After being reborn, I make up my mind to stop chasing after my husband and daughter

Chapter 33

There was no mistaking it now–Jared had become every inch the capitalist. He delegated the daily operations to others, reserving for himself only the big decisions that kept the company on course.

Next to Tracy’s influence, I was still an outsider. And being Jared’s wife put me in this weird spot–not quite part of the team yet impossible to ignore. People made sure to keep their gossip out of earshot when I was around.

Still, secrets never stayed buried for long.

When I stepped into the restroom, I immediately heard voices outside.

“You think Mrs. Holcomb suddenly decided to work here because she’s feeling insecure?”

“Let’s be real–she’s just a housewife. There’s no way she can compare to Tracy. I mean, Tracy comes from money, she’s highly educated, and top companies are practically fighting over her.

“Tracy’s Mr. Holcomb’s most valuable employee. Do you really think he would be stupid enough to pick anyone else? Honestly, Mrs. Holcomb should stop making a fuss. Every penny she spends comes from Tracy’s work.”

Still, you have to admit, Mrs. Holcomb is stunning. Like, next–level gorgeous.”

Holcomb see in her? Just the

like that, I’d never

face like that?

to go

cares? As long as he gives me

get

gossiping. It hit me that the whole office knew about Tracy

what stung worse was my own helplessness. All I could do was

chance, changing this situation, getting the money, and taking back my

was no average husband, and Tracy combined wealth with ruthless

previous life, she’d been the wife in everything but name, commanding Jared’s complete devotion while skillfully managing his business affairs. Without the official title, she

counter, knowing exactly what needed to be done. First came divorce and my fair share of the money. Then I’d walk away from both

four o’clock, thick clouds had swallowed the city sky, thunder growling in the distance. I stood at the window, my heart heavier than the

required so much more than I’d imagined. Seeing Jared and Tracy’s competence