Chapter 55
At every Biggs family event, Sharon was the one who worked the hardest.
She moved constantly, pouring the drinks, serving food, and attending to everyone’s needs. She was treated even less than a
servant.
Yet no matter how hard she tried to please, no matter how humbly she bowed her head, Madeline was never satisfied.
And no matter what Madeline said, Sharon wasn’t allowed to talk back. She couldn’t protest. If she did, she’d be labeled rude, ungrateful, and lacking upbringing.
For the longest time, Sharon believed she had to endure it all. Madeline was her elder. She was Carter’s mother. It was her place to yield, to avoid making things difficult for him.
But now, she had even given up on her own child. What else was left for her to endure?
“I’m not going back.” Her voice no longer trembled. She didn’t weigh each word like she used to, carefully testing its tone before speaking, terrified of saying the wrong thing.
She said coldly, “And please, do hurry up and kick me out. Being your daughter-in-law is an embarrassment I’d rather not carry.
She didn’t wait for a response. She hung up the phone.
On the other end, Madeline stared blankly at her screen, momentarily unable to process what had just happened.
Sitting nearby, Denise Biggs noticed the expression on Madeline’s face and asked, “Mom, is Sharon still coming? I’m craving those pastries she makes. When she gets here, can you ask her to make some?”
She didn’t particularly like Sharon either, but she had to admit-Sharon’s baking was unmatched, better than any of their chefs
or patissiers.
Madeline snapped out of her daze, her expression darkening with anger. “What’s wrong with Sharon today? Did she take the wrong pills or something? She actually hung up on me. And she said we should go ahead and throw her out! I’ve really been too lenient with her lately. She’s forgotten her place!”
Denise didn’t seem too bothered. “She probably didn’t mean it. I mean, she fought so hard to marry Carter. Would she really be willing to walk away? Especially now that they have a child.”
She let out a sigh. “But still, I get why she’s upset. The way Carter treats Kelly… it’s a bit much. Anyone would think Kelly’s the real wife. Sharon’s just staking her claim. Now everyone knows she’s Mrs. Biggs.”
Madeline scoffed. “Mrs. Biggs? Who said I acknowledged her as that? And don’t think Kelly is any better. But since Carter says she’s not going to live much longer, I won’t bother getting involved.”
She picked up the teacup in front of her and took a delicate sip.
“She can be useful-for now. Let her help break things off between Sharon and Carter.”
Denise hesitated, her brows knitting slightly. “Mom… you’re not still thinking of…”
Madeline spoke calmly. “With Carter’s status and background, even as a divorcee with a child, there are still plenty of young socialites lining up to marry him. Even if not a debutante, at least someone with a proper education.”
She let out a small, cold laugh. “I showed Sharon some courtesy for Theo’s sake, and now she dares to act superior? She should look in the mirror. Who does she think she is?”
Denise knew all too well-her mother valued status and background above everything else.
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Even if the match wasn’t perfectly equal, at the very least the woman had to be well-educated.
A pretty face with no substance like Sharon? That was exactly the kind of woman Madeline despised most.
Now, with Sharon’s exposé causing fluctuations in the Biggs Group’s stock prices, it looked like the days ahead for Sharon were only going to get harder.
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