Chapter 23

Carl's phone kept ringing as he attempted to call an ambulance, and the constant buzzing annoyed Julia, who was rambling on and on. He finally glanced at the screen, and his face turned red as he saw the news headlines. "Breaking news—Wife of Rhodes Corporation CEO Was a Former Pornstar!" "Julia Collins, A Socialite, Exposed for Filming Explicit Videos and Being Kept by Wealthy Men!" "Carl—The Ultimate 'Cleanup Man'!" The phone's glow illuminated the headlines in the darkness. Julia saw them, causing her to pale. Carl's anger surged as his face turned a deep, unhealthy shade. Just then, a mocking text arrived from a prominent business associate. "Mr. Rhodes, your wife's trending on social media! Did she really used to be a pornstar? No wonder you're so attached to her. Haha." The sarcastic jab made Carl seethe with rage. He was someone who valued his reputation above all else. Feeling guilty, Julia stammered, "Darling, this must be a mistake…" "You bitch!" he roared, his reas