Chapter 4 - Evelyn Tries To Defend Her Son’s Bankrupt Empire
“Clara had nothing to do with this! She’s just a penniless nobody!” Evelyn screamed, pointing a shaking finger at her daughter-in-law.
Clara slowly lifted her head, the tears still glistening on her cheeks, but her eyes now burned with absolute clarity.
“For twenty years, you and your son treated me like dirt beneath your expensive shoes, Evelyn,” Clara spoke quietly.
“You invited me to this gala tonight specifically to announce my public divorce and humiliation.”
Richard dropped the tablet onto the mahogany table, his slicked-back dark hair looking suddenly disheveled.
May you like
“Clara, sweetheart, listen to me… we can talk about this at home,” Richard stammered, his arrogant tone completely gone.
“There is no home left, Richard,” Clara replied coldly, standing up from her chair with regal dignity.
Related Stories
