The Doormat Wife’s Ultimate Glow-Up novel Chapter 255

Besides, the Murphy family’s main business in Bridger Lake is medical equipment, which really has nothing to do with Ratcliff Global’s focus on artificial intelligence.

Jane kept her face calm. “You know how it is. Sebastian’s been swamped ever since his father passed, and he barely has time to breathe. Once things settle down, I’ll talk to him. If he ever needs help with business in the future, of course we’ll help out.”

Mrs. Murphy could hear the polite rejection in Jane’s words. She wanted to say something more, but Aimee tugged at her sleeve, her cheeks burning with embarrassment.

Mrs. Murphy shot Aimee a scolding look, but finally gave up and fell silent.

“You’ve had a tough time too, Mrs. Ratcliff. I heard your father-in-law passed away so suddenly. My condolences.”

The air in the room turned awkward for a moment, until Mrs. Ramirez spoke up.

“Mr. Ratcliff just passed, and Ratcliff Global still needs Sebastian running the show. Jane, you have to stay strong. The whole family’s counting on you to keep things together.”

Jane took a sip of tea and let out a tired sigh. “Tell me about it.”

After watching Sebastian and Reese at the courthouse today, it was obvious: Sebastian was so caught up in trying to win Reese back, he didn’t have the mind for anything else.

He hadn’t even thought about what would happen if Reese really wanted a divorce. If he pushed her too far, and she let all that evidence she had slip out, how would he clean up the mess?

Who else was going to think about these things if not her?

She looked around and noticed her closest friend wasn’t there. “Where’s Margaret? I thought she’d be here.”

Considering how close Neal and Sebastian were growing up, Margaret definitely knew all about the drama between Reese and Sebastian.

Usually, Jane would check in with her for advice, but today, of all days, she was missing.

Mrs. Kim glanced around, lowered her voice, and said, “You haven’t heard? The Shaw family’s had quite the stir lately.”

“Oh?” Jane asked, raising a brow.

“A while back, Levi got swept up with some young celebrity and started talking about divorce.

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