THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 459

In Raven’s eyes, all of this was nothing more than Caitlin putting on a dramatic show for attention.

What was so special about a Ridge Viper?

It was just a snake!

If snakes were really that terrifying, then humans wouldn’t be the ones ruling the planet—snakes would.

And yet—

Here was a group of highly educated people, hanging on the words of a country girl like Caitlin. Not only did they toss out the snake eggs, but they even swallowed those sketchy pills she handed out without a second thought.

It was laughable, really.

Caitlin’s intentions were obvious, at least to Raven.

She wanted to make herself out as everyone’s savior.

Caitlin had deliberately stirred up panic, filling everyone with fear about the snake eggs. She’d played the expert, scared them into giving back the eggs, then handed out those so-called Fresh-Scent Pods for everyone to eat. Finally, she’d tell them that the only reason they were safe, unbothered by any vengeful Ridge Viper, was because she’d given them those pods.

Raven could see right through that little scheme.

But these people? Totally blind to it.

Which was exactly why Raven was determined to take the snake egg home herself—to show Caitlin up, expose the trick, and prove her wrong with action.

As soon as Raven voiced her opinion, Cassidy stepped forward, anxious. “Raven, don’t be reckless! Give back the snake egg! What if the Ridge Viper really does come looking for you at your house?”

A Ridge Viper wasn’t some common garden snake. If it bit you, things could get bad—fast.

Cassidy was the cautious type, always listening to reason. If a simple action could avoid a world of trouble, why make a mountain out of a molehill?

Raven turned to her, eyebrows raised. “Seriously, Cassidy? You’ve got a master’s degree from a top university, and you believe this nonsense? What snake is smart enough to chase someone across mountains?”

She used to think Cassidy was sharp.

Now? Cassidy just seemed pitifully naive.

If she weren’t so gullible, would she really buy into Caitlin’s tale?

“Better safe than sorry,” Cassidy replied, frowning, as she picked up a Fresh-Scent Pod and pressed it into Raven’s hand. “Don’t be stubborn, Raven. Just take the pod—no need to stir up trouble for nothing.”

Raven took the pod from Cassidy, and for a moment, Cassidy relaxed, thinking maybe her words had finally gotten through.

But the next second, Cassidy froze.

Raven tossed the Fresh-Scent Pod to the floor and ground it under her heel, crushing it deliberately.

“I want to see for myself,” Raven said coldly. “If I don’t take this pod, and I keep this snake egg, will the Ridge Viper really come hunting me down?”

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