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
Catherine's sudden outburst was completely unexpected. Calista, who was standing in the corner, couldn't help but shout, "No!"Erica's face had completely turned pale. She exclaimed, "Ms. Emerson, be careful!"On the other hand, Hannah, who was the main target, seemed rather calm compared to Calista and Erica. Her gaze sharpened, and she leaned her body backward swiftly. An elegant curve formed on her slender neck as she crashed into the soft chair. She kicked against the floor swiftly with her long and lean legs, causing the wheels on the chair to slide backward. Despite wearing high heels, she still managed to hook the tip of her foot onto the edge of the desk to stabilize her body. The veins on her ankle were evident. With this posture, Hannah successfully evaded Catherine's attack. Furthermore, she managed to grab hold of Catherine's wrist swiftly and exercise force against it. "Ahh!"Catherine couldn't help but cry out in pain. She released her grip on the pen i
The child was a blessing. Catherine was found pregnant right after she had sex with Nigel for the first time. She was positive that the child must've been fond of her. Initially, she was unbothered. Yet, she eventually came to care for her child as it grew older. She could clearly feel its vigor. She couldn't bear the thought of something happening to her child. "I'm not the doctor. How would I know what will happen?" Hannah replied with a frown. However, when she saw how frightened Catherine was, she reluctantly added, "Rest assured; the ambulance will be here shortly. You'll be fine."Fortunately, the foundation was located near the hospital. After all, it valued women's rights, thus the strategic location. The ambulance arrived swiftly. Catherine was put on a stretcher. One of her family members was allowed to come with her. Since she wasn't close with anyone on the scene, Hannah decided to tag along in her car. However, Catherine had been grabbing her wrist tightly