My Ex-Husband Always Knew That I Had Cheated on Him

Chapter 399: Chapter 387: I Will Never Forget That Scene

Soren Johnson stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, arms crossed, gazing at the myriad of lights in the distance, as flashes of past scenes faintly emerged in his mind.

"Master, speaking of capability, Alexander is indeed the most suitable heir for the Johnson Family. Alan cannot inherit the Johnson Family, as you are aware. Apart from anything else, we couldn’t account for the old lady."

The butler Leonard Harrison placed the milk on the study’s desk, paused, and then replied.

"I know."

Soren Johnson lowered his gaze and nodded.

He certainly understood that Alan Johnson could never become the Johnson Family heir.

Besides Soren’s own excellence this year, there’s another reason the Johnson Family became the wealthiest in the Capital Circle.

The key factor was the powerful alliances.

The business world is like this; he married the eldest daughter of the Reed Family.

Then they had Liam, and later found Gabriella Dyer, the eldest Dyer daughter, for Henry.

The Dyer Family is the biggest private bank in the Capital Circle.

This status further elevated the Johnson Family.

In comparison, Lorelei’s status surpasses Gabriella’s.

The Reed Family has been the most reliable political aide to the Johnson Family.

No matter how powerful you are in business, it’s ultimately a matter of politics, widely known within the circles.

For years, the Johnson Family’s unchallenged position as the top in the Capital Circle was thanks in no small part to the Reed Family.

As a member of the Reed Family, Lorelei would never allow someone who wasn’t her offspring to become the Johnson Family heir.

It was impossible back then, even less so now.

Soren Johnson always felt it was regrettable and harbored some resentment about this matter.

Actually, Alan Johnson’s business acumen was far superior to Liam’s.

Among the younger generation—his son Alan, Liam, and Liam’s sons Alexander and Gary—

Alan and Alexander had the highest business aptitude.

Of course, Gary is also quite talented, but his focus has never been on business; he only wants to paint and has no intention of inheriting the family business.

Soren Johnson realized this long ago, thus he never pushed him.

This situation was better; Gary wouldn’t compete with Alexander for the inheritance.

After all, Alexander is illegitimate, and should Gary compete, Gabriella would surely support her own son.

At present, such stability is hard-won.

As for Alan, Soren Johnson always felt a sense of loss regarding him.

Back then, he indeed considered letting Alan inherit the Johnson legacy.

However, he knew very well that if Alan were to inherit, Lorelei would never agree.

Being an illegitimate child, it was already the biggest compromise for someone of Lorelei’s stature to bring him back to the Johnson Family to be raised.

If Alan inherited, Lorelei would inevitably cause an irreversible fallout.

Thinking of this, the scene from many years ago emerged once more.

Honestly speaking, Alan’s mother was always Soren Johnson’s deep-seated love.

Even though he and Lorelei married first, and shared a good relationship that eventually turned into growing old together.

Yet, such is life.

Growing old together is never about love, but habit.

Just as your left hand is accustomed to your right.

Initially, he truly liked Lorelei.

In Soren Johnson’s view, powerful alliances that allow you to marry a satisfactory partner with whom relations are good is quite rare.

Therefore, he and Lorelei shared a very good relationship.

However, during their fifteenth wedding anniversary abroad.

Alan’s mother, Rosalind Warner, appeared.

What was the saying? One encounter of golden wind and jade dew surpasses countless experiences in the human world.

Soren Johnson and Lorelei, as a couple, were regarded as a loving pair and exemplars among couples.

Yet, with Rosalind, he knew with one look; she was the one among the crowd.

It was truly eternal in an instant.

To put it unreservedly, even someone as clear-headed and wise as Soren Johnson, known for his decisive business acumen.

If he hadn’t met Lorelei first and married her.

If Lorelei and Rosalind had appeared at the same time, Soren would surely have chosen Rosalind.

Lorelei then saw this immediately.

The sixth sense of a woman is always accurate.

Especially when the man in question is a husband who has shared fifteen years of intimacy and life.

Lorelei recognized Soren’s affection for Rosalind.

Lorelei too was wise and resolute.

After all, she was the eldest daughter of the Reed Family.

Having seen the deceit between noble families and the petty intrigues in high society, she naturally understood everything clearly.

That same night, Lorelei found Soren to discuss matters.

She laid everything bare.

Until now, Soren vividly remembers Lorelei’s words.

"Soren, while our union was for business, thankfully we have had a good relationship over these fifteen years, our camaraderie can be seen as harmonious. We’re considered an exemplar couple in the eyes of others."

"In recent days, I noticed you’ve fallen for Miss Warner. Frankly, even as a woman, I admire Miss Warner and appreciate her."

"Thus, I completely understand, but I fear I cannot accept any real involvement with Miss Warner. As you know, I am inherently very proud."

"As the eldest Reed daughter, raised with privilege, I’ve gained everything I should. No, more precisely, I’ve always had everything I wanted and didn’t want handed to me.’

"Thus, the status of Reed’s eldest daughter doesn’t permit her husband’s infidelity, nor will I allow it. If you truly wish to advance with Miss Warner, I will grant you that."

"Rest assured, I won’t cry, create a scene, or cling. After all, we have a son, and even if divorced, you remain his father, I remain his mother; there’s no need for us to be enemies."

"Therefore, before anything extreme occurs, I hope you’ll be honest with me. Do you want to be with Miss Warner? If you truly wish to, and are willing to abandon me, our son, and the responsibilities of the Johnson Family and everything else, then go."

"There’s nothing I can do to stop you. To do such a thing for a woman, as a woman myself, I’d admire you; I envy Miss Warner. And thank you for giving me fifteen years of warm marriage."

Back then, pushing for this response, Soren Johnson was truly astonished.

He gazed fixedly at Lorelei.

She was poised, resplendent, and so compelling.

Indeed, despite being married for fifteen years, Soren had never seen Lorelei so dazzling or fascinating.

It was precisely because of these words that Soren completely dismissed any lingering thoughts, strengthening his resolve to choose Lorelei.

With sincerity, he held Lorelei closely, saying the most steadfast words he would utter: "Lorelei, I truly like Rosalind Warner, but I understand deeply that in this world, no one is more suitable to be Soren Johnson’s wife, to lead the Johnson Family."

Rosalind Warner might be his favorite, the soul mate he resonates with the most, yet Lorelei was more apt to be the Johnson Family’s mistress, wife, and head.

Not to mention that he and Lorelei’s feelings were quite good, there wasn’t a need to complicate things.

Plus, Rosalind Warner was from a knowledgeable family, never overstepping her boundaries.

This not-so-straightforward, open relationship ended with all three facing it obviously.

That morning, at five o’clock.

On the yacht, on the deck, the three stood there.

Soren Johnson would never forget that scene.

The five o’clock deck was extremely quiet, occasionally distant waves churned violently.