Chapter 31: Announcing Divorce

Everyone was shocked when they heard Layla's words. Reporters jumped in with questions, "There are rumors that Mr. Hayes had an affair with someone else just after he married you. Did your marriage problems start then?" Layla wasn't interested in revisiting those issues, although what the reporters said was true. She stopped caring about these things a long time ago. She shook her head and smiled faintly, "Mr. Hayes and I parted on good terms. I wish Mr. Hayes and Miss Brown could live happily ever after and get married soon." Ashton was instantly furious and about to storm out, but his assistant quickly held him back. "Mr. Hayes, please don't lose your temper. There are so many journalists here. Miss Hammond's clarification will be pointless if you storm out now." Ashton shoved his assistant away, shouting, "Does she understand what announcing a divorce means?" This meant there was no turning back for them. Ashton was unsure whether she was trying to force his hand or genuinely