Rosalie was the first to arrive at the restaurant. Sydney had sent her a text a few minutes earlier, saying that she was running late and asking her daughter-in-law to sit and wait for her. Guided by the waiter, Rosalie found Sydney's table.But when she saw the woman who was sitting there, her face immediately turned cold."Cynthia, what are you doing here?"Seeing Rosalie, Cynthia also looked puzzled.But soon, she lifted her head proudly and said, "Is it wrong for my future mother-in-law to invite me for a meal?""Your future mother-in-law? Are you referring to Theo's mother?""Who else could it be?" Cynthia smirked. "Mom called me last night and said she wanted to have a meal with me today. She seemed to be in a good mood. It seems she really supports her son's love. She's the one who truly cares about her son, having carried him for nine months."Rosalie snorted. "So, you mean Grandma and his father don't care about him, right?""I didn't say that. Don't put words in my mo
Cynthia's heart skipped a beat, and a hint of nervousness flickered in her eyes.After scrolling to Theodore's contact listing in her phone, Rosalie's finger hovered over the screen as she said, "If I'm not mistaken, he must have told you to not tell anyone about his car accident, including me."As soon as Rosalie pressed the call button, Cynthia's face turned pale. She quickly reached out, snatching the phone away and ending the call before it connected, causing the phone screen to return to the home page."Why are you so anxious, Ms. Zeller? Weren't you so confident?" asked Rosalie, taking her phone back."Theo is probably busy right now. Let's not bother him with this and add to his worries," replied Cynthia in a shaky voice, clearly having made up an excuse.Rosalie had guessed right — Theodore had indeed asked Cynthia to not tell anyone about his accident. After all, he had also told his mother the same thing.Rosalie smirked. "Ms. Zeller, I'm afraid you're the one adding to
Cynthia picked up a clean napkin from the table and wiped her face. Just the thought that Theodore loved her and was about to divorce Rosalie made her feel victorious. After all, Rosalie was just a discarded wife.Rosalie didn't want to argue with Cynthia any longer. It was beneath her dignity to quarrel here, especially when others were already looking at them. She grabbed her purse and was about to stand up and leave, when suddenly, a hand landed on her shoulder."I'm here."Sydney appeared in front of the two other women. She gently pressed Rosalie back into her seat."I'm so sorry I'm late. You two must have felt awkward being alone together."Seeing that Cynthia's face was damp, Sydney looked concerned. "Ms. Zeller, are you okay?""I'm fine, Aunt. Thank you for your concern. There was just a little misunderstanding between Rosalie and I. You don't need to worry about it," Cynthia replied.Her demeanor was now completely different from before. She was the kind of person who
"Aunt, it's okay. She might be mad at me because of my relationship with Theo..." Cynthia paused, looking ashamed. "But Aunt, please believe me. I didn't intend to break them apart. I've known Theo for a long time. We were a couple even before Rosalie and Theo got married."Tears welled up in her eyes as she portrayed herself as a fragile victim, making Rosalie seem indifferent in comparison."Okay, stop crying. I understand." Sydney quickly pulled out some tissues and wiped Cynthia's tears. "That pretty face of yours won't look good if it turns red from crying. Theo would feel sorry for you.""Okay, Aunt, I won't cry. I'm happy to have lunch with you today," said Cynthia, immediately stopping her tears.She was such an obedient girl, the type who was completely beloved by elders.Rosalie was speechless. Was this lunch Sydney's way of meeting her future daughter-in-law? If so, why did Rosalie have to come?"Thank you, Aunt.""Mom, I have some things to attend to. If there's noth
"Is that so?" asked Rosalie, seeming indifferent.In fact, she hadn't calculated how much Theodore had given her. The first time they were supposed to sign the divorce papers, Yuvan had said there were typos and had taken the documents back to be corrected.The second time, Rosalie had just signed without looking at the contents, so she did not know if anything had changed. In the first place, she didn't even care how much money Theodore was willing to give her.Seeing Rosalie so composed made Cynthia even angrier. In her eyes, Rosalie was clearly gloating.Placing the divorce papers back in the folder, Cynthia coldly said, "Rosalie, what right do you have to ask Theo for billions in alimony? Why do you deserve to take so many properties?"Although that money was peanuts for the Spencer family, Cynthia felt that Theodore was being too generous. If Rosalie got all that money, wouldn't she skyrocket to the pinnacle of life overnight, able to live a life of luxury without having to d
"Cynthia, please understand. Whatever the reason he married me, we're legally married. Even if we get divorced, in any country, if he remarries, it will be a second marriage. I will always be his first wife," said Rosalie calmly.Cynthia's eyes turned red with anger at the mention of "second marriage." No matter how much she insulted Rosalie or said she didn't deserve it, Rosalie seemed unaffected — she was such a shameless woman!"Rosalie, if you really take Theo's money, how will he see you? Do you want to leave a gold-digger image in his mind?" said Cynthia, attacking her from a different angle."You're really funny." Rosalie chuckled. "The money is something he wants to give me. I didn't ask for it. If you don't believe me, go ask him. You're really good at jumping to conclusions."But come to think of it… Ms. Zeller, you keep looking down on me and talking about how I come from a humble background. I thought you were born into a wealthy family, but it seems that the amount of
Rosalie suddenly didn't know what to say. Her mother-in-law's attitude change was too drastic. So, why had she been so nice to Cynthia? Was it just to hit her hard at this moment, or had she been speaking sarcastically? Rosalie couldn't understand.Unable to hold back any longer, Cynthia hurriedly said, "Aunt, I also looked at the divorce papers. Theo really did give her a lot, especially since they've only been married for a year. Not many men are as generous as him. And anyway, Rosalie doesn't seem to have done anything for the Spencer family, so...""What do you consider as contributing to the family, Ms. Zeller?" Sydney frowned, seeming somewhat displeased. "Do you think dividing property in a marriage depends on contributions? Do you think marriage is a job where the more you do, the more you get paid? Are you likening Rose to a nanny?"Though momentarily stunned, Cynthia quickly recovered and said, "Aunt, that's not what I meant."Sydney smiled. "I know you definitely didn't
"If it weren't for you, Theo would have married Rose a long time ago. What chance would you have had then? Rose has known Theo for so many years. How long have you known him? If we have to talk about who came first, how do you know Theo liked you first?" Sydney retorted bluntly."Mom." Rosalie grabbed Sydney's arm. "Stop it. She's not feeling well. Theo won't be happy if you make her pass out from anger."Rosalie had only spoken out of consideration for Sydney. It wouldn't be worth it if the relationship between mother and son soured because of Cynthia. It was clear that Theodore and Cynthia were in love. Who Theodore liked first wasn't important anymore. What mattered was who he loved now, and who he was willing to get a divorce for.Cynthia was indeed getting dizzy from anger. She covered her chest as she gasped for air."If Theo loves her, why would he be with me? Aunt, he's your son. No one in the Spencer family cares about him. No one supports his love. They all forced him to