Chapter 134

Lillian felt like she was on the brink of a breakdown, both emotionally and physically. She had fought tooth and nail for everything she had, only to see it crumble to pieces.

If it wasn’t for Brielle… If it wasn’t for that bitch!.

Her eyes were bloodshot, her nails digging into her palms so hard they drew blood. She wished she could just take Brielle down with her, right then and there.

Her breath was hot and heavy; her forehead had even left a bloody mark on the hardwood floor. But she couldn’t stop. She was terrified of being cast aside.

She was used to the high life, had had her fill of scraping by, and if the Haywoods cut her off. she’d be worse off than a beggar on the streets.

She had to hold on tight.

In this moment, Lillian realized the stark difference between herself and Brielle, much as she hated to admit it. Brielle had been tossed aside by the Haywoods early on, yet she was thriving at Dorsey International. Without the Haywood’s backing, Brielle still managed to shine, drawing a hefty salary, living the life of a polished corporate queen.

Realizing this only deepened Lillian’s resentment. Why did Brielle get all the breaks? While she. Lillian, was left to live like a worm in the dark, desperately hoping someone would spare her a glance.

The overhead lights seemed to grow brighter, casting an unreal glow that seemed to trap her in place. She awaited the Haywoods‘ verdict. Like a condemned prisoner, clinging to a sliver of hope for survival.

else under her heel. Her eyes were rimmed with red

room

moment, and she almost anxiously looked up at Miranda and Robert. As expected, a hint of dissatisfaction appeared

still–ringing phone. Why would the director call her now? Of course, he must be

know things have come to a head and there’s no easy way out. I just can’t

but before Robert could respond,

would visit the Haywoods at such a

crossed everyone’s faces until they saw Faith

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entered. “Well, isn’t this a merry gathering?”

they had no choice but

last time, what have you decided? You’ve seen the video. I can’t accept a daughter–in–law like Brielle.” One more scandal like that and her son might never

and now the scandal was the talk of Beaconsfield, leaving everyone embarrassed. But to call off the engagement

certainly Brielle’s fault, and I’ll

does that sound?”

to

appeared on Faith’s face. Could

worthless. My son has become the laughingstock of the town, and who’s to blame for that? And Lillian, she’s one of

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