No Trace Of Her Left

"She's gone? Oh, that's wonderful!" Ally exclaimed. Earlier that day, she had insulted Ria and watched her stomp off, probably in shame. She had never expected Ria to talked back to her but it seems that those words she said earlier were empty threats. Ally was confident that Ria couldn't do any harm to her. She thought that the dumb street girl would go and cry herself dry in the kitchen or her room. Who knew that she actually abandoned her luggage and left through the back door?! 

Ally wanted to laugh and thank the heavens for giving her such a wonderful gift. That girl was good as gone and she hoped for her to stay that way forever. Ria shall never step for into this family ever again. Ria was an eyesore to her family of billionaires! 

Ally had never bothered to hide her disdain and contempt for Ria. Everyone in the family were on both mother and daughter's side when it comes to Ria. Ria was often bullied and picked on for every single little thing she did wrong. 

Wyatt's mother and sister made her life like a living hell yet Ria still chose to exist peacefully with them. She never once complained to anyone about it, even to her husband. 

"You both have signed the divorce?" Gloria asked her son, her voice hopeful.

Wyatt nodded in response and Gloria threw her hands up. 

"Oh! Thanks heavens! You know I never accepted her as my daughter-in-law. Her lowly background is not that only thing that is disgusting about her, it's her pretentious face! I'm sure she was coveting your wealth and fame. I'm one hundred percent sure that she might have seduced or bewitched your father and grandfather into agreeing to the wedding," Gloria's voice was full of displeasure. 

Currently they were seated around the luxurious dining table. It was supposed to be a casual dinner, however, Gloria ordered the chefs to cook more to celebrate. Wyatt's father, however, didn't join in the celebration. He told them that he had eaten at the company and was extremely busy. Gloria guessed that he just wanted to escape from having dinner together. 

"Celebrate what?" Wyatt asked. 

"Why, your freedom from the clutches of that vulgar countryside girl and engagement to Hailee!" His mother answered. 

Well, now she don't have to worry about Ria anymore. She's no longer the daughter-in-law of the Earlson family. Gloria rather choose Hailee as Wyatt's bride. Hailee was more well mannered, elegant, sweet, gentle and considerate than Ria. 

"Aunty, i haven't agreed yet. Wyatt hasn't......" Hailee shyly looked at floor, avoiding the intruding gazes from the Earlson family members. She looked uncomfortable as she felt like she was a homewrecker. 

"Don't worry, dear. Soon. Soon you will get what you deserve. Don't make me wait so long for a grandson, Wyatt," Gloria lectured playfully. 

When he saw the worried looks on his mother's and Hailee's face, he quickly reassured them, "I'll ask my father to agree to this marriage too. I have my ways," 

"Yes, mom. Don't worry. I love Hailee more than anything in the world. I'll make sure she is happy and healthy and get what she deserves," he added while Hailee's lips spreaded into a broad smile. She leaned against his strong shoulders happily. 

"Oh, that's good. I wonder why your father supported your grandfather in marrying that country girl," Gloria sighed in relief. 

"Then Ria...." Hailee asked. "Aunty, she didn't take anything when she left. Not even an umbrella....." her voice trailed off. She was so full of concern for Ria, the woman who took over her position as wife of the Earlson family. 

Wyatt was dumbfounded. What was Ria thinking? Why didn't she take anything with her? 

"Never mind about her. If she wants to fall sick or catch a cold, let her. I bet she'll come back claiming that we bullied and mistreated her. She might even contact the news media and smear our names," Gloria snapped. Every time when someone mentions that hateful woman's name, she would feel the sudden urge to rip her into pieces. 

She hated Ria to the core. She never liked anyone who's penniless or poor like Ria. Gloria was a woman who would choose to make friends with people who are rich, powerful and famous. She treated everyone who had low status or humble backgrounds inferior as puny ants. 

"I bet she's gonna complain to your grandfather about how we failed to take care of her. Hmpp! Who knows how much money she may have stolen from your father through that sweet mouth of hers! She might have even bewitched him!" Gloria clontinued to say. 

"I think it was mainly grandpa's idea. He probably forced dad to agree with it. That's why dad never intervened," Ally suggested. 

"Mom, Ally, say no more. Let's eat," Wyatt said as he picked up his spoon. 

"Okay. Let's eat," Gloria nodded. She will not let her mood be ruined.

Wyatt began to fill Hailee's plate with vegetables and healthy foods. He even poured warm soup for her. 

"You should eat more. You looked thin and weak," he was very loving and caring towards Hailee. 

Hailee nodded and accepted. Everyone had a good perception of Hailee so in their minds they guessed that she would be the new wife of the richest billionaire in the world, Wyatt Earlson. 

The chefs and servants began gossiping in the kitchen when they saw the way the master treated Hailee compared to how he treated Ria. The butler sighed and shook his head after listening to the gossips. 

Soon, it spreaded throughout the entire mansion that they were divorced and Wyatt has decided to marry his lover. 

The Earlson family members rejoiced over it. Ally texted their cousins and relatives to spread the news. They were over the moon that Ria was gone. She would only taint the family's name if she were to stay. What a disgrace, they thought. 

That evening, Wyatt went back to his study wondering about Ria. He had sent people to look for her but she seemed to have disappeared off the face of earth. 

"Sir, I..... I....." The voice on the other end quivered in fear. 

"What is it!? Speak up!" He said impatiently. 

"We can't find her! There's no trace of her left on this earth!"