THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 302

“Sally!”

Sally turned around to face Ann, her expression icy. “Stop following me.”

Ann bit her lip, still playing the part of the perfect older sister. “Sally, please don’t make things difficult for my sister Freya.”

But Sally didn’t even look back. She just kept walking.

Ann watched Sally’s retreating figure and nearly burst out laughing.

Seriously? Did Caitlin, that little country bumpkin, really think she could compete with her?

Ann didn’t even have to dirty her own hands—she could ruin Caitlin’s reputation with barely any effort at all.

Just wait. Tonight, Caitlin’s finished.

Feeling triumphant, Ann picked up her glass of red wine and took a long sip.

“Ann.”

Amanda Gonzales approached from the side.

“Mom.” Ann looked up at her.

Amanda asked, “How did things go with that matter?”

“You mean with the Somerset family?”

“That’s right.” Amanda nodded.

The Somerset family held tremendous sway internationally. If her daughter could secure an alliance with them, Ann would never have to play second fiddle to Keira again in the Gonzales family.

In fact, Ann would even get a seat at the board meetings herself.

“Mrs. Somerset has already accepted my Heartsteady Elixir,” Ann said, her excitement barely contained. “And she even promised me—if Mr. Somerset recovers within fifteen days after taking it, she’ll have him acknowledge me as his goddaughter.”

“Oh, Ann, by the way—I just heard something interesting from the ladies over there,” Amanda said, her tone suddenly serious.

“What is it?” Ann asked.

Amanda leaned in. “Word is, the Sylvester family is moving back to the Capital from Silverhaven after the New Year.”

At the mention of the Sylvester family, Ann’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Mom, are you talking about Master Ninth?”

Who in all of Eldermere didn’t know Master Ninth? He was like the untouched snow atop the highest mountain—distant, unapproachable, and the secret desire of every unmarried woman.

Amanda nodded, lowering her voice. “Yes, Master Ninth. And I heard the reason the Sylvester family is coming back is because Dowager Beatrice Sylvester wants to choose the next mistress of the family right here in the Capital.”

Amanda’s eyes narrowed. “Ann, keep Daniel Richards on the hook, but you need to focus on Master Ninth too. If you could become the Sylvester family’s future matriarch, well—then I could die happy.”

In Amanda’s mind, her daughter was exceptional enough to keep Daniel devoted to her and, at the same time, become the one woman Master Ninth could never forget.

Ann was nearly trembling with excitement. “Mom, are you sure about this? The Sylvester family is really coming back? Beatrice is really going to pick the next family matriarch here in the Capital?”