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.

a man with his charisma was worthy of her. Now, she saw Teddy merely as a tool. Feigning

Barbara close, his hands wandering

I have something to ask you," Barbara said, resting her head on

intimacy had drained much of her

"Sure, what is it?"

Teddy's arms and asked, "Teddy, have you made up with my cousin

Teddy, who was already considering giving up on Mona. "No, I'm

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

Clem and Carter Groups on the Powers Group, he was contemplating forming an alliance with

to give up on Mona, it would mean she could live happily with Maxwell. This left Barbara wondering how she could win Maxwell over. The thought of this angered Teddy. "Why? Because Mona has already married Maxwell. How could I marry someone who's been divorced? Mona and

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cousin, should have known about something as significant as Mona getting

surprise. "They're

know?" Teddy asked

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Teddy with a face full of feigned innocence. "You might not know, but my mother and I were kicked out of the Clem family because my biological father is Jeremy. So I know nothing about my cousin's affairs." Barbara's voice was filled with

misunderstanding. It's the

get back at you. She still likes you. Remember how she treated you during college? She designed suits for you and brought you meals every day. Feelings don't change that easily. She just wants you to pay more attention

Barbara continued, "And if we want to get the Clem Group shares, Mona is key. Once we have