Dear Sweetheart

Chapter 217 Unknowing Reunion 1

Rayna wasn’t a fan of Emma’s condescending attitude, nor did she like the older woman’s tone of voice. “If that’s a sincere compliment, I’ll accept it and thank you for it. If there’s something you want to say, please just get to the point.”

Unfazed, Emma took a sip of coffee, her movements exuding grace and elegance. “I’ve seen your contract with Theodore. Your family is lacking, but you’re hardworking, and I suppose you can be considered befitting of my son.”

“You’ve seen it?” At the thought of Theodore showing his mother their contract, Rayna felt an intense wave of anger burning in her chest. Nonetheless, she tamped down her temper and tried to put a lid on her emotions. “Mr. Xavier was merely joking around with me.”

“I can judge for myself whether it’s a joke or not.” The older woman’s eyes narrowed into slits, and her voice was laced with displeasure. “My son’s too stubborn. He could’ve fallen for any other woman, but alas, he fell for an illegitimate child. Well, that illegitimate child is pretty capable herself. It’s been four years, yet my son still signed this contract all for her sake.”

Her scathing remarks didn’t end there. After a brief pause, she continued, “That doesn’t matter anymore. It’s a pity that someone like Mr. Faymon ended up marrying Jasmine, but I can finally heave a sigh of relief now that they’re married.”

Since Rayna wasn’t close to Jasmine, she had no intentions of sticking her nose in the latter’s business. However, Emma’s tone vexed her, and she couldn’t help but retort, “You can stop calling her an illegitimate child. Haven’t you heard that the Sanders family has acknowledged Ms. Sanders, and she’s now one of the higher-ups of Sanders Group? Moreover, she holds twenty percent of the company’s shares.”

A disdainful smile spread across Emma’s face when she heard that. “She’s capable, so much so that she forced the Sanders family to acknowledge her. Despite that, she’ll always be an illegitimate child in my eyes, and nothing can change that.”

I won’t allow an illegitimate child to taint the reputation of the Xavier family.

At that thought, Emma’s expression dimmed. “Theodore is a smart boy. He had a bright future ahead of him, and if it weren’t for that d*mned illegitimate child, he would’ve taken over his father’s position!”

“Whether you like her or not, it’s none of my business,” Rayna responded as she got to her feet. “I have nothing else to say to you, so I’ll take my leave now.”

Before she could leave, however, Emma reached out to grab her arm, appearing rather friendly and pleasant. “Indeed, I don’t like her, but I have a good impression of you, Ms. Garland,” remarked the older woman.

“I can tell Theodore likes you a lot. Moreover, you’re currently the vice CEO of Hatchair Group, and that goes to show how talented you are. Hence, I believe that with our help, everything you do will be smooth sailing from here on out,” she continued.

Rayna’s heart was filled with disgust.

attempt to assert her dominance, but after seeing how I wasn’t intimidated by that, she completely changed her tune and is now acting friendly with me.

Mrs. Xavier, and I’m sure he isn’t interested in me either.” Rayna withdrew her hand and stood

prompted a subtle smile to spread across Emma’s face, and she tightened her grip. “That’s fine. You can start off as

bereft

gift to you. This is an emerald bracelet Theodore’s grandma gave me.” As she spoke, Emma removed

going on, the older woman had already grabbed onto

taking care of her appearance. Hence, her wrist wasn’t as smooth as the latter’s. As the bracelet was forcefully placed on her, Rayna felt a pang of pain and took a

and with great difficulty, she uttered, “Mrs.

her tongue and inhaled deeply to avoid spewing the profanities that were swirling in her mind. On the other hand, Emma had a smile plastered on her face as she continued to hold onto

At that moment, she was focused on the throbbing pain on her wrist and failed to

bracelet into pieces when she saw how red and swollen her wrist was. Afraid the woman might want it back in

off of me. Don’t damage

of them attempted to slide the bracelet off. Unfortunately, since the bracelet was forcefully slid onto her, even the slightest touch hurt her. In the end, an employee had no choice

returned it to Rayna. “The color of the emerald is rich and brilliant. A bracelet of this quality is usually priced at seven figures. You

her staring at

kept myself in check and didn’t smash the bracelet into pieces. Otherwise, things might

a series of messages from Carl, asking where

glanced at the clock and didn’t feel like returning to the office. As such, she sent Carl the address of a restaurant and swiftly made her way

sliding the menu toward him. “Order whatever

expression that was

eventually stumble upon the news when he was on the computer. However, there was nothing she could

ask your mom

though?” he huffed. “Even if she was left with no choice, she’s getting married, and the whole world

queried, “She said your dad will