Chubby Mommy: Scheming Daddy, Surrender Now!-Chapter 348: The Enemy of My Enemy

"Sit," Rhonda Sullivan said, noticing her serious expression, and smiled.

Gwen Yates only knew from rumors that the Sullivan sisters were not on good terms, and that Rhonda Sullivan had been driven crazy by Ruby Sullivan. But Rhonda Sullivan’s words yesterday made Gwen feel those were just rumors.

Besides, how bad could things get between siblings? She also didn’t believe Ethan Sterling would actually cheat; that man... had put all his focus on Ruby Sullivan.

Of course, she’s jealous and doesn’t feel at peace, but once she figured it out, it seemed that was exactly what Ethan Sterling was like. If he were truly like the rumors about a wayward son, maybe her obsession with him would diminish a bit.

So now, although she couldn’t resist her curiosity to be here, she was somewhat apprehensive of Rhonda Sullivan.

"What do you want from me?"

Rhonda Sullivan chuckled lightly, stood up, led her to the table, and sat down, with a warm sisterly smile on her face, "Nothing much, I just feel you are quite a special child, so I want to make friends."

Gwen frowned, "Mr. Sullivan, please be straightforward, I’m not used to beating around the bush like this."

"Your straightforwardness is quite charming, no hurry. Once the dishes are here, we’ll chat while eating." Rhonda Sullivan pressed the service bell, then sat down again.

Soon, two meat dishes, two vegetarian dishes, and two bowls of herbal pigeon soup were served on the round table.

"The soup here is good, I quite like it," Rhonda Sullivan said slowly after taking a sip, "But Ruby doesn’t really like it, saying it doesn’t have the depth of flavor of her own cooking. My sister used to be totally focused on food as a child, quite different from who she is now."

Gwen frowned, "Did Mr. Sullivan call me here just to talk about this?"

"Haha, indeed young people are impatient. Alright, let me speak plainly. You’ve probably heard about the discord between my sister and me. There’s a saying, ’The enemy of my enemy is my friend.’ The Yates Family is in a precarious situation because of her. I presume you’re cozying up to that scoundrel Caleb Ford instead of the little prince from the Aldrin Family to rescue the Yates Family, right?"

Upon hearing this, Gwen lowered her head, and her eyes couldn’t hide the hatred.

That’s right, previously, she was obsessed with Ethan Sterling, but she hadn’t sunk to the point of cheapening herself. Now, to protect her father’s position in the Yates Family, she had to sell herself. She had thought she could convince Caleb Ford to invest in the Yates Family, but unexpectedly, after he reluctantly agreed to talk to the Yates next Monday, Skylar Aldrin messed it up!

Gwen knew not all men in this world would be as obedient as Skylar Aldrin, and she knew Caleb Ford only valued her for her innocent face and her wildness in bed. She never thought much about getting serious with Caleb Ford; it was a simple transaction—one wanted pleasure, the other wanted money!

She recalled Skylar Aldrin’s sudden involvement and his intimate addressing with Sterling and Sullivan, her mind suddenly lit up, asking Rhonda Sullivan, "Did Ruby Sullivan and Ethan Sterling call Skylar Aldrin?"

"I don’t know, but it’s possible they did. After all, they left together yesterday." Rhonda Sullivan certainly knew that Skylar Aldrin’s appearance last night had nothing to do with Mr. and Mrs. Sterling, but these were just her speculations. Claiming ignorance was the most meticulous approach.

Gwen tightly frowned, her hatred for Ruby Sullivan deepened.

Rhonda Sullivan was pleased with her expression, "How much did Caleb Ford promise to invest in the Yates Family?"

Considering Rhonda Sullivan’s status, Gwen didn’t hide, "1 billion."

Rhonda Sullivan nodded, "Caleb Ford does not have a good reputation in the industry. He says a billion, but if five hundred million actually gets deposited, it’s already a good deal. I’ve heard that Ruby Sullivan tricked the Yates Family out of seven hundred million before, leading them into their current dire situation. Here’s the deal: I’ll invest seven hundred million, and you come over to my side. How does that sound?"

"Are you serious?" Gwen knew Rhonda had scandalous ties with Ethan Sterling, so she thought it unlikely her interest was in her body. Still, Rhonda’s abrupt financial aid made her uneasy.

"I have no reason to deceive you."

"I’m still in college; how can I help you?"

"You just focus on your studies. I need you to keep dating Skylar Aldrin, that’s all."

Upon hearing his name, Gwen’s face darkened again, "I never dated him; it was merely to exploit him. Although he’s the youngest son of the Aldrin Family, he has no say at home. The Aldrin Family won’t help just because of him. If you hope to connect with the Aldrin Family through Skylar Aldrin, I’d advise you to reconsider."

Skylar Aldrin was the root of her disgrace, so she spoke with gritted teeth and an urgency of bitterness, eager to malign Skylar Aldrin completely to find solace.

"Skylar Aldrin might be a bit foolish, but you’re smart. If you guide him down the right path, the Aldrin Family surely won’t be able to thank you enough. Besides, that fool seems quite fond of you. Making him marry you shouldn’t be hard."

"You want me to marry him?" Gwen’s voice raised eight decibels; she’d never imagined throwing away her entire future. After helping her father through the crisis, she hoped to continue advancing her overseas studies.

She thought, one day, when she’s shining bright, even if she doesn’t win Ethan Sterling’s favor, she could at least show him she’s above his reach.

Yes, Ethan Sterling is still her dream!

"If you can’t ensnare Skylar Aldrin, then you really are of no use." Rhonda Sullivan looked at her helplessly.

Gwen felt a heaviness in her heart; if she didn’t agree to Rhonda Sullivan’s terms now, her father would surely introduce her to another wealthy man, potentially worse than Caleb Ford, and she was in no position to refuse.

"Fine, I agree to continue dating Skylar Aldrin." 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Rhonda Sullivan was satisfied, lifting her juice, "Then let’s toast to our prosperous collaboration."

Gwen also picked up her juice, "Thank you, Mr. Sullivan." After a sip, she hesitated to ask, "Is it really just as simple as dating him?"

"Yes, just maintain your relationship well and ensure he’s at your beck and call. As for future matters, I haven’t thought it through yet; we’ll talk about it later," Rhonda Sullivan said effortlessly.

"What if you’re not concerned I won’t follow your orders then?"

Rhonda laughed, "As long as you continue to hate Ruby Sullivan, we’re comrades on the same front. If you refuse to listen to me, it means you’ve found a better way to retaliate against Rhonda Sullivan. I couldn’t be happier."

Since Gwen entered, Rhonda had maintained a gentle smile, naturally making her seem more approachable and convincing her that what she said was right.

Still, Gwen was curious and wanted to confirm the truth of those rumors.

"Ruby Sullivan is your sister, isn’t she? Why would you... dislike her?" She felt using hate was inappropriate, so she used dislike.

"Half-sister—same father, different mother. Although we share a dad, the relationship is just..." She didn’t continue, "Moreover, the after-effects I’m suffering, it’s due to her, and my child was lost because of her."

She smiled, "Every score must be settled; wouldn’t you agree?"

Gwen shivered, a bit scared to meet her eyes—those eyes were so sinister, like the old witch from a horror movie who curses people. "Yes," she timidly echoed.

Despite the fear, collaborating with such a person gave her a sense of security. In this world, a crueler approach is sometimes necessary, isn’t it?