Chapter 1981 Particularly Distasteful

• When she got to this part, a look of regret surfaced in her eyes: “Back then, she and I were close. She spoke of the extreme poverty they endured at home, of the countless struggles they faced every day. Both she and her cousin had to rely on student loans to get through school. Her cousin, despite his efforts, couldn't find a job, sinking into a state of despair. She spoke so pitifully that it softened my heart. Not only did I help Gerson find a job, but I also urged my brother to take good care of him. Out of consideration for me, my brother initially appointed Gerson as his secretary. Gerson was a self-starter, meticulous in his work. My relationship with Rosemarie was also growing stronger. After discussing it with my brother several times, he promoted Gerson to his personal assistant and gave him a raise...”
• Caxton was utterly absorbed in the story. Seeing Idalia had stopped speaking, he asked out of curiosity, “So, from what you've said, they rely on you to even earn a living. How did things turn sour between you two?”
• “Because I've seen the true colors of Rosemarie!” Idalia responded, seething with anger, “She might seem like a loving friend to me on the surface, but she always makes these snide remarks behind my back that could easily lead to misunderstandings! Have you seen a pretentious woman? She's the epitome of a sweet, innocent facade, a master at playing the victim. On the surface, it seems like she speaks well of me, but in reality, she slanders me, tarnishing my reputation!”