Chapter 124 Elysia pondered for a moment before asking. “Does Winona know that girl?” “I’m not sure. Winona rarely talks about her; she maybe mentioned her once or twice. Why do you ask?” “I saw her at the hospital today, and I just got this vibe that her gaze was kind of… off when she looked at me.” “Oh?” Elysia didn’t outright say it was like a jealous lover’s look, but rather, “It felt hostile.” “Did you guys know each other before?” “No, I’m positive I’ve never seen her before.” “Then why would she be hostile towards you?” “I have no idea.” “Did you talk to Zane about it?” “No, but Zane noticed it too. He said she was just in a bad mood and told me not to mind her.” “Well, that could be it. I mean, losing a baby is heartbreaking, but even so, that’s no reason to be hostile toward a stranger. Sounds kinda cuckoo!” To be honest, if she was just being rude to her, Elysia could brush it off. The real issue was the way that girl looked at her with the eyes of a rival in love, which made Elysia’s heart flip–flop with anxiety. “Hey, you never told me, what had you so chipper after you came back from the restroom at the mall today?” Blossom steered the conversation to a more intriguing topic. Elysia snapped back to reality, her mood instantly lifting as she recalled the incident, “I heard my dear hubby is having a fling with Keaton.” She dared not speak her husband Tarquin’s name directly. “What?! No way!” “For real!” “But how? Keaton’s known for being a ladies‘ man. The whole country knows he goes through girlfriends faster than he changes his socks.” “He swings both ways, and my husband… he’s into guys.” “Oh my….” Blossom still found it hard to believe. Elysia explained, “I only found out today that the reason he won’t grant me a divorce isn’t to get back at me, but to use our marriage as a shield from gossip. You know, an influential CEO liking another man is quite the talk of the town.” Blossom nodded, “I get that. It’s like something straight out of a TV drama, but it’s the first I’ve heard. 1/2 09:42 of it in real life. And shouldn’t you be upset knowing this? If he’s really using you to silence the chatter, he’ll never agree to a divorce, which will it even harder for you to leave.” “But I can use Keaton to pressure him, can’t I? If they’re involved, Keaton surely wouldn’t want him tied to me, right? Me and Keaton, we’re love rivals!” Blossom mulled it over, “That sorta makes sense.” Elysia was excited, “And I happen to have a connection with Keaton’s sister, which means I have a way to get close to him!” “What’s your plan?” “I haven’t worked out the details yet, but at least I see a path forward. Today he called and blocked every exit I had, but now, there’s light at the end of the tunnel.” “Mmm, just be careful. Keaton’s no easy mark. Whether you’re going against him or using him, it’s risky.” “No worries, I’ve got his sister backing me up.” “Oh, right. He’s scared of his sister.” Elysia chuckled, “That’s why I’m on cloud nine today.” “Well, so it does sound like good news.” “Yeah, I need you to babysit the trio for me tomorrow. I’m going to check on Elijah and then work out my next steps.” “Sure thing.” The besties chatted back and forth for ages before finally drifting off to sleep. The next day, before the crack of dawn, Elysia’s phone started ringing. The persistent sound of the alarm was like a thunderclap that not only jolted Elysia awake and nearly scared her hell out.