Chapter 42
Violette was stunned.
She thought, ‘Zora is a graduate of National Defense University? She was the top student in Ranard City?
How is this possible?
‘How could Zoya, who was worthless in my eyes, be so capable?‘
You must be lying!” Violette did not believe it.
“You can always ask Nicolas. He knows it too!” Eowyn sneered.
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Violette turned to look at Nicolas. After seeing Nicolas’s silent expression, she immediately understood that said must be true.
what Eowyn
was that Zoya only
Compared to Violette’s shock regarding Zoya’s academic qualifications, what surprised more people was that Zoya asked for 500 thousand dollars for the divorce.
Previously, Nicolas had not mentioned the exact amount, so everyone assumed Zoya would take a large sum of money from the divorce.
Those who initially thought Zoya was greedy now felt wronged for her.
Theoretically, she could have claimed at least half of Nicolas’s wealth.
“Nicolas, you can have the patent. I just want the 500 thousand dollars we agreed upon!” Zoya said, staring at him.
Nicolas, red–faced with anger, felt like a villain under the gaze of everyone present. He retorted, “Zoya, I’m not withholding your money.
“Once the shares are past their lock–up period, you’ll get them. Why must you push me like this?”
“I’m pushing you?” Zoya sneered, then abruptly produced a stack of documents.
She continued, “These are statements from your private card account over the past two years.
“The jewelry you bought for Jasmine alone amounts to over twenty pieces, with a total value of more than 15 million dollars.
“Yet now you’re telling me you don’t have 500 thousand dollars to pay?”
Nicolas’s face changed. Before he could react, Zoya flung the documents towards the audience.
The documents included not only bills but also photos of every piece of jewelry Nicolas gave to Jasmine, each clearly marked with its price.
The necklace and earrings Jasmine wore today were displayed among these photos.
These two items alone were valued at over 3 million dollars.
The crowd’s gaze toward Jasmine shifted, with some people openly pointing and whispering.
Jasmine’s face went white, and she frantically removed her earrings and necklace.
Originally, she had specifically chosen an expensive piece from the jewelry Nicolas gave her to wear, intending to use her elegance to highlight Zoya’s disgrace.
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Now, however, she felt like the earrings and necklace were burning her skin under public scrutiny.
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A reporter asked, “Ms. Ingram, do these documents accurately reflect that Mr. Mayer gave you so much expensive jewelry?”
Another asked, “Is the jewelry you are wearing today also from Mr. Mayer?”
Someone else asked, “Do these pieces of jewelry have any special meaning?”
Several reporters close to Jasmine raised their microphones and questioned her.
Facing the cameras, Jasmine could only awkwardly reply, “Mr. Mayer gave me these gifts as a friend. They hold no special significance.”
“Friends?” Harvey said lazily, “Nicolas is truly a good friend to you.
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Eowyn said indignantly, “That’s my house. If you want to frame her, at least put some effort into it. Last night, the three of us were drinking together
“Zoya was just helping Harvey into the room. Harvey’s uncle came to pick him up later!”
“You’re her friend, of course, you’d say that. Zoya cheated with this man, and you’re clearly covering for them!” Violette said.
Eowyn glared at Violette, her eyes blazing with fury. She was about to rush over and beat her up, but was stopped by Harvey, who was standing nearby.
“It’s the first time anyone has accused me of having an affair,” Harvey said, laughing in extreme anger.
His dark, narrow eyes looked at Violette as if she were a lifeless object.
Violette suddenly felt a chill run down her spine.
Everyone who knew Harvey looked sympathetically at Violette.
They thought, ‘Having angered this tyrant, this woman seems to be over.”
“Will you confirm that you are telling the truth?” Harvey stared at Violette.
Violette retorted stubbornly, “Of course! These photos clearly show you and Zoya having an affair.”
Harvey sneered, “The maximum sentence for defamation is up to 3 years in prison. My uncle, Leon Hoyles, who is a lawyer, picked me up yesterday.
“Leon can prove that Eowyn was also present. Are you suggesting that he is also lying?”
Leon was a renowned lawyer in Ranard City.
Violette learned of Leon’s reputation when she was detained a few days ago.
She had originally hoped Leon would help her and her mother avoid conviction, but unfortunately, he simply refused to take the case.
Harvey slowly walked up to Violette, looking down at her with disdain. “You only have a few incomplete photos, and you want to accuse us of having an affair?
“What makes you think that? Do I look like someone who would do that?”

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