Chapter 347 Thereâs Still Time to Change Your Mind Ivy fixed a piercing gaze on Josie, her expression filled with disdain. âYouâre quite the cunning one, arenât you? Knowing your time as Mrs. Russell was limited, you seduced Arnold and won him over to your side. Impressive how you managed to maintain that relationship,â she taunted. âso, did you sleep with him?â
Josie stood her ground, her voice steady. âArnold and I have never crossed that line. As she locked eyes with Ivy, a realization dawned on her. âYou were aware of the close connection between Arnold and me, which is why you sent those photos to Dexter, pretending they came from Arnold.â
Ivy sneered, neither confirming nor denying Josieâs accusation. A sense of indifference seemned to wash over her. âYou fooled me, keeping me under your control all this time!â
A subtle tremor passed through Ivyâs body, her gaze wandering as if lost in distant memories, âThe first time I laid eyes on Dexter was at an airport overseas. I had lost my luggage during the check-in process, and I was in despair, unable to speak Spanish or receive proper assistance. Thatâs when he appeared and offered his help âIâm not lying. I had no idea about his high status and identity then. Yet, I was attracted to him. It was love at first sight, Ivy confessed, her voice tinged with nostalgia and bitterness.
âWe were only together briefly, but he lifted me out of despair, giving me a glimpse of a better life, teaching me elegance and grace.â
âI knew I didnât deserve someone like him, but I couldnât help but hope. And then, within just a couple of days, he offered me the position of his special assistant. These past few years by his side have felt like a dream, fulfilling beyond words.â
âBut⦠he was heartless⦠He discovered my feelings for him and fired me.â Ivy showed no hint of remorse. She slowly lowered herself to a squatting position, her voice wavering with a chilling tone. âHe was unbelievably heartlessâ¦â
As Josie observed her, Ivy had manifested signs of obsession with Dexter.
Josieâs words were blunt, yet they hit the mark with unwavering truth. âYou knew from the start he wouldnât have feelings for youâ¦â
Tears streamed down Ivyâs face uncontrollably, smudging her makeup into a messy blur.
âYouâre right. But why? Iâm an exceptional woman. Why doesnât he like me? Josie, itâs all because of you. Everything is because of you!â
Despite facing Ivyâs frenzied screaming, Josie remained composed. She spoke slowly, deliberately.
âYou canât hold onto someone like him.â
Ivy glared at her.
Josie continued, âI canât hold onto him either.â
âAs his special assistant, you should know that women would flock to him with his status and attractiveness. Donât you know that he could easily date multiple girlfriends simultaneously?â
Ivy momentarily contemplated Josieâs words before letting out a cold, disdainful laugh. âAre you trying to lecture me? How presumptuous of you. Just because youâre Mrs. Russell, you think youâre above everyone else and your life is secure. Dexter understands what goes in your mind. Even if you hold the title of his wife, it wonât guarantee you any special treatment.â
Blood trickled from Josieâs mouth as she trembled with fear and anger. âAt least Iâm the rightful Mrs.
Russell. Dexter still acknowledges me as his wife. We have no prenuptial agreement, so if we divorce, I have a claim to his assets. But what about you?â
Aware of Ivyâs plan and hoping to buy some time, Josie attempted to distract her.
Ivy tightly clenched the hemp rope, causing her fingertips to turn white.
âIvy, just think about it. Youâve got credentials from the Russell Group that can take you places. Why settle for this crumbling place and waste your youth? Thereâs still time for you to change your mind.â