Gina came to the Reid family mansion with a mission in her mind. She found Claudia in the hall, casually chatting on the phone.
The moment Claudia noticed Gina, a warm, welcoming smile lit up her face. "Gina, my darling! Come, sit with me," she said cheerfully as she ended her call, gesturing toward the sofa beside her.
Gina felt a pang of disgust twist in her stomach. She couldn't believe how effortlessly Claudia wore the guise of a caring, affectionate woman, all while scheming behind the scenes. Gina wanted nothing more than to confront her, to demand how she could treat Theodore the way she had. But Theodore's warning echoed in her mind—she had to play it smart, bide her time.
Forcing a smile onto her face, Gina sat beside her, pretending to be carefree. "Who were you talking to?" she asked, injecting a note of curiosity into her voice.
"Oh, just a friend," Claudia replied. "They're organizing a kitty party this evening."
