Chapter 203
When the two of them tried to walk away after their little jab, Penelope strode forward and blocked their path.
“Let’s get something straight. Who are you calling a mistress p>
At her question, Rebecca immediately looked uneasy.
Susan, however, remained defiant. “You really want to hash this out here? Old classmates are walking past us. Aren’t you afraid of embarrassing yourself p>
What did she have to be afraid of? But just as Penelope was about to speak, Rebecca cut in.
“Susan, don’t you have to give a speech as the outstanding alumni representative? Shouldn’t you be preparing p>
Susan’s expression shifted from contempt to smugness.
“You’re right. My time is precious. I can’t waste it arguing with a shameless homewrecker p>
With that, Susan walked off.
Penelope started to go after her, but Rebecca stopped her.
“You’re curious why Susan and I are getting along, aren’t you p>
Penelope paused. She was, in fact, a little curious.
Rebecca shrugged. “The Stone Group is looking to partner with the Zenith Group on their new shopping street project. Zebulon is actively trying to connect with the heir to the Zenith Group, and as his wife, the matriarch of the Stone Group, I
naturally have to do everything I can to help p>
Seeing Penelope’s confusion, Rebecca scoffed.
“Susan works in the Zenith Group’s project department, specifically in charge of the development and planning for that shopping street. If I can get on her good side, I can help Zebulon p>
Penelope’s eyes narrowed. “Do you know what that makes you? A traitor p>
“I never asked you to stand up for me back then p>
“Rebecca p>
“It was just one design project. So she copied it. Looking back now, it wasn’t such a big deal,” Rebecca said, stepping closer to Penelope, Seeing the fur darkening
Penelope’s face she couldn’thep but smile. “Do you know what is a big deal to me now p>
“Getting the Zenith Shopping Street project, helping Zebulon take over the Stone Group, and leading our family to new heights. I’ll secure my position as Mrs. Sullivan and make you the one who always looked down on us-look up to us for the rest of your life! We will crush you under our feet. Just you wait. Not. even the KINY Group can protect you. We will drive you out of Orenth until you have no choice but to crawl back to your hick hometown p>
It was an ambitious, inspiring goal, but it was flawed from the very beginning.
Trying to win over a Zenith Group employee to secure a project, only to trample on the wife of the Zenith Group’s heir?
How could two people be so ridiculous?
“You claim you’re not the other
woman between me and Zebulon,” Rebecca continued, her voice dropping as she looked around. “Since we’re alone, I can be honest. Of course you’re not. You’re not the homewrecker, you’re the one who was deceived. I was the one who swooped in and destroyed your relationship! You and I both know the truth, but can you explain that to anyone else? Zebulon and have been legally married for three years, and you were with him during that time. We’re the married couple. So what does that make you? You can only be the mistress p>
With a final, triumphant smirk, Rebecca walked away.
Penelope clutched her chest, her breath catching in her throat. Leave it to her former best friend to twist the knife right where it hurt most-a blow so sharp and precise it left her struggling to fight back.
It took her a long moment to regain her composure before she headed toward the exhibition hall.
Walking down the corridor, she heard laughter and saw two female students chasing each other under a tree.
“Don’t you dare tell Keith p>
“But don’t you like him p>
“I… I’m happy just liking him from afar p>