"Let me through!"The woman spoke in a high-pitched voice with a hint of arrogance in her tone."How dare you stop me! Hannah herself would be begging me very soon. If you dare stop me, aren't you afraid of getting fired by her?""Please wait here. We'll escort you in once we get Ms. Emerson's approval."Despite the staff's polite response, the woman didn't seem to restrain herself. Hannah frowned. She closed the documents in hand and raised her voice slightly to say, "Catherine, if you've got something to say, come inside."There was a hint of coldness in her tone. Standing by the door, Catherine, who was supporting her pregnant belly, lifted her chin arrogantly and said, "I told you she'd let me in! Who do you think you are to stop me?"With a disdainful look on her face, she took a glance around the room. The expressions of the staff present in the room darkened slightly. Catherine couldn't care less. She took another glance, raised her chin, and walked casually into
Noticing Hannah's reaction, Catherine couldn't accept it.The reason that she ignored the fact that she was pregnant and came here in person was so that she could witness Hannah's state of panic. She wanted to see Hannah's fear and regret. She wanted Hannah to beg before her.She didn't expect to see the calm and composed demeanor that Hannah was displaying now.It made it seem as if Catherine was just one of Hannah's subordinates who was reporting to her. No matter what was handed to her, nothing could stir up Hannah's emotions. Catherine stared at Hannah intensely. Her gaze was filled with resentment. She asked coldly, "Do you understand what this is, Ms. Emerson? "Could it be that you don't understand such a simple matter because you didn't graduate from university?"Catherine was getting impatient. She lifted her hand with a bit of aggression. She wanted to snatch the document back. "Why not let me explain it to you, Ms. Emerson? Let's see what these documents represe
The gleam in her eyes became even more evident as she repeated firmly, "You must accomplish it. Otherwise, I won't let you off the hook." There was a hint of stubbornness in her tone."It's just that I'm afraid you won't spare me even if I do accomplish it."Looking at Catherine's expression, Hannah still remained indifferent. She chuckled softly and said, "Catherine, don't take others to be a fool. I know you better than you think."To believe in and act for a cunning woman who could use any means if deemed necessary, one would end up with nothing left in the end."Do you have any other option?"Catherine glared at Hannah and broke out into a laugh. She taunted, "Hannah, you're the one that's begging me now. If this document is exposed, your life will be completely ruined. Are you going to just watch that happen?"Would a woman, who had made her way from the slums to finally achieve her current lifestyle, dare to put everything they had on the line?Catherine thought that if
Chat? About what?What did Hannah want to chat about?Erica's entire body was tense. Her gaze instinctively landed on Hannah's hand on her shoulders. Their awkward position suggested that Hannah wanted more than just a casual chat. Despite Hannah's calm expression and unchanged smile, which made her appear graceful and polite, Erica couldn't shake the feeling that Hannah had a dangerous aura about her. She felt as if she was on the verge of death.She couldn't help but wonder if Hannah had picked up on something.No, it was impossible. She had acted so secretively. Furthermore, Catherine had promised …There was no way that Hannah could have found out anything …"Ms. Emerson …"Erica swallowed nervously. She was on the verge of tears. She tried her best to maintain her calm. She forced a smile and whispered, "What's gotten into you? I-I was just frightened just now … I won't shout anymore, I promise."After experiencing such fright, as a pregnant woman, Catherine
"I didn't … I didn't …"With a pale expression, Erica shook her head. She seemed as if she was on the verge of collapsing. She couldn't help but reach out to grab Catherine, who was sitting beside her. The veins on her hands had bulged up, and her eyes were filled with anxiousness. "Mrs. Moore, you promised me that as long as Ms. Emerson helped save your parents-in-law, you would destroy the document in your hands. You said that you wouldn't cause any trouble to Ms. Emerson, didn't you?""Don't touch me!"Catherine shook off Erica's hand with a disdainful look on her face. Upon hearing Erica's words, Catherine mocked her. "You believe me just because I told you that? Do you really think of yourself as an innocent child?""What … What do you mean?"Erica's eyes widened, and she bit her lips. Her eyes reddened. Tears were filled up in her eyes and about to roll down her face. Erica was in a daze and her voice was trembling. "You … You lied to me?""Did that come to you as
Sensing Catherine's mockery, Erica felt a sense of regret surge within her. What in the world had bewitched her to cooperate with Catherine?This woman had never regarded her as an equal. Catherine had always looked down on her. Catherine acted as if Erica should be thankful when she talked to her. Hannah was the one who saved her from trauma, gave her a new life, and exposed her to a new world. The Starlight Foundation was amazing. Not only was Calista welcoming and kind, but every woman who worked here had their own career and lived a vibrant life.If she had just worked hard, she could've become someone like Calista. Someone who her past self would have admired. But now, she had ruined everything. Erica closed her eyes, and a stream of tears rolled down her face. Her tears streamed down her mouth, and she accidentally licked them. It tasted salty and bitter. It was the taste of regret. She really regretted it. "It's equally as entertaining to watch lap dogs b
Unfortunately, it had only been a short while since the foundation was established. Therefore, the financial returns were very limited. Nevertheless, many women who had previously benefited from the foundation chose to work here either full-time or part-time to assist other women. Oftentimes, women were always kind and affectionate. Even after enduring hardships and experiencing a difficult past, they were still willing to treat others with a kind heart. As for the accusation that Hannah had forged the transactions and embezzled money from Starlight Foundation …Did Catherine think she was a fool?Why in the world would she embezzle funds that she donated to the foundation back into her own accounts? Although charitable organizations were exempted from taxation, there was still no need for her to obscure the source of funds. Did Catherine really think that she had nothing better to do in life and deliberately created problems for herself to seek some form of excitement?
A sense of rage immediately surged within her. How could she possibly back down in front of Hannah?There was no way that she would fear Hannah!Ever since she heard of Hannah's name from Nigel, Catherine had always thought of Hannah as her love rival.There was no way she would accept herself to be inferior to Hannah. However, as she met Hannah's emotionless gaze, she couldn't help but feel a hint of fear. She opened her mouth to say something but couldn't seem to find the words. Catherine had personally witnessed how the Moore Group transitioned from prosperity to downfall. An established corporation declared bankrupt just like that. Furthermore, Gregory and Regina were even sent to prison. Hannah only revealed herself after everything that happened. It seemed as if bringing down a company was nothing but a walk in the park to Hannah.No matter how much Catherine denied it, at this moment, reality hit her hard. She was indeed, terrified. Having lost her trump ca