Chapter 142: The Truth
Melanie turned toward the room and faced the sea of expectant faces. For a moment, she said nothing. The silence stretched and then, she sent a look at where Adam was seated and slowly began," Not many people know of Adam Collins, the blacksheep of the Collins’ family. Just now, Sir Collins told you of how he cannot be bothered with the public opinion of him. It is indeed true. They say who can know Adam better than the man who helped raise him?"
"I have not known Adam for long. He came into my life... when I was at the lowest and we quickly fell in love. But love, as I’ve come to understand, isn’t always enough to hold two people together. Not when the two people do not know each other well enough. Like it happened with us."
Adam felt his stomach drop. It seemed that Melanie really did believe the lies that they had spouted and now, she was going to be the one to reveal them to the world. He sighed and even as his eyes hardened, he was ready to leave. If Melanie would not give him a chance to explain then...
Meanwhile, Robert Collins exchanged a look with Saira, feeling triumphant. This would be even more perfect. If Melanie was going to be the one to announce everything then it would be even more believable.
All the reporters straightened and almost simultaneously leaned forward, sensing a scoop.
Melanie continued," Today, I learnt that the carefree man I have come to know in the last few months is not real. And it was none other than Sir collins’ who made me realise it."
Adam stood up halfway, ready to leave when Melanie continued," Today, he gave a new aspect to our relationship. Trust."
Adam froze, mid-motion. Slowly, as if drawn back by an invisible thread, he turned his head to look at her. His eyes searched her face, trying to read the change. Behind him, a reporter whispered something—likely telling him to sit. And he did, sinking back into his seat with a soft, uncertain thump.
"When the news broke out about Adam’s apparent cheating on me, I was at a loss. Then, Sir Collins invited me to the Collins’ mansion and said a few things that made me realize that I trust my husband."