He Lost Me to His Best Friend novel Chapter 946

Scarlett had eventually pushed back after having her daughter, turning the tables on Corinne. She absolutely refused to let history repeat itself with Veronica. This first strike had to be devastating enough to crush the younger woman's ego permanently.

With a vicious glare, Corinne lunged forward, attempting to drag Veronica off the sofa by her arm to physically discipline her.

But Veronica Thorne was no pushover. She had always known Corinne was a bully who only preyed on the weak. Now that she had the marriage license and Yardley’s signed agreement in her pocket, she had all the leverage. She had absolutely no intention of playing the submissive daughter-in-law.

She wanted to make it crystal clear to Corinne: from this day forward, there was only one queen in Flynn Manor, and it wasn't Corinne.

The second Corinne’s fingers brushed her wrist, Veronica moved. Without a moment's hesitation, she raised her leg and planted a brutal kick square in Corinne’s chest.

Caught completely off guard, Corinne lost her balance and crashed hard onto the marble floor, sprawling flat on her back. The impact knocked the wind out of her, leaving her gasping.

Veronica looked down at her from the sofa, her expression dripping with cold, lazy disdain. "Old hag, you come in here throwing your weight around without even checking the scoreboard? You really think you can challenge me? Let me spell it out for you. Yardley and I are legally married. I am the lady of Flynn Manor now. Every single thing that happens in this house goes through me!"

She reached out and gave Corinne’s cheek a few demeaning pats. "Don't ever confuse me with Scarlett. You don't get to mold me, order me around, or demand my obedience. Your pathetic little power trips won't work on me!"

Never in all her years had Corinne been so thoroughly humiliated and physically assaulted by a family member. Her chest heaved with explosive rage.

"How dare you!" she shrieked, her voice cracking. "You being allowed to join our family is a favor to you! Have you forgotten how desperately you begged for Yardley’s attention?! I can't believe you would dare assault your elder and disrespect your mother-in-law on day one! Aren't you terrified I’ll force Yardley to divorce you right this second?!"