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.

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.

close, his hands

resting her head on his arm with

had drained much of

"Sure, what is it?"

asked, "Teddy, have you made up with

considering giving up on Mona.

out she had married Maxwell.

Carter Groups on the Powers Group, he was

the shares my cousin holds?" If Teddy were 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

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Mona getting married. It seemed

surprise.

know?" Teddy asked in

75%

know, but my mother and I were kicked out of the Clem family because my biological father is

be upset, Barbara. It's my fault for misunderstanding. It's the Clem

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

to get the Clem Group shares, Mona is key. Once we have them, you can divorce her anytime, and

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