Since Marcellus got together with Katrina, he always considers her emotions whenever he plans a date because he knows that she isn"t materialistic. She knows Katrina is a simple woman. Her exceptional beauty brings light to every man"s eyes. For other couples, it may be reasonable for boyfriends to pay for dinner, movies, and all kinds of things for their girlfriend.
But Katrina never asks anything from him. Even when they go out for dinner occasionally, she sometimes pays the bill in secret. For her, love is equal. She doesn"t want to burden Marcellus when they go out for a date.
Afraid that she will be intimidated and pressured by their financial gap, Marcellus always chooses ordinary restaurants and cinemas when they go out.
Despite his wealth, they are no different from ordinary couples.
He doesn"t even dare to give Katrina expensive gifts because he knows that she won"t accept them. But he occasionally gives her a plush doll, which is enough to make her happy for a long time.
Katrina is a sincere and sweet girl who takes their relations.h.i.+p seriously.
Marcellus doesn"t understand why Claire keeps saying that Katrina is after their family"s wealth. He has never taken her to high-end shopping malls or expensive restaurants. His Mom used to mock Katrina in front of him when they talked at home. He is really so tired of hearing his mother"s ranting concerning Katrina. He just ignored it when Claire began to talk against his girlfriend.
"Marcellus, I know you love her. Don"t hide it anymore," Claire says with a sigh.
"The other day, I intentionally invited her to go shopping at a high-end mall. All the clothes were very expensive, but she wasn"t shocked by the prices at all. How could an ordinary girl like her afford such expensive clothes on her salary? I"m sure she hasn"t even entered such a mall before. Besides you, who else could take her to such places?"
"I"ve never taken her to a place like that. Believe it or not, I"ve never spent money on her. Mom, doesn"t this just show that she isn"t the kind of woman to wors.h.i.+p famous brands? Mom, why can"t you believe me? Don"t you trust me?" Marcellus implores.
Standing in the doorway, Katrina turns pale as she listens to the conversation.
It turns out that Claire invited her to go shopping just to test her. It turns out that she has always looked down upon her and disliked her right from the start.
But instead of tearing her down during their first meeting, Claire hides behind a gentle mask and plots behind her back.
When Claire took her to shop at a high-end shopping mall, it was because she wanted to emphasize the big financial gap between Katrina and Marcellus. She wanted Katrina to break up with Marcellus because of this.
Katrina is too naïve. She believes that as long as she and Marcellus love together, they can pursue a future together and be happy together.
What makes me worthy of Marcellus? It feels like a knife is being twisted in my heart.
When Claire said that she wanted to buy her clothes, Katrina thought that it was out of kindness. But now, she realizes that if she had accepted it against her will, it would probably prove Claire"s point that she is only with Marcellus for his money.
Even inviting her to brunch and giving her the bracelet as a gift was all part of Claire"s trap.
Katrina has always disliked accepting ostentatious and unnecessary gifts. It"s a good thing that she kept her principle and refused Claire"s insistence that time, or she would end up being degraded and disgraced.
At the new discovery, Katrina finally believes the authenticity of the recording that Aaron sent her. It doesn"t seem far fetched for Claire to plot the car accident anymore.
Apparently, Claire despises her with intense disgust. Every insult she uttered about Katrina is like a nail being hammered into her heart.
She wants Marcellus to break up with her and marry the n.o.ble Miss Harrison. But since Marcellus keeps defending Katrina and refuses to give in, she decides to trap Katrina instead.
Marcellus is her son, and Claire wouldn"t do anything to hurt him. And Katrina is just an outsider, a n.o.body.
If Aaron can hire someone to cut Melvin Quentin"s p.e.n.i.s off, it doesn"t seem difficult for Claire to hire someone to cause a car accident and kill someone like her.
Nowadays, anything is possible as long as you have money.
Katrina is just a policewoman. Even if she becomes disabled or dies from a car accident, she will only be compensated. n.o.body would care if there"s any conspiracy behind it.
Her death may make Marcellus sad. But after she dies, Claire can arrange for Marcellus to marry Miss Harrison.
Katrina feels her heart turn cold as the red apples in her hands fall to the ground.
It doesn"t seem appropriate for her to stay. She doesn"t have the courage to visit Marcellus any longer.
Resolve fills Katrina all of a sudden. Even if she is insignificant and poor, she still has her dignity. To keep her dignity intact, she will step aside.
Indeed, Katrina doesn"t deserve Marcellus.
She doesn"t know why out of all the many young, beautiful, and rich women around him, he chose her. She appreciates his affections. Very much
But she doesn"t want Marcellus and Claire to fight and clash with each other because of her. She doesn"t want to drive a wedge between Marcellus and his mother.
Claire is right, Marcellus deserves a better woman.
If he doesn"t break up with me, then I will, Katrina thinks with determination. I"ll be the villain and fix this.
Katrina turns around and leaves. Although she looks sad and pale, there is a determined look in her eyes.
Before Claire tricks and manipulates her, she might as well leave first.
From now on, I will have nothing to do with Marcellus. Even if I don"t want to, even if it hurts, this is for the best.