Karma Doesn’t Sleep: The Revenge Queen Rises novel Chapter 35

“Her eyesight’s gone?” Klaus didn’t bother to hide the annoyance in his voice. After a beat, he let out a sigh. “Whatever. Since she’s awake now, bring her home for dinner tonight. Your mother’s been whining about missing her precious grandson.”

Clive ran his finger along the rim of his coffee cup, hesitation written all over his face. The truth was, tonight was pretty much the last night he wanted to bring Amelia back to the family house.

“Dad, about tonight—”

But Klaus didn’t give him the chance to finish. “And make sure Amelia dresses properly, okay?” he cut in, his tone sharp. “We have a really important guest coming over. He went to Baybridge University too, same year as Amelia. Wasn’t she pretty popular back then? If they know each other, even better.”

Clive couldn’t help but ask, “Who is this guest, anyway? You never invite people over unless it’s a big deal. Why’s this person so special?”

The Salmeron estate wasn’t just their family home—it was a landmark in Alson Creek, famous for its gorgeous gardens and old-world charm. Klaus was meticulous about keeping everything pristine, and he almost never let outsiders in.

Klaus sounded almost smug, “You’ll see when you get here. It took a lot to get this guest to agree, so don’t be late. Trust me, if tonight goes well, it could be a huge boost for your career.”

“Alright, Dad. We’ll be there.”

Clive knew he didn’t really have a choice. If Amelia could help out tonight, then so much the better.

Klaus seemed to remember something. “By the way, didn’t you want to say something just now?”

Clive paused, then quickly recapped what happened at the office—how Amelia had shown up and caused a scene in the R&D department.

That’s it. It was the only thing that made sense.

Amelia had always loved him desperately. After five years in a coma, she must be terrified she’s useless now, scared he’ll leave her. That’s why she was acting out—trying anything to prove her worth.

So this is how she wants to stay by my side? He almost smiled.

Clive leaned back in his chair, finally letting his guard down. A slow, knowing smile tugged at his lips.

“I get it, Dad.”