My Ex-husband Begs Me Back
Chapter 808: Silver Tongue

Chapter 808: Silver Tongue

He followed the direction of his gaze and saw the man standing there,motionless with an expressionless face, mocking him with coldindifference in his eyes. Austin's face instantly froze, and he sat upstraight, his voice slightly stiff, “Mr. Simpson, you're quite fast."Glancing at his watch, his tone was much calmer than before, with ahint of amusement in his voice. "Mr. Simpson is punctual, right on time.It seems Mr. Simpson loves Mrs. Simpson very much, and your feelingsfor her are genuine. So why can't you let go of someone else's wife?"Ayan's face changed slightly. Although he was standing alone, withAustin and three of his men present, it didn't diminish Ayan'sconfidence. Wherever he stood was his domain. Even though Austinconstantly provoked him, he didn't feel the slightest bit inferior.

Facing Austin's question, he remained expressionless. "Are youprepared for the consequences if you want Cora back?"

"What consequences? She's my wife. Why would I need anyconsequences to have my own wife back? What do you mean, Mr.Simpson?"

"Does Mr. Norman have a memory of only seven seconds? Did youforget in the blink of an eye? Do you not remember what your wife Corahas done?"

Ayan squinted his eyes, a hint of coldness flickering in them. Everyword he said reminded Austin of Cora's crazy behavior.

But he refused to admit it and didn't want to face the fact that his wifewas a psycho.

His eyes glimmered with coldness, and he snorted, "Doesn't Mr.Simpson know about her condition? Isn't it clear who caused her tobecome like this? So, Mr. Simpson, are you trying to completelyremove yourself from the picture?”

Ayan looked at Austin indifferently and asked, "Does Mr. Normanbelieve that resorting to elaborate revenge is the right thing to do?"

“I can't just let myself be bullied, can 1?"

"Do you think the Simpson family is bullying her or bullying you as acouple?”

"Can Mr. Simpson honestly say that your grandfather and parentshaven't done anything to wrong her?" Austin questioned. He stood upfrom his chair, his gaze cold and distant. He continued, "Does Mr.Simpson think you bear no responsibility?"

“That's not for you to ask, so I don't need to tell you my answer. Butsince you brought up whether I've wronged her or not, I can assure youthat I haven't. If she willingly took the money and left, it means she wasmentally prepared for all the consequences and chose to treateverything as if it never happened. Do you think such good fortuneexists in this world?"

Moreover, she could have refused or directly told him and lefteverything for him to handle.

All those excuses about being afraid of causing a rift between him andhis family and affecting their relationship were just excuses.

Ayan's narrowed eyes became even colder, and his words made Austinfeel his dignity harmed even more. Especially with his people present,his dignity as a man was continuously mocked and questioned byAyan. Austin sneered, "Mr. Simpson, you're quite silver-tongued.”

Ayan glanced at him calmly, showing no emotional response to hisremark. His gaze was like that of someone looking at an utterly ordinaryperson. This kind of indifference, in Austin's eyes, was Ayan's lack ofrespect for him.

Because only by not regarding someone highly would one not have anyemotional reactions.

Just an insignificant person, nothing more.

Austin's face turned solemn, and his eyes burned with intenseemotions. He said, "Since you think this way, why bother coming heretoday? After all, Mr. Simpson and the people from the Simpson familyhave done nothing wrong. The ones who are at fault are us, theinnocent people. Mr. Simpson has a good case, so why not just call thepolice and have me arrested? Oh, unless you're afraid? Afraid of what Imight do to your wife?"

Austin slowly approached Ayan, a disgustingly smug smile on his face,his eyes filled with mocking scorn. He deliberately provoked Ayan inthis manner, saying, "To be honest, Mr. Simpson, my men haven't hada woman in a long time. They all light up at the sight of Mrs. Simpson. Ifit weren't for me holding them back, they probably would havedevoured Mrs. Simpson, bones and all. So, Mr. Simpson, it's best not tolook at me like that, and definitely not pretend you can't hear what I'msaying. Otherwise, I might get angry. And when I get angry, I can'tguarantee what I might do. What do you say, Mr. Simpson?"

He chuckled coldly, watching Ayan's expression gradually turn sour andstiff. His mood became exceptionally delightful.

Austin smiled with a curled lip in front of Ayan and said, "Mr. Simpson,have you figured out why you came here today?"

Ayan's dark eyes remained calm and composed as he met Austin'sgaze head-on. He asked, "So, what do you want?"'l want Mr. Simpsonto issue a statement on behalf of the Simpson family, telling everyonethat the Simpson family has wronged Cora. Furthermore, you should leteveryone know that all these events were orchestrated by the Simpsonfamily using their influence. And I demand an official apology from youfor six months, pinned at the top of your social media."

Austin's smile filled his features, a hint of satisfaction evident. Hesmirked, "Come on, Mr. Simpson, time is running out. My patience islimited."

"Austin, if I do as you say, are you sure you can let Camille and meleave here safely?"

"Of course, after all, what goes around comes around. Since you wereable to come here alone, there must be people outside with you. I haveno intention of breaking the law. As long as Mr. Simpson cooperates,we can both come out on top. So, Mr. Simpson, will you cooperate ornot?"

"You claim not to break the law?"

"Of course!”

Ayan chuckled coldly.

Annoyed, Austin asked, "What do you mean by that, Mr. Simpson?""Nothing much, I just want to know if you're certain that these are youronly conditions?"

Ayan never displayed any emotions throughout the entire interaction,making his intentions hard to decipher.

Naturally, Austin had his doubts, but he didn't plan on asking. Hecouldn't show any curiosity in front of Ayan, as it might make Ayan thinkhe was scared.

Austin repeated Ayan's words over and over in his mind, feeling moreuncertain each time. What did Ayan really mean?

Did he think Austin's demands were too excessive?

Or did he have other thoughts and intentions?

Austin furrowed his brow slightly, a trace of probing on his face. Hesaid, "What do you mean by that, Mr. Simpson? Do you think mydemands are too much? Compared to what you have done to us, whatI'm asking is only a fraction. Mr. Simpson, if you are willing to comehere alone for the sake of your wife, I can do the same."

Austin believed he could be bad to Cora, but not others, especiallyAyan.

Because Ayan surpassed him in every way, stronger and morecapable. Austin's heart harbored feelings of inferiority and jealousytowards Ayan. He wanted to see Ayan fall and show everyone who wastruly powerful.

And he wanted Cora to realize that he, Austin, was the most formidableone.

And Ayan was nothing in comparison.

Austin's thoughts were extreme, and his emotions were highly agitated.Without waiting for Ayan's response, he continued, "If you're not willing,Mr. Simpson, then please leave!"

"You're thinking too much. I just need some clarification. What if I do asyou say, but you change your mind? Since you've made up your mind, Ican inform the people at Simpson Group to release the statement. Howabout that?"

“No need for Simpson Group's people to release it. Mr. Simpson shoulddo it personally. I have paper and pen here. It'll be more sincere if youwrite it yourself."

Austin beckoned to someone nearby to bring paper and pen andhanded them to Ayan. His coercion had left Ayan with no way out.

Of course, Ayan never intended to back down, nor did he considerretreating. He reached out and accepted the paper and pen, then wroteaccording to Austin's instructions, ultimately signing it with his ownname.

Watching Ayan's handwritten words, Austin smiled with satisfaction. Heglanced at the two men who had been standing behind Ayan all alongand gave them a nod. Ayan was immediately held down by them.Austin looked at Ayan and smiled, saying, "Ayan, I've had enough ofyour antics. Since you willingly came to me, I won't be polite anymore.""So, you're planning to back out?" Ayan questioned with indifference.