Everyone in the room was startled by Olina's loud entrance. Instinctively, they watched her stride in, marching up to the counter and pushing Avery aside.

Avery stood there, bouquet in hand, dumbfounded and unsure of what was happening.

"Cecilia, how dare you cozy up to another man!"

Olina accused, pointing at Cecilia, "Have you forgotten your place?"

"Mrs. Martinez, I've already divorced your son," Cecilia replied calmly.

Olina's tirade came to an abrupt halt.

Yes, Owen had indeed divorced Cecilia.

She had come here today to tell Cecilia to keep her distance from Owen, not to catch her in an affair.

But it irked Olina to see Cecilia already having a suitor, a man who was just as attractive as Owen, right after the divorce.

She suspected Cecilia had been unfaithful during their marriage.

No wonder Owen wanted a divorce.

Olina conveniently ignored the fact that her son was currently clinging to Cecilia like a piece of chewing gum.

Seeing that Olina had run out of words, Cecilia stepped out from behind the counter and said, "Mrs. Martinez, please come with me."

silence, Olina followed

ordered a cup of coffee and a few pastries for Mrs. Martinez,

seated, Cecilia casually asked Olina, "What brings you here, Mrs.

standing at the counter, holding the bouquet and

back on Cecilia, Olina's tone was far from pleasant, "You found a new man just days after divorcing Owen. Were you cheating during the marriage? No wonder Owen wanted to divorce you. Good riddance. You're not good enough for my son. My son is exceptional. Only a socialite is a

son. After all, he's the one who's clinging to me

Olina was speechless.

had refused to listen,

was the first to cheat. After we got our marriage license,

give you anything, as long as you

anymore.

taken aback. "What do

Scott came to make an offer. I didn't ask for too much, so I said 500, 000 and

face darkened, "You just asked for 500, 000?

you offer, Mrs.

you and start over. His wife can't be a penniless nobody like you." With that, Olina extravagantly took out a large check and slapped it down

picked up the check and asked,

"Of course."

looks like a piece of

Olina's face hardened.

time I've been given money because of Owen. Each time the price goes up. If I hold onto him for a few more years,

is, I'm not someone greedy. I wouldn't leave my hometown

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