Chapter 243


    Angeline reckoned he must be furious right now that he probably could not be consoled over a phone


    call—not that she had the courage to do tliat.


    Angeline felt conflicted, as she was still caught in a dilemma about whether to make the call, yet, at the


    same time, she did not expect Evander''s call.


    Just like that, it felt as if their rtionship was strained.


    She stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window in a daze, feeling as though the sweet moments she


    experienced with Evander were but a dream.


    Fortunately for her, she had things to keep herself busy, as Sebastian''s child custody trial would soon


    begin. During the day, she would deliver food to Floretta at the hospital, and at night, she would be with


    herwyer to discuss the preparations for the trial.


    The night before the trial, Angeline had trouble falling asleep, so, d in a trench coat, she sat in front


    of the window, staring nkly at the view outside.


    Truth be told, she was not concerned about whether the case would go smoothly; she just found


    something amiss regarding Sebastian''s background.


    All of a sudden, Angeline remembered that when she went to take the paternity test, Nancy had told


    her that she seemed to have seen Olivine.


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    It might not be tine, but how could it be so coincidental?


    Then there was Floretta. She was simr to Angeline in many ways tliat one could see they were


    rted at first nce.


    As tliat thought crossed her mind, Angeline caught a glimpse of Sebastian ying with toy blocks in the


    living room through the ss, which prompted her to shake off the thought in an instant.


    Sebastian was a poor kid.


    No matter what, she had to prepare everything so she could win the trial. There was no way she would


    allow Sebastian to fall into his alcoholic father''s hands again.


    Meanwhile, after- the turmoil dragged on for a week at Sorelle Group, Joseline never showed up even


    once. The people from the court personally drove out the employees before shutting the entire


    company down.


    The police would constantly be on patrol around thepany.


    Joseline, dressed in ck, would only dare leave the hotelte at night to take a peek at Sorelle


    Group''s current condition.


    Shutdown notice had been stered on thepany''s ss doors, and the walls were covered with


    messages written with paint.


    Some read: Repay your debts!


    Another- read: What a shittypany! I hope you will go bankrupt soon!


    Upon seeing those obscene words, Joseline felt as if a sharp de had pierced her heart. Her whole


    being trembled.


    To repay the employees, all properties under the Sorelle family had been sold off. Even so, it was not


    enough to cover the total debt.


    On top of all the debts on her back with nopany nor assets, Hanson wanted to divorce her as well,


    which made her life a living hell, as she was now wandering on the streets like a walking corpse.


    Joseline shed tears tliat covered her pale and haggard face. Her eyes were filled with utter destion.


    Shortly afterward, she stretched out her hands and tore all the notice stered on the building.


    “Liars! You''re all liars! Go to hell, Angeline!”


    Her voice echoed across the once lively Sorelle Group, which was now dark and vacant, much like an


    abandoned city.


    Why did I end up like this while Angeline remains on top of the world? Why does she have Golding


    Group''s support and even have them speak up for her when thousands of people are criticizing me?


    Just what is wrong with me?


    Hatred painted Joseline''s eyes as she clenched her fists. Her heart was set aze with her fighting


    spirit.


    I will destroy you, Angeline. Just like how you''ve taken everything from me. I''ll snatch everything from


    you even if it means giving my all.


    When the trial day came, it waspulsory for Angeline to attend, but she feared triggering Sebastian,


    so she decided against bringing him along to bear witness.


    Fortunately, Nancy happened to have the day off. She could look after Sebastian for half a day.


    Early in the morning, Nancy had called Angeline, asking thetter to bring Sebastian to the amusement


    park earlier, as she had purchased four tickets. Angeline wondered who Nancy would bring along.


    Upon arriving at the entrance of the amusement park, they spotted two familiar faces—Roger and


    Floretta.


    Floretta, dressed in a pink princess dress, hair tied into two cute ponytails, and with a checkered


    balloon in her hand, stared at them with widened eyes.


    Sebastian reacted faster as his eyes lit up. Breaking free from Angeline''s hand, he ran toward Floretta.


    “Sebastian!”


    Floretta pulled away as well, hugging Sebastian with a huge smile.


    The kids stared at each other with sheepish smiles, which created a joyous atmosphere.


    The initially nervous Angeline was bubbling with tion at tliat sight.


    Walking toward them, Angeline gave Nancy and Roger a meaningful look with a teasing smile on her


    face.


    “When did you two foes get together-? I really didn''t see thising.”


    Blushing, Nancy immediately rified, “That''s nonsense. We''re purely friends. I posted abouting


    here on Instagram, and he insisted on joining us with Floretta.”


    "Oh? Is that so?”


    Angeline stared at them ambiguously, her mood uplifted.


    “Yeah. I only agreed because Floretta''s discharged, and her injuries are almostpletely healed.


    Besides, it won''t do her good if all she does is stay at the hospital,” Nancy uttered, reaching out to poke


    Roger''s waist.


    Her exnation did not make any sense, though.


    Scratching the back of his head, Roger stared at Nancy lovingly.


    “Yeah, whatever she said,” he said, Iris voice filled with affection.


    Nancy''s face turned red once again, while Angeline could not help but burst outughing.


    She had been in a rtionship before, so how could she not miss the peculiar ambient between Nancy


    and Roger?


    Even so, since the two refused to reveal their rtionship, she did not see the need to say anything


    about it.


    “All right. I''ll count on you both to take care of the kids, then.” Angeline''s smile gradually disappeared


    as she stared at Nancy seriously. “Sebastian has a heart problem. Don''t let him get too excited.”


    “Don''t worry. I got it.”


    Looking at Nancy''s solemn expression, Angeline rxed and handed Sebastian''s stuff to them.