"By the way, where's Matt?" I asked Monica.
She looked at me with a hint of sorrow in her eyes and sighed, "He's with Jane. Yesterday, they were caught in a photo that looked like they were kissing. Today, you caused a scene at the Scott Group's and got sent to the hospital. Jane has been exposed on the internet."
I put down the bowl and asked, "Does Mr. Ben Scott know about this?"
"He does, but it's just a scandal involving his grandchildren. The impact on the stock price and bidding is still under control," she replied.
"Monica, I think we should carry out the next step of the plan."
In the afternoon, Monica took me back to the villa, where my in-laws were also present.
When I saw my mother-in-law Rena sitting on the couch, I ran over and hugged her waist, crying.
"Mom, Matt cheated on me. I'm still carrying his child. How could he do this?" I sobbed.
"I remember when we were traveling abroad, I even took a bullet for him."
Back then, when Matt and I had just gotten married, he said he wanted to take me to France for a trip.
It was common knowledge that it was because Jane was studying there, and his parents wouldn't allow him to visit her alone.
So, he had to bring along his newlywed wife, me, to make the visit seem legitimate.
However, as soon as we arrived in France, we encountered a robbery, and the robber fired a shot at Matt.
I quickly pulled him away and took the bullet for him.
I was rushed to the nearest hospital and underwent three days and nights of emergency treatment, followed by three months of recovery back in our home country.
After that incident, Matt and I quickly grew closer.
Everyone thought he had forgotten about Jane, and was peacefully settling down at home.
"Ashley, you're pregnant now. Don't get too excited." Rena patted me on the shoulder.
"Ashley, what happened today was indeed Matt's fault. I've already asked Jacob to handle the public opinion. From now on, I'll handle our family matters behind closed doors, so as not to cause a stir."
My father-in-law, Joey, said in an authoritative tone as he sat on the sofa.
"Monica, keep an eye on Ashley and don't let her make a scene. It's not just a critical time for the Scott Group's bidding, but also a new phase in the cooperation between the Scott family and the Brooks family."
"Okay, Dad, I understand. I'll take good care of Ashley. But this time, Matt was indeed in the wrong."