After Divorce

Chapter 9 Lack self–appreciation

The servants feared Michelle. She was not an easy mistress to please.

But Juliet’s formidable aura was even more intimidating. She exuded a vibe that she could resort to violence any second.

Hearing her words, everyone halted in their tracks despite Michelle’s threats.

Seeing them stop midway enraged Michelle further. How dare they stand by idly as she was being bullied when she paid their salaries?

“If you

don’t come over right now, you’re all fired!” she yelled, “I’ll ensure you never work in this business again!”

Caught between losing their jobs and facing Juliet’s wrath, they made a decision. Work won out and they started moving forward again.

Seeing that, Juliet let out an icy laugh before striding over and slapping Michelle hard across the face, stunning everyone.

“Oh? And who do you think you are to threaten their jobs?” Juliet sneered, “Speak to me that way again and I’ll ensure your family is ruined!” 1

They were no major empire. If it came to blows, Juliet would show no mercy.

Seeing Juliet actually strike Michelle left the servants dumbfounded. None expected her to be so audacious.

Michelle was struck speechless by the sudden slap, stunned that Juliet dared to hit her.

Upstairs, Sylvia was oblivious to the commotion as she headed straight for the master bedroom where Michelle stayed. It was cluttered with many old items.

Sylvia found a box filled with expensive jewelry. Opening it, she found many pieces she had gifted Michelle over the years and promptly removed them. She then went to Bonnie’s room.

Sylvia had gifted Bonnie even more extravagantly, hoping to build a good rapport with someone her own age. But now she realized all her precious gifts had merely gone down the drain.

With an impassive face, she packed up everything from there as well.

None of the items were terribly precious to Sylvia but leaving anything behind for these people was unacceptable. After ensuring she had all her gifts back, she headed downstairs where Juliet had already subdued everyone.

Michelle now sat meekly, not daring to argue against Jullet. Seeing Sylvia, Michelle shot her flery glares but Sylvia paid her no mind.

“Got everything?” Juliet asked.

“Yes, let’s go,” Sylvia replied with a nod.

Juliet released Michelle and the two walked out freely with their things.

Seeing that, Michelle started screaming curses at them. “Just you wait, I won’t let you off easy for this! I hope you both die getting hit by a car!”

“And you!” she raged at Sylvia, “So desperate to marry my son. I bet you already have other men out there. Your lack of self–respect is appalling if you think my son would still want you. Keep dreaming!”

Michelle’s words grew fouler but Sylvia stayed silent. Arguing with such a person was beneath her dignity. Before meeting Cyril, Sylvia never argued with anyone, If truly provoked, she had ways to handle things.

By being too low key over the years, she had let Michelle mistakenly assume Sylvia was a pushover. Time to correct that assumption.

Seeing Sylvia stop in her tracks, Michelle felt an odd chill. Something about Sylvia’s gaze warned that she was not one to be trifled with.

The next instant, Michelle saw Sylvia grab large gardening shears and hurl them in her direction.

Screaming in fear, Michelle cowered down, arms over her head. The scissors landed with a thud, sliding to a stop by her feet.

Still screaming, it took Michelle awhile to realize she was unharmed. Sylvia and Juliet traded amused looks before walking away.

Getting all her things back greatly lifted Sylvia’s mood. As they headed back, her boss Aaron suddenly messaged about Caroline again. Opening it, they realized it was about her reputation being restored.

No need to guess who was behind it. Cyril cared too deeply for Caroline to let her suffer such injustice. To him, she held a high status. Of course he would try his best to resolve this

scandal for her. 1

But Sylvia knew such matters could hardly be smoothed over so easily. His actions now would only intensify future backlash.

Chapter 9 Lack self–appreciation

“Why should we care if she behaves or not? It’s his mess to handle. Even if Cyril whitewashes this for now, the truth will out eventually,” said Sylvia.

She understood certain falsehoods would always remain false despite one’s efforts. And some truths could never be buried forever, regardless of excuses.

Sylvia looked forward to the day Caroline’s scandals blew up in Cyril’s face.

Hearing Sylvia, Juliet chuckled in agreement. Caroline loved jumping around recklessly. Time for consequences to catch up to her.

“Then allow me to fuel the fire,” Juliet grinned wickedly, “Can’t have it burn out before she gets properly incinerated.”