Chapter 481

After a prolonged silence, Karen let out a sigh, her head hung low. “Man, you say Everett’s a stand–up guy, but why on earth did he have to get stuck with parents like that? You two are so in love, and yet…

“The Lopezes look down on me, no surprise there.” Dorothy said with stark self–awareness.

She knew all too well why Everett’s parents despised her- simply because their prestigious family name was out of reach for her humbleness. And, in all fairness, it was true.

But that didn’t give them the right to hurt her mother, to treat the lives of ordinary folks as if they were disposable!

Dorothy had no desire to social–climb by holding on to the Lopezes‘ coattails. But she wasn’t going to let herself be slaughtered like a lamb as they coerced her to such a situation.

“And they think Heather, that illegitimate daughter, is worthy of them? If you ask me, once her real background is revealed, she’ll be the one bringing shame to the Lopezes! Here you are, hard at work, honest money in your pocket, and you’re still inferior to some other woman’s kid?”

Karen could understand the Lopezes‘ fixation on their status to some extent, but Heather was hardly from some illustrious lineage!

father, had a bit of cash, sure, but it just was a drop in the bucket compared

Everett’s mom has been grooming Heather to be the perfect daughter–in–law. All her credentials and identity have been carefully curated

an illegitimate child. That would’ve put the Lopezes in a bind,” Karen said with conviction. If she had been in Dorothy’s shoes, she would have let the whole world know, as nobody was going to tread on her!

there was a hint of sadness in her voice. “Money and power can change everything. In the

justice at

her

and seek justice for her

that she would do all to uncover the truth. The person responsible for her

fresh air with Karen, they waited for Jeffrey to come down and join them

to take care of her. Don’t

instantly. “I don’t need your care. I can

the host!”

they met,

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