Chapter 16 Being Unloved Makes You the Mistress

Evelyn couldn't help bending down to pick up the black card, her fingers trembling slightly. The card even had no spending limit. Hugo really spoiled Jane to the extreme. "Oh my, I'm so sorry. Please give it back," Jane said, hurrying forward to retrieve the card. "Hugo gave this to you?" "Yes," Jane replied, lowering her gaze. A sweet smile spread across her face as she added, "He was worried the limit on my card wouldn't be enough for shopping, so he specifically gave me this black card to spend however I want. He's really so thoughtful, isn't he?" The word "thoughtful" felt like cotton stuffed down Evelyn's throat, making her face pale. "But don't worry. Even though Hugo only wants to give it to me, I won't keep it all to myself. I'm willing to share it with you," Jane continued, her smile dripping with false kindness as she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. The dazzling diamond on her right-hand finger caught Evelyn's eye, sharp and blinding. It felt like a knife had