Chapter <b>225 </b>


    The disappointment in Richard’s eyes made rk’s heart sink. “Grandpa, I just couldn’t resist the temptation for a moment. I know I was wrong.”


    Richard’s anger deepened. “<b>If </b>you can’t resist even a small temptation, how will you handle greater ones in the future? I can’t trust you with the Sumner G


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    rk was appalled.


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    Just as he was about to speak, Cindy’s voice, filled with indignation, cut him off.” Dad, aren’t you being too harsh on rk? He <b>only </b>strayed because N can’t have children. Do you really expect rk to spend his whole life with a woman who won’t give him children?”


    N let out a coldugh. Cindy was really grasping at excuses for rk’s affair. It was as if hisck of self–control was somehow her fault.


    “Don’t you think that’s ridiculous? Before Jordyn got pregnant, <b>did </b>he even know that would happen?” N countered.


    “What? That woman is pregnant?” Marie asked, looking at rk with a mix of frustration and disappointment. “rk, how could you be so foolish?”


    If this got out, the Sumners‘ reputation would be in tatters.


    rk kept his head down<b>, </b>unable to meet Marie’s gaze. He knew she was his only hope now.


    “Grandma, I’m sorry. I really know I was wrong. <b>I </b>promise it won’t happen again, and I’ve worked at the Sumner Group for so long. I don’t want to leave,” he pleaded.


    N’s expression was full of disdain. “rk, you really want to have it all, don’t you?” “Shut up!” Cindy snapped. “If you had kept rk under control, he wouldn’t have gotten involved with that other woman. You’re just as much to me for this mess!” N wanted to roll her eyes but knew Cindy wasn’t the one who had the final say there, so she didn’t bother arguing. Instead, she turned to Richard and said calmly, Grandpa, now that rk’s affair is known to everyone, I have no interest in maintaining is marriage. I’m nning to divorce him.”


    Everyone in the room turned their eyes to her, especially rk, who stared at her with a <b>mix </b>of ange


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    N was bringing up divorce at this critical moment<b>?! </b>


    “No! I won’t divorce you!” rk blurted out.


    Richard glowered, lowering his gaze as he sank into deep thought. Although he was in his 70s, his authoritative presence stillmanded respect and fear.


    N ignored rk and kept her eyes on Richard, waiting for his response.


    After a tense silence, Richard finally spoke, his voice heavy. “I understand how you feel, but you can’t divorce rk right now.”This content is ? N?velDrama.Org.


    At this point, the only evidence avable online was photos, with no substantial proof. If N divorced rk now, it would be akin to indirectly admitting that he had indeed had an affair.


    Although Richard was deeply disappointed by rk’s actions, rk was still someone he had personally groomed for the family business. He couldn’t just abandon him over one mistake.


    His harsh words earlier were intended to teach rk a lesson, ensuring he wouldn’t repeat such behavior.


    N’s hands clenched at her sides, and her gaze grew cold as she looked at Richard. She hadn’t expected that, even with Jordyn pregnant, the Sumners would still side with rk.


    “And what if I insist on getting a divorce?” she asked.