Episode 61
Instead, she’s off trying to be an actress, turning us into the butt of jokes among our peers!”The room held three people: Elijah’s cousin, Kailee Myers, alongside her father, Cory Myers. On the sofa sat Elijah’s mother, Billie Norris, her face a mask of unreadable emotions. Once a thriving enterprise, the Myers family business had declined drastically, a stark contrast to its past prosperity. As a daughter of the Myers family, Billie felt compelled to lend her support. However, the Norris family had always maintained a strict separation between personal life and business dealings.
Cory, with his limited education, had proven to be an unreliable business partner. Neither Elijah’s grandfather, Shawn Norris, nor Elijah himself, had any desire to involve Cory in their business endeavors. Billie, unfamiliar with the intricacies of business, could only offer occasional assistance to her own family, helping out with day-to-day needs. In time, Cory’s intentions shifted. Years ago, he began eagerly introducing potential partners to Elijah, hoping to secure a marriage that would benefit the Myers family through new alliances. Then, as if fate had twisted unexpectedly, shortly after Sandra departed, Elizabeth entered the scene! This year had been particularly harsh.
The Myers family’s investments had floundered leading to significant losses. Unable to fault Elijah for not lending a hand, Cory and Kailee instead misdirected their frustrations towards Elizabeth. As Elizabeth entered the room, she noticed the absence of Shawn and Melany. She approached Cory and the rest with a beaming smile, yet her greeting was laced with irony. “Cory, Kailee, how thoughtful of you to concern yourselves with my affair amidst the turmoil of your impending bankruptcy.” In the past, Elizabeth had always acted meekly around Elijah’s relatives, giving off the impression that she was easily dominated. But now, she sharply retorted, catching everyone off guard. They were stunned into silence for a moment. Cory chuckled dryly after a brief pause, “Elizabeth, you haven’t even made it big yet, and you’re already so full of yourself.” “Thanks for the encouragement, Cory. I’m definitely aiming for fame,” Elizabeth responded with a forced smile. She turned her attention to Billie. Her smile waned slightly as she addressed her. “Billie.” Billie was clad in an elegant silk gown from the latest fashion collection. Nearing fifty, she had filled out a bit since her youth but maintained her appearance meticulously, her skin firm and youthful, making her look no older than thirty. Billie offered Elizabeth a brief, cool nod of acknowledgment.
