Chapter 885:

Yvonne scoffed. “And you think that’s something?”

Jolie continued, “That’s not all. She sold the gallery but became a shareholder in a major company. Now, her net worth rivals Mr. Ward’s.”

Stunned, Yvonne exclaimed, “What?”

Was Alicia really that wealthy? And if so, why had she kept such a low profile? Yvonne had never even heard of her!

Jolie, visibly proud of her knowledge, added, “Think about the type of person Mr. Ward is. Someone he couldn’t easily sway isn’t someone you can push around. Go home, Mrs. Ward, and don’t come back.”

Humiliated, Yvonne left Warrington.

Hearing the news, Caden thought that the ordeal was over. However, days later, he encountered Lucilla standing drenched in rain at his company’s entrance.

rain was light, yet her thin clothes were soaked,

“She’s been here a while. The receptionist mentioned she wanted to see you, but

and got into

Lucilla hurried over.

window, he instructed Hank, “Have security

I apologize for my aunt’s behavior toward Ms. Bennett. Don’t hold it against us. My father’s in deep trouble — he borrowed from

kneeling in the rain, her dignity abandoned, begging,

seemed unmoved

and timid, which was striking at a time when pride was often paramount. Yet

emotion but by the stark necessity to endure. The intense pressure from her

arrived to remove her. Frail and defeated, she could hardly

money? I promise I’ll repay you,”

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