he tilts her head and gazes down at the woman who once tormented her, now reduced to a mere fallen subordinate. The look of shock and admiration on Avery's face only fuels Cat

ck by the beauty that was in front of her. Cathleen kneeled down to Avery’s height and helped her pick up her items after she had fallen. She did so with a grin on her face before picking up Avery's pa

ultiple times in response to Cathleen’s comments. Cathleen then got up and apologized, “I sincerely apologize

nd sincere. Her eyes reflected the apology as she exhaled a sigh, her voice soft with regret. It wa

stared blankly at the woma

very remembered that she was on the run. She threw her bag over her shoulder

rawn to its elegant architecture and rich history. Excitement filled her as she envisioned making this place her own. And so she purchased the mansion, determined to turn it into a home that reflected her style and taste. But that wasn't all Cathleen did in the Big Apple. She also had a secret comp

. But even as she smiled and exchanged pleasantries, she could feel the weight of exhaustion bearing down on her. Without wasting a moment, she rushed inside and headed straight to the shower, the hot

way down to the kitchen, where Anna, an exceptional cook, had prepared a delicious breakfast tailored to Cathleen's tastes. Savoring each bite, she fueled up for the day ahead. Exiting the luxurious mansion, Cathleen climbed into her sleek Maserati and hit the road. As she neared her law firm, her ph

Cathy, Grandma

her mind. As she entered the familiar gates and rushed to her grandmother's room, she was met with an empty bed and a heavy sense of dread. Her stepmother and father greeted her with grave expressions, confirming h

en to get her to marry Finn. It pained him to deceive her, but he believed it was the only way to keep her by his side. He also knew Finn was dead to Cathleen the moment he cheated on her with his other daughter, A

l to run down Cathleen's spine. Cathleen looked at her father with an icy, questionable face. Sh

y last night. We need the Knights to help us with Grandma’s medical bills. Our family busin

ve that excuse of a lie, Fa

d as his daughter

lie to you?”

, and who is the man

y well, so he decided to tell her a large amount that he knew that not even her firm could raise at the moment. She was a well-known lawyer, and she was young

man she was going to marry, as he knew his daughter would

, she might be able to raise the money. William also knew that her daughter was

orrow, and right now only the Kni

to avoid this question, but right now, Cathleen didn

r, trying to calm the sudden tightness in his chest. He knew he had to say it, but every fiber of