The Fifth Year of Marriage to Him novel Chapter 302

Chapter 302

Before leaving, they had to curse at Maricela: “Who does she think she is?

Trying to pull a fast one on me!

She should take a good look at herself!”

Maricela was so angry she turned to glare at them. Just a moment ago they were all sucking up to her with honeyed words, and now they turn on her this fast?

Snobs!

“Hah, when we suck up to you, we call you Mr. Maynard’s assistant, Miss Archdale. When we don’t, you’re just the mistress, a delusional fangirl!

What are you glaring at!”

“Get lost!”

Harlan went straight over, cursed at them until they left, and shielded Maricela.

Nicole watched, scoffing inwardly as tears welled in her eyes.

The only one who remained unfazed was Cedrick.

Staring blankly, standing woodenly, it was as if he hadn’t seen or heard a thing, his eyes fixed on that splash of pomegranate red.

Just then, an acquaintance squeezed through the crowd and shook Cedrick’s hand.

The man laughed heartily. “No wonder! I was wondering how your company was so sure it would become Rossi’s partner. So, you’re Mr. Cruz’s brother–in–law, huh?

That’s not very brotherly of you, keeping it a secret.

What?

With a connection that solid, were you afraid we’d get the jump on you?”

Cedrick waved his hand mechanically, smiling bitterly.

Now, anyone could get ahead, and he was the only one kicked out of the partnership…

“Bro, look out for me in the future, huh?

When you’re feasting, just leave a little broth for your bro. I’d be happy with that.‘

The man patted his shoulder.

He wasn’t even patting hard, but Cedrick felt like every tap was about to tear him apart…

When Zoe heard this, she didn’t like it at all. She’s not one to hold her tongue, and when she hears something she doesn’t like, she has to clap back!

“What the hell?

Three grown men, with no skills and no ability, and you blame a woman for jinxing you when you can’t land a project?

Did your grandma’s foot–binding cloths wrap up your brains?”

Zoe was practically spitting fire.

Harlan couldn’t take it anymore. He pointed at David, “Can you control your damn wife or not!”

David started to speak, but Zoe shot him a look, and he swallowed his words. He supported Zoe, “Honey, don’t get worked up. Think about the baby, think about the baby. Don’t be angry, okay…”

Zoe shoved him behind her. “Did I say something wrong?

Your two collaborations, don’t think I don’t know anything. Weren’t they both ruined because you, Cedrick, you player, brought along that tramp Maricela?

Wasn’t it because Maricela was shamefully kicked out by the hosts every time?

And you still have the nerve to blame Lucille for jinxing you here?”

Maricela’s face was now covered in tears. “You’re lying, I didn’t…”