Chapter 135: Avery’s Future

Leonie stands frozen in place. She wants to recoil from Avery's touch, but she's scared Avery will break her fingers. She feels the tendons in her finger strain painfully, and she flushes with anger.

"You're divorcing Evan—he isn't yours anymore," Leonie hisses, "So why can't I talk to you as his future wife? In a couple of days, Mrs. Howel will officially announce my status as a candidate for Evan's new wife, and we all know I'll win—I have more edge than other women."

Leonie's edge is not innate. She'll beat the other woman because she's Mrs. Florence Howel's favorite, and the older woman will do everything in her power to see that Leonie is chosen. Avery stands up and looks down at Leonie. She gives Leonie a condescending look.

"Aren't you concerned about what Evan wants?" Avery asks.

Although Leonie has to look up to Avery, she maintains her arrogance.