"Yes! Ciara's mother keeps talking about her daughter marrying the president of the Lopez Corporation, but after all these years, I think Kevin simply doesn't want to marry her."
Hearing this, my heart stirred with a wave of emotions.
If Kevin and Ciara haven't gotten married, then what's the deal with the marriage certificate Ciara showed off on her social media?
Could it be...
Something was trying to break through the barriers of my mind, but I suppressed it in time.
What does it matter to me whether she and Kevin are married?
After learning that my children are Kevin's, my mom gained confidence.
She ignored my objections and threw a welcome party for me, making sure to invite Ciara and her mother.
The Cooley Family is prominent in high society, so many people attended the party.
I couldn't refuse my mom and attended the party, but I didn't bring the triplets.
After following my mom around for a while, I found a seat to pass the time.
But then, Kevin and Ciara approached me.
As soon as they got close, Kevin sneered condescendingly. "Your boyfriend is about to be snatched by another woman, and you still have the nerve to sit here drinking."
Boyfriend? What?
Looking in the direction of Kevin's gaze, I saw Wyatt with his girlfriend, cuddling in a corner of the party.
Right, how could I forget that in Kevin's eyes, Wyatt is the father of my children. I should have asked Wyatt to stay away.
But now that it's done, I tossed my hair casually. "Men! It's normal for them to be unfaithful. Mr. Lopez used to have his eye on other women even while he was with his partner."
Kevin's face darkened, and he ground his teeth. "You love him to the point that you can accept his infidelity?"
"Oh, you're joking. Love and feelings, all I need is the money."
"Just like when you were with me, it was all about the money?" Kevin looked at me seriously, making me feel like my genuine feelings for him had been wasted.
I answered without hesitation. "Yes."
When I gave my answer, I saw a hint of disappointment in Kevin's eyes.
He pulled me closer, his large hand on my slender waist. "Then I'll give you money, and you'll be with me."
Our distance was now very close, and I could clearly feel his breathing and heartbeat.
Just like the nights we spent together five years ago.
My heart ached.
I don't know what Kevin means. He was so decisive in divorcing me, but now...
"Kevin."
Ciara's aggrieved voice interrupted us, and I snapped back to reality, pushing Kevin away. "Mr. Lopez, you wouldn't be thinking of becoming a stepfather to my three children, would you?"
Kevin froze, his arm loosening around me, and then he strode away.
Ciara remained where she was.
When I glanced at her impatiently, Ciara raised her chin awkwardly. "I had a fight with Kevin, that's why he... you mustn't take it seriously."
"Oh." I rolled my eyes at her. "If you don't leave, I'm going to call Kevin back."
Hearing this, she became anxious and asked, "Are those three children Kevin's?"
"Absolutely."
Getting confirmation, Ciara's innocent face turned crazed. "Siena, you're shameless, you actually had his children behind Kevin's back."
"Tsk tsk tsk... when it comes to being shameless, you're the master. You left Kevin for your career overseas, but when it didn't progress, you repeatedly asked him out during my marriage to Kevin and even suggested he divorce me. When it comes to being shameless, you take the cake."
"You..." Ciara's fingers gripping the red wine glass turned white.
"If there's nothing else, get lost. You're annoying me." I don't even want to give this disgusting woman a glance.
Ciara remained where she was. But Ciara stayed put and said, "I'll give you ten million, you leave with your children."
Hearing this, I raised an eyebrow. "Ten million? Are you trying to send beggars away? During the divorce, Kevin gave me at least fifty million as a settlement."
"How much do you want?"
"One hundred million."
"What?" Ciara exclaimed, drawing the attention of some people.
She quickly lowered her voice. "Siena, you're crazy for money. I don't have one hundred million."
I swirled the wine in my glass lazily. "That's your problem then."
"At most ten million, Siena. I advise you to be reasonable, or I won't be nice."
"Oh?" I became interested. "How exactly are you planning to be not nice?"
At that moment, Ciara's innocent face was full of malice. "I made you leave the country in disgrace before, and I can still do it now!"
