Chapter 22 – Revenge Marriage Sweet Love Novel Free Online (Cate & Shaun)

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Devastated, Cate lost the last ounce of self-control. She pounced at Rosabella, throwing the latter to the ground and seizing her by the throat.

Rosabella did not appear flustered but simply revealed an enigmatic smile.

Before Cate could register the meaning of it, a strong force peeled her back and threw her into the muddy puddle.

She lifted her head only to see Nathan hurrying over to help Rosabella to her feet. He then removed his coat and draped it over the woman.

‘I’m fine, but quickly check on Cate. She’s disheartened from losing the bidding.” Rosabella trembled in Nathan’s embrace.

“Why are you still caring for her?” Nathan glared at the woman on the ground with his teeth clenched. “Look what you’ve turned into. You’re so heartless that you’re even bullying your own sister. I really can’t believe I used to like you.”

The relationship they built since childhood was completely shattered at this point.

Cate stared hard at his face. She could not even recognize those unfamiliar features anymore. “That’s right, I regret that I used to like you too. I must’ve been blind.”

“I dare you to say that again.” Nathan was incensed by her words.

“Not only have you broken the bidding rules but you also can’t tell right from wrong!” Cate shouted at the top of her lungs.

“Do you think she could come up with that design, given her limited ability? Perhaps you knew it from the beginning but decided to shield her anyway. I don’t care if you love her, but why must you bring me down in order to gain success? You lowly couple!”

“Watch your mouth.” Nathan slapped her across the face, sending the staggering woman to the ground once again.

Cate’s cheek was burning, but the pain was nothing compared to what she was feeling deep inside her heart.

Where was the man who promised to take care of her forever?

Where was the man who said he had no feelings for Rosabella?

Where was the man who begged her to wait for him just a few days ago?

Fortunately, she had not believed his words. She did not have the courage to.

Nathan narrowed his eyes. Looking at the battered woman, he said bitterly, “Don’t think that everyone is vile like you. I know for a fact that Rosabella had stayed up countless nights to come up with this design. Yes, she started learning late, but she’s talented.

Everything that happened today is a misfortune you invited upon yourself. Realize your mistake and start over before it’s too late.”

With that, Nathan picked Rosabella up into his arms and walked toward the Lamborghini.

When his car sped into the distance, leaving her behind for the second time, Cate truly lost all hope in this man.

Starting from this moment, any love she felt for him before was replaced by hatred and despise.

“Oh, you poor thing.” James walked toward her while holding an umbrella, smiling with his eyes narrowed. “The young lady of the Cox family who was once above everyone else has now lost all her power.”

Exhausted, she could not be bothered to deal with the man. She started walking toward her car in silence.

His voice rang behind her. “Uncle Jeffery and Aunt Sally will definitely be informed of today’s incident. It’s obvious that they favor Rosabella over you. Don’t dream of heading back to the Cox family anymore because no one there welcomes your presence.”

Slam! She shut the door and drove away.

His words were not news to her, but it did not matter. Her life was miserable enough. No one really loved or cared for her.

6.00 P.M.

Shaun came home from work.

In the past, even if Cate was occupied at that moment, the house was always brightly lit and filled with a delicious aroma.

He could always catch a glimpse of her silhouette as she moved across the kitchen diligently, preparing dinner.

Today, however, there was only darkness.

He turned on the lights only to find Cate curled up on the couch. Her hair was disheveled and her eyes appeared sorrowful.

She rested her chin above Fudge’s head as she held the cat close in her arms. She looked lifeless and defeated.

She had always appeared energetic and radiant in front of him. It felt slightly strange seeing this unprecedented side of her.

“The bidding didn’t go well?” He removed his coat and threw it on the couch casually. “Failing once isn’t a big deal. You’re still young—”

“I’m allowed to be deceived like a fool because I’m young?” She shot him an angry look. “People like you who are at the top of society don’t even care about other people’s feelings, right?”

A hint of annoyance flashed across his face. He assumed the upset woman was projecting her rage at him. “With this behavior, failure serves you right.”

‘That’s right, I’m a failure. My biggest failure is having trusted you.” Cate clenched her fists. Although it was clear that he did not love her, she was his wife by law at the very least. Even so, he had tricked her like a fool.

“Don’t bite the hand that feeds you.” Shaun was irritated by her remark. “You wouldn’t even have had the chance to participate in the bidding if I hadn’t lent you a hand. If I knew this was how you were going to behave, then I definitely wouldn’t have bothered.”

“Thank you very much. I beg you to stay out of my affairs in the future.”

She scoffed while getting to her feet. Fudge leaped up from her embrace. The cat felt the tense situation between her two owners and scratched the woman’s shirt helplessly.

He was not only furious with her attitude but also truly disappointed.

Initially, after seeing her designs, he thought she was really talented. However, plenty of people in this world were born with talent, thus there would always be someone better and stronger out there. One failure was enough for him to see her true colors.

Honestly, he despised people like this.

“Remember what you said. Starting from today, apart from looking after Fudge, I don’t want anything to do with you. You don’t have to cook for me either. It’s only going to make me sick.”

Then, he picked up the cat with one hand, grabbed his coat with another, and left the house.

An eerie silence enveloped the room. She had a warm cat to comfort her cold heart earlier but that was now gone too.

Cate’s mind went blank. The sun slowly faded into the darkness.

She left the house and headed to the bar.

The server brought her several bottles of beer. She popped the cap off one of them and started taking big gulps.

She had never liked drinking before. It was only now that she discovered the benefit of drowning one’s sorrow with alcohol.

She glanced at the young people dancing on the stage nearby as she drank.

How easy her life was in the past.

A life without worries with everyone by her side.

Gradually, her vision began to blur.

She did not notice the person watching her closely from a corner. A brief moment later, the person made a phone call. “Janet, guess who I saw?”

“Who?”

“Cate Cox! She’s drinking alone at the bar. Ah, she’s still as beautiful as ever.” Janet instantly became agitated. “That b*tch.”

She would never forget the humiliation she suffered from being thrown out of the restaurant last time. That incident made her the laughing stock among the elites of Melbourne.

She was pleased to hear about what happened in the bidding event today.

However, that was not enough. She wanted to destroy her completely. Little did she expect the opportunity to fall upon her so soon.

“Zayn Larson, are you still interested in her?”

“Well, not really, but she has always looked down on me back when we were in school. I’m quite curious to see what it’s like,” Zayn said crudely, “for her to beg for my forgiveness.”

“Sure, I’ll give you the opportunity.”

Janet told him the plan. A surge of passion washed through him like waves. “Are you sure about this—”

“Don’t worry, I’ll back you up. Cate has no one on her side now. If something like this happens, the Cox family will be even more eager to cut off ties with her.”

“Alright, then I’ll perform well tonight.”

The corners of Zayn’s lips curled into a malicious smile as he watched the silhouette of that beautiful woman.

Cate was pretty drunk at this point. She vaguely remembered seeing a server approaching her with another cocktail.

She could not recall if she had ordered it, but her glass was empty so she drank the cocktail without hesitation.

Not long later, she fell onto the couch with her eyes closed.

Inside the clubhouse.

Fudge was curled up next to the stool. Shaun filled her bowl with small fishes. The cat munched on it a couple of times before turning away in disdain.

Chase scoffed. “Your cat is so picky. This fish is the specialty of my clubhouse.”

“It means your chefs are not up to standard.”

Shaun helped himself to a piece of chicken but lost interest to continue eating.

He was accustomed to eating Cate’s home-cooked meals. These dishes placed in front of him tasted like trash compared to the food she made.

“You should head home for dinner, then,” Chase commented angrily, “Your home-cooked meals are the best. Go home and get Cate to prepare a feast for you.”

“Don’t mention that woman again.” Shaun’s face fell.

“How did she offend you this time?” Chase was suddenly reminded of something. “Today was the day of bidding, right?”

‘I said, don’t bring her up,” Shaun warned.

Chase pursed his lips without commenting further.

He spoke on the phone briefly a while later. “Wesley Sanderson from Golden Corporation is in the private room next door. He wants to discuss the business project we mentioned last time.”

“You go ahead. I’m not interested in cases that don’t require brainwork.”

Chase was speechless.

‘Of course, you’re better than everyone else because you’re so smart,’ he thought silently.

He went to the room next door, frustrated.

When he returned 20 minutes later, the dishes on the table remained pretty much untouched.

Chase pulled the chair back and sat down. “Guess who was in the room earlier? President Sawyer, the person in charge of the technology center, and also Nathan Lowe from Lowe Corporation. I heard he used to go out with Cate.”

“Will you stop?” Shaun was evidently annoyed. Hearing that woman’s name sent his blood boiling.

“Listen.” Chase put on a serious face. “Nathan and Rosabella are to be engaged next month, not to mention that he’s Wesley’s nephew. Summit Group officially bagged the project from today’s bidding. Don’t you think something is strange once you connect the three of them together?”

Shaun was unfamiliar with the network in Melbourne, but he kind of understood the picture now. “Summit played dirty?”