When Her Death Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 451

Chapter 451 He Might Be Dead
Cassandra finally understood why her father had married Paula, and why this stepmother cared for her even more than her biological mother ever had. Initially, she thought Paula was just trying to win her over, but now, everything made sense. She also realized why, despite Queenie being over fifty, she only had one daughter.

Cassandra glanced at the shredded paper in the trash bin, then abruptly rose to her feet. In a frenzy, she gathered the fragments, tossed them into the bathroom toilet, and flushed them away.

“I am the daughter of Queenie Jamieson, a successful businesswoman, not some child of a useless entertainer,” she muttered to herself.

To Cassandra, dancing was merely a form of emotional cultivation. Even if someone became a world-renowned dancer, it wasn't as significant as being a successful female CEO. Besides, with Queenie's resources, making someone a famous dancer would be as easy as spending money. Compared to Paula's current homemaker persona, only Queenie was truly fit to be her mother.

After pondering for a moment, Cassandra called Paula back into the room. Her face softened into its usual gentle facade as she said, “Mom, I've come to understand everything now. From now on, I will definitely treat you with the respect and care you deserve.”

Paula, hearing this, embraced her tightly. “With your assurance, I am content,” she said, her voice full of warmth.

“However,” Cassandra suddenly shifted the conversation, “we must keep this matter between us. It's crucial that no one else finds out.”

Paula looked at her in confusion. “Why?”

“Queenie has no other children—I'm her only daughter. She once told me she would leave the entire business to me after her death. But if she were to find out the truth now, she might not be willing to hand over the company to me anymore,” Cassandra explained, her tone measured and convincing.

Everything Cassandra said made perfect sense, and Paula found herself nodding in agreement. After all, when Cassandra was first born and handed over to Ralph, Ralph told Queenie that the child was found and that he didn't know who the biological parents were. Only then did Queenie agree to keep her.

“All right,” Paula finally said, her mind settled.

The following day, when Cecilia went for her prenatal checkup, Nathaniel insisted on accompanying her.