32: Chaos

The word "bigamy" hung heavy in the air, leaving everyone grappling with disbelief.

How could this be possible? They were all shrewd businesspeople who understood keeping affairs and illegitimate children quiet, but bigamy risked severe legal consequences.

Camera flashes popped rapidly as journalists scrambled to document every salacious detail.

What they anticipated being a run-of-the-mill society wedding had morphed into a ratings bonanza. Their KPIs for the month were set.

Meanwhile, pandemonium reigned on the live broadcast as viewer numbers skyrocketed, comments and shares flooding in from rubberneckers ravenous for elite gossip.

Where the hell was the popcorn?

Clinton felt his head might explode from Monique's machinations. Fury replaced his earlier guilt as he narrowed his eyes at her. "Monique! Stop this nonsense now. What do you hope to gain?"