There's No Turning Back (Elara and Harvey) novel Chapter 51

"I didn't expect Mr. Snapp to be someone who enjoys picking at other men's leftovers."

To Harvey, she was nothing more than a meal that had already been eaten—tasteless, yet too much of a waste to throw away.

Elara spoke plainly to Theodore, "I don't think the best way to get back at a man is by marrying another one—just to prove some kind of sexual appeal.

"It's as if I need to show the world that even at 27, I can still attract a man. My worth shouldn't be measured by whether or not a man wants me."

She smiled. "If you want to truly get back at someone who's hurt you—whether they're a man or a woman—the best way is to make them watch you rise."

She would no longer live in the shadows, tucked away in a mansion, playing the silent role of the woman behind a man. She would stand as his equal.

No—she would rise above him. She would reach a place so high that even Harvey Fisher couldn't touch her.

Elara snapped out of her thoughts and found Theodore staring at her, his gaze burning with intensity. A flicker of uncertainty flashed in her eyes.

Theodore looked away. "You're finally back to your old self."

This was the Elara Jones that he fell for.

"Hmm?"

Lying on his stomach, his voice was slightly muffled, and Elara didn't catch what he said.

He lowered his lashes, and there was a lazy smile playing on his lips. "Regarding Mr. Beau bringing a dangerous weapon to kindergarten—if you'd rather not get involved, I can handle it. After all, I am the victim."

Elara nodded. "As the victim, demanding compensation and an apology from the Fishers and the kindergarten is well within your rights."

She turned to her daughter. Adults could control their emotions, but children couldn't.

Keeping Bambi and Beau in the same school would only lead to more conflicts. Even if she transferred Bambi to a different class, they'd still run into each other constantly.

"Next year, Bambi will start elementary school. Originally, under the Fisher family's plan, she and Beau were set to advance to Summit Elementary. But I want to transfer her.

"In Capitol, the best elementary school aside from Summit Academy is—"

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