Cara Preston's expression was a mixture of emotions. She had expected that tipping off the Kane family to come and cause a scene would destroy Vera Xavier's reputation and that Rona Langdon would successfully marry Vera off into their family. She never imagined that Vera actually had a compromising photo of Wesley Kane.
She gazed intently at Vera Xavier. Vera stood there quietly, a wall of blooming roses behind her, looking as beautiful as a painting.
She suddenly regretted what she had said to Rona Langdon last night. She had a nagging feeling that the Vera Xavier before her was different from the girl she used to be—no longer someone she could so easily manipulate.
As if sensing her gaze, Vera Xavier turned her bright, lively eyes toward her. The corners of Vera's mouth lifted into a faint smile. "Sister, it's a good thing you didn't marry Wesley Kane. I never would have thought he was such a scumbag!"
Vera Xavier sighed but said nothing more.
