Stronger Every Time I Die

Chapter 165 A mother betrayal

Raelynn had always wanted to take revenge on John, but after so many years of living as a wealthy socialite, she had never been involved in the company’s affairs. The only means she had ever considered was ruining his reputation. But if Arthur truly acquired Gray Corporation, John’s reaction would be priceless. Arthur was her son. Raelynn believed that if given enough time, she could make him forgive her. Arthur looked at the people before him, each harbouring their own selfish intentions. They spoke of seeking his forgiveness, but in reality, all they cared about was preserving their own wealth and status. Suddenly, Raelynn dropped her pleading act and said firmly, "Arthur, I’ll help you!" Julie, Rosie, and Susie stared at her in shock. What did she just say? She was going to help Arthur!! Ignoring their disbelief, Raelynn continued, "I’ll help you convince the shareholders. I have good relationships with several of them." Arthur raised an eyebrow. "And why would Mrs. Gray help me?" Raelynn lowered her gaze, her expression laced with sorrow. "John never truly valued me. I’ve always known he only married me for my family’s influence. "But once my family lost its power, his attitude toward me completely changed." Raelynn suddenly lifted her head, her voice sharp. "I just found out yesterday, Zac is Renee child!" She took a deep breath. "Renee was my friend when we were young. I always had a feeling something wasn’t right between them, but I never imagined John would actually have an affair with her!" When Raelynn first confirmed the truth, she couldn’t believe it. Renee had been kind-hearted and pure, always helping others. Even though John’s gaze toward Renee had been suspicious back then, Renee had reassured her that they were only friends. Raelynn hadn’t given it much thought. Later, when John proposed to her, Renee disappeared from their lives. Who would have thought that John and Renee had been secretly entangled all along!! Judging by how John treated Zac, he must have believed that Zac was his biological son.Zac was around the same age as Arthur. That meant that back then, John had been with both her and Renee at the same time!The more she thought about it, the more bitter and furious Raelynn became. She had believed that enduring everything would bring her stability. She had even treated Zac, John’s favoured son, like a treasure. And yet, all this time, she had been raising Renee’s child!She had cared for that child while neglecting her own flesh and blood! The realization made her want to slap herself. Hate burned in Raelynn eyes. "If John has no loyalty to me, then I have none for him!" She turned to Arthur, her voice unwavering. "Arthur, you are my son. No matter what happens, that will never change. I don’t ask for your forgiveness, but at least let me make amends for my mistakes." Julie, Rosie, and Susie fell into silence. Of course, they had always hoped their parents would love each other. But the memory of that hospital confrontation still haunted them, John had spoken of divorcing their mother and marrying Zac’s mother instead. He had even told them to move out. If they couldn’t save Gray Corporation on their own, then perhaps Arthur taking over was the best outcome. At least, with Arthur in charge, it wouldn’t fall into Zac’s hands. Zac had tricked Julie into signing over shares and had then attempted to transfer them to his mother. It was clear what his true intentions were. After everything they had gone through, they finally saw the truth. Arthur remained unmoved as he watched Raelynn’s supposed remorse. If she had truly had the right mindset, will she have been so easily manipulated by John and Zac? She had never once considered that Arthur was her son when she had mistreated him. People said that no parent could truly hate their own child, but all Arthur had ever seen in them was self interest. Before, she had pampered Zac and belittled him to win John’s favour. Now, she was turning to him, seeking his help to destroy John while trying to curry favour with him. Arthur had seen through all of them long ago. After a long silence, Julie finally spoke. "Arthur, when I transferred shares to Zac, I left myself an opening. I can help you get them back."

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