Chapter 28

The gates gradually opened after some time. Rebecca approached her while shielding herself from the rain under an umbrella. A smug look washed over her face. “Cathy, thanks a lot. Your design earned me the right to this project. You really are talented.” Catherine lifted her head, her eyes glowing with fire. The other woman smiled. “Don’t get too upset. The project would’ve belonged to me with or without your design. Ethan had already pulled the strings for me. Perhaps you have no idea that his uncle is a good friend of President Sawyer? Your design was just a prop to the plan.” Uncle… Shaun? Catherine felt as if a wild animal was tearing her heart into pieces with its sharp claws. Her breathing became erratic. She had genuinely felt grateful to him for giving her a chance. Little did she know that he had already decided the ending beforehand. Why did he lie? He knew how much effort she had poured into this project. Her eyes glistened, but she could not tell if it was the rai