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On his social media account , Sanford posted a verification video , holding up his ID card .
“ I , Sanford , am publicly accusing Jonathan , president of Horizonlead Group , and his entire family of being heartless and ungrateful . Thirty years ago , Yorick abandoned his wife and child , banishing my pregnant mother to Shaville and forbidding her from ever returning to Nareigh
“ Irene embezzled over three million dollars of my mother’s assets . My mother , Liora , was once a celebrated business heiress , but now she struggles to survive each day , relying on medication just to get by … ”
Once the video went live , and with Sanford’s deliberate promotion , it instantly went viral and sparked a massive uproar . Both Teresa and Jennifer saw
the video .
This was undoubtedly a bombshell that exploded within Jennifer . Clutching her forehead in agony , she muttered . “ I regret ever knowing him . He’s a complete lunatic , a madman through and through . ”
Teresa ignored Jennifer . Suddenly , it all made sense – Sanford … His name means longing for Yorick .
Teresa suddenly remembered that trip to Shaville with Jonathan . When they met Sanford’s mother , the white – haired woman had desperately grabbed Jonathan’s hand .
‘ Could Sanford really be Jonathan’s half – brother ? ‘ Teresa wondered , her mind reeling . She demanded Jennifer’s phone and immediately called Sanford .
“ Don’t bother calling . ” Jennifer cut in anxiously . “ He won’t pick up . He’s determined to drag us down with him .”
Teresa didn’t know what to do ; her fingers couldn’t stop trembling . She wasn’t ready to give up ; she had been waiting for a promotion to department head . But Sanford had publicly accused Jonathan and Irene , and Mike’s situation would surely come to light as well .
Just then , the call connected . Teresa took a deep breath . “ It’s Teresa . ”
Sanford sighed on the other end . “ What’s wrong ? So , you’ve seen the video I posted as well ? ”
“ Yes . I think half of Nareigh must have seen it by now . What on earth are you trying to do ? Are you trying to ruin Jonathan ? ” Teresa asked .
“ I just want to expose the injustices my mom and I have endured all these years . This is purely our family’s own matter , I won’t drag you or Jennifer into it , you have my word , ” Sanford said .
Teresa didn’t believe a word he said . She accused angrily . “ You used an innocent child and that rigged DNA test just to get your way , didn’t you ? ” There was a brief silence on the other end of the line .
Sanford’s voice turned cold . “ I told you I wouldn’t drag you or Jennifer into this . I said I wouldn’t hurt either of you . If you still don’t believe me , well , whatever . ” The line went dead as Sanford abruptly hung up .
Jennifer frowned , her voice trembling . “ This is all my fault , I trusted the wrong person . What should we do ? What on earth are we going to do ? ”
Teresa said expressionlessly , “ We’ll just have to wait and see . ”
Jennifer , who had been looking down , slowly raised her head and locked eyes with Teresa . “ Wait and see ? ” She scoffed , her voice trembling . “ Our happy days are over . Can’t you see that ? ”
“ Don’t yell at me . You admitted you trusted the wrong person . Now face the consequences yourself . ” Teresa left without looking back.
After Teresa left , Jennifer , still in a daze , suddenly snapped back to reality . She snatched up her phone and immediately texted Sanford .
[ Sanford , considering all the years we’ve been classmates and friends , you know how hard I’ve worked to get where I am today . Please , I’m begging you , don’t tell Teresa’s ex – husband about the child .
[ If you do , it will be the end of me . I really will be finished . I might as well be dead . Do you want to see me die ? Please stop this , I’m truly begging you . ]
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