Rejected No More: I Am Way Out Of Your League, Darling!

Chapter 174

Chapter 174:

After dedicating over a decade to serving Caiden, she was at the brink of claiming the family fortune, and errors were not an option now. She was poised to press further, but Caiden abruptly snuffed out his cigarette and stood.

Katrina watched his retreating figure heading towards the bathroom, her expression hardening into a frosty glare.

What exactly was happening?

Caiden was unusually aloof, his demeanor casting a shadow over the evening.

As Katrina pondered his changed attitude, her seldom-used backup phone tucked away in a drawer buzzed urgently. Casting a cautious glance towards the bathroom, she retrieved the phone and stepped out onto the balcony.

“Mom, why on earth are you calling so late?”

The first time Katrina had encountered Brylee Harper, Daniela’s mother, she had spun a tragic tale of being the sole survivor of her family, desperately seeking refuge. She had implored Brylee to take her in as a maid, claiming she had nowhere else to turn.

had carried on

didn’t know Katrina’s mother

money; I lost

thousand? Mom,

tales

do it quickly! And since Joyce is pregnant, take good care of

with

Isn’t it said that you have Caiden completely

if anyone was behind

he paused—a first. Why have I devoted the last

her mind racing as a sudden thought struck

gasp of realization, she cried out, “Mom, could he possibly

yelled through the phone, cutting sharply through Katrina’s spiraling

took her own life by jumping off that building. We will not discuss

subdued, nodded her

you’re right. I’m just being