Chapter 46

Chapter Forty Six

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Marlene stormed into Kayden’s office, her face contorted with annoyance. She couldn’t contain her frustration any longer, and she wanted him to know it.

Kayden’s surprise was evident as he watched her entrance, his worry etching lines on his forehead. “Babe, is everything alright? Are you feeling any pain? Is something wrong with the baby?” he asked, concern evident in his voice.

Marlene’s annoyance only deepened at his immediate concern for her well–being. “Do I look like I’m in pain?” she retorted sharply, her tone laced with exasperation.

Kayden blinked, taken aback by her response. “No, but you do seem upset. What’s going on, babe?” h probed gently, his eyes searching her face, his concern shifting from her physical health to her

emotional state.

Letting out an exasperated sigh, Marlene decided to cut to the chase. “Haven’t you seen the news yet? It’s everywhere and I expect you to have heard by now!” she exclaimed, her frustration palpable.

Confusion flickered across Kayden’s features as he struggled to process her words. “What news are you talking about, Marlene?” he asked, his voice tinged with curiosity and growing worry.

Marlene’s voice rose in anger as she snapped, “Amber got remarried to Richard Romero, and you don’t even seem to care!” The disbelief in her voice was palpable.

A realization dawned on Kayden’s face, and he nodded slowly. “Oh yes, I saw the news,” he admitted quietly, his eyes dropping slightly.

Marlene’s surprise grew, her tone in disbelief. “So you already knew about it, and yet, you’re so calm? How can you be calm about this, Kayden?” she demanded, her frustration escalating.

Kayden let out a sigh, his gaze meeting Marlene’s. “What did you expect me to do, Marlene? It’s Amber’s choice, and I can’t control that. I honestly don’t care who that good–for–nothing marries or whatever she’s up to,” he retorted in an irritated tone.

Marlene rolled her eyes, her frustration evident Well eveuse me but forgive me if I find it hard

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to believe that Amber and Richard got married for some noble, love–filled reason,” she retorted, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “You’ve always made it clear how much you hate Richard, which can only mean Amber and Richard are up to something and it bothers me that you’re not worried about them right

now.”

Kayden shrugged, his expression nonchalant. “I won’t deny that Richard has ulterior motives, this I’m very sure of. But I’m not worried because I know Amber won’t be of any real use to him,” he replied, a flicker of confidence in his eyes. “Marlene, I think you’re starting to overestimate Amber way too

much. She’s foolish, weak, and naive, and she doesn’t have the intellect to cause me any real harm.

Don’t worry about anything, babe.”

Marlene’s frustration with Kayden grew, her eyes narrowing in disbelief. “You really think that, don’t you? You genuinely believe that she’s so naive and foolish? Well news flash sweetheart, you’re wrong! The Amber I know might be slow and trusting, but she’s no fool. How didn’t you ever see how

clever and manipulative Amber can be? Mark my words, Kayden, she and that Richard guy are involved in

something sinister, and we can’t underestimate them.”

Kayden let out another sigh. “Babe, no offense, but I really don’t think Amber and Richard pose any

actual threat to us, no matter how much plotting they do. It’s just going to turn out to be another

one of Richard’s failed experiments,” he stated, his voice tinged with exasperation.

Marlene rolled her eyes, her annoyance evident. “Instead of acting like you’re so untouchable, maybe

you should consider breaking Amber’s confidence just to make sure you’re really as untouchable as you

think you are,” she fired back.

Confusion furrowed Kayden’s brow as he tried to comprehend Marlene’s suggestion. “And how exactly do you propose I do that?” he asked, his tone laced with skepticism.

With a wicked smile, Marlene asked Kayden if Richard Romero was the same Richard he had talked about

during the incident with Amber’s late mother. Kayden nodded affirmatively, confirming the

connection.

Marlene’s smile widened as she found her opening. That’s exactly what we need. Use Richard. He’s the

perfect tool to bring back Amber’s vulnerability,” she explained, her voice filled with anticipation.” Amber may not be a fool, but her weakness has always been her late mother. Use that against her,

Kayden. Bring her down from whatever high horse she’s on.”

Kayden’s frown deepened, his unease growing as he listened to Marlene’s suggestion. He couldn’t help but feel a sense of dread at the direction she seemed to be heading. Needing clarification to be sure

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Marlene met his gaze, her eyes filled with excitement. “It’s time, Kayden. You need to share the true reason why you married Amber in the first place,” she replied, her voice resolute. “Let her know

about your connection to her late mother.”

Kayden gasped, disbelief flickering across his face. “Are you crazy?” he exclaimed, his voice filled

with shock. “Do you even realize the consequences of exposing such things to her? It will only make

things worse for me.”

Marlene scoffed, dismissing his concerns. “Kayden, things can’t get any worse than they already are.

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Amber already hates you, so why not give her more reasons to hate you?” she declared, her voice

dripping with cruelty. “By exposing your connection to her mother, you’ll not only break her spirit,

but you’ll make her hate herself enough to want to kill herself.”

Kayden fell silent, his mind racing as he weighed the repercussions of Marlene’s suggestion. He knew

that their situation was dire, but he couldn’t help but feel a pang of doubt.

Marlene, on the other hand, loved the idea of causing her sister even more pain. The anger she had felt when she read the news of Amber’s marriage flooded back into her mind, and it made her even more determined to forever wipe a smile off Amber’s face.

After a while of Kayden staying silent, Marlene grew impatient, hissing at him, “Do you want me to do it since you don’t seem to have the guts?”

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Sighing deeply, Kayden finally spoke, his voice tinged with uncertainty. “Marlene, I understand the sentiment behind your suggestion, but I can’t help but wonder if it’s really a good idea,” he admitted, his voice filled with concern. “What if this plan ends up backfiring on us? What if it only drives Amber, further into her drive to get back at us?”

Marlene’s smile turned wicked, her eyes gleaming with a hint of malice. “Trust me, Kayden. Telling Amber that you were responsible for her mother’s death is the best way to break her. It will drive her so insane with hatred and despair, and she’ll end up falling right back to where we originally left her. Or this time, even worse,” she assured him, her voice laced with a chilling certainty.

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