Sanfordâs expression darkened once more at Cyrusâs words.
He raised his foot and pressed it against Cyrusâs head, forcing half of his face to the ground.
âHow dare you try to sow discord between us?â
Cyrus cried out, âMr.
Robles, Iâm not trying to create discord between you and Maggie.
Iâm simply stating the truth.
If you doubt me, you can ask others.
Many people at the factory heard about it! Even Maggieâs mother is aware.
Just now, she mentioned inviting her husband to lunch with Karl.
â
The majority of the onlookers had been present since earlier in the day.
Upon hearing Cyrusâs words, they nodded in agreement.
âYes, yes, we all heard about it!â
Helenaâs eyes shimmered with uncertainty as she was unsure of what to say.
Reyna, however, let out a sneer directed at Sanford.
âMr.
Robles, is it truly worth it to defend such a promiscuous woman? The ultimate disgrace for a man is to be cuckolded.
How can someone as affluent as you endure such shame?â
Sanford fixed her with a lethal glare, causing Reyna to step back, realizing the gravity of her words.
Turning his attention to Maggie, his gaze turned sinister.
Maggie felt her fingers clenching, her face draining of color.
She was at a loss for words.
While she hadnât explicitly introduced Karl as her boyfriend, she hadnât refuted his claim either.
How could she navigate this situation with Sanfordâs inevitable anger?
âWhat a ludicrous statement! Mr.
Robles, how dare you claim Maggie as your girlfriend now?â Karlâs voice cut through the tension suddenly.
Sanfordâs cold gaze settled on him, emanating danger.
Undeterred, Karl continued, âEven if you and Maggie had a past, itâs in the past.
A woman as alluring as Maggie will naturally attract other suitors.
Now that sheâs single and Iâm pursuing her, why canât I be her boyfriend?
Furthermore, donât forget that youâre engaged.
Stop harassing Maggie.
If you want to win her back, call off your engagement first before pursuing her.
â
Despite his disdain for Sanford, Karlâs words were aimed at safeguarding Maggieâs reputation.
By asserting his pursuit of Maggie alongside Sanfordâs, he aimed to dispel any notion that she
was Sanfordâs secret lover or keeping him as a toy boy.
Sanford grasped Karlâs underlying message, though it only served to stoke the jealousy simmering within him.
Suppressing his emotions, Sanford redirected his attention to Cyrus.
âYou donât need to divert my focus.
Iâve presented you with two options.
Have you made a decision?â
Cyrus had hoped that Sanfordâs anger would subside, but he was met with the grim reality that Sanford wasnât willing to let him off easily.
Swallowing nervously, Cyrus protested, âMr.
Robles, you canât harm me.