Second Chance: Marrying into Wealth Chapter 53

"Shut up! I didn't expect you to be so sharp-tongued. But so what? Your husband Lawrence slept with me. He enjoys sleeping with me and doesn't even want to touch you. You're the real loser."

Clara sneered, trying to regain her dignity.

"So what? You're just a woman who doesn't ask for money. When I was pregnant and couldn't satisfy him, you came along, a slightly cleaner woman who didn't cost him a dime. Since you came along to meet Lawrence's physical needs, shouldn't I be thanking you? Thank you for being so shameless and keeping Lawrence from breaking the law. After all, prostitution is illegal."

As I spoke, I saw Clara starting to break down.

Paula, standing beside me, couldn't help but give me a thumbs up at my cutting words.

I felt pleased and emboldened, "And in the end, Lawrence returned to his family, and you were abandoned. You got nothing, lost both money and reputation. Just thinking about your downfall as a mistress makes me so happy."

I couldn't help but laugh more and more.

Clara's face turned completely cold. She looked at me with a chilling gaze, as if she wanted to rush over and bite my neck. After a moment of silence, she suddenly laughed, "Melinda, you're just deceiving yourself. Do you think that by saying this, Lawrence's affair with me didn't happen?

Unfortunately, it did happen. I achieved everything I wanted. And in the future, I will continue. Anything that belongs to you, Melinda, I will take piece by piece. If I can't take it, I'll destroy it so you can't have it."

Clara's eyes were firm and ruthless, not at all like she was joking.

My face turned cold, and I glared at her, "I just don't understand why someone like you would become a mistress just to get back at me. Do you hate me that much? Why?"

"Why? You'll find out soon enough." Clara gave me a wicked smile.

Paula, listening, got angry and raised her fist, "Aren't you a mistress? Why are you so afraid now, not speaking clearly? I think you're just crazy. Even if a man is interested in you, it's just for fun. Otherwise, why aren't you married yet? No one wants you!"

Paula's words were extremely damaging.

Even if Clara didn't want to get married now, giving her a set fact and then expressing an opinion to make her break down would still make her angry.

"Bitch, shut your filthy mouth! If I wanted to get married, Melinda wouldn't even have the chance!" Clara cursed angrily and tried to rush over to hit us.

I quickly pulled Paula aside to avoid her.

Clara forgot that she couldn't beat both Paula and me earlier. Did she think she could win now? She was just waiting to get beaten again.

But before Clara could hit me a second time, the police arrived and restrained her.

We were all taken to the police station. At first, the police didn't separate us and started asking questions.

I didn't hold back and explained the situation.

Especially Clara's statements, which made all the surrounding officers look at her with a mix of emotions.

Clara was still arrogant, "So what if I'm a mistress? I didn't break the law. But these two bitches hit me. Look at the marks on my face. They did this. I want them in jail, for a long time. I won't accept any mediation!"

Female officers, who could empathize with other women, were also angry at Clara's lack of remorse. One officer reminded her, "You also hit them. This is mutual assault. And while breaking up a marriage is a moral issue, the law considers human emotions. Sometimes, if you provoke someone and get beaten, it's your own fault."

Paula and I nodded in agreement.

The female officer also reminded us, "Of course, hitting someone is wrong."

Clara felt the officer was siding with us and lecturing her, which made her unhappy, "I didn't break the law. I want these two in jail. Mutual assault? They hit me first. I'll have my top legal team here. You won't escape jail."

Paula sighed, "Lawyers, huh? I'm so scared. Did you forget what I do? I'm a lawyer. Even if I can't represent myself in court, I can defend myself. And I know plenty of top lawyers. Do you really think Melinda has no one to protect her, so you can bully her?"

I was touched.

I really liked what Paula said.

Clara wanted to retort, but Brianna quickly intervened, "Since the police said it's mutual assault, the outcome won't be much different. And Ms. Simpson, this is the police station. Don't be impulsive. Watch your words and actions. This will affect the negotiations when the lawyers arrive. You need to stay calm."

Clara was lucky to have Brianna's advice. Although she didn't appreciate it at first and coldly scolded, "It's your fault for not helping when I was being hit. Now you're siding with them. Are you going to help them too?"

"No, Ms. Simpson, absolutely not. Please be patient until the lawyers arrive. You can ask them yourself if I'm truly on your side." Brianna clenched her hands, feeling wronged but holding back.

I couldn't help but look at Brianna a few more times. She was quite capable, especially in handling Clara.

If Clara had a lawyer, we would naturally need one too. But to get bailed out, we needed someone to vouch for us.

The Simpson family's legal team arrived quickly, and Clara was able to leave with Brianna.

She was very smug and gave us a provocative look before leaving.

"Wait, I'll call Jason!" Paula reassured me, sensing my worry.

But Paula said Jason was busy and couldn't come, so he would send his student Fallon Knight to handle it.

I had met Fallon once before when he brought a contract for me to sign.

Before we left, Paula made a bet with me, "Do you think Clara told Lawrence about this? If you call him, do you think he'll come?"

If Lawrence came because I called, it would show he was on my side.

But knowing Lawrence, "I guarantee he won't come and won't even answer the phone."

If he answered and didn't come, no matter the excuse, it would leave me dissatisfied. Now, when he needed to win me over, Lawrence wouldn't take that risk.

But he also couldn't offend Clara because his ultimate goal was to get money from me and then marry Clara.