Chapter 4
They raped my mother![]
And threatened her:[]
“Listen up, old bitch. We filmed everything. You think your daughter can show her face anywhere if we leak this?”
“Howard’s got a new favorite now our sweet Lillian. He didn’t give a shit when she killed your granddaughter. Hell, he made your daughter destroy the evidence.”
“Want to save her some dignity? Convince her to divorce Howard. No alimony, nothing. Or we’ll ruin you both online. You won’t be
able to show your faces anywhere!”
Morn sat on her bed all night. At dawn, she turned on the microwave.
Like she knew about the camera, she looked right at it and smiled softly
“Rachel, sweetheart Mommy never did anything wrong, so I’m not scared of their threats. But I know Kevin’s using me to control you. I don’t care about the gossip–but I won’t drag you down.”
“Mama’s gonna go look after our Sophie now. You keep yourself safe and stay far away from that bastard. I’m sorry, sweetheart. This is all on me.”
I couldn’t watch anymore, only held Mom’s body and sobbed.[]
That’s when my phone rang. Unknown number
“Hey, I found your kid’s smartwatch outside Goldman Tower. You wanna come get it?
My heart stopped. Sophie’s watch had a camera function.[]
It was her birthday gift from me. She’d never take it off–not unless she had to.[]
Did my daughter leave me evidence on purpose?
After sending Mom’s body to the funeral home, I hauled ass to Goldman Tower
The watch had hundreds of videos. All proof of Lillian abusing Sophie–Even the day she died.
Rage burned in my chest, I called Kevin’s biggest rival:]
“You said I’d always have a spot at your company. Still true?
His warm voice carried a hint of excitement
Tell yes. Actually, my team’s in New York working on a deal. Name your terms.”
“Good. I need a favor.
I hung up and headed to the office with my resignation and divorce papers]
Walking past the break room, I caught Lillian on the phone, voice dripping with satisfaction:
“Nice work on those videos. I’ll Venmo you guys the cash.”
“Just heard from the nursing home – that old bitch finally killed herself. Stubborn as hell, but imagining Rachel crying her eyes out? Totally worth it. If it wasn’t for her helping Kevin build this company, he would’ve dumped her ages ago.”
“Bitch thought she could play wife forever? I showed her what’s up. Rachel’s trash, her brat was trash, and her mom was old trash Now Rachel doesn’t have to worry about who’s babysitting – the old bitch can watch the little shit in hell! Hahaha….“[]
I stormed in and slapped her hard.[]
Kevin came ninning in a hurry and shoved me backward. I crashed into a cactus on the counter, blood streaming from my hands
“Rachel, what the hell is wrong with you?”
“Kevin, I swear I didn’t do anything! Rachel just came in swinging and hit me. Is she mad because you’re celebrating our 100–day anniversary tonight?“]
maid. Maybe I should just go back to
“I know she thinks I’m not worth it. I’m just some poor student. To her, I’m only fit to be your ma school and disappear…”
Kevin pulled her close and looked at me with disgust:]
Rachel, since when are you such a stuck–up bitch?”
“Lillian’s an orphan–she worked her way through everything and never got a damn bit of kindness. And seriously? After everything I’ve done for you, it’s still not enough? You’re really getting jealous and hitting Lillian over something this petty?“]
I laughed bitterly
“I’m stuck up? Kevin, my mom is fucking dead! The bitch had her murdered! Those guys-”
SLAP
He hit me so hard I tasted blood.]
n’s voice was ice–cold:
Kevin’s
I told you to stop calling her that.”
“Blaming Sophie’s death on her wasn’t enough? Now you’re cursing your own mother? Jesus Christ, what’s wrong with you?”
Watching
him choose I
Lilhan without hesitation, suddenly, I lost all desire to argue with him.
He’d already chosen. Nothing I said would change shit.]
“Whatever, Kevin. Sign these and I’m out You’ll never see me again.“]
I handed him the resignation and divorce papers.
He signed without reading and threw them at my face:]
“I know you’re upset about Sophie. You wanna go shopping or whatever, fine. I’ll sign anything.”
“But you’ve humiliated Lillian in public multiple times. Get on your knees and apologize right fucking now, or Sophie’s ashes might just vanish from that funeral home. Maybe end up as dog food.”
My whole body shook. How did the man I once loved turn into someone this pathetic.
ou son of bitch.“[]
“You
I dropped to my knees in front of Lillian:]
“I was out of line today. I’m sorry.
Lillian immediately grabbed my head and slammed it against the floor]
“Aw honey, that’s not a real apology! You gotta bow properly!“]]
Blood dripped from my forehead. Kevin looked uncomfortable, but Lillian leaned against him, fake–crying-
“Babe, check if she messed up my face! A girl’s gotta protect her looks, you know? She hit me so hard – what if I’m all bruised for our party?
Kevin didn’t say jack. Just dragged Lillian into his office.
Soon enough, gross moaning sounds started up.
1 ignored everyone staring and stumbled out of the building
A stretch Bentley pulled up. A dozen men in s
in suits got out
They bowed in unison:
“Ms. Flores, Johnson Elite Legal Team at your servicel
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