Chapter 317Chapter 317 A Counterattack
"What price?" Cora adjusted her attire, acting nonchalantly.
"The price of leaving Byron," Evelyn added.
This remark caught Cora's attention, and she looked up at Evelyn.
With a smile, Evelyn continued, "I'm sure you've noticed Madam Hansen's frequent interactions with
me lately, haven't you? Even today, when Byron invited you to his home for dinner, she asked for me
too.
"That's right. The truth is, Madam Hansen, hopes that Byron and I will be together. Even though Byron
has proposed to you, she still wishes for her future daughter-in-law to be me."
Cora had already noticed all that Evelyn mentioned.
During this period, Nora kept mentioning Evelyn's excellence in front of Byron. She even frequently
arranged for Cora to interact with Evelyn, hoping to make Cora feel inferior.
However, no one expected Cora would surpass Evelyn's proud marksmanship, leading to the situation
that unfolded during the dinner.
"You being with Byron is just a matter of enjoying your youth. When your looks fade, someone as picky
as Byron won't even spare a second glance at you. Eventually, you'll be discarded just like anyone
else. Why not take a large sum of money now, while you're still young, and find someone you can
spend a lifetime with?"
Evelyn spoke as if she was considering Cora's best interests, but Cora suddenly burst into laughter."What's so funny?" Evelyn didn't like the way Cora was laughing, as if mocking her despite not doing
anything to win.
"I just think Mr. Hansen was right when he said you don't think before you speak," Cora replied.
"How dare you insult me!" With her status in the Cross family, few people dared to ridicule Evelyn like
this.
But Cora had humiliated Evelyn multiple times. Evelyn couldn't stand it anymore. She raised her hand,
intending to slap Cora.
Cora was quick to react. She grabbed Evelyn's hand before she could land the slap and smiled
teasingly.
"I didn't insult you. I merely spoke the truth. You see. Once I marry Mr. Hansen, his property becomes
our shared wealth. Even if we divorce in the future, I'll still get half of it. However much you give, can it
compare to more than half of his fortune?"
"You're just after Byron's money!" Evelyn struggled to free her hand from Cora's grip and spat, "You
have no shame."
"I have no shame? I'm after his money and also sleep with him. But aren't you even more shameless?
He's already with me, yet you still try to interfere!"
Cora continued to smile. Her tone and words drove Evelyn mad.
"I am not some third-party interloper. Madam Hansen claimed I am the most suitable candidate as
Byron's wife!" Evelyn argued passionately.
"She merely thinks Jane couldn't measure up to me, so she brought you into the mix to see if you could
noveldramareplace me. People used you like a pawn, and you found joy in it? You must have quite an inflatedsense of self-importance! Saying you lack brains wouldn't be an unfair assessment."
Despite Nora's façade of friendliness and the chances she seemingly offered, Cora saw right through
her hypocrisy and was already holding a grudge.
Now, with Evelyn proudly displaying her advantages, Cora couldn't just let her get away with it.
"Miss Lane, I've already given you opportunities, but since you won't take the soft route, I'll have to
resort to more forceful means," Evelyn retorted before she turned to leave.
Cora couldn't help but smirk internally. Wasn't she already using forceful means?
After a moment's consideration, Cora had a sudden idea. Cora pretended to answer a call, holding her
hand to her ear as if speaking on the phone, "Hey, Steve? What's up? I heard you might be looking for
new talent for the National Shooting Team. Well, if you're interested, I think I might be a perfect fit."
As Cora finished her make-believe conversation, she noticed Evelyn's footsteps coming to an abrupt
halt and started rushing toward her.