The excitement in Isabella's heart echoed in the ears of the Quirk family members. However, none of them expected Isabella to do that. Overwhelmed with joy, Isabella impulsively kissed and then immediately turned to join the excitement, not giving a second thought to the considerable impact her actions might have had on others. Alexander was completely stunned as if all the sounds around him had vanished. All he could hear was the deafening beat of his own heart. On his cheek, what was clearly a gentle touch felt like a myriad of indescribable sensations flashing by. His eyes unconsciously lit up for a moment, and then his entire being seemed to panic, his gaze trembling in disarray. From his neck to his ears, spreading to his cheeks, a visible blush painted his face. In the end, he could only shyly steal a few glances at Isabella. Sitting across from him, Roland witnessed it all. He was absolutely dumbfounded, even more so than when he first saw the video. F*ck! Is this man even the buddy I respect, the leader of Quirk Group? At this moment, he's clearly a young, naive lad who has popped up out of nowhere! It was just a peck on the cheek. Is it really that big of a deal? Is it? If it weren't for the inappropriate setting, he would have really loved to tease Alexander. Naturally, such a minor episode couldn't possibly attract the attention of others. Everyone's focus was captivated by this astounding revelation. Audrey was completely flustered, almost mechanically wanting to refute. “No... It's not like that—” Suddenly, a sharp scream echoed through the air. Everyone was taken aback, their gazes collectively shifting in the direction of the sound. To their utter surprise, the one who had shouted turned out to be the same lively lady from earlier, Camila.In the eyes of everyone present, Camila was undoubtedly an accomplice in this slanderous incident. She has come over specifically to aid Audrey in defaming others. What on earth is she thinking? As a result, gasps of surprise could be heard from within the crowd. It was indeed that group of girls. “Didn't Audrey intend to play matchmaker between her cousin and Josiah? Yet, Josiah is clearly involved with her...” “Gosh! It seems like Audrey was setting up her own cousin for disaster.” “It's all because this cousin of hers is so naive and easily manipulated. That way, even if something was going on between her and Josiah, her cousin probably wouldn't even notice.” “Look at her. Her cousin seems to have just woken from a dream, reacting as if she's been greatly shocked. It's obvious that she had no idea that Audrey once had a fling with the man she's been pining for.” “Pushing aside Josiah's true love and paving the way for her own cousin to take her place, the intentions behind it are simply unthinkable.” After much discussion among the friends, everyone finally got to the crux of the matter. It was obvious why Camila had such a distraught look on her face. Following that, a crisp slap echoed through the room. No one was surprised, really. They all had a hunch that Audrey was due for a slap that day. They just didn't expect the first one to come from her own family. Audrey's cheek swelled up instantly from the slap she received from Camila, causing her to glare at Camila in surprise and anger. However, Camila glared at her like a vicious dog. Audrey was internally panicked. Naturally, she didn't dare to argue with Camila. She could only bite the bullet and say, “It's all a misunderstanding. The video was shot from a misleading angle, and everyone got it wrong. I have no relations with Josiah. We were just classmates in the past. The ex-girlfriend I mentioned was someone else. Actually, I did that with the necklace to help you, Camila...” After all, nothing was truly admitted in the video, so insisting on denial was also an option. Snapping back to reality, Josiah caught Audrey's subtle hint. An idea struck him. That's right. As long as I deny it, Dakota won't break up with me, right? As if he had grasped the last strand of hope, he wanted to speak up. However, he saw Dakota turn her head to look at him. Her gaze was ice-cold and piercing as if she was mocking him. Does he really think he can still fool me like a naive fool at this point? Suddenly, Josiah found himself at a loss for words. The members of the Hampton family had also come to their senses. Despite their seething anger, they knew they couldn't let the embarrassing situation escalate further. Damage control was essential, at least to maintain appearances. As for what was being said behind closed doors, they no longer had the luxury of worrying about that. After all, that was the way of the prominent families. As long as they could uphold an outward harmony, that was all that mattered. Thus, when the Shepard family stepped in to speak up for Audrey, they were ready to risk their reputation, insisting on distorting the facts. However, before they could put on their act, something else happened. Camila, in a fit of rage, fiercely gripped Audrey's collar and shouted, “So, the child you secretly aborted before your marriage was Josiah's, wasn't it? You had a child with him, right? That's why your health deteriorated, making it impossible for you to conceive. How dare you try to set me up with him? You're disgusting! You're disgusting!” At that moment, Audrey felt as if her soul had left her body, and she looked at Camila in disbelief. The faces of George and Helen turned deathly pale in an instant. This was something only they were aware of. They couldn't understand how Camila knew about it. Perhaps some truths just couldn't be concealed forever.Noah and Lorelei were utterly shocked. What? What did she say? Did Audrey get an abortion before she got married? Josiah's child? Josiah was stunned, and he stared at Audrey in disbelief. He could never have imagined that when this woman ruthlessly left him, she was carrying a child. However, his focus wasn't on the possible child but on the feeling that he was stained, a stain he felt he could never wash clean. It seemed as though he realized he might not be able to hold on to Dakota anymore. He could only look toward Dakota in panic, desperately wanting to explain something. “I didn't know! I'm the victim here! I was deceived! All I did was fall in love, and then I was dumped. That was it! Dakota! Dakota, don't look at me like that!” Josiah pleaded. Normally as defiant as anything, Josiah at this moment was humbly on the verge of tears, his eyes turning red. At that moment, the one who was most shaken was Caleb. He nearly stumbled, his breath coming in quick gasps, steadied by the subordinates who were with him. After three years of marriage, they remained childless, much to the persistent dismay of their families. Caleb had also visited the hospital for check-ups several times. Needless to say, he was stunned. Suddenly, Caleb's countenance shifted several times as if a thought had struck him, leaving him momentarily wide-eyed in shock. Originally, knowing that the two might have been in a relationship didn't feel that nauseating. At that moment, it wasn't just Caleb who was utterly disgusted. Even Noah and Lorelei were thoroughly repulsed. The rest of the bystanders were also stunned. Even in the world of prominent families, where oddities were the norm for the sake of profit, such an incident was a first. Someone had been toying with a prominent family, deceiving two brothers at once. To make things worse, such explosive news was revealed by a family member. There was no point in sweeping things under the rug anymore. There was absolutely no need for it. Audrey was completely done for. D*mn! I actually overlooked such a huge piece of gossip. This is terrifying! It's truly terrifying! Isabella was in awe. It wasn't really Isabella's fault. Unless she had specifically searched for this possibility or if it was strongly related to something else she was investigating, the information might not necessarily have been highlighted by the system. At that moment, Isabella simply decided to dig deeper. Gosh! Audrey is quite a ruthless woman! After becoming pregnant, she actually plotted to pin the baby on Caleb, thinking it wouldn't matter since they were brothers. However, Caleb was practicing celibacy. So, with the timing off, she had no choice but to terminate the pregnancy. What on earth am I witnessing? This is truly the dark side of human nature! My whole worldview has been turned upside down. The members of the Quirk family didn't anticipate such a scheme hidden behind the gossip. The gossip was so shocking that it evoked even more sympathy toward Caleb. At that moment, Caleb's expression seemed off. Everyone assumed that the members of the Hampton family, or at least Caleb, would slap Audrey. However, Caleb didn't. Instead, he sternly said to the Shepard family, “Please take Audrey and leave. I will find her later to have a proper conversation.” Those words were practically spoken through gritted teeth. The restraint was pushed to its limit, and it was this discipline that saved Audrey's life. George and Helen rescued Audrey from Camila's clutches. Stunned, Audrey looked at the man she had once relied on. “Hubby... Listen to me... Actually, I—”“Audrey, what were you trying to do when you suddenly became so passionate toward me before we got married? If you don't want me to say it out loud now, then shut up and go back quietly.” Caleb seemed to have reached his limit, not wanting to hear another word from Audrey.