Chapter 48 Determined to Win
Chapter 48 Determined to Win
Naomi storied into the Linden residence, her temper flaring uncontrollably.
Upstairs, Helena, who had been longing with a plush Ragdollcat in her arms, heard the commotion. She descended the staircase with unhurried steps, her curiosity piqued.
The living room was a disaster with scattered cushions and merturned decorations, evidence of Naomi’s unchecked rage.
Helenafrowned, concern and conbasion flickering in her eyes.
“My dear, what’s gotten into you?”
Hearing Helena’s voice, Naomi forced herself to calm down. She ran a hand through her tousled hair before folding her arms across her chest and sinking onto the couch. “Mom, do you know who the man supporting Serena is?
Helena walked over, her tone indifferent. “Who?
“It’s Harrison Spencer!” Naomi practically spat his name through gritted teeth. “The man who rules Southport with an iron fist–the ruthless Harrison Spencer!”
At the mention of his name, Helena’s expression stiffened, shock flashing across her face. “What did you just say?”
“I said, that bitch, Serena, is being kept by Harrison.”
Helena slowly settled beside Naomi, falling into momentary silence before mering in disbelief, “How on earth did Serena get involved with Harrison?”
“How the hell should I know? Naomi snapped. Just the thought of Serena securing such a powerful man made Naomi’s blood boil with jealousy.
“That worthless wretch! What gives her the right?” she was seething. “She’s a parentless, insignificant orphan. How dare she be favored by a man like Harrison?” Her voi trembled with resentment.
“And that old bastard! Even in death, he only cared about her! His will is filled with ridiculous clauses, all designed to protect her she sneered bitterly.
“And me? No matter how hard I tried to please him, Vincent never even acknowledged my existence. Just because we’re not his real bloodline?
“Shhh!” Helena’s voice cut through Naomi’s tirade, sharp and warming. “The will hasn’t been publicly disclosed yet. If Serena or Linden Group’s board members discover that we arent truly of his bloodline, ir be impossible for us to inherit the family fortune.”
Naomi clenched her teeth, frustration twisting her features.
“I refuse to accept this!”
Helena sighed, her hand resting lightly on Naomi’s shoulder, patting it in a soothing gesture. “Enough. He’s just a man. If you don’t like it, then take him from her.”
She smiled slyly, her voice dripping with confidence. “If Serena–a nobody–can capture Harrison’s attention, then with your beauty, why should you lose to her?”
A glimmer of confidence reignited in Naomi’s eyes. She lifted her chin, and her usual arrogance returned, replacing the initial outrage with cool determination. “You’re right, Mom. I’ll take Harrison Spencer from Serena!”
A pleased smile spread across Helena’s face, admiration flashing in her gaze. “That’s my daughter. You have ambition.”
Naomi’s lips curled into a slow smirk, her voice filled with certainty. “Harrison Spencer–I will have him.”
Helena nodded approvingly. “Good. Once you win over Harrison, we’ll secure the Linden family and control Linden Group entirely. After that, Serena will be nothing but a pawn in our hands”
Helena and Naomi exchanged knowing smiles, the amusement laced with unhidden arrogance.
malice as she whispered, “Serena, you’l
Just the thought of Serena seduced to a tripless, groveling Liguresent a wave of satisfaction through Naomi. Her eyes darkened with malice a nevt escape our grasp
A moment later, Naomi’s phone vibrated. It was a message from Lydia.
“Harrison has a dinner meeting at Wells Grand Hotel at 8:00 pm the day after tomorrow. This is your best chance. Make the most of IL”
After reading the message, Nand raised an eyebrow slightly and replied to Lydia with just two words, “Don’t worry.”
