Chapter 22 Alaric did not ask much about Marlene going out alone with Kenyon . But Marlene , who was always good at reading people , still noticed the emotions in Alaric's heart . " Are you angry ? " " No. " " If you're angry , just say it . Next time , I'll be sure to let you know in advance . " " There will be a next time ?! " Alaric suddenly stepped on the gas , turning back to glare at Marlene in anger , only to see the teasing smile at the corner of her lips . " Just kidding . " Marlene laughed , her gaze fixed ahead . When she got out of the car , she habitually patted her pocket and felt something hard - a card . Marlene took it out and saw that it was the card she had just given to Kenyon , which he had not accepted . As for when he had slipped the card into her pocket , Marlene had no idea , but it no longer mattered . Three days later , Kenyon held a press conference and gave a detailed response regarding his broken engagement . Kenyon handled the matter with dignity , taking all the blame upon himself . But the reporters still keenly sensed the scent of gossip . 0.00 % 08:30 Chapter 22 " Mr. Burt , at the wedding banquet you got into a fight with a stranger . Was it because of the woman in the video ? Someone has revealed that she s your former secretary . Is there a romantic relationship between you ? " " Mr. Burt , did you suddenly announce the breakup because of your former secretary ? Was your ambiguous relationship with her during your engagement considered cheating ? " *** One sharp question after another . Kenyon picked up the microphone , looking straight ahead . " My former secretary is an outstanding woman . There was nothing between us but a normal superior - subordinate relationship . I also hope the media will not focus on her in the future and disturb her normal life . " " As for the breakup , it was my personal decision . The fault is mine and has nothing to do with anyone else . " Under the flashing spotlights in front of the cameras , Kenyon gave a deep bow . Marlene came across the video while browsing trending topics . After hesitating for a moment , she decided not to click on it and quickly scrolled past . She cut ties with the past openly and decisively . What happened before , and what happened to those people , no longer mattered . What she needed to do was look forward , to stride boldly into the future . At that moment , the door was knocked , and Alaric's voice came through . " Hurry up and open the door , I'm dying here ! " Marlene tossed aside her phone and quickly ran toward the door . 42,46 % 08.29 Chapter 72 " Coming ! " 11 08.30 1