Chapter 1129:

Joanne shrugged and let out a mocking laugh. “Is Alicia the only woman who can give birth?”

Her voice was light, but her words were heavy. “If I marry Jeffery, I’ll give him children too. If he wants a son, I’ll have one. If he wants a daughter, I’ll have a girl.”

Linsey couldn’t take it anymore. Her voice was cold as steel. “If that’s how you think, I pity your future children. To you, they’re not lives—they’re tools. You don’t want to be a mother. You want to be a machine. And that’s not just sad for them—it’s sad for you.”

Joanne’s expression darkened instantly at Linsey’s words. Her gaze turned sharp, her tone laced with accusation. “Linsey, you’ve gone on and on just to stop Hester from agreeing to my proposal. If you don’t want to collaborate with me, fine. But do you really have to sabotage others from working with me too?”

She gave a bitter, mocking laugh. “I see it now. You don’t really care about that so-called best friend of yours, Dolores. I came to you first with a genuine offer, and you turned me down for someone you barely know—Alicia. How utterly disappointing.”

Linsey gave a slow, composed smile. “There’s really no point reasoning with someone as lunatic as you.”

“What did you just call me?!” It was the first time anyone had dared call her that. Her polished, elegant façade cracked for a split second as fury twisted her features. “You think you’re better than everyone just because you’re married to Collin Riley? Don’t fool yourself, Linsey. You’re just clawing your way up by playing nice with Alicia. You want to secure your place as CEO

behind. “And what gives you the right to speak on my

Linsey’s eyes instantly lit up. “Dolores? Why did

and resolute. “I just woke up and felt much better. When I didn’t

appeared, Dustin’s gaze

escape begins at

spoke. “Dolores, you

him off with a roll of her eyes. “Wasn’t that incident part of your brilliant act?

tried to drag others down with him. “Then

before she could respond, Dolores answered coolly, “They helped you

attitude, good luck finding

her hand in mock innocence. “Just to clarify, I

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255