Chapter 353: Chapter 353

After all, Paige Sterling was Jared Sullivan’s ex-wife, so the PR department couldn’t directly handle the matter and had to ask Jared Sullivan’s opinion first.

Jared Sullivan said, "Publish the Sterling Family’s financial situation and the divorce agreement."

When Paige’s mother married Jared Sullivan, VastReach wasn’t as strong. It was with the Chambers Family’s help that VastReach grew to its current state.

So frankly speaking, Jared Sullivan’s achievements now were built together with Paige’s mother and had little to do with Yvette Hughes. To divide half the assets for Yvette is simply impossible legally, as this is not joint marital property.

As for the real estate and other assets, they are basically pre-marital property, and have nothing to do with Yvette.

Moreover, the two signed related agreements before marriage. If calculated according to that agreement, Yvette would get nothing upon divorce.

But now, on the premise of guaranteeing Yvette’s quality of life and safety, he has given Yvette a car, a house, and a monthly allowance, which should be enough for her.

If Yvette is not content and raises it privately, he wouldn’t necessarily deny Yvette, as the Sterling Family doesn’t lack money, and he wants to part with Yvette amicably.

But now Yvette has brought this issue online, forcing him to give up half his assets, causing Jared Sullivan to lose the last bit of affection for her.

Sure enough, once Jared Sullivan published the financial situation and divorce agreement, the online narrative changed.

"A house, a car, a storefront, and a monthly allowance of fifty thousand - is this what is called leaving bare-handed?"

"I heard that before marrying President Sterling, Mrs. Sterling came from an ordinary family, one so ordinary they couldn’t even manage to survive. After living in luxury for so many years, she became accustomed to a lavish lifestyle and now wants to take half the assets upon divorce. What was she thinking?"

"The assets were built with the ex-wife’s efforts. Trying to take half of it while contributing nothing, does she think the rich are fools?"

"A friend of mine from a wealthy family said President Sterling divorced because Yvette Hughes indulged her daughter, Skylar Hughes, in harming God Sterling..."

"Obviously, a mother like Yvette Hughes, who raises a daughter like Skylar Hughes, isn’t a good person either. She probably caused quite a bit of trouble for my God Sterling too..."

Reading these comments, Yvette Hughes was red-eyed with anger. She said to Skylar Hughes, "Why did you do this? Now people online think I’m doing this for money, and your Uncle Sterling is sure to misunderstand too..."

Skylar Hughes’ cheeks twitched.

Did her mother not know she was doing this?

When the netizens were criticizing Jared Sullivan, she didn’t say anything. But now that the criticism was aimed at her, she blamed Skylar.

Skylar realized her mother was just a typical hypocrite.

When living comfortably, she was a pristine little flower, sheltered from harm. She only needed to be kind and gentle, advising others to be kind too, since her stance caused no discomfort. Newest update provıded by 𝚗𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚕·𝚏𝚒𝚛𝚎·𝚗𝚎𝚝

But now, without a man to shelter her vulnerability and fragility, she’s nothing but a worldly woman, dark-hearted yet pretending to be above it all.

With the situation as it was, Skylar Hughes knew getting money from the Sterling Family was impossible.

Since she couldn’t get money from them, she’d have to sweet-talk it out from Yvette.

Didn’t Yvette have a house and a car?

The storefront was in a bustling area, and the house was in an upscale neighborhood. Selling them should fetch quite a sum, right?

With the money, she could invest.

Despite her dislike for her mother, Skylar Hughes stayed by Yvette’s side for the money.

In less than a month, the house and car in Yvette’s hands were sold off under Skylar’s persuasion.

And with the money in hand, Skylar Hughes disappeared. It wasn’t until the new homeowners urged Yvette to move out that she realized she had nowhere to live.

Yvette tried contacting Skylar, but it seemed like she’d vanished into thin air. Her calls went unanswered and she couldn’t find her.

Suddenly, Yvette understood; she had been deceived by her own daughter again...

With nowhere to turn, Yvette went to find Jared Sullivan, "My house and car were taken by Skylar and sold. Boo hoo Jared..."

Jared Sullivan looked at Yvette coldly, "What now? Should I give you more, so your daughter can sell them again, and then you come asking for more?"

Yvette stuttered, "I didn’t mean that. I have nowhere to live. I just want, just want..."

She just wanted to move back into the Sterling Family home and live with Jared Sullivan, enjoying life without concern under his care.

But looking at Jared’s indifferent face, she couldn’t bring herself to say it.

"I’ve given it to you. Whether you can keep it is your business. How is it related to me?"

Besides, Yvette still received fifty thousand a month for living expenses; without a house, she could rent one.

Yvette gazed dumbly at Jared Sullivan, unable to believe how cold he had become so shortly after the divorce, truly not caring anymore.

Jared Sullivan walked away without turning back.

Yvette was left in a daze.

She had had a happy marriage, was envied by wealthy wives, yet why had it all turned out ?

She pondered for a long time before realizing, each time she lost face or fell into disgrace, it nearly always had something to do with Skylar Hughes.

And yet she never learned from her mistakes. Every time Skylar sweet-talked her, she forgave her daughter as if she had amnesia, even urging Jared and Paige to forgive too, as if their unwillingness made them petty...

After losing everything, Yvette finally realized, the one who always betrayed her was her own daughter.

She covered her face and broke into tears.

And as for Skylar Hughes, who wanted to make big moves with the money from selling the house and car, things did not go as she planned.

Her reputation was ruined, and she had no connections. The only quick way she thought to earn money was through the stock market.

She banked entirely on her overconfidence, and the outcome was predictable, losing everything.

She had been staying at a hotel but now, with no money, the hotel wanted her out.

Just as she was packing to leave, she saw Paige Sterling.

The highest grade students taught by Paige were graduating; they arranged a farewell party and invited her as well. Paige was among them.

The party was at this hotel and held outdoors, with students going wild by the pool.

Skylar Hughes saw Paige amidst the crowd from her hotel room.

She was particularly respected among the students; everyone who saw her greeted her respectfully as Teacher Sterling.

Someone even tearfully clung to her, full of reluctance to part.

Skylar Hughes clenched her fists, wondering why she was in such a miserable state now, while Paige still shone brightly.

At that moment, Skylar even suspected her stock market losses were manipulated behind the scenes by Paige.

Perhaps this woman was afraid she’d have a comeback; therefore, she controlled the market...