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.

of satisfaction through Beth, a cathartic release of

reveling in her small

moment Clayton’s name flashed across the screen, her expression transformed. She swiftly answered, her voice

surprise. Is there

he somehow found

Clayton’s voice held no accusation—just

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

with excitement. He wanted to have dinner with her? That was all she

free!

L?tєѕτ ϲh?ρτєrs ιn g?l?ovєl?.?оm

curtly before

been a brief exchange, nothing more than a passing invitation. And yet, to Beth, it felt like a rare delicacy, a morsel of sweetness she savored. A triumphant smile curled on her lips, refusing to fade.

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