Chapter 24 See, hitting someone is actually pretty simple.

Jessica was shaking with fury as she lashed out at Celeste. "I swear, I could slap you right now! You're just like your mother, both of you with those venomous tongues. But what's the use? Mr. Ford can't stand you anymore. Just divorce him and step down—it'll do us all a favor!" Celeste just laughed, amused by their misconception. So they actually think that? After yesterday, Nathaniel's trust in me is rock solid. "What's so funny?" Ava sneered. "Mr. Ford isn't here to see your act, Celeste. What's your game now?" She turned and took Edward's hand. "Dad, expose her already. Show everyone she's not the sweet, innocent girl she pretends to be. She's probably got more tricks up her sleeve to fool Mr. Ford!" "Celeste, I was hoping, as Mrs. Ford, you could help out the family. I'm eyeing the southern suburbs project..." Edward added, his words darkening Celeste's mood. She despised him for abandoning her and her mother, yet she couldn't sever the ties of their shared blood. Celeste