Chapter 219 A Counterattack

• “What price?” Cora adjusted her attire, acting nonchalantly. “The price of leaving Byron,” Evelyn added. This remark caught Cora’s attention, and she looked up at Evelyn. With a smile, Evelyn continued, “I’m sure you’ve noticed Madam Hansen’s frequent interactions with me lately, haven’t you? Even today, when Byron invited you to his home for dinner, she asked for me too. “That’s right. The truth is, Madam Hansen hopes that Byron and I will be together. Even though Byron has proposed to you, she still wishes for her future daughterr-inlaw to be me.” Cora had already noticed all that Evelyn mentioned. During this period, Nora kept mentioning Evelyn’s excellence in front of Byron. She even frequently arranged for Cora to interact with Evelyn, hoping to make Cora feel inferior. However, no one expected Cora to surpass Evelyn’s proud marksmanship, leading to the situation that unfolded during the dinner.
• “You being with Byron is just a matter of enjoying your youth. When your looks fade, someone as picky as Byron won’t even spare a second glance at you. Eventually, you’ll be discarded just like anyone else. Why not take a large sum of money now, while you’re still young, and find someone you can spend a lifetime with?” Evelyn spoke as if she were considering Cora’s best interests, but Cora suddenly burst into laughter. “What’s so funny?” Evelyn didn’t like the way Cora was laughing, as if mocking her despite not doing anything to win. “I just think Mr. Hansen was right when he said you don’t think before you speak,” Cora replied. “How dare you insult me!”
• With her status in the Cross family, few people dared ridicule Evelyn like this. But Cora had humiliated Evelyn multiple times. Evelyn couldn’t stand it anymore. She raised her hand, intending to slap Cora. Cora was quick to react. She grabbed Evelyn’s hand before she could land the slap and smiled teasingly. “I didn’t insult you. I merely spoke the truth. You see. Once I marry Mr. Hansen, his property becomes our shared wealth. Even if we divorce in the future, I’ll still get half of it. However much you give, can it compare to more than half of his fortune?” “You’re just after Byron’s money!” Evelyn struggled to free her hand from Cora’s grip and spat. “You have no shame.” “I have no shame. I’m after his money and also want to sleep with him. But aren’t you even more shameless? He’s already with me, yet you still try to interfere!” Cora continued to smile. Her tone and words drove Evelyn mad. “I am not some third-party interloper. Madam Hansen claimed I am the most suitable candidate as Byron’s wife!” Evelyn argued passionately.