Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

hapter 357 Men Are Really Cheap

Chapter 357 Men Are Really Cheap

1 nudged her in the waist playfully and jabbed, "Look that, your husband's here to take you home

She shot me a look of pure disgust. "Tusband, my foot)

"My husband is emotionally calm, adores his wife, and doesn't have taste that bad."

We giggled like silly teenagers as we shoved each other on our way down the stairs..

In the living room, Harlan stood with a dark expression clouding his face, though his eyes betrayed a fleeting look of astonishment when he saw Zoey in her elegant evening gown.

Rumor had it that Janice's background wasn't great. She had once been the caretaker of Harlan's grandfather, Mark Pearson,

After she saved Mark's life, the old man, touched by her kindness and devotion, insisted Harlan marry her.

Imagine that-in this day and age-an arranged marriage forced by the whims of a family elder. Of course, such a union was doomed from the start.

After their wedding, Harlan and Janice barely spent any time together, and even when they did, he treated her with cold indifference.

I had given Zoey a makeover, and as she stood at the top of the staircase, looking down with an air of confidence, she exuded a beauty that was as commanding as it was refined,

Janice had once been timid and meek, a caretaker more than a wife, never daring to even look her husband in the eye. She lived in the Pearson household for three years, blending into the background like one of the servants,

Zoey was different-she was from a family no less distinguished than the Pearsons. Even though Bill failed her emotionally, he had always ensured she and Philippa lived in material luxury.

Her troubles stemmed from family dysfunction, not money. She was every inch a proper, high-society lady, and it showed.

Zoey's tone was icy as she addressed him. "What are you doing here?"

shifted back to

Harlan's gaze its usual coldness. He said, "I'm here to take you home. Do you know how improper it looks for you to be living in someone else's house?"

Carter appeared at the top of the stairs, chiming in. "Mrs. Pearson, since Harlan came all this way, maybe you should go with him."

I was certain Harlan hadn't come on his own. It must've been Carter's doing.

That scheming man-always up to something.

But Carter underestimated the strength of our sisterhood. Zocy wasn't the meek and submissive Janice.

"Harlan didn't come to get

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to stay as long as

invisible to them he was

of us. He tried to make

nothing to do with me. His wife is my new friend. What's with me

and Ms. Gardner become best friend? Besides, when it comes to

hearing me? You don't love me, and I don't love you.

other was the most natural thing in the world. For a

to give you an easy way out. Refuse, and don't expect me to come back for you again." That condescending tone

Zoey grabbed a slipper

to go back to that miserable place. I've never been happier than I am

quick tilt of his head-a move I had to admit was surprisingly cool. Turning to me, he asked, "Zoey, since when have you two been such close

met, I suppose. There's just something about Janice that feels familiar and warm. Don't worry, Mr. Pearson. Since she doesn't want to go home, she's welcome to stay here. I'll take good care

at the mention of Nina. He said, "Zoey, you've misunderstood. There's nothing romantic between me and her.

to explain your heart matters. Mr. Pearson. Everyone knows what's going on. Let me just say this: if Carter had a childhood sweetheart like

sharpest edge. "In my marriage, there will never be room for another

forever. But it was Carter who pulled me

waist, his voice low

disbelief as he watched Carter's tender affection. The ruthless tycoon, feared by all. was nothing but a doting husband at home. It was beyond his

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Harlan's visit,

Just like that? You're sending

you plan on staying

paused, considering.

a couples'

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Pearson. If you're still too excited to sleep,

tiptoe to

the cynic, looked disgusted. "Ugh, the stench of love! Carter, get me

not choke on

said, "Let me show you

straight-laced man is

said, "Let's go watch a movie before we go to

Sounds good

stared at Zoey's retreating figure, which