Chapter 736
Chapter 735:
Swan Castle, a decade in the making, was rumored to be one of the ten most luxurious buildings in the world. For years, Eva had dreamed that Arthur would one day bring her there. She had clung to that dream, waiting for the moment it would finally come true. But her dream had just been shattered. Wanda told her that the grand palace wasn’t meant for her at all—it was for the woman Arthur truly loved and their children.
Eva and Arthur had never married legally, but Eva had been known as the matriarch of the Campbell family for over twenty years. If Arthur moved into Swan Castle with his beloved woman and their children, how could she show her face again? She would become a laughingstock. No. She couldn’t let that happen.
She had given Arthur the best years of her life—her youth, her time, everything. And now she was being tossed aside like she meant nothing? After everything she had sacrificed? It didn’t matter who Arthur loved. He was hers. Love or not, they were husband and wife, and that was how it would stay—until death. No one else would ever take her place.
As this resolve hardened in Eva’s mind, her gaze turned sharp and cold, her eyes burning with a chilling, unshakable obsession. Abruptly, she shot to her feet and headed for the door.
Wanda watched in confusion. “Mommy, where are you going?” she asked.
“I’m going to find Arthur!” Eva snapped. With that, she wrenched the door open and stormed out.
Wanda’s heart leapt into her throat. Panic gripped her. Arthur had strictly forbidden Eva from ever going to the fourth floor to find him. If she tried it now, the outcome could be disastrous.
For over twenty years, Eva had played the quiet, obedient partner. She had followed Arthur’s rules, never daring to step out of line. She thought being good would make him love her. But that hope was gone now, scorched by jealousy and fear.
Eva reached the third-floor landing. Milton’s bodyguards, stationed at the top of the stairs, moved to block her path. “Mrs. Campbell, how can we be of help?” one of them asked.
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Her face was hard as stone. “I need to see Arthur. Step aside,” she commanded.
The bodyguard frowned. “I’m afraid I can’t let you through. Mr. Milton Campbell gave strict orders. No one is allowed to disturb him or Mr. Arthur Campbell since they’re in a meeting. Please return downstairs p>
Slap! Eva lashed out, striking the bodyguard across the face. “You bastard! I’m Arthur’s wife! This is my home! Who dares to keep me from my husband p>
A red mark bloomed on the bodyguard’s cheek, but he didn’t budge. “Even so, I cannot let you pass. I have to heed Mr. Milton Campbell’s orders. Please, don’t make things difficult for me p>
“You!” Eva shouted, her chest rising with fury. “Are you trying to get yourself killed p>
Just then, Wanda rushed over and grabbed Eva’s arm. “Mommy, please go back to your room. You can talk to Father tomorrow morning p>
Wanda was trembling. If Eva escalated things, Milton would punish her for sneaking up to the third floor, eavesdropping, and relaying what she’d overheard to Eva. Milton might seem calm on the outside, but everyone knew how ruthless he really was. She didn’t want to get on his bad side.