Chapter 77

Kathy was just as excited. "You ready for this?"

I nodded firmly. Today was the first step in tearing down the facade, and it had to be done right. This was crucial for the future.

Kathy asked, "Has Brandon come back yet?"

I shook my head. "I can't wait to hear what kind of lies he'll come up with this time."

After chatting with Kathy for a bit, I heard a car outside. Realizing he was back, I quickly hung up the phone and sat on the couch, pretending to be furious.

When Brandon walked in, he didn't say a word. I spoke first. "Let's get a divorce."

Brandon was stunned. He was betting that I hadn't seen the news online, thinking they could suppress the rumors. Too bad they were a step too late.

"Honey, did you see those lies online?"

I looked at Brandon with disappointment. "I can't believe that after all these years, you would do something so disgusting while I was sick!"

"I trusted you with Elora to help you at the company, and this is how you repay me?"

Brandon shook his head repeatedly. "Honey, those are all lies. They made it up. Elora and I have nothing going on. You have to believe me!"

"How can I believe you? Isn't Elora's child named Jordan? Doesn't she live next to your mom?"

"No wonder your mom always praises the neighbor's kid and treats our Brett like he's nothing. She's been fed up with us and wants a change, right?"

"Fine, I'll make it easy for you. I'll take the kids and leave. You can get out with nothing."

Brandon's face darkened. He couldn't let that happen. He had worked too hard for this. Giving it up would be worse than death.

He knelt in front of me. "Honey, I swear, I never touched Elora. That child isn't mine. You have to believe me."

I was shocked at how easily he could lie.

"Do you think I can still believe you?"

"If you say it's not you, then bring Elora's husband here. I want to see who he is!"

Brandon gritted his teeth and actually made a call.

"Honey, just wait. I'll call him right now!"

I watched as he called someone, telling them to come over. I was curious to see who he would bring.

Who else could fit the bill perfectly?

Earl!

I suddenly realized it. Sure enough, Earl arrived shortly after and quickly explained, "Caroline, I saw the rumors online. Brandon didn't do any of that. It was me."

I smirked. Brandon probably didn't know that Earl was also Elora's lover, so he spoke naturally without any flaws.

"You...?"

I looked at him skeptically. Earl nodded. "Yes, Jason is my child. Elora has been with me, but we never got married. I felt ashamed of having a child out of wedlock, so I didn't say anything."

Earl's words were half-truths, but Brandon didn't know that.

"Honey, you see? It wasn't me. I swear I never touched Elora."

Earl lowered his head, a dark look in his eyes.

With Earl saying this, I had no choice but to relax my tone. "Really?"

Brandon seized the opportunity to pledge his loyalty, kneeling beside me. "Of course, honey. Believe me, I have nothing to do with Elora!"

I wondered what Elora would think if she heard this.

Earl also urged, "Caroline, don't be mad. Brandon really didn't do anything."

With that, I glared at them. "Then why haven't you issued a public statement? Joanna called me earlier, saying if this gets worse, our overseas partners might cancel their contracts."

Neither of them wanted to lose this hard-earned opportunity, so they quickly agreed. "We'll issue a statement right away."

Earl went out to make a call, and soon the company's official Twitter account clarified the rumor.

"The man mentioned in the rumor is Mr. Brandon Jordan's brother, Mr. Earl Jordan, not Mr. Brandon Jordan. We reserve the right to pursue legal action against those who defamed Mr. Brandon Jordan."

The statement quieted things down online. Those who had been attacking us apologized, asking the company not to sue them.

Earl became the official father of Elora's child, Jason. But I suspected Jason really was Elora's child.

I needed Simon to investigate. I found the photos of Earl picking up Jason again.

"Use this opportunity to release these photos. I bet Brandon's suspicious nature won't let him ignore it."

"The Jordan family appears united and invincible on the surface. To take them down, we need to start from within."

Simon quickly understood and sent the photos to the media.

The Jordan family news was a hot topic, and everyone wanted a piece of it.

Simon gave the photos to all the media outlets, and soon it was trending again.

Brandon's expression grew darker as he saw the news.

He noticed the unusual look on Earl's face while holding Jason, something no uncle would have.

This was exactly what I wanted. My goal wasn't to have the public judge Brandon. That would be too messy.

I wanted to drive a wedge between Brandon and Earl, making them fight each other.

This way, I could gradually regain control of the company.

Of course, there were still obstacles like Irene and the mysterious Renee, but it was progress.

With the photos of Earl and Jason out, more pictures of Earl and Elora at a hotel soon followed.

Brandon's face grew darker as he saw the news, and he finally cursed, got up, and drove away.

I watched his car leave, smirking.

Your good days are just beginning.