20. Hatred and Resentment

Katherine's eyes burned with fury as she watched Sebastian and Lillian lying on the bed together, their bodies close in sleep. She clenched her fists, her mind consumed by anger and bitterness directed solely at Lillian.

Mrs. Rojas observed Katherine's seething rage with a calculating expression. This situation presented an opportunity—an opportunity to manipulate Katherine's emotions for her gain, to finally have her way in embarrassing the Alfred family in public.

Stepping closer to Katherine, Mrs. Rojas spoke in a low voice. "Katherine, come with me," she said, her tone smooth yet filled with underlying intent.

Katherine turned to her mother-in-law, her eyes flashing with resentment and almost falling down her cheek. "What do you want?" she demanded, her voice sharp with bitterness.

Mrs. Rojas gestured subtly toward her room. "Let's have a private conversation," she suggested, her voice laced with intrigue.

Reluctantly, Katherine followed Mrs. Rojas into her room. Once inside, Mrs.