When Love Comes Late

Lindsay gave a bitter smile and asked, “Mother? Isn’t that term a bit ironic coming from you?”

Betsey looked momentarily unsettled but quickly composed herself and said, “I tried to get you to come back before, but Lucia was against it.

This time, I just used an excuse, and she agreed right away.

Doesn’t that show you the Clark family’s true feelings?”

Lindsay fell silent.

She was well aware of the Clark family’s attitude.

Ever since Stella became part of their lives, Lindsay’s standing with the Clarks and in Matthew’s eyes had changed.

Betsey glanced at Lindsay and sneered, “Lucia has her grandson and a daughter-in-law now.

Who do you think you are to them? Now, you’re just a nuisance.

Do you really think you fit in there?”

Lindsay clenched her jaw and said nothing, her eyes burning with resentment.

Pleased by Lindsay’s reaction, Betsey looked her up and down and said, “You’re insignificant to the Clark family now.

Since you’re young and attractive, you’d better find a husband soon.

”

Changing the subject, Betsey continued, “The man I’ve chosen for you may not be as wealthy as Matthew, but he’s a good match.

If you weren’t still young and appealing, you wouldn’t even deserve his attention.

In a few years, you won’t find a man as wealthy as him.

Just accept my decision and marry him.

”

Lindsay raised her head, staring at Betsey coldly, and said firmly, “I won’t marry the old man.

”

Betsey’s face twisted with anger, and she scolded, “After all I’ve explained, how can you still not understand your situation? Do you really think you have a chance with Matthew?”

Lindsay was silent again.

Betsey no longer wanted to talk to Lindsay.

She commanded, “You have to get married, or you won’t be leaving this room.

If necessary, I’ll tie you up and send you to the church directly.

”

Suddenly, Lindsay burst into laughter.

Taken aback, Betsey furrowed her brow and asked, “What’s so funny?”

Lindsay replied deliberately, “Why won’t I have a chance with Matthew? Do you know why I’m so eager to return? Because Matthew invited me to go to Sothrea with him, an opportunity even Stella didn’t get.

”

“Really?” Betsey asked, uncertain.

Lindsay pulled up her chat with Fernando and said, “His assistant sent me a message just now.

If you don’t believe me, look at the message yourself.

”

Betsey took the phone with doubt.

After reading the message, she asked uncertainly, “Why would his assistant message you instead of him?”

With a mocking smile, Lindsay explained, “Given Matthew’s position, do you think he’d leave any trace that could be held against him?”

Betsey paused to think for a few seconds.

Eventually, not wanting to upset the Clark family, she agreed and said, “Fine, I’ll let you go this time.

But you either pay me thirty million dollars or marry the man I’ve chosen.

There’s no room for negotiation.

”

With that, she tossed the phone back to Lindsay, turned, and walked away.

Lindsay clenched her teeth, a sneer forming on her lips.

She wasn’t ready to give in just yet.