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Keiras eyes dropped, her gaze a shield against the chill.
Indeed, she had to play the part of not wanting a divorce and being utterly compliant with Howard and Howards mother, but that didnt mean she would let herself be so maltreated!
Cindy entering the family as boldly as she did was utterly shameless.
She looked directly at Howard. The contract Mary gave you today, it hasnt been stamped by her company yet, has it?
These words made Howard stand up abruptly. Keera, what are you implying? Are you threatening me?
Keira still kept her gaze lowered. No, its just that Mary has always had clear principles, and shes been finding you disagreeable for quite some time. If she learns that you brought Cindy to the house, I fear it could cause a lot of trouble. Howard, youve been keeping a mistress out there, and Ive endured it, but dont push me too far
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Howard had indeed brought Cindy home to test Keeras boundaries.
In the past, when Keera knew about his mistress, she had only made a scene and cried once. She didnt even dare to mention divorce afterward.
So, he decided to bring Cindy home to see if Keera would react as she used to. If so, he could outright bring Cindy into their home
But he never expected Keera to actually use Mary to threaten him!
Howard wanted to say something but then thought of the major deal with Mary and sneered coldly at Keira before turning to Cindy. Cindy, her fish isnt tasty. Let me take you out to dinner!
Cindys complexion immediately changed. The food wont be as clean. Pregnant women should have homemade meals.
Howards mother immediately looked at Keira. Keera, stop throwing a tantrum here. If you continue to be unreasonable, Ill have Howard divorce you! And then you will never see Amy again!.
Vairo still kant her hood down seemingly fragile and
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putting on an aggrieved appearance. Mom, Howard, this house was left to me by my parents, so no concubine shall set foot here. This is my final line!
Howards mother suddenly shouted. And what about the future, when shes carrying the Smith familys
child?
Keira looked at them with a pitiable gaze. The child may enter this house, but not this woman.
Cindy snapped. You
Howard immediately coughed. Alright, Cindy, lets go!
Cindy wanted to say more, but Howard gave her a sharp glance.
Cindy cast a resentful look at Keira but then saw this delicate woman promptly shooting her a provoking glance in return.
In an instant, Cindy understood. Keera was declaring
war!
Ha.
Did she really think she could win?
It was just because she had snagged a deal with Mary
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that Howard was being compliant. Once the contract was signed and the partnership fully established, she would see who really could be arrogant!
Cindy left reluctantly with Howard.
After they left, Howards mother scoffed. Are you satisfied now? Now get on with the cooking!
Okay.
Keira looked utterly docile.
In the days that followed, she tried her best to play the part of a dutiful wife and daughter-in-law, cooking exquisite and tasty meals that fattened up Amy and
Howards mother.
When at home, Keira didnt talk much but was very
diligent.
Sometimes she would even deliberately seek to please
Howards mother.
She overheard Howards mother talking to Howard on the phone several times. Keera is taking such good care of me! Now I just do aerobics every day and nothing else. Shes much more sensible than before and even frequently tries to butter me up. Im
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thinking. After you divorce her, we could keep her around as a housemaid without having to pay her a salary. Wouldnt that be wonderful?
Keira just smirked.
Its easy to transition from frugality to luxury, but hard to return to frugality from luxury.
In modern society, how could a normal daughter-in-law possibly take care of her
mother-in-law like this?
The more she did now, the more she would satisfy Howards mother, and the more comparisons there
would be once she divorced and Howards mother
lived with Cindy.
She could almost see the mess they would be in after living together
A month passed by quickly.
In two days, the contract would expire.
Howard seemed utterly oblivious. His company was unable to deliver the technology, while he and Cindy lived blissfully in their little home outside.
My lawyer is all ready. As soon as the day after
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tomorrow comes, well sue him!
Mary said excitedly to Keira, then looked at her earnestly. Keera, Im asking you one last time. After a month of the cooling-off period, are you sure? Do you want to divorce him?
Keira nodded. Im sure.
Good! I was really afraid you would go soft, using these tactics only to make him have a change of heart.
Keira changed the subject. By the way, why did you ask me to meet you here today?
It was a private restaurant that was very quiet, and the decor made it clear that it wouldnt be cheap.
Mary immediately raised an eyebrow. Oh, Im meetin a blind date here today, so I called you over to help me
check him out.
Keira was perplexed.
She was a little stunned. A blind date?
Mary sighed, Yeah, its a marriage alliance for business reasons! My familys situation is quite complicated My parents say this marriage is important, and the other party is of high status. He
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wants
to pick a bride in Clance, and Im one of the
candidates!
She propped her chin with both hands, her whole demeanor showing a touch of listlessness. Keera, sometimes I really envy you. At least youre free to follow your heart. You married Howard when you
wanted to, whereas I
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Her gaze drooped. If the man today takes a liking to me, my parents will have more say at home.
After saying this, she gave a self-deprecating laugh, then took out a makeup mirror from her bag to touch up her makeup before looking at Keira. Do I look pretty today? Do you think that man will be impressed?
Keira saw a hint of reluctance in her eyes.
She pursed her lips and said, Yes, that man will
definitely be impressed with you!
People from every social class have their own troubles.
Wealthy families were no exception.
Mary nodded. I think so too. Among the female celebrities of Clance, my beauty ranks in the top five.
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The men who pursue me could circle the earth. If he has any taste at all, hell surely be impressed by me!
After saying this, she propped her chin again. But I heard that they originally had no girls in that family. For the sake of the marriage, they chose two girls from the side branches to raise under the main houses
name. It makes me think if I really marry into that family, Ill have two hard-to-please sisters-in-law!
She sighed silently. Keera, if only you had a brother, Id just marry him and become your sister-in-law!
Keira asked, Whos your blind date?
Mary sighed helplessly. Hes from one of Clances five major families and is the young master of the Olsen family, Ellis Olsen.
Keira was dumbfounded.
Just as Mary finished speaking, the door suddenly opened, and Ellis walked in.
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