Seeing Viola fainting, Mrs. Don was very frightened. She hurriedly got her dressed and asked her
helpers to drive Viola to the hospital.
The doctor examined her, saying her private part was hurt and she needed to rest. She fainted
because she was overwhelmed by sadness.
Distressed, Mrs. Don stayed in the hospital and took good care of Viola.
Coming out of the hotel, Samuel went straight to Mike and beat him up.
Knowing that he was used, Mike didn't fight back. He endured it.
Samuel stopped when he was tired of beating him. He said, "Go back to the United States. You have
nothing to do here."
He was driving Mike away!
Mike was surprised and sad.
They had been close for so many years. Why did they drift apart? He didn't want that.
"Sam, it was my fault. I was taken advantage by them. But you have to believe me. I didn't mean to
harm you. You know it. We've been friends for so long. You know me, don't you?"
"I asked you to leave because we are friends. If it were someone else, I would beat him to death. You
knew what Viola would do to me, didn't you? Tell you what. She stripped me naked, lay on the same
bed with me, and told reporters to spread the rumors in the city. Nicole had a hard time and is nowhere
to be found. If she sees the news, how can I explain it to her? Will she believe me? If it hadn't been for
you, Viola wouldn't have been alive until these days. You asked me to spare her and I've made too
many compromises for you. But you are blindfolded and you are deceived by her."
What Samuel said stunned Mike.
He had a premonition, but he refused to believe it.
How could it be?
Viola was nice. How could she do such a vicious thing?
Was she really a nice person?
She knew his feelings, but she used him to deceive and frame Samuel. Was he so naive that he failed
to figure out what kind of person Viola truly was? Or was Viola too good at hiding her true self?
"Is there anything else that I don't know?"
"See for yourself!"
Samuel tossed a USB drive to Mike.
He was furious, but he didn't want Mike to be deceived anymore. Otherwise, there could be much
serious consequences.
Mike's hands were shaking. He was reluctant to see the files in it. But he was a man. He had to be
tough and face the reality.
He took the USB and plugged it in his phone. He saw Viola went into the hospital and how she
attacked Audrey. Mike's face darkened.
"She told me that Nicole tried to murder Audrey. How could she lie to me?"
"Nicole tried to murder Audrey? What else did she say about Nicole? I don't know why you like her.
Viola is such a despicable woman. Mike, I asked you to leave because you put me in an awkward
position. Plus, I don't want you to be hoaxed by her. Don't interfere in my affairs with her. If you do it
again, don't blame me for cutting ties with you."
With that, Samuel stood up and left.
Mike couldn't help but ask, "What did you do to her?"
"I haven't done anything. I asked the media to publish the news that she seduced me. There may be
porn companies willing to hire her. I'll support her if she becomes a porn star. Why did you ask? What
do you want to do?"
"No, I was just curious. I've given up. She did not text me for help. In other words, I am nothing to her. I
grew up with her, but I didn't know her at all. I actually liked her. I was a fool. No matter what you do to
her, I won't interfere. My father wants me to take his place. But I refused him because of Viola. Viola
was a drag on me. She wasn't worth it. Now, I have no reason to be so dejected. Your suggestion is
great. I'll book a plane ticket and leave. From now on, I won't bother to mind her business. But Sam,
when this is over, will we still be friends?"
Samuel meant a lot to Mike. He didn't want to cut off their ties.
They had fought together in trenches.
They were sworn friends who could entrust their own life to each other. But now they fought for a
woman. Mike was ashamed of what he had done. He could face Samuel.
Samuel did not say anything. In fact, he didn't want Mike to leave. If it hadn't been for Nicole, he
wouldn't have gone so far.
"We'll talk about it later. Have a good trip. I'm too occupied now. I can't send you off."
"You don't have to. You're busy, after all. I know the way home."
Mike was distressed during his trip to the Seapolis City.
He smartened himself up and took a taxi to the airport. There was no reason for him to stay here.
Originally, he had planned to find Viola to seek justice for Samuel. But now that Samuel had his own
plans, Mike would not interfere. Viola deserved it.
Seeing Mike leave, Samuel heaved a sigh of relief.
When he returned to the hotel to take Viola away, he heard that Viola had gone away with Mrs. Don.
Samuel sneered.
She had a backer!
No wonder she didn't ask Mike for help. Mrs. Don was more influential in the the Seapolis City than
Mike.
Samuel didn't bother to think about Viola. He went home on his own.
Lucas looked at Samuel worriedly and asked, "Did you find her?"
Samuel knew that Lucas was aware of his affair.
He led Lucas into the room and whispered, "Do your sister and Joseph know it?"
"They don't. But I don't think you can hide it from them. Grandma forbids everyone watching TV. It will
make only them more suspicious."
What Lucas said make Samuel sad.
"Sorry. I haven't found your mom. But don't worry, I won't give up. Your mom is so smart. Nothing will
happen to her."
"Have you found out who is behind this?"
Samuel shook his head.
He didn't have a clue.
The Greens slept had a long night.
Early the next day, the news that Viola seduced Samuel but was turned down spread like wildfire in the
Seapolis city. Samuel said he would send Viola to porn companies.
When Nicole saw the news, her hands trembled uncontrollably.
The photo of Viola and Samuel lying naked on the same bed was a complete shock to her.
It was as if she had been stabbed her in the chest. Her heart was dripping blood.
She had only been away for a day. Samuel and Viola already slept together.
Even if Viola tricked him, Nicole still found it unacceptable.
Why Viola?
Samuel knew Viola harbored ill intentions towards him. Why did he fall for her trap?
Nicole felt that her entire world was about to collapse.
Was it that Samuel disliked her from the very beginning because of the nude photos?
Nicole's mind was wandering. She couldn't control it at all.
No!
Impossible!
She must have been overthinking!
However, that scene kept flashing in her mind. She was unable to get rid of it.
Tim came over to deliver the food and saw Nicole's reaction. Feeling sorry for her, Tim comforted
Nicole, "Perhaps this is fake news. I heard that all the reporters had been informed in advance. Viola
set up a trap and Samuel fell for it."
"He is smart. How could he fall for such a trap?"
Nicole's voice was soft and feeble. She had no strength left.
She felt dizzy, and her vision got blurry.
"Nicole, I don't know much about Viola. But she must be exceptionally smart to trick Samuel. Maybe
she really outsmarted Samuel. Don't overthink. Even if Samuel really betrayed you, he wouldn't be so
brazen, would he? Plus, stakes are very high now. He didn't do it out of his own will."
It was cold comfort. Nicole did not feel any better.
Others did not know that Samuel would rather take medicine to than sleep with her. She found it
embarrassing to say it to anyone. It was no surprise that she was distressed.
"Let's stop talking about him. Any other news?"
"Nothing special. Viola's affair has diverted public attention, but it's only temporary. You know, Viola is
just nobody. People will forget about her soon."
In other words, disturbance caused by her affair would be over. The public would pay attention to the
follow-up development of her matter.
Nicole had a terrible headache. She couldn't endure the pain.
She rubbed her head, trying to ease the pain.
"What's the matter?"
Only then did Tim notice there was something wrong with her. Her cheeks were burning red.
He stretched out to feel her forehead. It was very hot, which surprised him.
"Do you have a fever? Nicole, you have a fever!"
A fever!
No wonder she was so uncomfortable!
She struggled to put on a faint smile and said, "Not a big deal. Just a fever."
"Not a big deal? You must be kidding. Let's go to hospital! Now!"
Tim wanted to grab Nicole, but Nicole dodged him.
"I can't go out. If I show up at the hospital with you, I'll make you a trending topic."
"I don't care! My reputation is bed. What am I afraid of? But you are so sick. Don't pretend to be tough.
What if it gets worse?"
Tim wouldn't allow Nicole to have her way. She was too stubborn
Nicole waved and said, "I can't go out. I mean it. I haven't found the person who plotted against me. If I
go out now, all my efforts will be in vain. Go buy some tablets for me. I'll take them and have a good
sleep."
"Why do you have to torture yourself! Taking medicine won't work?"
Tim was very concerned. But he had no choice since Nicole was too stubborn. Moreover, what Nicole
said was true. She couldn't go out.
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