Cecilia seldom talked about her own problems. Talking about them only made her sadder, and Rachel never probed much about them.

Tears started falling down Cecilia’s cheeks as she spoke.

Rachel grabbed a napkin and wiped Cecilia’s tears away, the guilt in her heart reaching its peak.

“I’m sorry for reminding you of your past.”

“It’s fine, I’ve gotten used to it,” Cecilia said through her sobs.

Then, she composed herself and went on, “Come to think of it, if you bring me into the company, will your stepmother and sister say anything? If it’s only going to cause you trouble, I’m not going. I’ve considered my options. I can also set up a stall to earn some money.”

Rachel refused to agree to that, shutting down the ludicrous idea.

“What in the world are you thinking about? You are such a capable worker! You would’ve risen through the ranks in the company if you weren’t bogged down by issues at home.”

Rachel knew how capable Cecilia was, having worked with her for so many years.

Cecilia pursed her lips, a look of helplessness in her eyes as she sighed inwardly. “What can I do? That’s my destiny.”

Rachel spoke her mind. “Have you considered this? Given your current situation, with your child and your frail mother-in-law so dependent on you right now, you really can’t do much.”

“Do you have something in mind?”

“Why don’t you send your mother-in-law back home and pay someone you know to take care of her? Your child will be going to kindergarten soon. I’ll hire someone to help you fetch your child to and from school and stay with your child till you reach home.”

Cecilia’s heart was filled with gratitude over Rachel’s willingness to help her.

“Rachel, I don’t know what to say to thank you. I must have done something amazing in my past life to meet someone as amazing as you are in this lifetime. You’re my savior, truly!”

Cecilia looked as though she was about to bow down to Rachel, who immediately reached out to stop her.

“Please don’t, it feels like you’re paying me your last respects.”

Cecilia wiped the tears from her face. “I’ll do your every bidding from now on, okay?”

Rachel looked at the combination of snot and tears on Cecilia’s face and chuckled. “Alright now, let’s not talk about this anymore.”

Cecilia wiped her face with a napkin. “Back to what I was talking to you about, you really need to hurry up with your project. Any later, and we’ll get ourselves in trouble.”

Rachel’s eyes gleamed with astuteness and discernment.

“Don’t worry. We can afford to wait till tomorrow. I’ve sent someone to tamper with William’s laptop. He wouldn’t be able to explain himself no matter how hard he tries.”

Cecilia nodded pensively. “He deserves it for being so horrid and using even your sick father to spare him. I’m a little worried about you, though. If William found out that you were behind all this, he’ll bear a grudge against you. What should we do?”

Back then, William almost caused Rachel to be in a vegetative state. Cecilia shuddered to think what might happen to Rachel if he turned utterly vicious toward her.

Rachel put her hands over Cecilia’s reassuringly. “Don’t worry, I’m bent on taking my revenge. I’ve divorced him and taken care of my dad as well. There’s nothing else I have to fear.”

“That’s true. With Mr. Hunt backing you up, there really is nothing...”

“Get the news out there, and get ready for some excitement ahead.”