Given the circumstances, why bother keeping any good relations with her? Plus, they had no prior obligations. Given Kathryn's actions, Wendy felt no need to be courteous. "Feel free to create a commotion. However, let's ensure we get that one million first!" Maxwell exclaimed, visibly frustrated.Kathryn had been indifferent and uninvolved in the Gavin family's matters. So, Maxwell didn't feel favorably toward her.Maxwell had entirely forgotten his earlier behavior of asking Kathryn for money.His attitude could be best captured like this, "In times of want, they'd humble themselves like dogs to achieve their goals. But should their aspirations fall short, they'd wreak havoc as if there's no tomorrow."Wendy nodded in agreement. "Yes. That heartless bitch! I won't back down this time!"Patrick didn't say anything. He didn't recall much about this stepdaughter. After all, Jessica was the one who had grown alongside him."And you, stop gambling." Wendy directed her anger at Patr
Staring at the small dot, Chris felt a new and different sensation in his heart.Kathryn emerged from the ultrasound room half an hour later. Chris was standing outside.Kathryn saw him and went to him. "If you're tied up, you can head to the company first. I will carry on by myself." Chris glanced at his watch and said, "Let's go back together.""But …""We don't need to do everything else.""Huh?" Kathryn's face stiffened. What was his point in saying not doing everything else? She had suggested skipping the checkup the night before. Yet, Chris was the one who emphasized how crucial it was to prioritize good health. Now that the checkup had just begun, he was indicating that there was no need to carry on. What was the meaning of this?"Let's go!"Before Kathryn could figure it out, Chris had already turned and walked away. As she looked at his back, Kathryn found the entire situation to be absurd.She walked behind Chris, suppressing her frustration as she pouted.
Chris' plan was rather interesting. Kathryn's role had shifted from being Chris's assistant to handling housekeeping tasks. Her dissatisfaction was evident, but she refrained from displaying it in Markus's presence.Chris trusted Markus the most. Consequently, anything that occurred was likely to reach Chris's awareness. If Kathryn voiced her concerns to Markus, it was probable that Chris would also be informed. She could only tactfully complain, 'Isn't the lounge task something that can be completed in just half an hour?Markus was silent."Besides, the lounge isn't a guest room. It doesn't require constant upkeeping. Isn't cleaning once a day enough?"She only had to work for half an hour. What was she supposed to do for the rest of the day? Markus nodded and said, "There may not be much to do now. But this is how tasks are assigned at the moment. We're training new staff too. Do this for now, and I will reassign you later." Kathryn was still not pleased. She remembe
Elise asked," You know about it?"Markus shot her a sharp glance. Elise took a deep breath. "Since you know about it, why didn't you tell him?"She was referring to Chris.Kathryn had taken on the role of Mrs. Albert. Elise harbored a hope that someone might communicate her sentiments to Chris.Markus flicked the cigarette ash. "If it weren't for your father's influence, would you still be in the Albert Group?"Elise was the princess of the Schiffer family. Her father had a lot of influence in real estate.Chris didn't want to offend the veterans when he took over the Albert Group. Many of them even sent their daughters to the Albert Group. Elise was one of them.Elise's face was drained of color at this point.Markus continued, "You are smart to use Mia to oust Kathryn."Elise remained silent."Do you think removing Kathryn will automatically make you Mrs. Albert?" Elise didn't look too well at this point of the conversation.Markus' direct and cutting remarks drained h
Elise felt her throat tighten as she looked at Markus. Her mind blanked as her world collapsed before her.Yet, at this moment, she couldn't help but ask, "Do Chris and Kathryn really love each other?""Yes!" Markus gave a firm answer.Elise staggered backward as her face drained of color. At this moment, she felt her body growing weak.She asked again, "How about Mia?"She always thought Mia was the apple of Chris' eye. This was why she brought Mia back into the picture the moment she found out about Chris and Kathryn.But now …Markus glared coldly at Elise when she mentioned Mia's name. "Can't you already tell what happened to Mia?"Elise was at a loss for words. Mia had asked to borrow some money about an hour ago.Chris was livid at what she and Amelia had done to Kathryn at Southvale. The Miller family was now bearing the sin for it.On the other hand, Mia's aunt, Grace, projected her anger and resentment onto Mia.Mia had also been kicked out of the house.Elise stag
"It's not bad," Chris answered."Are you sure?"Kathryn instantly lit up at Chris' reply. She thought she was about to get her closure.However, the next moment, all she heard from him was, "It's non-existent."Kathryn didn't know what to say.She thought, "Could I be that bad? He could have chosen his words more carefully, at least."As she contemplated her performance, she realized she couldn't compete with the old-timers and new assistants.Her hopes were instantly shattered.She looked at Chris with a mixture of sorrow and anger, unable to utter a word.Then, Chris asked, "Is there anything else?"Kathryn shook her head and said solemnly, "Nothing else. I'll get back to work."She went back to the lounge.Kathryn stared at the tidy lounge, holding back her tears.Chris had gone overboard this time. She thought, "How could he say that my work is non-existent? I've been so hardworking!"As she was lost in thought, her phone vibrated.Kathryn glanced at her phone and no
Savanna couldn't get rid of the frustration in her heart for a long time. It felt like a rock stuck in her throat, making it difficult for her to breathe. Krista made things worse.Savanna became even more infuriated after hearing Krista out.In the end, she texted Kathryn a simple question. "Do you know why Jessica can't find work?"Meanwhile, Kathryn was dozing off on the lounge's balcony when she heard her phone vibrate. She quickly checked it and discovered she had been assigned an interim position.She had no additional tasks. Also, Tara had already familiarized herself with Kathryn's role. Hence, she had nothing else to do.Kathryn felt that Markus was really good at poaching talents. He had efficiently managed everything in such a short time.Kathryn sat up from her reclining chair when she saw Savanna's text. She hurriedly called her.Savanna promptly answered her call, her voice tinged with smugness as she said, "You want to see me now, hmm?""Don't you think it's
Kathryn felt terrible, realizing she was why Jessica had been unemployed until now.Although Jessica grew up under Wendy's care, she didn't have an easy life because of Maxwell.Kathryn transferred five thousand dollars to Jessica. She believed five thousand dollars would last Jessica a while since she had always been frugal. Chris had a busy afternoon ahead and a lunch appointment.He informed Kathryn before leaving, "Please have the lunch Ms. Adams is bringing over later. I will be back by 1:30 pm.""Ms. Adams is bringing lunch?" Kathryn exclaimed.She never knew that the staff at Rexton Manor needed to do that. Normally, she would either eat at the staff canteen or order takeout.Chris said, "Ms. Adams' food is amazing. The driver will deliver her food from now on."Kathryn heard him and nodded without any further questions. "Okay. I got it."Not long after Chris left, Cara arrived. Chris needed the driver that day, so Cara took a cab there.When she opened the lunchbox,