The Best Revenge It Wasn't Even Your Child novel Chapter 112

The Greens took Adelina home. After some gentle words and reassurance, she quietly went upstairs to sleep.

When Sarah finished tucking Adelina in and came back to her room, Daniel was still awake, lying there with that look on his face that meant he was holding back.

“If you have something to say, just say it,” Sarah told him, climbing into bed and pulling the covers up.

Daniel hesitated, then spoke. “When Adelina was applying for college, I said we shouldn’t just let her drift around overseas. She should’ve gone to a serious business school, learned things that actually matter for work. That way, she could help Lance out in the future, and nobody would call her just a pretty face.”

He only had one daughter. The whole Green family was counting on Adelina to eventually take over. He’d always wanted her to grow up independent, strong, able to stand on her own. But Sarah had other plans.

“What do you know?” Sarah’s eyes narrowed, scheming. “I’m raising Adelina exactly how Belinda wants her daughter-in-law to be. Belinda can’t stand women who are too capable or strong-willed. Adelina can’t outshine her, not in work and definitely not in temper…”

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After sending Lara a few messages, Catherine felt the tension start to ease. Lara’s replies were calm, even friendly. Maybe this whole mess was finally over. At least it wouldn’t mess up Harrison and Lance’s partnership.

She let herself relax for the first time in days, but as night settled in, a dull ache crept into her chest, heavy and sharp.

Transferring to the logistics department was actually a blessing in disguise. If she wanted to resign, she wouldn’t need Lance’s signature anymore. Even if she couldn’t leave right away, at least she wouldn’t have to see him every day.

Lorinda called her on video. Catherine tried to sound upbeat as she called the transfer “good news,” but Lorinda just stared at her, silent for a few seconds.

“Are you really sure this is good news?”

Catherine nodded. “Why wouldn’t it be?”

“Lance is such an ass. He’s blaming you for everything! Now you’re stuck in logistics and this is going to look terrible on your resume. How are you supposed to find another job after this?”

What really upset Lorinda was that Catherine had to go this far just to get away from Lance.

Catherine took a breath, steadying herself. “Honestly, being able to leave is more important than any black mark on my record.”

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