After my continuous requirements, he finally agreed, with the condition that it couldn't be in Los Angeles, but somewhere farther away where no one would recognize us.
I said, "Sure, since you're going to New York in half a month for a new hotel project, take me with you. I'll accompany you on the business trip and consider it a vacation."
He agreed.
Thus, on the day of my "birthday" half a month later, I wore a high-fashion dress and carried the season's latest handbag in red-soled high heels. I held Derrick's arms and made a grand appearance in Times Square to pick a birthday gift.
Perhaps it was because we were away from the Schmitt Group's base and with a beautiful woman by his side, Derrick was relaxed and carefree. He was dressed in a couple's outfit matching mine, and we showed off our affection publicly, holding hands tightly.
Unexpectedly, Times Square was actually home to photographers with sharp eyes, and they weren't going to let this scene slip by their lenses easily.
Soon, a video of us holding hands was posted on social media.
Among the numerous comments praising our figures, clothes, and grace, one comment suddenly caught everyone's attention: [Holy crap, isn't that the vice president of the Schmitt Group, Derrick? The woman next to him doesn't seem to be his wife!]
Then the comments behind took on a different tone: [Are you sure?]
[Holy crap!]
[I can't believe it!]
[Turns out he's with a mistress!]
[The woman seems to work at the Schmitt Group too. Is he targeting his colleagues now?]
…
The video was posted on Twitter quickly, and someone specifically tagged the Schmitt Group's official account. My background was thoroughly exposed. [She's young but is so despicable. It's so hard to get into the Schmitt Group right after college, yet she chooses to be a mistress!]
[Don't you know that mistresses can make more money easily? Haven't you seen the luxury goods in her social account? Does your daughter's salary allow her to afford that?]
…
I had no idea if her daughter could afford it with her salary, but looking at the text on my phone saying I had received 5 million dollars, I knew Karina was very satisfied with the result.
[Very good. After a year of silence, I was curious about how you would expose Derrick's infidelity. I didn't expect such a big move, and you did show his true colors to the whole country. Now, even Carter will find it hard to ignore.]