Savrow held an annual horse race that was covered nationwide.


    Many affluent families would gather at the tracks, looking like they got along with one another. In reality, there was always some sort of rivalry going on between them.


    It was also a rare opportunity for the privileged and wealthy to interact.


    The horse race was an important event for businesses in Savrow and even Orbia. Many major deals were signed there, hence why many would love to get their hands on a ticket to the race for the great opportunity towork with potential partners.


    Bethany was livid that Gregory would not allow her to attend the race, so much so that she barely had any appetite or sleep.


    She did not understand why Gregory would punish her for yelling at a few household staff and would take Carrie to the race instead.


    Bethany had stirred up a lot of trouble at home, but Gregory had not once criticized her.


    Maybe Bethany was falling out of Gregory’s favor like Shannon did.


    All men were heartless beasts.


    She could only pray that Ryan was a yer who would dump Carrie once he was done with her.


    Bethany could then tell the whole world that Carrie was Ryan’s ything.


    No one would marry Carrie then. Bethany wanted to ruin Carrie.


    While Bethany dwelled in her thoughts, there was a knock on the door.


    “Ms. Bethany, Mrs. Salvador wants to sce you."


    Bethany met Shannon grouchily.


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    "Herem, Mom."


    She caught a whiff of a strange, horrible smell when she stepped into the room.


    "What are you doing, Mom? What''s that smell?"


    Bethany scrunched her nose and entered the bedroom.


    Pushing the ajar door open, she was shocked by what she saw behind it.


    Shannon, wearing wrinkly pajamas, kneeled on the ground with disheveled hair. She was wiping a yellow water stain on the ground with a towel. "Mom... What are you..." Bethany was shocked.


    Shannon was stunned to see Bethany there. She blushed and lectured,"


    Who said you cane in? Don''t you know how to knock?"


    "Mom, you wanted to see me."


    Bethany looked at the stain and covered her mouth in surprise. "Mom!


    Is that..."


    Before Bethany could say "pee", Shannon interrupted her. "Shut up!


    Not another word from you. Get it?"


    Bethany nodded.


    She would never tell anyone. It would not look good on Bethany when Shannon became theughingstock in Savrow.


    Shannon dumped the dirty towel into the bin and washed her hands in the bathroom.


    Despite her good scrubbing, she could not get rid of the disgusting smell.


    "You should stop taking the drugs!"


    Bethany followed her into the bathroom anxiously. "How are drugs different from substances? Simon is not helping you! Look at you! You are at the breaking point. You worked so hard to win Dad''s love, and you spent many years going toe-to-toe with Justin. If your health goes bad, you''ll have nothing left. All the work you put in will be for nothing."


    It was unlike Bethany to give such a perspective. It was clear that she was panicking.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    Shannon closed her eyes and took a breath. "I know. I want to quit, but I can''t!"