The Best Revenge It Wasn't Even Your Child novel Chapter 699

"You—"

"Celine, go grab a glass of juice and some more snacks for Adelina," Catherine cut in sharply, speaking before Adelina could completely lose her mind.

Celine, who had been thoroughly enjoying her gossip session, looked as if she had just been doused in ice water. Her excitement vanished the second she saw Catherine's stern expression.

"Okay," Celine murmured, getting up and racking her brain to figure out what she had done wrong.

"You did that on purpose, didn't you, Catherine!"

Adelina hissed, her chest heaving with rage. Even with her anger, she lacked Catherine's stunning curves, making the display far less intimidating.

"If I did it on purpose, I would have just told her that you were the famously ugly, laughingstock of a fiancée," Catherine replied coolly.

No matter what Catherine said, Adelina would never believe she was actually trying to help.

"The James family suppressed the news of the canceled wedding because they didn't want people talking! If you go around spreading rumors, Lance will definitely come after you!"

She was right about the first part. Canceling a high-profile wedding at the very last minute had caused a massive uproar. It would have dominated the headlines for months, and reporters would have tracked down the real reason. But the James family had buried it, making it strictly off-limits for anyone to discuss or investigate.

"We grew up together," Adelina sneered, her face twisting into a mocking smirk. "He still has feelings for me, a bond you could never compete with. Don't flatter yourself into thinking he actually cares about you!"

When Catherine didn't respond, a twisted sense of satisfaction washed over Adelina's face.

It was as if she had finally found a vulnerability to exploit.

Even if Catherine was only maintaining a dignified silence, getting those words out helped soothe Adelina's own crushing insecurity.

Celine returned with the juice and pastries. Just as she set them down in front of Adelina, Adelina aggressively shoved her away.