The Queen's Back

Chapter 38

Mona smiled and said. "Even if it were possible, I wouldn't let you do that, cousin. I want to compete with you fairly!"

Her words were confident yet humble, earning her the goodwill of those around her.

Barbara looked at Mona, feeling a sense of unfamiliarity. The Mona she once knew would never have spoken this way.

In the past, Mona had always been trailing behind Teddy, constantly calling him "Teddy Baby."

Ever since Mona discovered Barbara's affair with Teddy, it was as if she had become a different person. She was no longer obsessed with romance but focused her energy on design.

Barbara forced a smile and said, "You're right, Mona. Let's compete fairly. I hope you'll give it your all!"

"Of course!"

Barbara, preoccupied with thoughts of Teddy, arranged to meet him at a hotel even before the workday ended. Teddy assumed that Barbara, whom he considered his little enchantress, was eager to see him. As soon as he received her message, he booked a hotel room.

After work, Barbara drove straight to the address Teddy had sent her and walked right in.

The moment she entered the room, Teddy embraced her, covering her face with kisses. Barbara looked at him with disdain.

comparison to Maxwell, Teddy seemed fine in Barbara's eyes. But after meeting Maxwell, she realized that only a man with his charisma was worthy of her. Now, she saw Teddy merely as a tool. Feigning affection, Barbara wrapped her arms around Teddy's neck and said softly, "Teddy, wait a moment. I have something

held Barbara close, his hands wandering

you," Barbara said, resting her head on his arm

intimacy had drained much

"Sure, what is it?"

and asked, "Teddy, have you made up with

mention of this topic angered Teddy, who was already considering giving up on Mona. "No, I'm thinking

last argument, he had humbled himself to reconcile with Mona, only to find out she had married Maxwell. For someone he didn't truly care about, he wasn't willing to

the Clem and Carter Groups on the Powers Group, he was

This left Barbara wondering how she could win Maxwell over. The thought of this angered

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significant as Mona getting married. It seemed unlikely that such news would

feigned surprise.

know?" Teddy asked in

75%

out of the Clem family because my biological

my fault for misunderstanding.

I think my cousin married Maxwell to get back at you. She still likes you. Remember how she treated you during college? She designed suits for you and brought you

shares, Mona is key. Once we have them, you can divorce her anytime, and I'll