Chapter 12 Almost Exposed

In Catherine's eyes, Elinor was nothing more than Jaxson's wife in name only, a mere tool brought in by the Adams family. She believed Elinor would soon vanish from the family. If that was the case, what harm could come from taking advantage of her now? After all, who did Elinor think she was, being part of the Adams family? If Catherine had her way, she would be the one beside Jaxson instead of Elinor. "Jaxson, she's not worthy of you. I know you. You can't possibly take this marriage seriously. Why are you defending her?" Catherine's voice was tinged with agitation, causing eyebrows to furrow around the room. She had overstepped her boundaries today. Jaxson retorted. "Catherine, even if she is my wife in name only, she's still my wife. If you harm her, you're insulting me. Even if she's just a tool brought in by the Adams family, she belongs to me. Whether I keep her or not is my business. No one has the right to interfere with what's mine." Hearing this, Catherine felt her hea