Chapter 98
In the hospital, Quentin listened to the dial tone, fuming with anger.
He shot a glare at Diana beside him and snapped, “What’s w just now.
with that tone? At first, I did want Mr. Lope
to teach Gwyneth a lesson, but you heard it
“Not only is Gwyneth perfectly fine at the Lopez manor, she even stayed overnight there and has won Mr. Lopez’s approval. Why are your still yelling at her?
U she really tells Mr. Lopez about you disturbing the Lopez family in the early hours, all of us will be doomed.
Diana’s face fell. “Wasn’t I just following your plant I’ve been helping you, and now you’re blaming me?
“Now that you see Gwyneth gaining favor, you’re being so harsh with me. Are you planning to keep her and kick Melanie and me
Is that it?”
In the end, Diana turned her face away with wounded pride, pretending to be on the verge of tears. Seeing her like this, Quentin gradually cooled.
e out? Is it
down.
True, Quentin only started to distance himself from Diana because Gwyneth was gaining favor. But Diana and Melanie were rats in the same sinking ship ashe. He couldn’t afford to lose his grip on them.
As for Gwyneth, she was just a tool to be used, he’d exploit her, but Diana was someone he had to keep firmly under his control
At this thought, Quentin quickly put on the act of a devoted husband, wrapping his arm around Diana’s shoulders. “Of course not. You know how much I despise Gwyneth, I’d have been thrilled if she’d died out there with Zachary
“Don’t you see I’m only swallowing my pride to beg Gwyneth for your and Melame’s sake! Everything I do is for you two. How could you misunderstand me like this?”
With that, he pulled Diana into his arms, planting kisses and holding her close Diana, having been completely mollified by his coaxing, pretended to pout and gave his shoulder a playful little punch.
Diana pretended to pour and said, “Oh, I don’t want to hear your sweet nothings. It’s already morning. I’ll go get you breakfast”
“Thanks, babe,” Quentin cooed in a syrupy–sweet voice.
Diana put on a bashful act, but the moment she stepped out of the hospital room, her face turned cold and calculating.
Tve watched Quentin spin empty promises for over a decade. No way I’m falling for his sweet talk now, Diana thought. But with my daughter still bearing the Jenkins name, I have to stay and fight for our place.
‘Rather than just sitting back and waiting for Quentin’s empty promises, I should have had Melanie take the initiative.
Diana quickly called Melanie. “Gwyneth has already moved into the Lopez mahor, Your father is such a spineless opportunist. Now that he sees Gwyneth gaining power, he’s about to dump us
“Sweetheart, you need to secure Adrian as soon as possible. Don’t let Gwyneth outshine you forever”
“Fine” Melanie spat through clenched teeth. “Who does Gwyneth think she is? Once I get Adrian, she’ll be stuck with that sterile guy for the rest of her life, with: no future at all. I’m going to crush her beneath my feet.
Diana was highly satisfied. “Good girl,” she praised, her eyes shining with pride. The mother and daughter were now brimming with combative determination.
Diana hurried back with breakfast and entered the hospital, where she spotted Zachary. “Mr. Flynn, what brings you to the hospital?” she asked with feigned surprise.
“I’m here to visit Mr. Jenkins, Zachary said, still holding bags of gifts.
Diana was somewhat surprised. Just yesterday, Zachary had taken a beating from Quentin for Cwyneth’s sake, yet here vish Quentin
But she wasn’t about to let such a valuable connection walk away for nothing. Diana led Zachary into the hospital room.
he was today, still willing to
