I let out a sigh and said, "We have nothing to talk about.” I was in a bad mood tonight and did not want t o argue with her.
I turned around and prepared to leave after saying that.
Cindy blocked my way as she said with contempt and mockery, "Wanda, do you still think you can solve a problem by avoiding it?"
"I don’t know what problems I have with you, Miss Reed." My steps came to a halt, and I lifted my head to look at her.
"Just say it. How much will it take for you to leave Theowy?" Cindy radiated with wealth and status.
I could not help but laugh. "I must have forgotten that you're filthy rich now, Miss Reed. How much are you planning to spend on buying Theo?”
"Don't push it, Wanda. Theo is God's favored one and I'm the only one who's worthy of standing next to him. I'm also the only one who can benefit his career.
You’re no match for me."
Another sentence with 'no match' in it. It was the second time that I heard those two words tonight.
"I'm no match for you?" I sneered. "Your ability to
instantly change your attitude has really enlightened me. Why didn't you bring this up when you were a helpless orphan like me? You've just found your parents and gone back to your roots, yet you already consider me unworthy of standing next to him and want to solve the problem with money?” 3
"He doesn't love you, Wanda. Why do you still want to hurt yourself? Won't it be nice to take the money and start a new life? I advise that you agree to it while I'm still willing to negotiate with you. Otherwise..."
"Otherwise, what? You’ll get your new parents to kill m e?" I scoffed.
"Don't you pity yourself for being like this, Wanda? Waiting a lifetime for a man who doesn't love you will make you miserable forever.”
"Looks like you have a bad memory. I remember telling you that having a home is happiness as well. A t least he’s my husband according to the law. My child is his only descendant and will openly call him 'Dad'."
Neither threat nor temptation did the trick. Cindy changed her attitude, lowered her voice, and asked," What is it that you want? You only need to say it and I’ll give it to you. My only request is that you return Theowy to me."
Cindy was stooping low to say those words to me after failing to get what she wanted.
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