The Queen's Back

Chapter 64

Seeing the look in Matthew's eyes, Teddy immediately nodded and said, "Yes, Mom, if you're willing to give me a chance, I promise I'll treat you well and make it up to you." His tone was so sincere that it made Mona want to gag. She almost wished she could tear the facade off his face.

Listening to Teddy and Matthew play off each other, Maxwell felt a surge of worry. He genuinely feared that Mona might be deceived by Teddy's false sincerity and leave him. The passionate kiss they had shared outside the company building felt like a dream, and without realizing it, he tightened his grip on Mona's hand, wanting to feel connected to her. In the past, he hadn't taken Teddy's apologies to heart, but today was different. The entire Powers family had come to apologize, which made the situation feel much more serious,

Mona felt the pressure of Maxwell's hand and thought about how the Maxwell from her previous life wouldn't have reacted this way. If he had heard something he disliked, he would have told someone to be quiet without hesitation. But in this life, he seemed to have changed quite a bit. Matthew, you probably don't know that I'm married now, so please call me Mrs. Carter, not Ms. Clem: Also, I have no intention of giving Teddy another chance. If that's all you have to say, you can leave now," Mona said coldly.

This was her blatant way of driving them out of the Clem family

Hearing Mona's Mona's words,

Maxwell relaxed his grip on her hand a little. Her rejection of Teddy was a clear statement against reconciliation, which eased his worries.

Maxwell was determined to teach Teddy a lesson tomorrow, making sure he stayed far away from Mona. He'd prefer not to have Teddy show up in her life again.

Mona sensed Maxwell's shift in demeanor and feared her words might have upset him. She worried that he might grip her hand so tightly it would break, feeling his strength steadily increase.

Teddy felt particularly awkward at Mona's words. They had lowered themselves to seek forgiveness from the Clem family, yet Mona showed

hadn't been asked to take a seat since entering the Clem family, their resentment

but ask. He didn't believe the Clem family wouldn't be tempted by such a favorable proposal. Dad, , I think this cooperation proposal is quite good. Shouldn't we consider it?" Jeremy chimed in He had just read through the proposal, which would greatly benefit the Clem Group. Securing it would elevate their annual performance and solidify his position in the company. Matthew nodded eagerly. If the Clem Group collaborated with them, it

partnerships with the Powers family have been canceled to stand up for Mona? Do you really think we'd agree to a good proposal just like that? You're being naive, Bernard said, looking at Jeremy. It seemed clear that the Clem Group still couldn't be entrusted

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on Maxwell next to Mona. He seemed like a decent choice, but he already had the Carter Group. Adding the Clem Group would give him too much power. If he ever hurt Mona, things would be terrible. Bernard realized he didn't even know who could take over

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for now, he was still in good health, so he could hold on for few more

Jeremy quickly lowered his head. If he'd known this would happen, he wouldn't have spoken. But he was trying to think of the company, 'Could we really just abandon such a good proposal because of standing up for Mona? Jeremy thought. The Powers family finally felt awkward overstaying their

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Clem family were because his son had hooked up with Barbara Teddy was taken

his life, Matthew had never hit him, let alone slapped him in a way that damaged his pride. "Dad, you actually hit me?" he mumbled, his voice filled with