Arthur's eves were icy cold " You think I'm an idiot ? You probably deleted all the merger on a in checking now ? " This time , you've gone way too far . Did you ever think about how Li seprost to tex people after this ? " Ive already got the PR team handling it . They'll swap Lilatt's face for yours in the von and clear things up . " With a single sentence , he'd sentenced her to social death . Jillian snapped her head up and glared at him . " You're worried about her reputation , be dié you ever stop to think about how I'm supposed to face people after this ? Arthur's gaze wavered , but he steeled himself " You brought this on yourself . Actions have consequences . " And even if your reputation takes a hit , it doesn't matter . Il protect you for the rest of your life . " Jillian couldn't hold back anymore - her eyes filled with tears . So this was what his protection looked like ? She wanted no part of it . Unable to contain herself , she stared at Arthur and Delilah in his arms , her voice cold and sharp . " I don't want to see either of you . Get out ! " Arthur didn't budge . " Jill , the PR manager says just clarifying isn't enough . You need to record a video , apologize to Lilah , and admit you did it . " Jillian forgot to cry , staring at him in disbelief . " And if I refuse ? " 08.20 Chapter 4 Arthur pulled out his phone , tapped the screen , and made a call Jillian's heart dropped when she saw the video - live from the cemetery , in front of Teresa's grave . Arthur's expression was chilling as he looked at Jillian . " Jill , if you don't cooperate , they'll dig up Teresa's ashes and scatter them . You've always been the dutiful daughter . I know you wouldn't want your mother to be denied peace because of your stubbornness . " On the screen , two men stood by Teresa's grave , shovels in hand , waiting for Arthur's signal . Jillian's legs gave out , and she collapsed to her knees . Clenching her fists , tears streaming down her face , she whispered , " I'll do it . " Arthur watched her heartbreak , struggling with a flicker of guilt , but Delilah was right - this was the only way Jillian would learn her lesson and never make the same mistake again . He set his phone to video mode and aimed it at her . Jillian , numb and mechanical , followed his instructions and apologized to Delilah on camera . She confessed that she was the woman in the video , that she'd deliberately set up Delilah , and that she'd come between Arthur and Delilah's childhood romance . When the recording finally ended , Jillian's eyes were utterly lifeless . She looked at Arthur . " Are you satisfied ? " Arthur saw the despair in her eyes , his lips trembling . " Jill , I- " " Get out ! Get out ! " Jillian couldn't take it anymore . She shoved him hard in the chest , forcing both him and Delilah out the door . The door slammed shut . Jillian curled up on the floor , sobbing uncontrollably . Outside , Arthur's voice came through the door with a heavy sigh . " Jill , I told you , you're the only one I've ever loved . Everything I'm doing is just to make it up to Lilah . 08:20 Chapter 4 288 Vouchers " For now , just calm down . Promise me you'll never do anything reckless like this again . " Jillian hugged her knees , tears streaming down her face . She opened her phone and checked the trending topics . Arthur had acted fast , immediately posting a statement and their divorce certificate . The videos had all been edited - her face was now in every frame . Her apology video was everywhere . Outraged viewers flooded her account , unleashing a torrent of vicious insults . Jillian clung to herself , screaming and sobbing in agony as the hate poured in . She didn't know how long she had cried before her phone rang . She answered , and her mother , Tanya Ostrom , sounded worried . " Jill , what's going on ? Why is your video all over the internet ? Is someone bullying you ? " Hearing Tanya's voice , Jillian couldn't hold back her grief any longer and choked out a brief explanation . Tanya was furious . " That Arthur is trash ! How could he treat my daughter like this ? I won't let him get away with it ! " Jill , don't be scared . I know Delilah . When she was overseas , she was someone's mistress , got stripped and slapped in public , and had to sneak back home in disgrace . I'll post her video right now and let everyone see who she really is . " Jillian quickly stopped her . " Mom , don't post it yet . " Tanya was confused . " After everything they've done to you , you're still going easy on them ? " Jillian's eyes turned cold . " No. I'm waiting for their wedding day . I want to give them a special gift . " Afraid she'd try something , Arthur locked her in the room . Jillian didn't dare leave , hiding out and counting the days until her passport was ready . Finally , she made it to the day before Arthur and Delilah's wedding . 08:21 Chapter 4 Early that moming . Delilah's shrill scream woke her . Jillian's heart skipped a beat , dread creeping in . Sure enough , moments later , Arthur burst through the door , furious . 08:21 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!
