Chapter 43: Caleb’s International Humiliation
The interview continued; the conference room fell silent.Evelyn didn’t mention Fu Corp or Caleb once.
On the large screen, the IBM CEO pulled out an English–language idiom dictionary, finding the word he needed.
He read the definition, “Unremarkable‘ means not worth mentioning, describing something insignificant. Oh…”
è exclaimed, “Caleb, you’re insignificant to your wife.” He gestured toward Caleb.“Your wife calls you her ex–husband. You’re divorced from the woman who won first place in the math competition?”
The atmosphere shifted.The shareholders were agitated.
“Mr. Fu, how did
you and
your wife divorce?”
“She called you her ex–husband on live TV!You really are divorced?”
“Didn’t you say they were just fighting?How did it get to this? Can you still get her to join Fu Corp?”
Caleb’s aura grew colder.Before he could speak, his secretary, Mr. Yan, handed him his phone.
“Mr. Fu, your wife…she just announced the divorce on her social media!” Caleb didn’t notice the sweat on Yan’s forehead; his gaze was fixed on Evelyn’s post.His jaw tightened; his expression became fierce.
He grabbed his phone, then realized he couldn’t see Evelyn’s post. She’d blocked him.His phone was flooded with messages.Most congratulated him on his wife’s achievement. Others asked if the divorce was real.
He felt a crushing weight.He saw a screenshot of Evelyn’s post dertificate and the words:“A happy occasion.”
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– a picture of the divorce
These words were like needles piercing his eyes, making him feel a searing pain.
Classical Rose Garden, a gathering place for high society wives, was in full swing. While not hosted by Caleb’s grandmother, she was a regular attendee.
“Caleb really got divorced?”
The wives were shocked.
“Of course! Would I lie?“Caleb’s grandmother announced it herself.
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her son.”
She smirked.“Good riddance! That country bumpkin left with nothing! Not a cent, not a house!”
A wife asked tentatively, “I heard she wants her daughter but The grandmother scoffed.“She knows she can’t take my precious grandson.” She sipped her tea.“Daughters are like water spilled. You can’t bring them back. If she wants to suffer with her mother, I’ll pretend I never raised her, granddaughter!” She’d already instructed Principal Liu to remove Zoey from the school.“Out of sight, out of mind! It’s not that I lack affection, but I’m afraid that ungrateful child will corrupt my precious
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grandson!”
“You did the right thing, Director Ye.”
“It was very thoughtful of you, Director Ye.”
The wives showered her with praise.
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“I wanted to get rid of Evelyn for a long time! I never liked the Jiang family.It was only because my husband was kind and didn’t want to offend his old comrades.Evelyn’s adoptive father used their relationship to pressure Caleb into marrying her. Now that ungrateful woman is gone!”
he smiled brightly.“Help me find a suitable wife for Caleb. My grandson can’t grow up mother’s love.”
The wives eagerly inquired about her preferences.
without a
Suddenly, someone exclaimed, “Evelyn Jiang was interviewed by CCTV! She’s incredible! She won first place in the ALI Math Competition!”
The mention of Evelyn’s name made the grandmother frown.
The wives discussed excitedly, “The ALI competition is prestigious! The top twenty are highly sought–after by companies and universities!”
“I thought Evelyn only had a bachelor’s degree. How could she win?”
“Maybe the committee gave it to her because she was Mrs. Fu.”
“I don’t think so. The committee members are all academics. And Evelyn said she’s divorced; she has no connection to the Fus!”
The grandmother suddenly realized something.“ALI and Fu Corp collaborate.I’ll have Caleb contact them to stop favoring her.”
She laughed.“The committee gave her first place because of Fu Corp, and she accepted the interview! Does she not know her own abilities? Cutting ties with the Fus in the media is good. When the final results are out, she’ll be shocked! CCTV gave her a stage, and she’ll fall flát on her face!”
The grandmother’s phone rang.It was her assistant.
“Director Ye, they’re here!”
“Who?” The grandmother frowned.
“Ms. Ye Yunzhu.”
A male voice called out her full name. It had been a long time since anyone had addressed her like that.
The grandmother looked up to see several uniformed officers. The lead prosecutor showed his ID.“You’re suspected of involvement in Liu Jingqiang’s bribery case. Please come with us.”
The wives watched in stunned silence.
Fu Corp, CEO’s Office:
Caleb leaned back, seemingly resting.The IBM investment was canceled due to his divorce.The shareholders were displeased. They’d wanted to show off Evelyn to the CEO, but they’d made a fool. of themselves internationally.
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He rubbed his temples. If Evelyn won the finals, he’d reluctantly try to appease her.
