The Abandoned Wife

Meanwhile, Ophelia stepped out of the kindergarten with a grim expression.

Thank goodness I handled the matter fast enough! Who'd have thought Mr. Bauer would launch an investigation as soon as he returned? Gosh. I almost blew my cover! Then again, this must mean that little b*stard's injury was pretty bad...

With that thought in mind, Ophelia curled her lips into a smirk.

That b*tch Roxanne has ruined my chances of a happy and comfortable life! She deserves this little payback from me. Ha!

Naturally, Ophelia needed to inform Aubree about the incident, so she quickly got into her car and dialed the latter's number.

Fortunately, the call got through after just a few rings.

"How did it go? Did you succeed?" Aubree asked urgently.

incredibly tough on me lately. I need some good news to

fell really hard!" Ophelia said with a smug chortle. "Mr. Bauer even made a big fuss out of it when he returned, so I'm sure that little

done! I'm so thankful for your help. I wouldn't have known who else to turn to if you hadn't

helped me back then? I'm only too happy

willing to leave things just like

or no longer own many luxury items? Compared to me,

and searching high and low in her room, Aubree spoke up again. "Oh, come on. You took such a huge risk to help me. How can

to reward Ophelia with the

to turn her down. "I told you there's no need for that! You've already

said, the woman truly wanted the

so many years that she knew better than anyone else how rich

of money from Aubree would be a lifetime of wealth to

down and out now, but she's still far more powerful and wealthier than me. As for the handbag she just mentioned, I'm sure it's one