Chapter 198

Hedda's explanations fell on deaf ears as Cecilia's face remained indifferent. Involving herself in Gladys's kidnapping, Cecilia never expected an apology from Hedda. Her goal from the start was revenge. The slap on Gladys’s face and her narrow escape from the kidnappers were not debts that could be settled with just a few slaps on Hedda. It wasn't nearly enough! Corin’s expression did not soften. He glanced at Cecilia and grew even angrier. Over the years, Cecilia's accomplishments in FC Group were evident to all. Hedda, despite holding FC Group shares, had achieved nothing and wasted her time on crooked paths. Regina, who had fainted from the shock, had now awakened. Hedda trembled, not daring to rise from her kneeling position. Regina had heard Hedda’s flimsy excuses but, seeing Corin still fuming, held her tongue. Cecilia stood in place, holding the sleeping Gladys. Her expression, dimmed by the lighting, appeared icily calm. She lifted her leg and kicked Hedda away, her voice shar