Chapter 28
The gates gradually opened after some time.

Rebecca approached her while shielding herself from the rain under an umbrella. A smug look washed over her face. “Cathy, thanks a lot. Your design earned me the right to this project. You really are talented.”

Catherine lifted her head, her eyes glowing with fire.

The other woman smiled. “Don’t get too upset. The project would’ve belonged to me with or without your design. Ethan had already pulled the strings for me. Perhaps you have no idea that his uncle is a good friend of President Sawyer? Your design was just a prop to the plan.”

Uncle… Shaun?

Catherine felt as if a wild animal was tearing her heart into pieces with its sharp claws. Her breathing became erratic.

She had genuinely felt grateful to him for giving her a chance.

Little did she know that he had already decided the ending beforehand. Why did he lie? He knew how much effort she had poured into this project.

if it was the rain or

pride in

about your terrible personality. Poor thing. But don’t worry, I’ll take care of our parents well. Leave it to

honest, Ethan thinks poorly of you. He’s ashamed after seeing you handing out leaflets on the streets. He told me you’re not a good match for

wrong you

last ounce of self-control. She pounced at Rebecca, throwing the latter to the ground and seizing her

appear flustered but simply revealed an

of it, a strong force peeled her

 

help Rebecca to her feet. He then removed his coat

disheartened from losing the bidding.” Rebecca trembled in

the ground with his teeth clenched. “Look what you’ve turned into. You’re so heartless that you’re even bullying your own

since childhood was completely shattered at

those unfamiliar features anymore. “That’s right, I regret that I used to like you too. I must’ve

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