. John was truly foolish before."

Looking down at her, James continued, "I might as well tell you, I've been with Emily for three years now. At first, she was the one keeping me,and I was happy to be used by her, as long as she was satisfied. As for other things, I didn't care at all."

With that, James walked away. He had no intention of getting tangled up with Veda.

But at that moment, Veda was stunned. They had been together for three years!

Veda quickly realized that after the wedding, she and John went abroad,so Emily kept a man in her despair, who was James.

It was unbelievable, but the facts were right in front of her, leaving her no choice but to believe. For Veda, this was a huge blow. According to James, he absolutely loved Emily.

Veda shuddered at the thought. If James always sided with Emily, how could she ruin Emily's reputation and leave her with nothing? No,she had to break them up!

As Veda thought of a plan, she lost control and ran towards James,shouting at his retreating figure, "Since you've been together for three years,you should know that Emily wasn't a virgin when youI two met. She's dirty."

James, who was about to get into his car, stopped in his tracks. He turned around, took quick steps, and stood in front of Veda, his aura cold.

James's expression was not pleasant, and there was a chilling coldness in his eyes.

Veda was filled with fear, but she also felt a strange sense of relief.

No man could accept that his girlfriend had been with someone else, let alone made love to them.

Even John, Emily's childhood sweetheart for over a decade, couldn't bear it.

And James had only known Emily for three years. So she was convinced that James,being high and mighty, couldn't tolerate it. James's voice grew colder, like a drawn dagger. "Your thinking is stll mired in backward ideas. You're a woman, yet you're judging another woman by such archaic and misogynistic standards. How ironic!" He continued, "Then, can you prove that the child youlost was John's?Don't imnpose your feudal ideas on other women. They should be open, bright,and free."

He added, "I'm not concerned with Emily's past. What matters is that she's with me now. Furthermore, it is precisely because of those experiences that Emily has grown strong and radiant. And you are dark, selfish, indifferent,and disgusting!"

Veda's lips trembled as she said, "When Emily was young, her father rape..

Before she could finish her sentence, James kicked her hard, sending her flying and crashing heavily to the ground.

She felt like her insides had been rearranged.

Everyone was in shock. They'd heard way too much, someof it just unbelievable.

Eric knew James was furious. James rarely hit anyone, especially not a woman. The force of his kick made Eric think he wanted to kill her.

Eric quickly stepped in, blocking James with his body and grabbing him."Calm down, man. Deal with her later in private. There are reporters around. You don't want to be trending,do you?"

Veda trembled,feeling the murderous vibe coming off him.

The intense pressure from James made it hard for her to breathe, and she desperately needed a moment to catch her breath.

The sunlight shining on him made him radiate a golden aura, as if he were a god descending to earth. James's presence was too dazzling and powerful. It was the same feeling Emily gave her. They were born to be exceptional.

Even though Emily had been through a lot, she could easily rise above it.

And Veda, on the other hand, seemed more like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, almost greedily eyeing their happiness.

The more radiant they were, the more she wanted to drag them into the abyss, to make them collapse, cry out, and beg for mercy.

But Veda couldn't even utter a word in response to James's retort. She trembled all over, fear spreading through her.

But why did everyone like Emily? Even though Emily was so tainted,there were still people who liked her, were crazy about her, couldn't live without her.

Against the sunlight, James looked like a demon crawling out of hell,sending shivers down one's spine, his voice cold. "Veda, if I ever hear you defame Emily again, I will rip out your tongue!"

It was no longer a warning, but a threat.

James glanced at Eric. "If any of the words we spoke today get out,you know the consequences. Clean up here."

Eric nodded solemnly. "I understand." It was the first time Eric had seen James like this. He truly loved Emily to death. Eric contacted the security team to control the situation. John had been watching from the sidelines, his body cold. He hadn't expected Veda to go crazy with jealousy, like a demon from hell. James gave Veda a cold glance. The oppressive feeling almost suffocated her,leaving her lying on the ground for a long time, afraid to move.

She tasted blood in her mouth, and she instinctively looked at John,wanting him to take her to the hospital. But John had decisively turned away and left in his car.

Veda let out a low growl. Blood dripping and the cold wind blowing,made her shiver.

The security guards urged her to leave as if shooing away trash. "If you're not dead, leave quickly. Don't be a nuisance here."

After resting for a moment, Veda finally stood up, staggering away.

James sped through the city streets in his car. Eventually, he pulled up.

He slammed his fist hard on the steering wheel, veins popping on his hand.