Chapter 806



As planned, Belinda and Bethany were enjoying a round of drinks with Catherine. They had taken a private room, and they had been drinking for half an hour now.

Instead of talking, however, they merely drank in silence.

Catherine downed another glass before finally speaking. “Today is the day I’m ending my relationship with Leland—for good!”

Belinda exchanged a glance with Bethany.

Bethany said, “You’re doing the right thing. A scumbag like that doesn’t deserve another chance from you!”

Belinda stated matter-of-factly, “Leland could never let go of Hailee. It is what it is. You can choose to forgive him and reconcile this time, and he can promise you he’ll never see Hailee again, but it will just be empty talk on his part. If Hailee ever gets in danger again, Leland would no doubt rush to her without a second’s hesitation.”

She knew this kind of situation all too well.

Lucas and Verena had been the same way in the past.

Catherine shook her head. “I won’t give him another chance. I already said that last time was his last chance.”

She inhaled slowly, and the smile on her lips turned bitter. “Honestly, I believe Leland when he said he arranged for a male escort for Hailee. It’s just his unwavering attachment to her that I cannot accept. It’s like a thorn that has burrowed into the deepest parts of my heart. As long as I’m with him, I’ll never be able to pull that thorn out. I’d rather end this anguish now so I can move on. I know it will hurt, but I’m sure it’s far less painful than the torture I would endure if I stayed with him.”

As she said this, Catherine’s eyes glimmered with resolve.

“You’re right. And you’re very strong for doing that.” Belinda nodded at her in encouragement.

Catherine didn’t say anything else. She just carried on drinking, one glass after another.

She had a low tolerance for alcohol, though, and before long, she was passed out drunk on the couch.

Belinda sighed lightly and told Bethany, “Tell Johnson to come over.” They had already messaged Johnson earlier, giving him their location, but he had decided to wait in the next room. He didn’t want to disturb them.

“Okay.” Bethany nodded.

Soon, Johnson walked through the door.

Johnson’s brows furrowed when he saw Catherine’s drunken state.

“What happened, exactly? Did Leland mistreat Cathy again?”

“Well, actually…” Bethany proceeded to recount the entire situation. Johnson’s demeanor changed as he listened. The more he listened, the colder his aura became.

“The good thing is that Catherine has finally seen reason,” Belinda said. “She has resolved to never give Leland another chance.”

Even so, Johnson’s face still darkened. “If they get back together,” he said through gritted teeth, “I’ll break that bastard’s legs myself.”

Belinda smiled and waved a hand at him. “Alright. Now, hurry up and take Catherine home.”

Without another word, Johnson carefully pulled Catherine into his arms and carried her out of the room. Belinda and Bethany also left shortly after.

Johnson took Catherine back to the Hoffman family’s residence. He gently carried her out of the car and all the way to her bedroom. He set her down on the bed, wiped her face, and then tucked her under the covers.

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