Chapter 56
Chapter 56
Edward tightened his grip on Claudia’s hand, his voice steady as he made his promise.
That was exactly what Claudia wanted to hear, but it still wasn’t enough. She thought, The little bit of wealth Edward has? That’s nothing. What I want is the entire fortune the Talley family left for Rosalie. That’s the kind of money that could last for generations.
But, of course, she wouldn’t let Edward see the greed and ambition lurking beneath her gentle exterior. Instead, she put on a soft, understanding smile and said. “Helena doesn’t care about inheritance. What she truly wants is your love and care.”
Edward nodded without hesitation. 1 know. Helena is such a good girl. That’s exactly why I want to give her everything I have
The couple sat on the plush sofa, wrapped in their own world of whispered affection, before the conversation inevitably shifted back to Rosalie’s unusual behavior tonight.
Claudia frowned slightly. “But something was really off with Rosalie tonight. She’s always been good to Helena. Why would she suddenly act like this! Could it really be just a bad mood, like she said?”
Though Edward had always harbored resentment toward Rosalie, he knew her well enough.
Rosalie had a temper, sure, but she wasn’t the type to lash out at others without reason. If she was upset, she usually kept it to herself.
But tonight, she had torn into both her stepmother–who had always “doted on her–and her so–called “beloved” stepsister with no restraint. That wasn’t like her at all.
Just then, a voice cut through the air. “Mr. Graham, Mrs. Graham, Hollie spoke up from the side. “Earlier, when you sent Ms. Graham upstairs, I overheard Mrs. Galloway and Mr. Galloway discussing their divorce
Hollie wasn’t just any maid. She had come to Graham Villa with Claudia after Claudia married Edward.
For years, through all the time Edward had kept Claudia as his mistress, Hollie had been there, tending to Claudia and Helena’s every need. Naturally, she knew all the dirty secrets–their hidden affair, Helena’s true parentage.
“Divorce?” Claudia shot up from the sofa, her face twisting in shock. “You’re saying Julian wants to divorce Rosalie?
