He didn’t want to owe Marco anything.
The investigation team chatted with them happily.
Meanwhile, word of Loraine and Rowan being taken away by the investigation team spread like wildfire.
People discussed the news, with reactions ranging from curiosity to indifference, and even staking pleasure
in their misfortune.
Upon hearing that Rowan and Loraine were under investigation, Marina burst into Laura’s room. “Mom, have you
heard? Loraine’s been arrested!
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Is it true?”
Gracefully blowing on her freshly manicured nails, Laura smiled smugly.
“Of course it’s true. Rowan’s done for this time. Even if Loraine doesn’t die, she'll suffer greatly.”
Marina inhaled deeply, venomously declaring, “Loraine had it coming.
She brought this upon herself!”
Recalling the incessant gossips surrounding Loraine, Marina displayed her disdain.
“She deserves it! Marco is exceptional, yet she slept with Rowan. Now,
Rowan’s about to lose everything, and she’ll suffer the consequences.”
Hearing this, Laura couldn’t help but compare herself to Loraine in her mind.
A sense of self-satisfaction washed over her. It was her astute taste that led her to quickly entwine herself with
Ashton. In this way, she would have the upper hand over Loraine in the future.
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“Marina, we won't need to worry about Loraine in the future. Even Marco won't pose a threat.”
Marina assumed Laura meant that Marco would be disheartened by
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Loraine’s predicament, so she complained, “I sincerely hope Marco comes to his senses and stops pining for
Loraine!”
Laura remained silent, taking out her phone with the intention of inviting Ashton out.
However, Marina failed to notice that. Instead, she sat down beside
Laura and inquired, “Mom, when will the investigation results be released? | can’t wait to find someone to teach
Loraine a lesson and take sweet revenge for the trouble she’s caused us.”
Laura eagerly anticipated the outcas well. “I'll ask about it.”
Casting a glance at Marina's outdated designer clothes, she remarked,