The Road to Rebirth Her Fresh Start and His Late Sorrow by Helena R. Bates

Chapter 33

Nancy's face darkened as she caught Ogden's malevolent gaze, leaving a wave of disgust in her heart. That scoundrel Cyrus! He had left her to deal with Ogden, a notoriously slippery man, all because he had to chase after Hayley! Was Hayley that important?

Nancy coldly grabbed her purse, but Ogden seized her delicate wrist the next moment.

Smelling the faint perfume on Nancy, greed shone undisguised in Ogden's eyes. "What's this, Mrs. Gordon? Planning on grabbing your bag and leaving? Mr. Gordon has entrusted you to sign the contract." Feeling the warmth of Ogden's hand on her wrist, Nancy quickly shook it off in disgust.

Her face soured. "Mr. Smith, have you had too much to drink? Or do you need me to call Cyrus so he can come and sign this contract himself?"

She was, after all, Cyrus' wife in name. And this man dared to lay a hand on her!

Seeing Nancy's anger, Ogden wasn't flustered. Instead, he flashed a yellow-toothed grin. "Do you think you can even reach Mr. Gordon? He's off with his little mistress now."

Nancy's gaze faltered. How did Ogden know about this?

she's Mr. Gordon's girl. It seems you're the only wife out of the loop." Nancy felt like a bucket of cold water poured over her head, mockery the only thing left

the alcohol or some

he's got. Come to me, and I'll treat you right, not to mention... in the world of the rich and the common, once you're halfway through life, isn't it all about playing your own

Nancy

her face filled with disgust and

then, she slapped him hard.

his eyes. "You... you dare hit me! Bitch, believe it or not, I

or later. Nancy, if you had any sense, you'd sign this contract. Maybe Mr. Gordon will give you some money. Otherwise, even

some self-awareness. Just the sight of your vile face disgusts me." Ogden's face fell, but before he could continue, Nancy cut him off,

purse and turned to leave,

he made her feel like a fool. But she would never stand for

to marry

that bringing Hayley's issue to Nancy was off-limits, and he wouldn't let it

beans. Why had he