Chapter 49

VALERIA

“What's there to be unsure about? Slander or lies only exist if what's said isn't true. But tell me, Valeria—what part of it isn't?”

“The part where you are married? Or the part where your husband is an old man?” Jenna shot back, her smile brimming with confidence.

I remained unbothered, crossing my hand over my chest as I spoke, “You sound so confident that I'd find it a shame not to indulge your curiosity.”

Jenna's grin widened in triumph.

“To start with, you are right about one thing—I’m indeed married.”

The crowd erupted in a flurry of gasps and murmurs .

‘What the h*ll!’

‘She’s really married?! Does that mean…?’

‘She got married so early?’

‘I guess she did marry for money after all.’

‘Ugh, i can’t believe I used to admire a gold-digger like her. What a disappointment.’

‘I have a hunch there might be a plot twist ahead, so I'll wait and see how things unfold.'

‘Hold on... If she’s married, what