Chapter 136

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When Katrina heard Martha bring up Edith and her brother–in–law, Jonas Salford, her expression turned grim.

So, this was how it started her relationship with Carlisle had been even more calculated and degrading than she’d imagined. From the very beginning, it had been nothing but a

transaction

Her chest tightened slightly, her face cold as she looked at Martha. After along moment, she let out a chuckle and said, “So, you’ve always thought I wasn’t good enough for the Zachman family.”

Martha’s face darkened, her dissatisfaction evident. “You said it your sell–you married into a better situation. If you knew that, why are you acting like this?

“I told you years ago to sell the company Jonas let you and focus on being a proper wite, But you didn’t listen

“Look where that got us You’re just as much to blame for how things are now. If you had paid more attention to your husband, would he still be pining after some other woman This is all because you couldn’t hold your ground you’ve got no one to blame but yourself”

disappointment. Over the years, she had hoped Katrina would prove herself capable–someone who could make Carlisle forget all about Shirley and repair

Katrina still hadn’t won Carlisle’s heart. Instead, she’d let Shirley find her way back to their

the table, and her tone became eerily calm as she said, “If you think I don’t deserve to be part of this family, then you’d bener find

faint, sarcastic smile. Her gaze lingered on Martha, cold and unyielding “oh, and by the way, I’ve already decided to divorce Carlisle. So, you can save that bowl of medicine

waiting for Martha’s response, Katrina turned on her heel and strode out of the

swirling in her chest for a few moments. But soon enough, she regained her composure.

up her title as Mrs. Zachman or walk away from the wealth and privileges that came with it. Karina’s words, Martha figured, were just a ploy–away to push back and gain the upper hand.

under her breath, her distaste clear. She stood and left the living room, no longer in the

Zachman family. By the time she snapped our of her thoughts, she realized

greeted by Sidney Tannes, who

know if there’s anything that needs to be adjusted,” he

the document and reviewed it carefully After

I’ll take this with me, and we’ll move forward with the next steps soon,” she said, her

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