CHAPTER 483: CHAPTER 483: EXPOSING THE LIES

The Sullivan Family, with only two daughters, never let Ruby Sullivan work at The Sullivan Group, and it was okay.

But they didn’t even leave a symbolic inheritance for her, which inevitably made people feel that it was the disappointment of the elder that led to this result.

Moreover, the interesting fabrications continue.

Rhonda Sullivan said after her father’s death, Ethan Sterling stepped in to control the funeral, hence she was absent from the ceremony, not because she didn’t want to go, but because she simply couldn’t attend.

Facing the camera during the interview, Rhonda Sullivan seemed genuinely upset, and put on a teary expression. No one would think that this emotionally charged narration was made up.

For a time, Nirvana was targeted, even the stocks of The Sterling Group were affected amidst the condemnation.

If it were just a love-hate entanglement among the three of them, it would likely become a topic for the internet users, without any substantial impact. However, this time, it escalated to the issue of filial piety. The actions of Mr. and Mrs. Sterling were utterly suffocating, akin to being worse than beasts.

The matter expanded more and more, even some partners negotiating projects were wanting to withdraw their cooperation with The Sterling Group because of this. Nirvana’s several popular perfumes lost the competitive edge in the duty-free store ranking due to this incident, the subsequent economic impact is unpredictable.

Finally, Nirvana and The Sterling Group, which hadn’t made any public responses, decided to jointly hold a press conference to address the public concern on several points.

Seats at the venue were limited, many reporters who didn’t get entry passes waited outside, hoping to gather fragmented information or take some good photos. Ariston hadn’t seen such big news for a long time. Reporters present included not only top domestic media platforms but also many international media eager to learn the truth.

The dramatic series between The Sullivan sisters was too eye-catching, but every previous occasion saw Rhonda Sullivan winning the public opinion battle. This time, it’s uncertain if a reversal will occur like before.

As the time arrived, Ruby Sullivan and Ethan Sterling entered the venue one after the other. Ruby wore a light pink suit, her long hair straightened and tied in a low ponytail, quirky yet smart, seemingly unaffected by the days of adverse circumstances.

Ethan Sterling, though still dressed in a white shirt and black suit, upon closer look, one could find two light pink cherry blossom collar buttons on his shirt matching Ruby’s attire.

This press conference was exclusively to be live-streamed on online platforms. Ethan Sterling opened his mouth only after catching the signal given by the staff.

"Firstly, the reason for not responding is we feel these are our private matters, and neither my wife nor I are public figures, there truly is no need to explain anything to anyone. Today, this press conference is called not for any benefits but simply concerns filial piety, which must be clarified."

After finishing the opening remarks in a deep voice, Ethan Sterling tilted his head to glance at Ruby Sullivan before continuing, "I want to show everyone a video, this video is my pain as well."

Subsequently, a tearful woman appeared on the big screen, "It was Rhonda Sullivan who bribed us to give madam the abortion drugs, we are innocent..." This was recorded evidence by Ethan Sterling several years ago when he forced those people to speak the truth, of course, the video was edited to avoid scenes where he used physical force to extract confession.

In the end, it was Rhonda Sullivan herself crying before the camera, saying she sought to break up their marriage, thus she couldn’t let Ruby Sullivan give birth, and after administering abortion drugs, she left a forged divorce agreement.

After the video was released, the audience was in uproar, each person astonished with jaws dropped.

Such incidents may not be happening for the first time, but it’s the first time evidence has been held for so long before being released, especially as it was broadcast worldwide. Reporters couldn’t help but admire Ethan Sterling for his boldness and openness.

Once the video ended, Ethan Sterling continued, "When I just got married to Ruby, all my energy was focused on the company, so, believing rumors, I thought I neglected her care, which led her to leave. I am grateful for her enduring humiliation and giving birth to the child back then. Now we can have a healthy and adorable pair of twins."

He tilted his head to look at Ruby Sullivan, speaking affectionately, "Thank you for your dedication, you have endured hardships all these years."

Ruby Sullivan simply smiled without responding verbally, but their eye contact already satisfied the reporters below, who frantically snapped photos fearing they might miss the classic moment.

"Back then, I was forcibly administered abortion drugs, resulting in heavy bleeding, because the maids said Mr. Sterling didn’t want me to give birth to the child in my belly, hence, I had no choice but to escape overnight with the help of friends. Unexpectedly, my beloved sister would tell my father I left The Sterling Family due to an affair, causing him to suffer a stroke and lie in a vegetative state for six years. By that time, I already knew my sister was in love with my husband. Dramatic, right? But it’s true, actually, there’s an even more dramatic part, that is my sister was adopted by my father from the orphanage because I lost my mother at a young age. My father feared I would feel lonely and found me a sister as a playmate."

Ruby Sullivan chuckled softly, "Who could have known this playmate would feel jealous over not being a real princess and would want to replace me? I previously mentioned during interviews that my divorce from Mr. Sterling was due to some hidden reasons; I didn’t reveal them over the years for fear Rhonda Sullivan would be condemned by everyone. Turns out, I made the wrong choice, I shouldn’t have chosen kindness in front of a villain."

Pausing to regain composure, she continued, "Later, I lived anonymously with two children, yet couldn’t stop worrying about my father in a coma. Hence, I arranged for my father to be treated in Meridia. Unexpectedly, my long-comatose father actually awoke, and his first words were about my sister’s identity, she wasn’t really an orphan, but his illegitimate daughter, my half-sister. Incidentally, my mother committed suicide due to depression upon learning of father’s illegitimate daughter. Therefore, I hereby advise anyone listening to this message, those considering an extramarital affair or harboring improper thoughts, if truly unable to continue the marriage, please first honestly divorce before living in wild abandon. Otherwise, it will cause immense harm to your partner and children."

After waiting for the laughter below to settle down, she continued, "My sister, due to some emotional setbacks, once suffered from mental illness, was expelled by her fiancé, and wandered the streets. I still remember one pouring rainy afternoon, I found her and brought her home. At that time, she lived under the bridge near Maran Lake with a group of homeless people. Later, she believed her pain was caused by me, so she stabbed me during my friend’s birthday party."

The screen then displayed photos of Ruby Sullivan’s wound and medical reports.

Once again, the audience was shocked.