Countdown to My Divorce

Her Exit 356

Rachel Instinctively looked at Cecilia. She had already made up her mind. “Cecilia, I might need your help with what’s coming next. I’ve been away from the company too long.”

Cecilia nodded. “Don’t worry. Even if you didn’t ask, I’d still help.

Rachel patted her on the shoulder. “I know things haven’t been easy for you lately, with no job and the tough situation at home. I’ll help you get your place back in the next couple of days. Don’t worry.”

Cecilia felt a sudden wave of unease at Rachel’s words. She looked at her. “Rachel, what are you planning now? I’m telling you, don’t go doing anything reckless. I can figure out the housing thing myself. You don’t have to take care of me!”

Rachel hadn’t told her the whole truth before she left, but Cecilia had always known. Rachel must’ve had her reasons.

Rachel checked the time. “All right, don’t worry about the rest. I’ve got it under control. I’m heading out.”

With that, she pulled some cash from her bag and stuffed it into Cecilia’s hands. She then quickly turned and left.

“Rachel-“,

to stop her, but Rachel had already stepped into the

but he wasn’t picking up. Left with no other choice, she called

Cassandra showed up quickly.

hold Cassandra’s hand with a pitiful expression on her

familiarity. She coldly yanked her hand

I heard you took company money to invest in some

are completely tied up in that overseas collaboration. If our partners pull out and

Her eyes instantly welled with tears. Panic appeared on her face. She mumbled, “Mother, how can you blame me for this? I didn’t know it would turn out this way. And William approved the funding,

was blinded by you! Look at the company now. Outsiders might think we’re rolling in money, but we both know the

arms and glared at Samantha with

Lewis family a child. But look at you, you couldn’t

the better choice. At least back when she was around, the

it’s in now.”