Chapter 2
This comment shot straight to the top, with replies pouring in: [Agreed. Matilda, listen to this guy.]
[Some fence-sitters are freaking out? Worried about "innocent Katies getting caught in the crossfire"?
[Please, all the self-respecting Katies should be thanking Matilda for clearing the minefield. Next time they meet someone new, they'll say, "Hi, I'm Katie."
[The other person goes, "Oh, you mean that Katie?" And Katie's like, "Nope, not me." Matilda is giving the name Katie a better rep for all the good Katies out there.]
This comment got tons of Katies jumping in to share their takes, some cracking jokes, some showing support, and the topic blew up all over again.
[Guys, it's not about the name. Matilda's moves are straight out of a masterclass. Every time she says she's "just following the court order," it's another heavy blow for that scumbag Fernando and his side chick Katie.
[From Fernando to Katie, the next step is bound to blow up even more. This isn't an apology. It's the classic boiling frog, a legal countdown to their total social wipeout.
[So, Fernando, Katie, are you sweating yet? Does it feel like you're strapped to a rocket, watching your reputation ruined?]
[Matilda is savage. My respects, Queen. I used to get so frustrated watching those scheming dramas, but seeing a real-life heroine go full is mind-blowing.
[She isn't just a fighter. She's the enforcer. Using their own sword to chop off their heads, and they can't even cry out.
[Girls, take notes. Protecting yourself takes more than guts. You need a sharp mind and the law on your side.]
[I officially nominate the judge who ordered the 15-day public apology for the Best Assist Award. That was a god-tier move, totally unleashed Pandora's box.
[Without that ruling, we wouldn't have this daily soap opera. Judge: "I'm just following the law." Matilda: "Alright, I'll play by the rules too." Netizens: "Bless you, judge. May you live a long and happy life."]
Fernando called again.
This time, he shouted into the phone. "You just have to blow things up, huh? Fine, forget about the divorce. I'll drag this out forever. You'll never get rid of me!"
I gripped my phone, swallowed my anger, and gave a quiet, mocking laugh.
"Let's see how this plays out," I replied.
Faith was next to call, and she wasted no time in laying into me.
She snapped, "I always knew you weren't as good as you pretended, acting all gentle and proper, fooling the whole Greene family. Now, your true colors are finally showing.
"So what if a man messes around a bit? That's just how all successful men are. Back in my day..."
She paused, letting her words hang. "Women should know their place, protect their husband's reputation, and keep the family out of trouble.
"But you? You turn every little thing into a huge drama, airing your husband's dirty laundry online for everyone to laugh at. Don't you have any sense of shame?
"The court told you to apologize, so just do it. Play nice and let things blow over, but you just have to keep pulling these sneaky tricks.
"It's something new each day, making Fernando's life hell and stomping all over the Greene family's reputation.
"If you really wreck Fernando's career and piss off the Greene family, what do you think you'll get out of this?
"Divorce? After that, you'll be damaged goods with a vicious reputation. No one would ever take you in."
"Mrs. Greene," I said, spreading my hands as if she could see me through the phone.
"First, the court ordered a public apology, and I'm sticking to it, making sure it's as public as possible and the apology is as 'sincere' as it gets.
"The netizens are all over it, constantly helping me upgrade my 'apology game,' so I just follow their lead.
"Second, when you say 'little thing,' do you mean your son shacking up with his assistant Katie in a hotel while I was five months pregnant?
"Or maybe he and Katie are scheming to move our joint assets? Or is it him flipping the script and suing me, ignoring all the facts?
"You tell me, which one counts as a 'little thing,' so I can fine-tune my apology focus.
"Third, about me being 'damaged goods' and 'no one wanting me', save your concern. Instead of worrying about my future, maybe pay more attention to your 'outstanding' son and his soon-to-be official assistant.
"After this public apology goes viral, let's see how much 'reputation' they have left to cash in around the city."