Della had suffered the humiliation for many days, and she could no longer tolerate it further. If she could compete against Joan on a level playing ground, she would not have ended up completely defeated.
“Larry had chosen to be with you right from the very beginning. He is not even giving me a chance!”
Joan had foreseen that things would take such a turn, and was not at all surprised.
“I've said that I would respect Larry's every decision...”
“But have you guys ever considered how I feel? I've come so far just because of him, and he rejects me just like that!”
Doesn't she understand that this is the consequence of her own choice?
One would not necessarily reap what they sowed in love, and one had to accept the outcome, no matter good or bad.
“Della, unlike your career, love doesn't necessarily bear fruit, even if you work hard at it."
All attempts to talk sense into Della were in vain as Joan found herself being locked inside a dark room. Nobody responded despite her crying her lungs out.
“Where is she?” Jessica shouted in the living room.
“Who are you looking for?” Delilah asked.
“Ms. Young, have you seen Joan?” Jessica asked
exasperatedly.
“Isn't she at home?” Delilah dashed into her room to check.
As expected, Joan was not in sight after she searched the whole house.
“Did something happen?” Delilah asked in a stern tone.
“Yes, it seems like Della has made her move,” Jessica replied.
Delilah had heard things about Della, and she knew about the woman.
“Where is Larry? Let him settle this!” Delilah took out her phone and was about to dial his number.
Meanwhile, Larry was pacing back and forth in his office anxiously. “Yes, Ms. Young. Don't worry,
I will make sure everything is alright...” Larry replied in a low voice.
Smack! The man hurled the phone to the floor, startling Caspian who was standing aside as the latter retreated a few steps back.
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