Chapter 53
Kayla had come with a cameraman, accompanied by Wendy and Benton
It didn’t take long for people in the rade to recognize them. Soon a | had gathered, all snapping phot
Moira watched the guilt in Norman’s eyes. She thought she had moved past the pain, but in that moment, were torn open again, raw and bleeding
ady shed long thought healed
She didn’t remember how she left the cafe. By the time she came to her senses, the found herself sitting
People walked past, some pointing at her while holding up their phones. “I funk
“Yeah, that’s her. She looks exactly like the woman in the photos, Same clothes, same everythina
“she has no shamer”
Hearing the whispers and feeling the stares, Moira felt a sinking feeling in her chest hashtags hit her like a slap. Mitchell Group Group CEO) Adultery] [Mistress Moira)
Ne CFO of Mitchell Group!
squickly pulled out her phone and opened X. The in
Her hands shook as she was about to click on the links, but then her phone rang. It was Preston Moira already knew wi the fear hit her all at once,
She answered, but before she could say anything, Preston’s angry voice came through “Moira, what is this? Didnt you promise scandals? What the hell is going on?
father? Are you completely shameless
“How are you involved with the CEO of Mitchell Group He sold enough to be your fa
Moira had been expecting this call. She closed her eyes, her voice satt Tean explain.
“Explain! There’s nothing to explain. You’ve been removed from the show You’re out for the rest of the renovation. We’re replacing you with
someone che
He paused for a moment, then added, “Your actions have caused the show a lot of trouble. We’ll be talking to our lawyers about compensation: Once we have a figure, we’ll be in touch. You’d better be prepared.
“We’ll be posting an official termination statement on X soon. You should braid back to the hotel and pack your things
Before she could respond, he hung up.
When
Moira returned to the hotel, the staff were whispering and pointing. Linda, looking guilty, hesitated for a moment before saying. Tm real sorry, Moira.”
Moira didn’t answer,
“Moira, I didn’t know it would blow up like this. If I’d known, I would’ve stopped you from going out, Linda said.
Linda hesitated, then added, “What’s your relationship with Mr. Mitchell? Do you want me to go with you to explain things to the director and prochicer?”
not your fault. You don’t need to get involved” She grabbed her suitcase and
Moira glanced at Linda’s concerned face and shook her head. “It’s n turned to leave
Linda hurned to follow her. “Let me help you.”
“No, I can manage
Moira made her way downstairs, dragging her suitcase. As she stepped our of the hotel, she ran into Kayla and Wendy, who were also accompanied by a cameraman.
When Wendy saw Moira rushing out, looking like she was fleeing, she couldn’t hide her glee. “Oh‘ Leaving so soon! Her voice dripped with smug satisfaction.
Moira didn’t plan to engage with them. She s
simply tried
to walk around them and continue down the stairs.
But Wendy took a few steps back, blocking her path. “Moira, I get it if you’re after money, but why go after a married man? And of all people. Kayla’s father? You really should apologize to her.”
