Chapter 1440:

By then, she would offend Kallie—an unnecessary gamble she had no intention of taking. After all, her family and the Nixon family were in the middle of negotiating a collaboration.

No matter how much Beth despised Kallie, she couldn’t deny that antagonizing the Nixon family was a risk the Fletchers simply couldn’t afford at the moment.

What Beth hadn’t anticipated, however, was Caitlin’s willingness to comply with her demand—just to stay.

This, more than anything, confirmed Beth’s suspicions. Clearly, the bond between Caitlin and Kallie wasn’t as strong as it appeared.

Even so, Beth knew she couldn’t openly target Caitlin in front of Kallie. But that was of little consequence. From this moment on, Caitlin would be under her watchful eye. She would watch for any sign that Caitlin harbored feelings for Clayton—and just as importantly, she’d gauge Kallie’s attitude toward Caitlin.

It didn’t take long before Caitlin finally caved under Beth’s pressure.

Caitlin’s face was drained of color, her eyes hollow, as if every last ounce of hope had been stripped away.

sight sent a sharp wave of satisfaction

as Beth was reveling in her

her expression

surprise. Is there

somehow

no accusation—just

free tonight? Let’s have dinner. Of course, if you’re busy,

wanted

course, I’m free! You choose the

L?tєѕτ ϲh?ρτєrs ιn g?l?ovєl?.?оm

replied curtly before ending

smile curled on her lips, refusing to fade. From the side, Caitlin observed in

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