Chapter 314

Cedric had just wrapped up the shortest press conference in history, yet its impact rippled far and wide. Within an hour, the story had gone viral.

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As Sophie watched the news unfold on her screen, her face betrayed a mix of emotions, stirred by Cedric's reference to her as "Mrs. Carlson."

"That jerk," Jeanna exclaimed. "He announced his engagement to Vivienne himself, and now he's retracting it like it's nothing. Calling you the only Mrs. Carlson. What's his game, eating his own words?"

"Jean, calm down," Linda intervened soothingly.

"How can I stay calm? You know how Cedric treated Sophie back then. His actions nearly cost Sophie and Cherry their lives!"

"But, remember, Cedric dove into the water to search for Sophie. He ended up unconscious and was rescued by the team," Linda interjected, pausing as Sophie looked at her in surprise.

Sophie was visibly shaken. "He did what?"

"Yes, Ms. Luxford. He dove in right after you fell but couldn't find you. They pulled him out, uncons