Chapter 1659: Chapter 1659

Chapter 1659

Jillian cast another look at Kalene, “Kalene, you really know how to play the game. Trying to outfox you is like a cub going up against a wily old wolf.”

“Hey now, Jillian, don’t start slinging mud without cause. You and your family know exactly what you’ve been up to all these years,” Kalene retorted with growing fervor. “If I find out that you had a hand in Brodie’s death, I swear I’ll make you regret it.”

There was nothing more tragic in life than a parent burying their child.

At Kalene’s words, Jillian bristled. “What did you just say? Repeat that, if you dare.”

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Kalene’s gaze was icy. “Was I not clear enough?”

Jillian was fuming, her filter gone. “Your son was a lost cause, made money but never got to enjoy it. Don’t you dare drag my son into this.”

Nó mother can stand to hear such things about her child. Kalene lost all pretense of composure and slapped Jillian hard across the face. “Take back what you said about my son, or I swear I’ll rip those words out of your mouth.”e2

Jillian wasn’t used to such humiliation and raised her hand to strike back.

Quick as a flash, Nora caught Jillian’s hand. “Jillian, if Hudson knew you just called Brodie a lost cause, do you think he’d ever forgive you?”

It was common knowledge in the Rivera family that Hudson adored his grandson Brodie. Brodie had been groomed to be the heir from birth, but fate had other plans. His death had hit Hudson just as hard as it had hit Kalene and her husband. If Hudson heard someone speaking ill of his beloved grandson, there would be hell to pay.

Jillian suddenly realized the gravity of her words. “I… I…”

In hopes of calming the waters, she had to take the slap without returning it. “Kalene, I spoke out of turn. I apologize to you and Brodie.”

Kalene was unimpressed. “You think a simple apology is enough?”

If not for Hudson’s sake, Jillian would never have apologized. Now she had crossed a line and had no choice. “Wwhat do you want from me?”

Kalene wanted revenge for her son but lacked evidence. “No matter what Skyler’s status was in the Blue family, she’s now part of the Rivera family, and she is Zavier’s fiancée. So, please show her some respect.”

Jillian snorted, “Zavier himself doesn’t seem to care much for his fiancée, but as his mother, you seem to be extremely concerned. Are you so sure Skyler will get pregnant? And even if she does, can you be sure it’ll be a boy?”

Kalene dismissed her concerns. “You needn’t worry about that. Just remember what I’ve said.”

Jillian nodded, “Alright, I’ll be more considerate. I won’t say another disrespectful word in public again.”

Kalene gave her leave, “You may go now.”

As Jillian walked away, she muttered under her breath, “Just you wait, Kalene! When my family takes over Rivera Inc., I’ll make sure you regret everything.”

Watching Jillian’s retreating figure, Kalene couldn’t help but worry. “Nora, do you think she’ll go running to Hudson?”

Nora was confident, “She wouldn’t dare. She’s the one in the wrong. Kalene, it’s obvious Hudson favors Zavier. If Dustin or Joshua had done half of what he’s done, they’d have been punished by now.”

Kalene breathed a sigh of relief but was still concerned. “Nora, what if Skyler doesn’t get pregnant tonight, or what if the baby isn’t a boy?”

Nora reassured her with a gentle pat on the hand, “Just follow my lead, and everything will work out. If not tonight, there’s still time. We have six months.”