Sarah remained expressionless.
"It's precisely because I understand him that I can't be with him.
You have my word—my fate with Drake is over.
I won't get back together with him."
Madam Drake's expression softened considerably.
Picking up her handbag, she rose from the sofa with a hint of icy smile.
"I hope you remember what you said today. Stay away from Drake.
I don't want him to suffer because of you again.
As for what happened to your mother, I am sorry.
But if you intend to seek revenge against the Drake Group, his father and I are ready.
In business, there are no friends—only interests."
With that, she turned and left, leaving Sarah alone on the sofa.
Clutching her cup tightly, she sat with her crimson lips pressed together, her eyes vacant and distant as she stared blankly ahead.
She remained silent for a long time, lost in thought, until Beauty called her name several times: "Sarah!"
