However, both of them were oblivious to the fact that there was still a couple behind them who suspected their identity.
“Look, I told you that man resembled Mr. Tyson but you wouldn’t believe me, saying that someone like him won’t visit a place like this. So what if he is a president? He is still a man and treats Clarissa like a queen. Tsk-tsk, it’s my lucky day. Mr. Tyson is handsome while Clarissa is gorgeous. Both of them are a match made in heaven…”
The girl was so excited that she even took a few blurry pictures as if she had struck gold.
As for her shocked boyfriend, he couldn’t help but comment, “When you told me about how much they loved each other. I was skeptical in the beginning, thinking it was just another gold-digger marrying into a prominent family.”
“Sheesh, do you believe me now? If that’s not true love, what is? Did you see how affectionate they were? And yet you resented Mr. Tyson. From the beginning till the end, he held Clarissa’s hand and would give her the occasional kiss. Furthermore, he came with her to watch the movie, and also…”
Comparisons were never helpful.
Despite the blow to his pride, he had no choice but to accept it. After all, there was no way he could compete with Matthew.
Since wealth and looks were out of the question, the only thing left which they could compare was their love for their partner.
Hence, he swore to love his girlfriend even more.
However, his resolve didn’t matter to her. Instead, the only thing she was focused on was revealing her discovery on Twitter.
She wanted everyone, especially the haters, to know what Matthew and Clarissa shared was true love.
When Clarissa and Matthew left the cinema, she suddenly craved some popcorn.
When she entered the cinema earlier, it was filled with the delicious aroma of popcorn. However, worried that it would be a distraction, she didn’t buy any. But now, she allowed herself to indulge.
Holding Matthew’s arm, she suggested with a smile, “Hubby, I’m going to get some popcorn.”
However, he patted her on the head instead. “I’ll get it.”
“Let’s go together instead.”
Queueing together, they were surrounded by many couples. Some were behaving intimately while others were more casual.
Immersing herself in the atmosphere, Clarissa was excited.
At the same time, the patrons in front of them were discussing the movie.
“I feel that it will be good. All my friends told me they enjoyed it.”
“How can you tell before you even watched it? Stop commenting without basis. You don’t even know how to appreciate movies and are here just for the fun of it. In my opinion, I doubt a lady who writes short romance stories can do well with such a grandiose theme. Besides, she’s a rich housewife, and this is just her way of killing time.”
“You’re not allowed to talk about my idol like that. Besides, you haven’t watched it too, so don’t comment blindly.”
“Fine, I’ll stop. But, I don’t have high hopes for it. If not for her husband, she wouldn’t have been able to become a famous screenwriter. After all, showbiz is a messy industry and ordinary people like us have no idea what it was like. You’re being naive…”
“Hmph! Are you watching or not? No one is forcing you to.”
Pissed, the girl turned around and stormed off. Her boyfriend ran after her immediately.
Clarissa wasn’t affected by the exchange. Instead, she patted Matthew’s arm to calm him down. Obviously, he was the one that was riled up.
“I cannot stop others from commenting. As to whether the movie is good, everyone is entitled to their own opinions. Hence, I’m not angry at all, so why should you be? Alright now, let me buy you some popcorn to cheer you up.”
After paying with her phone, Clarissa bought a bucket and stuffed it into Matthew’s hand. With him holding it, she would eat from the bucket and feed him occasionally.
Only then did Matthew break into a smile.
“Clare, you’re getting increasingly forgiving. However, why don’t I get the same treatment?”
Stuffing some popcorn into her mouth, she mumbled, “You’re my husband while I don’t even know who they are. Why should I hold a grudge against a nobody? I’m just not bothered to do so. Hence, do you want me to be forgiving to you too?”
Matthew laughed. “Fine, take it that I misspoke.”
As he opened his mouth, Clarissa fed him some popcorn. Smiling at each other, they only had eyes for one another.
Meanwhile, they heard some whispers behind them. “That man is so handsome. Is he a celebrity?”
“The lady is gorgeous too, but she doesn’t look like any of the stars.”
“No, I think he resembles…”
“Mr. Tyson?”
“Yes, he does…”
Just when both of them were still being suspicious, Clarissa and Matthew exchanged glances before running off immediately.
When they saw them flee, the bystanders quickly realized the answer. “Hey, it really is Mr. Tyson. In that case, isn’t that Mrs. Tyson?”
“Argh… what a pity. We should have asked them for an autograph.”
“That’s right. I should have taken a photo too…”
The commotion that ensued spread gradually through the crowd. Some knew who they were while others didn’t.
By the time Clarissa and Matthew reached home, they realized they had been pushed up on the trending topics list again.
The couple that sat behind them in the cinema had uploaded blurry pictures of them. In the photos, Matthew was hugging her close and kissing her. Furthermore, the girl described how affectionate both of them were and all the cheesy love nothings Matthew whispered to Clarissa.
Moreover, the group they bumped into later had also reported the sighting on Twitter, maintaining the topic’s popularity.
While Clarissa was checking her phone, Matthew sat beside her and leaned over for a look. The comments read:
Mr. Tyson’s presence at the cinema would definitely make it famous.
Despite his fame, he enjoys a down-to-earth relationship. I’m their loyal fan forever.
Mrs. Tyson is gorgeous. I saw her with my own eyes, and she looks stunning in person. I have decided to worship her as my idol. In fact, I even ordered the outfit she wore. Hopefully, I won’t embarrass myself in it.
Mr. Tyson is a proficient sweet talker. I appeal to all the poor, ugly, and chauvinistic men to take a leaf out of his book.
They are both my idols. I will always love them!
The comments which were mostly positive would be interspaced with some that were salty. Nevertheless, they received a backlash immediately after by the loyal fans.
Meanwhile, Matthew and Clarissa read the comments together and found them to be largely meaningless.
Instead, Matthew teased, “Mrs. Tyson, you are my goddess.”
Clarissa snorted with a smile. “Stop messing around. I think I’m going to be cursed online for a while again. However, it doesn’t really bother me. All that matters is that the movie was good.”
Smiling sheepishly, Matthew leaned over and gave her a kiss.
Caught by surprise, Clarissa fell back onto the sofa. After a brief struggle, she panted as she reminded Matthew, “It’s time to pick Damian up.”
Biting her lip, he replied, “There’s still time, will… go later…”
Meanwhile, as Yvonne languidly checked her phone, her screen was filled with news about Clarissa and Matthew.
Despite feeling jealous, she couldn’t deny that Clarissa had come into her own.
Given how unpredictable life was, Yvonne was no longer concerned with her.
Nonetheless, she felt the urge to rub salt on Hilary’s wounds.
“Sigh, Hilary. Look at how amazing that daughter of yours is. Just by going to the movies, she got herself into the trending topics. I am envious of how loving she is with her husband. Unfortunately, you have enjoyed none of the glory despite being her mother. It must be embarrassing for you to have been resented by her for such a long time. Hahaha… You deserved it for abandoning her and marrying into our family. This is karma getting back at you. Tsk-tsk… If I were Clarissa, I would exact my revenge on you too, hehe…”
Hilary expression drastically changed.
Hanging her head, she seethed without responding.
Yvonne sneered, “Hilary, if I were you, I would file for a divorce with my father. After all, you’re now old and no longer attractive. It’s better to rely on your daughter to care for you in your old age. As for whatever that doesn’t belong to you, you should just give up fighting for it. If you know what’s good for you, I can still give Jonathan some assets on the account of my dad.”
“Your dad isn’t dead yet, Yvonne. So, you should keep your opinions to yourself. This family belongs to your dad and not you alone.”
“Tsk, you really are naive. Haha…”
After laughing heartily, Yvonne gave Hilary a pitiful look. “Fine, given how pathetic you are, I’ll tell you the truth. The family business belongs to me and me alone. Before my mom died, she had made my dad promise that only I will inherit the company. As for the other assets, I don’t really care as I’m feeling generous.”
“That’s impossible!”
Despite Hilary’s shock, Yvonne didn’t elaborate further. All she did was look at Hilary with disdain.
At that moment, Hilary felt as if her entire world had collapsed. The hope that she had harbored for so long just went up in smoke.
Hilary had tolerated them for many years. However, she was devastated to learn that she had endured everything in vain.
She now realized that she would not get anything in the end.
So now, what am I doing all this for?
As if she was in a daze, Hilary sat motionless in the living room for a long time.
When Zach returned home in the evening, Hilary confronted him.
“Zach, you promised me that you would let Jonathan inherit your company. However, do you know what Yvonne told me? She claimed that it was never Jonathan’s, to begin with. Instead, you have agreed with her mother to let her inherit it. Tell me that this isn’t true, and Yvonne is lying to me.”
Furrowing his eyebrows, Zach replied. “Of course it isn’t true. At that time, her mom did have some share in it. But now, the company is entirely mine. I am the one who decides who shall inherit it in the end. You shouldn’t listen to Yvonne spouting nonsense.”
“Really?”
“Really, stop letting your imagination run wild. I told you before that Jonathan is smart, and the company will be his.”
Having been reassured by Zach, Hilary looked convinced. Nevertheless, neither of them was really certain that the other told the truth.
