Breaking Free, Loving Again -The Flash Marriage with Mr. CEO novel Chapter 482

Catrin was pissed in the worst way possible.

And Arwen's indifferent attitude only intensified her fury.

"Business is not where you can play, Arwen. What were you thinking, going behind my back and working at Davies Internationals?" she snapped, yanking Arwen's arms roughly.

Arwen winced —not just from the physical pain, but from the deep, familiar ache of disappointment.

Her fingers curled into fists as she stared at the woman who should have supported her, who should have stood beside her no matter what … but never did.

Maybe all mothers aren't the same in the world.

Some love unconditionally …

Some sacrifice everything for their children.

And then there are exceptions like Catrin —who loved having control, authority, and herself over everything else.

Arwen wanted to blame her fate for making her fall into the hands of the mother who never truly loved her as a mother should.

"Why do you have to rebel against me?" Catrin demanded, her fury sharpening with every word. "I am your mother! Can't you trust my plans for you?"

Her grip twisted tighter around Arwen's arm, as if she could physically force her daughter back into submission.

But she failed to see that her twist didn't make Arwen struggle. Rather, her gaze only grew colder.

"I have had enough of your rebellious nature," Catrin hissed. "Now, it's time for you to understand one thing." She leaned in, enunciating every word. "You. Will. Quit. It."

Her eyes bored into Arwen's, attempting to intimidate her. But her efforts fell flat. Arwen didn't even blink.

When Catrin still received no response, her grip tightened again as she ground out through gritted teeth. "Do you hear me? Go and sign the resignation now. Step down from your position immediately. Davies Internationals is not your place. You are not meant for it."

"Then, are you?"

Finally, Arwen's cold voice cut through the air like ice.

Catrin froze.

With a sharp tug, Arwen wrenched her arm free and took a step back, her cold gaze meeting her mother's with a quiet steel.

"Are you meant for it?" she repeated, her voice calm but laced with quiet disdain. "Given you are still attending the party as a guest should wake you now. Whether Davies Internationals is my playground or not, it doesn't matter. But it's definitely not your place that I can assure you."

Davies International has always been the most aching nerve for Catrin. So, when she heard Arwen taunting her with it, she lost her composure.

"Arwen, how dare you?"

However, to her temper, Arwen didn't even flinch. She simply folded her hands, unbothered.

"How dare I?" she echoed with a soft chuckle. "Since when does it take daring to speak the truth, Mrs. Quinn? I am simply stating what you have chosen to ignore for years. It would do you well to finally see it."

With that, she didn't waste another word. Raising her hand just a little, she gestured a server to come forward. "Attend to Mrs. Quinn," she said, adding, "She is our guest here. And as the host, I can't bear to see a guest unattended."

Then, with a fleeting glance at her mother, Arwen walked away.

Catrin watched her leave and couldn't help grit. _{freeweɓnøvel.com}