Chapter 1943

Erica's mother, Barbara Mathis, was a hopeless romantic.

Erica had grown up hearing the love story between Barbara and Hunter.

Even years later, people still talked about it, but now, their words dripped with mockery.

Barbara knew she'd screwed up. She'd sworn to cut ties with the Houstons to be with Hunter, who was a bodyguard back then.

She thought it was a fairy-tale romance, but it was just a youthful rebellion.

Hunter was good-looking, with sharp features and soulful eyes. When Erica was little, her parents got along well.

But over time, Hunter's true colors showed. He used Barbara's status to gain power, money, and control of the Mathis Group.

like partying and cheating. When Barbara caught him, he'd beg for forgiveness at first. But soon, he cut

bring women home.

and Barbara struggled through those

tried to escape, but Hunter

constant fear. If the Houstons discovered the truth, he was done

but it was too

sent people to surround the Mathis Mansion,


thought he was screwed, but Caleb spared Hunter's life, telling Erica something

wanted revenge for Barbara, she'd have

then, she had trained relentlessly, believing women could outshine men. Only by being the best could she

Randy entered

just saw him as a sneaky kid. He

thought she didn't notice, but she

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