Bound to My Billionaire Ex novel Chapter 47

Chapter 47 Annoying Relative

The July heat in the Capital City made it impossible for anyone to summon even a shred of energy. The sun in the gray sky was trying its best to radiate heat. Just ten minutes after leaving the office, Rejoyla felt like a fish stranded on the beach, walking home listlessly with her head down. Well, she was going back to her own house.

It was just two stops away from the office, which was the best thing about her job.

She could sleep in and not have to squeeze onto the subway. She could walk to work if she wanted to. The company had good benefits and her boss was a strong woman, so she didn't have to worry about workplace harassment. Even though she had changed positions now and her work had nothing to do with her previous job, Rejoyla still didn't want to quit.

Should she move back to her own house? No, if she did that, Jason would be more reckless. The thought of his craziness from yesterday sent shivers down her spine. She immediately gave up the idea of moving out of the Sterling family. Even if she had to deal with the pressure of being forced into marriage and the sarcasm

of others while living in the Sterling family, it was still better than facing Jason.

"Alas, Lydia seems difficult to get along with!"

Thinking of Lydia's hostility towards her, Rejoyla furrowed her brows and wondered if she should talk to Brady. Why was she transferred to the assistant's office?

"Joy, you're back. Why are you back at this time? Aren't you going to work? Oh, right, I heard you went with your mom to her new husband's place. Looks like you're living the good life now and don't have to work anymore. Tut, You're so lucky! Unlike us, who have to earn our own money and can't rely on men like your mother does!"

As she approached the door of the housing estate, Rejoyla saw a group of middle-aged women sitting under a tree fanning themselves. They had been lethargic, but now their eyes lit up at the sight of Rejoyla and they straightened their backs, waiting for her response.

Rejoyla glanced at the person who spoke. The woman lived across from her and had always had a grudge against her family for some unknown reason. Rejoyla suspected it was because the woman was jealous of Jacquelyn. The woman and Jacquelyn were both widowed in their thirties, but Jacquelyn was popular among men and even married into a wealthy family, benefiting her daughter as well. Meanwhile, that woman could only run a small shop in the neighborhood and support herself and her daughter with a meager income. Of course, she hated Jacquelyn.

But Rejoyla couldn't be soft with such a b*tch. They wouldn't appreciate it and would only become more arrogant, bullying her more. Although Rejoyla had always been hard to deal with, the woman had never backed down and had become more aggressive over time.

Rejoyla straightened her back. "Oh, I had something come up suddenly and took half a day off. Mr. Sterling is very good to me. Not only did he not make me work, but he also introduced me to a boyfriend who is a Ph.D. from Yale and comes from a family that owns several companies. But I believe that girls should have their own careers, so I still want to work. By the way, Mrs. Walter, has Sophie found a job yet? She's been at home for almost half a year now. I heard her boyfriend got married. She should move on from that. It's just a breakup, isn't it? Does she have to feel that hopeless? Look at Ms. Howardson. She lost her husband but was still able to marry a rich man. Sophie is just disappointed in love, but she feels like it's the end of the world. She is too fragile!"

Rejoyla lied without any guilty conscience.

Kristina was so angry that her fat face twitched and turned red, but she couldn't say anything to refute Rejoyla. She snorted and changed the subject.

"I advise you to be more careful, so you won't end up being kicked out. I'm straightforward with my words. There are many gold diggers who are played and kicked out. I'm worried that your mother is only focused on the present and might be played without realizing it!"

"That's right. Nowadays, society is complicated. Rejoyla, don't blame Kristina. She said that for your mother's sake."

Wionna, who had always been close to Kristina, spoke to support Kristina. The others nodded subtly, with hope and schadenfreude in their eyes that they didn't even notice.

Rejoyla pursed her lips, feeling them dry. She had been thirsty all the way here and needed to drink some water in a hurry, so she needed to end this battle as soon as possible.

"Mrs. Walter, you don't need to worry. Even if my mother is kicked out, she has a few daughters to take care of her. I just got a new job today, so my mother doesn't have to work herself. Mrs. Walter, don't worry about my mother. Alas, you're so old but still running a small shop. It's not easy, is it?"

It was a decisive blow!

Kristina was completely speechless. She felt that talking to Rejoyla today was a mistake. Among Jacquelyn's daughters, Rejoyla was sharp-tongued and could infuriate people with her words. Jenifer was sly and made people afraid to talk to her. Only Joana was easy to bully, but today Kristina was in a bad mood, so she wanted to mock Rejoyla as soon as she saw Rejoyla. She forgot that Rejoyla was not easy to bully. What bad luck! Kristina shrugged and sat on a small stool, looking aside to show her surrender.

Rejoyla didn't pursue the matter further. Most of the residents in the neighborhood were old-timers who had known each other for many years. If she fell out with Kristina, she would be the one to suffer. After suppressing Kristina, Rejoyla said goodbye to the others and left quickly.

"Humph, a little success has gone to her head!" Kristina spat at Rejoyla's back.

"Kristina, just shut up. Why argue with a girl? Besides, I think Joy is great. She's successful now but still takes care of her relatives. She even let her aunt live in her house. Aren't you ashamed to argue with a girl? If you like to control people, go and control your own daughter, Sophie. Joy is right. It's the modern era. She shouldn't be so desperate and stay at home every day after breaking up with a man. That's too shameful!"

Kristina pouted and didn't say anything. She couldn't argue when it came to her daughter's affairs.

Rejoyla didn't hear the rest of the conversation, or she would have asked about the part where her house was given to her aunt's family. But she would find out soon.