Chapter 134

Lillian felt like she was on the brink of a breakdown, both emotionally and physically. She had fought tooth and nail for everything she had, only to see it crumble to pieces.

If it wasn’t for Brielle… If it wasn’t for that bitch!.

Her eyes were bloodshot, her nails digging into her palms so hard they drew blood. She wished she could just take Brielle down with her, right then and there.

Her breath was hot and heavy; her forehead had even left a bloody mark on the hardwood floor. But she couldn’t stop. She was terrified of being cast aside.

She was used to the high life, had had her fill of scraping by, and if the Haywoods cut her off. she’d be worse off than a beggar on the streets.

She had to hold on tight.

In this moment, Lillian realized the stark difference between herself and Brielle, much as she hated to admit it. Brielle had been tossed aside by the Haywoods early on, yet she was thriving at Dorsey International. Without the Haywood’s backing, Brielle still managed to shine, drawing a hefty salary, living the life of a polished corporate queen.

Realizing this only deepened Lillian’s resentment. Why did Brielle get all the breaks? While she. Lillian, was left to live like a worm in the dark, desperately hoping someone would spare her a glance.

lights seemed to grow brighter, casting an unreal glow that seemed to trap her in place. She awaited the Haywoods‘ verdict. Like a condemned

queen of the hill, with everyone else under her heel. Her eyes were rimmed

the room was palpable, silence heavy.

Miranda and Robert. As expected, a hint of

phone. Why would the director call her now? Of course, he must be looking for Brielle, she thought bitterly.

no easy way out.

was gambling, playing her last card, but before Robert

would visit the Haywoods at such a time?

everyone’s faces until they saw Faith come in.

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atmosphere as she entered. “Well, isn’t

had no choice but

if she were in her own home. “About that annulment I mentioned last time, what have you decided? You’ve seen the video. I can’t accept a daughter–in–law like Brielle.”

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