She Was Never Just a Pretty Face novel Chapter 210

The day before the holidays.

Luther took Hilda and the kids on a flight to Havenworth City.

Half to send Landon back.

Half to pay a holiday visit.

The Judson family's feelings toward Luther were extremely complicated.

—Technically, they were close blood relatives.

But he was Harrell's rival in love.

And now he was visiting for the holidays right in their faces, bringing Hilda with him.

Morton Judson was so furious he faked an illness and refused to come out.

Catherine also refused to come downstairs.

She only wanted to see Hilda and the kids.

Only Harrell's father, Harrison, personally received Luther. Even though they were close blood relatives, after everything that had happened, the relationship had soured. Rather than family, it felt more like dealing with a corporate overlord—when it came down to it, they had to yield to him.

Luther was completely at ease.

He was a handsome man. Wearing a three-piece suit, he looked exceptionally striking and elegant. Every gesture he made radiated calm and composure. Since Harrell hadn't woken up, Luther had indeed taken charge of Judson Corporation, placing his most capable assistants there. To outsiders, this support might seem like a noble gesture, but to Harrison, it felt like a boot on their necks.

36 percent of Judson Corporation's shares were now held by proxies for Luther. Half of the Judson family was in Luther's grasp.

The two men were distant and polite.

...

Second floor.

Catherine took Landon from Hilda's arms.

Hugging him tightly against her face.

Not having seen him for nearly a month, she missed Landon dearly, and missed Annie as well. But mostly, her heart ached for Hilda. Sitting close to each other, Catherine asked in a low voice, "Does he treat you well? Has he... has he made things difficult for you because of Harrell?"

Hilda's eyes grew moist.

But she forced a faint smile. "It's fine."

Just those two words.

Saying more would only hurt her, and hurt Catherine.

But as a woman, how could Catherine not guess? Returning to Luther's side after being with Harrell was never going to be easy. He was probably tormenting her in the bedroom. After just a short time apart, she looked noticeably thinner.

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