Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 495

Chapter 495 Is It Done Kathleen had never taken Adina seriously, although she was royalty as therewere many members of the royal family. One might be at the height of their powers now, but thatwould change tomorrow. The royal family was cruel and merciless. Charles was already on the moveand had targeted numerous of Adina’s businesses. She would replace her power slipping through herfingers like sand if she couldn't hold onto her empire. Hence, she had come to Jadeborough andwanted a slice of the pie to prove herself. Of course, Kathleen wouldn't let her have her way. Adinaand Lauren appeared to be in cahoots, and it was all the more reason for Kathleen to ruin her grandplans. This was Jadeborough! Adina and Lauren decided to meet at a clubhouse, and Lauren saidwithout preamble, “This is important, so just give it to me straight—what in the world were youthinking?” Adina laughed. “I wanted my piece of the self-driving technology pie.” “It'soversaturated,” Lauren observed. “I'll help you get rid of Samuel in exchange for Macari Group'sbusinesses,” Adina proposed with a half-smile. “You want to be on the same level as me?” Laurensaid coldly. Adina smirked. “Why not? You're nothing without me, Lauren.” Lauren was silent. “Let'sjust work together without stepping on each other's toes. Jadeborough—no, the entire Chanaea willbe ours in the future. Sounds good?” Adina drawled. Lauren bit on her lower lip in contemplation.She really needed her help now. “When are the stocks arriving? I'm running out of time.” Lauren wasdesperate. “It's already at the port and will be transported to your warehouse once the contract issigned,” Adina replied with a crooked smile. “All right.” Lauren had no choice but to agree.

Adina pulled out the contract, and Lauren was about to sign it when Adina’s phone suddenly rang.She answered it, and a panicked expression came over her face. “What? Got it. I'll be right over.”Then, she hung up. Lauren frowned. “What's wrong?” “Nothing, just sign it.” Adina tried to smoothout her expression. “Something happened.” Lauren put down the pen. “What is it?” “The customsofficers seized the stocks,” Adina admitted. What? Lauren shot to her feet. “It's got to be Kathleen!”The door to the suite flew open, and Kathleen stood in the entryway. “That's right. It was me.” Bothof them jumped in shock at her appearance. Kathleen strode in, followed by Yadiel and Rory. Shepicked up the contract on the table and scanned it. “Lauren, how unexpected of you to sign a deallike this on your own accord.” Then, she tore the papers in half. “How dare you!” Adina sent her adeath glare. “This is Chanaea. You should learn to play by the rules, Adina.” Kathleen snapped, andAdina shot daggers at her. “But I'm not here to settle the score with you tonight. Get lost.” She gaveAdina a cold stare. “Don’t be too conceited, Kathleen!” Adina gritted her teeth.

"Are you not satisfied with the confiscation of your stocks by customs?” Kathleen's brows rose. “Doyou want me to revoke your factory business license next?” Anxiety and vexation began to build inthe pit of Adina’s stomach, but she couldn't do anything about Kathleen. She knew Kathleen wasn'tthe only one behind this. Samuel must also be conspiring with her. Only the Macari family had suchpower and reach. “You'll pay for this!” She pivoted and marched away. “What do you want?” Laurengave Kathleen a cold look. Kathleen returned the look. “I've wanted to kill you since you poisonedOld Mrs. Macari.” “You have no proof that it was me.” Lauren snorted. “Is that important? I'm notplanning to call the cops on you, so is proof necessary?” Kathleen's gaze turned colder. Lauren wentstill. “Are you taking matters into your own hands? I'll sue you!” “Would you be alive long enough todo that?” Wynnie closed the distance between them.

“Even if you dare to sue me, I'll go to the police with your real identity, so tell me, would you be ableto leave unscathed at that point?” Lauren was incensed. She had done unspeakable things formoney, and many Chanaeans had fallen victim to her greed. Kathleen clearly knew of her sordidpast. Her life would be over if it was exposed. “You're not that innocent, Kathleen!” Lauren wanted todrag her down as well. “But do you have evidence?" Kathleen drawled. Lauren stilled. No, I don't.She wasn't as unobtrusive as Kathleen. She was flashy in her actions and desired for everyone toknow and validate what she had done. She never imagined she would be digging her own grave.“What the hell do you want from me, Kathleen?” She exploded in anger. Kathleen placed a white pillbottle on the coffee table. “Take this, and I'll let you go.” “No!” Lauren knew it wasn't anything good.“This is the same poison you used on Old Mrs. Macari. Eat it, and I'll let you go. You know theconsequences if you don't,” Kathleen said flatly. “How dare you!” Lauren glowered at her. “Don’tforget that I'm—" “You're what?” Kathleen snickered. “Do you think I'm afraid of AxeworthCorporation? They're a motley crew, and they dare to step foot in Chanaea?” Lauren didn't move aninch. “I'll break your legs if you don't take it.” Kathleen threatened. Lauren glanced at the ruthlessYadiel and Rory. “Just you wait, Kathleen!” She picked up the pill bottle and shoved a pill in hermouth. “Check her, Rory,” Kathleen ordered. Lauren was surprised by her meticulousness. Hechecked Lauren's hands and mouth and found them empty. She must have swallowed the pill. “Thatwas your punishment.” Kathleen stood up. Tears brimmed in Lauren's eyes. “Damn you!” Kathleenleft with purposeful strides with Yadiel and Rory in tow. Lauren rammed her finger in her mouth anddown her throat, but it was too late. She was well aware of the poison she used on Diana, itsingredient, and the effects it had. It would paralyze before asphyxiating its victims, their throatsclosing in on themselves. She soon noticed her breathing turned ragged. She gradually lostconsciousness before collapsing to the ground. An employee found her before sending her to thehospital. It was nightfall before Kathleen received a phone call. “Lauren went into anaphylacticshock, depriving her brain of oxygen. She woke up and lost all cognitive processes,” Yadiel informed."Serves her right. Send her to a psychiatric facility and leave her be.” Kathleen maintained a neutralexpression. “Got it.” He nodded. Samuel came out to the balcony and gave her a long look. “Is itdone?” “Grandma has finally been avenged. They shouldn't touch anyone close to me,” she assertedcoldly.