Karina's phone rang. Seeing Patrick's name on the screen, she immediately picked up.
"Patrick, do you miss me already?"
"I have to go on a business trip." Patrick's voice was as indifferent as ever. "There's an urgent company matter that needs handling."
Karina pouted slightly, adopting a playful tone. "So sudden? How long will you be away?"
"No more than two days."
"Well..."
Karina tried to continue, but Patrick had already hung up.
She stared at the call record on her phone. Instead of feeling angry, she wore a cold smile on her face. With Patrick away, she could take the opportunity to teach Larissa a lesson.
That morning in the kitchen, she had caught Patrick's lingering gaze on Larissa, and that had solidified her determination to punish this troublesome woman.
Now that Patri
