Chapter 243

"Tomorrow." Cassandra Taylor glanced at her, voice carrying a touch of anticipation. Lillian Doyle caught that flicker of excitement in Cassandra’s eyes and sneered inwardly. Hah, enjoy it while it lasts— the higher the hope, the harder the fall. In her mind, Cassandra’s doom was already a sure thing. "That’s great." Lillian nodded gently, putting on her usual warm stepmother act. "Make sure you really buckle down when you start at G&K. It’s one of the top companies in the country, not somewhere just anyone can waltz into. This is a huge opportunity, sweetie, don’t waste it." "The fact that even you admit G&K isn’t for everybody says a lot," Cassandra replied, casting a quick glance at Vera Taylor, who was clearly struggling to keep her envy in check. A flawless smile curved Cassandra’s lips. "So obviously, I’ll make the most of it." Evelyn Taylor wasn’t aware of the schemes brewing under the surface. She heard Lillian’s seemingly heartfelt words and felt a twinge of discomfort, though