Collection-The Useless Housewife Is The Hidden Financial Tycoon Novel – I pushed open the door to the CEO’s office and saw Barbara sitting on my husband’s lap. Errol Gilbert looked at me with clear impatience, and he didn’t even offer an explanation. “I heard you were once a financial expert?” Barbara clicked her heels as she sauntered over to stand in front of me. “How come now you’re nothing but a housekeeper?” Her voice was clear and melodious, but each word felt like a dagger to my heart.
Outside, I could hear stifled giggles, as if someone was peeking through the door crack. The employees who used to treat me with the utmost respect were now enjoying my humiliation. I thought back to last year’s annual meeting when they’d still called me “Mrs. Gilbert.” “What do you know now, other than how to buy groceries and cook?” Errol stood up, straightening his suit, his tone dripping with impatience.
“Stop embarrassing yourself. Go home and do what you’re supposed to do.” My mind drifted back to that afternoon three years ago when I decided to give up my career. He had said, “With me, you’ll never have to worry about the future.”
Now, I finally understood: The one thing I should never have given up was myself. “How long are you going to keep clinging to us?!” Derry shouted, his eyes red with anger. “Barbara Auntie is a thousand times better than you! You’re not even fit to be a mom!” Even my son chose to celebrate his birthday with Barbara. Enough. I straightened up and went back to the bedroom to pack my things.
Behind me, Errol’s shout echoed. “Amelia! Get back here! Without me, you’re nothing!” “Wait and see.” I held a file in my hand, the evidence of financial fraud by the Gilbert Group. From now on, I would tear them down from their pedestal. I would show everyone that the queen of finance is back!