Chapter 15 — There Are Positions You Can Only Hold For Yourself

“The recording was also intentionally kept by me.”

“Have you prepared everything for a long time?”

Manh Dinh cried until he was messy.

“I'm just afraid... you really marry her.”

“You said it yourself, she is only suitable for marriage.”

“You also said you wouldn't leave me alone.”

“So why is she the one standing next to you in the end?”

She pointed straight at me, her voice sharp.

“What good is she?”

"It's just that the family has a little money, has a soft personality, and is good at pretending to understand things."

“I've been with you for so many years.”

“You are the one who understands me the most.”

Tran Nhien suddenly raised his hand. Slap her hard. The slapping sound echoed loudly and clearly throughout the entire banquet hall. Ms. Vuong Le screamed and rushed forward.

“Tieu Dinh.”

Even I stopped for a moment. Not out of pity for Manh Dinh. But I just find it ridiculous. Just now... He even hugged her, blaming me for making her lose face. Now I discover that I have also been calculated. You can immediately turn around. Tran Nhien's love and protection from beginning to end were conditional. Just don't affect his interests. Manh Dinh covered his face and looked at him with unbelievable eyes.

“You hit me?”

Tran Nhien gritted his teeth and said.

“You really pamper me too much.”

Manh Dinh suddenly burst out laughing. She laughed so much that tears flowed down her eyes.

“Pamper me?”

“Tran Nhien, why are you pretending to be innocent now?”

“Aren't you the one who gives me hope time and time again?”

"Didn't you say that Giang Nguyet is tasteless and only suitable to be the daughter-in-law of the Tran family?"

“Didn't you let me sit next to you and say you couldn't bear to see me sad?”

She suddenly turned towards all the guests, her voice shaking violently.

“What are people looking at me for?”

“He is the best at deception.”

“He just wanted money from the Giang family.”

“I just want you to stay by my side forever.”

“He doesn't love anyone.”

“The only person he loves…”

“Only myself.”

Tran Nhien's face turned pale. He raised his hand to strike again. My father immediately stepped forward and coldly stopped me.

“Your play…”

“Stop acting in front of my daughter.”

At that moment, a commotion suddenly rang out outside the banquet hall. The security staff's voice was completely drowned out by the reporters' constant questions.

"Mr. Tran, may I ask if Manh Dinh is the third person?"

"Is Ms. Giang's annulment related to Tran Group's financial problems?"

“Is the recording circulating online real?”

The door was pushed open a small crack. Blinding flashes of light from outside immediately flooded in. The door was only opened about an inch wide, but the flashes of light were like cold rain pouring in. The last bit of dignity in the banquet hall had just been torn away, and under that curtain of white light there was no longer any place to hide. Ms. Vuong Le's first reaction was to rush to cover Manh Dinh's face. Tran Kien Nghiep, with a solemn face, ordered the security staff.

“Close the door.”

“Who dares to let outsiders in, don't expect peace in this hotel today.”

The manager was sandwiched between the two sides, sweat pouring down his forehead non-stop. Outside, the reporters kept asking questions.

“Mr. Tran, in the recording, there is mention of their family's capital source Giang, does that prove that this engagement is related to commercial interests?”

"Has Ms. Manh Dinh interfered in the relationship between Mr. Tran and Ms. Giang for a long time?"

"Tran Group's additional financial records have inconsistent data, is this true?"

Each question was like a sharp knife, piercing straight into the most painful place of the Tran family. Tran Nhien stood still in place, his face extremely unsightly. He had just slapped Manh Dinh, his arm was still stiff in mid-air. Manh Dinh hugged his cheeks, tears falling drop by drop. But in those tears, there was no longer any weakness like before. Only sleaze and resentment remain after all disguises are torn away. Suddenly she raised her head, looked at Tran Nhien and laughed.

“Are you scared now?”

“Tran Nhien, it turns out you are also afraid sometimes?”

Tran Nhien gritted his teeth.

“Shut up.”

Manh Dinh seemed not to hear, his voice became increasingly shrill.

“I'm afraid of reporters.”

“I'm afraid of my father.”

“I'm afraid the Giang family will withdraw capital.”

“But I'm not afraid of hurting you.”

“Not afraid of hurting her either.”

“I want it all.”

“In the end, I couldn't keep anyone.”

Tran Nhien took a step forward, as if wanting to hold her again. My father spoke coldly.

“Tran Nhien, stop.”

Those two words made his movements stop. Tran Kien Nghiep's face was as black as ink. He looked at Manh Dinh, there was no longer any elder pity in his eyes.

“Manh Dinh.”

“You'd better think carefully before speaking.”

"What you did today, you can't get over it by crying for a few hours."

Manh Dinh's whole body trembled slightly. She turned to look at Ms. Vuong Le.

“Uncle Vuong.”

“Uncle said he would always protect me.”

Ms. Vuong Le's lips moved slightly. If it were ten minutes ago, she would definitely hold Manh Dinh in her arms and comfort him like a treasure. But now, reporters have blocked the outside. Chat history is right in your phone. The recording and photos have also gone viral. Her blind bias eventually took its toll. She did not extend her hand. The light in Manh Dinh's eyes faded little by little. I stood next to the stage and suddenly found the scene before me very ridiculous. I used to think Manh Dinh was always favored. Only now do I understand. She is just a doll that the Tran family holds in the palm of their hands, as long as they can keep face. Once she turns back to bite her owner... Her tears are no longer worth it.