The Unwanted Bride: Claimed by the Billionaire - Chapter 80: Chapter 80

The Next Day
Shawn’s Pov
“Are you sure you wanna do this?” I was almost exiting my office when Kelvin’s voice stopped me.
With a hand in my pocket, I turned around to face him. “Do I have any other choice?”
“You’ve never given a damn about anyone so it’s okay if you let this slide. The lawyers are on the case already and with the apology Stella is going to give, people will find out about your innocence. Look at you, you look like shit and yet you wanna go face the media?”
I heaved a deep sigh, tucking my other hand into my pocket.
“You and Cassie had a hard time after we ended the call?” Kev asked, the concern not going unnoticed in his eyes and voice.
I shrugged. “We didn’t talk much. She went to bed. But I could tell that she wasn’t happy. I mean, it’s been back-to-back attacks. I could feel that she had so much to say but her words were going to upset me so she kept quiet.”
“I knew she didn't want attention from the media, that’s why I’m here all alone. I don’t bloody care if anyone calls me a rapist. I will keep making money off them by suing them, claiming damages and donating the money to people who need them but nobody messes with my wife.”
“I’m not addressing the public to prove anything to anyone but I need to show Cassie that I can protect her and that I can also fight for her. Besides, a part of her feels nervous about those allegations. Once I’m done here, I will have a talk with Stella. She needs to tell me when I laid my hands on her apart from yesterday.”
“I understand you dude, but please, take your mind off Stella and let all your attention be on your wife.”
“You said the same to me last night and I think that was one of the things that kept me awake because I couldn’t let go. I mean, why would a sane person sit and come up with such a lie? I admit that I wasn’t that romantic while dating her but I did my best to ensure that she was happy. She would literally post every single thing we did and every place we visited, including for vacation. And here she is, saying she was confused as to what she should post. Some women can be so impossible.” I sighed.
“She’s got no heart. There’s probably nothing I can say right now that would make you feel better but please, I want you not to think of her.”
“Try, Shawn. I know you can do it.”
I shook my head. “She needs to look me in the eye and tell me why she chose to defame me. I’m going to confront her no matter what anyone says.”
Kelvin sighed, not knowing what to say anymore to convince me.
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I made my way to the elevator, with Kelvin taking slow steps behind me. We got to the ground floor in no time and I made my way outside the office building where a couple of media houses stood, along with their cameras, microphone, and other relevant gadgets. I had no idea what I was going to say yet or where I was going to start from. But I had a motive, and that was to warn the public to mind their fucking business and not to disrespect my wife.
There were mumbles and even through the windows, I could see my staff poking their heads out to see what was going on. Yeah, their boss was married, they had no idea, only for them to hear the news from his retard ex. I got to the podium and all of the mumbles came to a cease.
I could feel Kelvin’s presence behind me.
“This is going to be brief and I would love it if no one interrupts with any questions.”
“I just realized that I dated a witch in the past. She’s married with kids, and yet she thinks she can rob me of having a beautiful home?”
“Throughout the time I dated Stella, I never abused her physically, mentally or emotionally. Yesterday was the first time I went against my values and attacked a woman and I honestly do not regret it. She hurt my wife and almost ruined our relationship by spewing lies. So all I did was an eye for an eye. All the pictures she posted yesterday were true. I did that and I’m not ashamed to admit it because she brought that upon herself.”
“I am not a human trafficker and I have never had anything to do with any woman without their consent.”
“Also, what goes on in my life is nobody’s goddamn business. I have a wife. A woman that I’m going to spend the rest of my life with. You all can mess with me but don’t you fucking dare…..”
“Shawn!” I heard my younger brother whisper my name from behind. I knew he was trying to call me to order to mind my language because my statements would make headlines but I didn’t care.
“Let no one fucking dare drag my wife into any rumors. Coming for her equals playing with fire and I wouldn’t spare anyone that speaks ill of her. This goes especially to the silly comments flying around in the media. She’s not the daughter of a debtor and neither is she with me just to suck my balls. And should in case you all be waiting for me to get tired of her so I can divorce her and get married to any of my exes or potential admirers, then I’m glad to tell you that you all are going to be waiting for the rest of your lives because that is never going to happen.”
“My wife is very special to me and I am going to go all out to protect what is mine.”
“With all that is being said, I would like the public to take all of it as a warning. I wouldn’t temper justice with mercy if anything ill is being said of her. This includes the media houses. I know it sounds like I am repeating myself but I hope that tells how serious I am.”
“Stella, wherever you are, I hope to see you in court soon.”
“That would be all.” I got off the podium and made my way back into the office building.
“Mr Elias, When are you going to introduce your woman to us?”
“What do you think prompted your ex to spread lies about you?”
“You seem to be in love with this woman. Can you tell us what attracted you to her?”
“How much damages would you be requesting from your ex, Mr Elias.” I heard reporters ask different things from different corners. But the security guards were around me so none of them were able to come close to me.
We got back to my office in no time and saw my Dad as well as Kay seated on the visitors’ chair.
“Please don’t tell me you are here to plead for your friend’s daughter,” I said, making my way to the chair behind my desk.
“She said she was drunk when she made the post.”
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Lauretta’s Pov.
I stood still, shaking my head and trying so hard not to let the tears in my eyes fall. What the hell did I just watch? What the fuck is wrong with Shawn?