hapter 102
At the hospital, Howard listened to the disconnected tone on the other end of the call. His face twisted with anger as he shot a glare at Rachel.
“Did you really have to push her like that?”
“I initially wanted Mr. Larson Senior to put Serena in her place, but you heard it yourself…”
“Not only is she perfectly fine at the Larson residence, but she’s also spending the night there after gaining Mr. Larson Senior’s approval. And you still had the nerve to yell at her? If she tells him you disturbed his rest at 5:00 am, our family will be doomed!”
Hearing that, Rachel’s anger turned to grievance, I was just following your plan! I did everything for you, and now you’re blaming me?
“Now that Serena has the upper hand, you’re turning against me, aren’t you? Are you planning to keep her around and instead kick me and Sarah out? Is that what this is about?”
Her voice quivered as she turned her head away, looking as if she was about to cry.
The moment she started crying, Howard forced himself to calm down. He had to admit–his frustration with Rachel did grow the moment he realized Serena had the upper hand.
But Rachel and Sarah were in the same boat as him. If he went down, so would they.
As for Serena, she was nothing more than a tool. Using her was one thing, but Rachel still needed to be kept under control.
With that thought, Howard quickly put on the facade of a devoted husband and wrapped an arm around Rachel’s shoulders. “Of course not. You know how much I despise Serena. T would’ve been happy if she died out there with Zach.
“If it weren’t for your future as well as Sarah’s, do you think I’d be lowering myself to beg her? Everything I do is for you two, and yet you still doubt me?” As he spoke, he kissed and hugged Rachel, showering her with affection.
Rachel was coaxed into compliance. She playfully smacked his shoulder as she huffed and said, “You’re so anoying. Who wants to hear your sweet–talking? The sun’s up. I’ll go get you breakfast.”
“Thanks, darling,” Howard said, his voice dripping with affection.
Rachel giggled and left the room, but the second the door shut behind her, her smile disappeared.
She had been listening to Howard’s empty promises for over a decade now. There was no way she would be fooled by just a few words.
But Sarah still carried his last name.
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She couldn’t just sit back and wait for their downfall.
Instead of relying on Howard’s empty promises, it was time for Sarah to take action herself.
She pulled out her phone and quickly dialed Sarali. “Serena, that wretched woman, has already moved into the Larson residence. Your father, that spineless coward, is turning on us the moment he sees her gaining power.
“Sarah, you need to secure Cole as soon as possible. You can’t let Serena stay ahead of you forever!”
Sarah gritted her teeth. “Got it! Who does Serena think she is? Once I have Cole, she’ll be stuck with that useless, infertile Hugh for the rest of her life. She’ll never get ahead of me again.”
Rachel beamed with satisfaction. “That’s my girl.
With their spirits high, Rachel and Sarah were ready for battle.
Rachel hurried off to buy breakfast.
When she returned to the hospital, she was surprised to run into Zach. “Mr. Foster? What brings you to the hospital?“.
“I’m here to check on Mr. Jansen.” Zach held a fruit basket and a gift bag filled with supplements.
Rachel was surprised. Just last night, Zach had taken a hit for Serena, yet today, he was still willing to visit Howard. But a guest of his status couldn’t be allowed to slip away so easily.
She quickly led Zach into the hospital room.
The moment he walked in, Howard struggled to sit up, his voice full of flattery. “Mr. Foster! I was completely out of line last night. Did I hurt you at all?”
“I’m fine.”
Zach set down the gift box and fruit basket, casually responding to Howard with a few polite. remarks. However, his eyes swept around the room, searching.
After a mome
he finally asked, “Where’s Serena? You landed in the hospital because of her, yet she didn’t even bother to show up?”
He hadn’t slept a wink all night.
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