However, her husband wasn't the most generous sort and didn't like Rebecca going shopping. The only time he would buy her presents like jewelry was on her birthday, Christmas, and their anniversary day. Rebecca wasn't pleased with it all.
On hearing that Zara was enjoying herself shopping, spending her grandson's money, she was even more upset.
As expected, Rebecca said angrily, "Has he forgotten his grandma?! Huh! Now that he's got money, the first person he should have thought of should be me."
Brianna comforted gently, "Don't be upset, please, Rebecca. I'm sure he will think of you later."
Rebecca heaved a sigh and said in a pretentious tone, "Brianna, you are such a good girl. You were so nice to me. You rarely spent money on yourself, but would buy me lots of presents. It's such a shame that you and Liam..."
Brianna sneered quietly and said, "Ah, don't feel sorry, please. I'm grateful that Liam broke up with me actually, or I would not be with Scott now."
"Scott?"
"Yes. I'm married to Scott Anderson."
"Scott Anderson! My gosh. That's wonderful! You must be very happy now." Rebecca exclaimed
"Life's been good. Rebecca, you know, I've always wanted to thank you for taking care of my mother and me. I've been thinking of buying you a necklace as a thank you present. I wonder what kind of jewel you like."
"Oh, that's too kind of you." Rebecca smiled.
"I insist."
"Ah, I'm not sure. It would be much better if I could see what's available." Rebecca said cheerfully.
"No problem. I can take you shopping if you'd like." Brianna suggested.
"How wonderful! When?" Rebecca couldn't help expressing her excitement.
"How about today? Now? I'm free now anyway. I shall take you out for lunch first, and then we can go shopping together."
Brianna booked a table at the Grand Café, one of the most expensive restaurants in town. Rebecca arrived with a happy smile and even gave Brianna a hug. She looked Brianna up and down and knew straight away that Brianna's attire cost a lot.
After lunch, Brianna took Rebecca to Rosie's Jewel, a renowned jewelry shop in town. Rebecca wasn't so sure if Brianna could afford to pay, and she only picked a necklace that wasn't too expensive. Brianna took out her bank card willingly and paid with a smile. It was about seven thousand dollars.
"Brianna, you are so sweet. I've missed you, you know. You haven't been to see us for a long time. Why don't you come over for tea, and I will ask the chef to cook you your favorite food for dinner tonight?" Rebecca said courteously.
Brianna seemed uncertain. She hesitated till she saw the disappointed look on Rebecca's face, and she nodded in agreement. On the way to the Williams, Brianna chatted with Rebecca casually but also intentionally mentioned how generous Liam had been to Zara lately, taking her out shopping and to fancy restaurants.
Rebecca started to grow annoyed and disliked Zara more, thinking how extravagant she was. She complained that since Liam broke up with Brianna, he had not bought her any presents, nor had he taken her out for dinner. "He must have been spending too much money on her and has forgotten me! She is not like you at all, Brianna. She's a selfish one. She doesn't know how to respect me." Rebecca said. Brianna comforted Rebecca gently.
When they arrived at the Williams, everyone treated Brianna courteously as Rebecca told them that Brianna was now Mrs. Anderson.
Intentionally, Brianna talked about the old times with Liam and pretended that she had missed him now and then. "Do you mind if I go and have a look at my old room?" Brianna asked tentatively.
"No, of course not, though it might have changed since you moved out," Rebecca said apologetically.
Brianna heaved a sigh as if she truly felt upset and went upstairs. She walked about and made sure that no one was following or watching her, and then, she sneaked into Liam's study.
She locked the door behind her and quickly turned on Liam's computer.
Her heart was racing as she went through his files nervously. Just when she heard someone knocking at the door, she found the deleted drafts of her design in the bin. She took a photo of it with her phone and quickly turned off the computer. Before she opened the door, she pinched her thigh hard, and it hurt so much that tears filled her eyes instantly.
"Brianna? Brianna?" It was Liam's father. Brianna opened the door and looked at him with tearful eyes.
"I'm sorry. I just saw some photos of Liam and me and..." Brianna wiped the tears off her eyes. "I was a bit emotional and didn't hear you."
Liam's father looked at Brianna for a while as if to confirm that Brianna wasn't lying. "I'm sorry, Brianna. I know you could be a much better daughter-in-law than Zara, but you and Liam are not meant to be. Anyway, dinner's ready, come."
You were happy to get rid of my mother and me! Brianna thought, but she said pitifully, "It's my fault. I wasn't good enough to make Liam love me. But I know that that's the past, and Liam is happy with Zara now. Also, I've married into the Andersons'."
"Right, but please come visit anytime. We always welcome you here."
"Thanks. I will. And I shall try and see if there's any chance that Fortune Construction Company can cooperate with The Anderson Corporation." Brianna said with a smile while thinking, now you welcome me only because you want to use me to get close to the Anderson's!
"That would be great. You are such a good girl, Brianna."
It was already nine o'clock when Brianna left the Williams. Brianna took a taxi back to Home for Sol, and on the way, she sent the photo to Scott.
Scott rang her.
"Why did you go to see that asshole?" Scott questioned angrily.
"I didn't. He wasn't home. I used his grandmother. I sneaked into his study and found this on his laptop." Brianna explained.