THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 190

She would definitely have to visit the Shepherd family more often from now on.

Who knows—maybe one day she'd bump into some wealthy big shot right here in the neighborhood.

Bonnie narrowed her eyes thoughtfully.

After all, if someone like Caitlin could worm her way into high society, then so could she.

She was sure of it!

Aside from looks, how was she any less than Caitlin?

She could absolutely surpass that country bumpkin, marry into a powerful family, and finally climb the social ladder.

As the two of them chatted, they strolled up to the gates of Willow Manor.

There was someone standing at the entrance.

Apparently, she'd forgotten her key card and was being stopped by security. Head bowed, she rummaged through her purse.

She wore a baseball cap, and from Bonnie's angle, only her porcelain-pale profile was visible.

But even from the side, Bonnie recognized her instantly.

Caitlin!

Was that really Caitlin?

Bonnie hadn't expected to run into her here.

What was Caitlin doing at Willow Manor?

Trying to cozy up to rich people?

Tsk, tsk, tsk!

Grace handed her key card to the guard with an arrogant toss of her chin. "Why are you wasting your time with the likes of her? Just kick her out. Do you honestly believe she just ‘forgot' her card?"

In Grace's view, letting a gold-digger like Caitlin into their neighborhood would only drag down the whole place.

The security guard looked embarrassed. "Miss Shepherd, you're a resident here, and it's very likely this lady is too. She's probably just misplaced her card for the moment. I'm sorry, but I don't have the right to throw her out."

Caitlin, a resident here?

That was laughable.

Bonnie actually burst out laughing, her eyes full of scorn. "Honestly, the highest you'll ever climb is a security guard. Look at her—she reeks of poverty. You really think someone like that could afford a place in Willow Manor? She's only fit to spend her life in public housing. If I were her, I'd go jump in a river and save myself the embarrassment!"

"Found it."

Just then—

Caitlin pulled a black card from her purse, her pale fingertips pinching it delicately as she handed it to the guard.