Chapter 200

Andrew Lucas's words stabbed Susan Thompson's heart like a knife.

The staff's expressions shifted instantly—admiration turning to disdain. Whispers rippled through the crowd.

"She's two-timing them."

"Alexander Grant must be blind."

"I heard Andrew and Nicole Capra are the real couple."

Susan's face paled. Her fingers trembled slightly. The cruel remarks pierced her like needles.

Suddenly, Alexander stepped forward, shielding her.

"Andrew, you don't deserve Susan."

His quiet voice silenced the room.

Susan looked up into Alexander's steady gaze. There was no contempt—only pure trust.

"To me, you'll always be the best woman."

The words made her eyes sting. It reminded her of what her brother Ethan Sullivan had once said.

Andrew's expression darkened.

"The best woman?" He sneered. "Are you blind, Alexander? How does she deserve that?"

"Mr. Lucas!" Susan fought to keep her voice steady. "If I'm so unworthy, then let me go."

Only then did Andrew realize he was still gripping her wrist, leaving angry red marks. He released her abruptly—but Alexander had already pulled Susan behind him.

"Andrew, be a man." Alexander's tone was icy. "Act like someone who's divorced."

"Divorced?" Pain flashed in Andrew's eyes. "It's not that simple between us."

His voice rose sharply. "Susan, you're the one who betrayed me!"

Susan almost laughed. Where was this righteousness when he'd hurt Daniel for Nicole's sake?

Alexander spoke again. "Andrew, you betrayed Susan."

"Cheating with Nicole during your marriage—getting her pregnant—that's infidelity."

Gasps filled the room. Staff members exchanged shocked glances.

"Nicole was the homewrecker?"

"So Susan was the real wife..."

Nicole's face twisted. Her nails dug into her palms.

"Alexander!" she shrieked. "Do you know what she did to me?"

Andrew stood frozen. Alexander's words hit him like a sledgehammer.

Infidelity. Betrayal.

These concepts had never applied to him. He'd always believed himself the victim.

Now, he wasn't so sure.