Chapter 233

When did it become the business of outsiders to point at Michael's every move?

Who the hell was this man? What right did he have to meddle his affairs?

But Isabella was sitting at another table, and Michael didn't want to make it too obvious.

He couldn't exactly say he was just following to eavesdrop on what she and Nolan were talking about, could he?

"Is it your business? Wipe the drool off your mouth. Those who know would say you're meddling, those who don't might think you're interested in the person next to me."

Michael said this while subtly pushing Violet, who was close to him, away, taking the opportunity to counterattack.

He carried himself with an air of nobility and coldness, completely disregarding the burly man in front of him.

His mocking words directly angered the man opposite him.

Relying on his height advantage, the man raised his hand, but instead of hitting Michael, he knocked off Michael's hat.

Michael's handsome and striking face was exposed.

The onlookers gasped in surprise.

"Oh my God, isn't that Michael, the CEO of the Brown Group? What is he doing here?"

"I love him so much, he's handsome and has a great body. I dream of touching those eight-pack abs. If I could spend one night with him, it would be worth dying for."

Isabella, who had been watching the scene unfold, shivered at these words.

What kind of twisted thinking does this girl have, willing to die just to sleep with Michael?

She had slept with Michael many times, would she be cursed or something?

Indeed, Michael was toxic; anyone who got involved with him was doomed.

Soon, the crowd shifted their focus.

"Hey, who is she? Isn't Michael still married to the eldest daughter of the Wilson Family? Why is she sitting so intimately with Mr. Michael Brown?"

"Doesn't she know Mr. Michael Brown is married? She's calling him so affectionately, she's clearly trying to seduce him."

"I found out, she's the student named Violet who previously caused trouble for Ms. Taylor and got humiliated. I heard she's an international student and has a close relationship with Mr. Nolan Brown of the Brown Family."

Hearing Violet's identity and past scandals, the crowd clicked their tongues.

They immediately saw through Violet's intentions and schemes.

"No wonder Violet looks so unpleasant. She's clearly taking advantage of the issues between Michael and Isabella to become the third party in their marriage."

"Doesn't she know Mr. Brown's wife is Ms. Taylor Wilson? How dare she compete with Ms. Taylor, she thinks too highly of herself."

"If you ask me, Mr. Brown is also at fault. Doesn't he know he's married? Bringing Violet out so openly, no wonder Ms. Taylor doesn't want him, bad man!"

Because of Violet and Michael's presence, the dessert shop turned into a discussion forum.

Isabella realized for the first time that so many people online were defending her.

Everyone unanimously pointed their fingers at Violet and Michael.

Some even took out their phones to record videos, explaining the relationships of the people in the video as they filmed.

The scene became chaotic.

Isabella knew very well that she couldn't reveal her identity at this moment.

If she suddenly stood up now, especially with Nolan, even though they hadn't done anything, in this situation, who knows what rumors might spread?

As she hesitated, Nolan suddenly took her hand.

He signaled her to leave quietly.

To prevent the situation from escalating, Isabella decided it was best to leave first.

Fortunately, Michael had attracted everyone's attention, and Nolan placed cash on the table and left with Isabella.

"Isabella, take my car. I'll drive you home first. Michael can handle this small matter."

Nolan stopped outside, and a white business car pulled up from the roadside, stopping in front of them.

The driver got out, politely nodded at Isabella, and then helped Nolan into the car, properly securing the wheelchair.

Nolan reached out to her, gently comforting her, "Isabella, come on, you're pregnant and can't be stressed. Someone will come to pick up your car later. Just take my car, please."

Isabella stood by the roadside, listening to Nolan's meticulous care, but her mind was on what had happened in the dessert shop.

Her feelings were incredibly complex.

She didn't want to worry Nolan, but she had to stay to deal with Michael's trouble.

Given the backgrounds and influence of the Wilson Family and the Brown Family, a mere rumor wouldn't have much impact, but she feared that if this matter spread, it would reach Daniel's ears.

Their marriage was already full of holes; how could it withstand another blow?

Daniel was in a period of recuperation and couldn't handle such stress.

For Daniel's sake, she had to quell this matter in advance.

In the end, she made a decision.

"Nolan, I'm fine. You go ahead. I'll handle this and then leave."

Nolan's expression changed slightly, but he maintained his usual gentleness, speaking with resignation, "Isabella, are you going back to help Michael?"

She still cared about Michael.

Isabella shook her head, "Nolan, I'm not going back to help him. I'm afraid if this scandal spreads online and my grandfather sees it, it won't be good."

Nolan sighed in relief, "But if you go back now, it will only make the situation more chaotic. You're pregnant, listen to me, come with me."

"Nolan, you go ahead, don't worry about me."

This time, Isabella didn't listen to Nolan. She pressed her lips together, having made up her mind.

She was going to go in and resolve the situation.

After speaking, she turned and walked quickly towards the dessert shop. Just as she was about to push the door open, her phone in her bag suddenly rang.

Seeing the name on the screen, Isabella frowned. It was her trusted assistant, Jesse.

He had been keeping an eye on things at the company for her.

If Jesse was calling, something must have happened.

Isabella stepped aside to a quiet spot and quickly answered, "Jesse, what's wrong? Is there a problem at the company?"

Since Emilio took over as vice president of the Wilson Group, she had left Jesse to assist him. Unless there was a major issue requiring her attention or signature, Jesse rarely contacted her.

This was also because Isabella was pregnant, and Atticus had secretly taken over company affairs to let her rest.

Jesse's voice was urgent, "Ms. Taylor, where are you?"

Isabella grew anxious, "Just tell me what's going on."

The more urgent Jesse sounded, the more uneasy Isabella felt.

"Ms. Taylor, a scandal about Mr. Brown just broke online. It's gaining a lot of attention, and we can't suppress it."

Isabella's heart sank.

Her worst fear had come true.

Without ending the call, Isabella opened the latest online news.

Sure enough, photos of Michael and Violet in the dessert shop were already online, and the two of them were trending.

Even the headlines were about them.

[Brown Group CEO Michael secretly appears in a dessert shop, with Violet, the third party, clinging to him.]

[Third party Violet's identity exposed, many speculate they have been having an affair, poor original wife Isabella is still in the dark.]