“Actually, I should be the one warning you,” Katelyn said. “I know exactly how many illegal things the Bailey family has been up to over the years. Try to mess with me again, and I’ll bring it all out in the open.”
The Bailey family’s rise hadn’t come from clean deals, especially with the market now hanging by a thread. To keep their image spotless, the Baileys had dabbled in more than a few shady dealings.
Katelyn hadn’t known about any of it—until Jeff’s affair exposed the Bailey family’s weak spots, giving her a way to strike them where it hurt. What she uncovered was a stash of dark secrets. Compared to Tricia’s earlier, clumsy attempts to get back at the Baileys, Katelyn’s approach so far had been nothing but lenient.
Sharon’s face lost its color, her gaze flickering with a flash of guilt before she snapped, “Stop spreading lies! There’s nothing wrong with the Bailey family!” Follow current nov?ls on
Katelyn’s eyes glinted with mockery, her stare slicing through Sharon’s act. “You and I both know the truth. I’ve held back out of respect. Keep pushing, and you’ll just humiliate yourselves.”
Lise’s brows knit together as she glanced at Sharon, her face clouded with confusion. Could the Bailey family have even deeper secrets than what she already knew?
Sharon’s face went blank, her voice caught in her throat. She didn’t dare to test just how much Katelyn might have uncovered.
Lise managed a strained smile, hoping to ease the tension. “Katelyn, we’re still family, aren’t we? Why push things this far?” she said, sighing gently. “Mom only acted out of concern for me. I’ll let your reckless behavior slide this time, but I think an apology is still in order.”
Katelyn’s lips twisted into a mocking smile. “An apology? Sure.”
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Lise’s eyes sparked with brief hope, but caution quickly dimmed it. Why was this woman acting so agreeable now? And then, Katelyn’s next words sent a chill through Lise.
“I’ll apologize to you in the afterlife.”
“What?” Lise blurted, stunned.
Katelyn’s patience had worn thin. She fixed them both with a hard stare. “We’re done here, and you stay out of my life,” she said. “Try something like this again, and I guarantee the consequences will be worse.”
It wasn’t just a threat—it was a promise of what lay ahead if they crossed her again. She had put up with enough of this.
With that, Katelyn turned and walked away without a second thought, leaving them both in silence.
Sharon’s anger simmered, her eyes burning with such hatred that it seemed they might overflow. “That insufferable woman…” she muttered. “How can she be so arrogant? Is there no way to put her in her place?”
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