Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Chapter 9 Inheritance Conflict

Knowing the strained history between the ladies, Francis glared at Naomi and lectured her. “Anastasia and her son just arrived, so there is no need for you to be so sarcastic. Get along well with her, would you?!”

“Who is the kid, Mom?” Erica showed up on the stairs and became curious when she saw her father with a child in his arms.

“Watch your mouth! This is your nephew whom your sister gave birth to when she was living abroad,” Naomi answered unhappily.

Erica’s eyes were instantly left wide open. “What?!” She then walked down the stairs and closer to Anastasia. “Why didn’t you let us know about your child? What’s wrong? He can’t be seen?”

“How could you say something like that, Erica? Jared is part of our family now, so I want you to take back your words.” Francis unhappily glared at the lady.

Naomi noticed her husband’s reaction and immediately harbored a greater grudge toward Anastasia, finding it hard to believe that his attitude toward Erica changed so much just because of Jared.

“D-Dad, I’m just showing my… concern for her!” Erica bitterly stood up for herself.

“Come here. I’ll take you to the garden for a walk.” Francis wanted to bond with Jared.

As soon as Francis left with Jared, Erica approached Anastasia with a glacial smile. “You had an affair with some married man and gave birth to that illegitimate child, didn’t you?!”

While Anastasia’s eyes were filled with hatred, she could never forget what Erica and Hayley did to her back then. For that, she told herself that she would never forgive both of them because of what they did to her. “My business is none of yours,” Anastasia coldly replied.

aura now, compared to who she was five years ago. In that instant, she began to feel even more jealous of Anastasia’s beauty. She thought there

coming back here, but I warn you—forget about whatever silly idea you have in your mind. This family has nothing to do with

built his company, my grandparents invested in it too, but you both had the

“You…”

years ago, and I can always do the same thing again.” Erica tried

at all. Furthermore, my dad can do whatever he wants with his inheritance, which is, again, none of your concern.” Anastasia refuted Erica and

a bigger share of

stop talking about his inheritance. Do you want him gone so badly? If that’s the case, I’m going to make sure

was rendered speechless but immediately talked back to save herself from the embarrassment. “He is my husband, so of course I want him to

defended her mother. “What’re you talking about, Anastasia?!

her phone and sat on the couch, refusing to entertain the mother and daughter. Soon, the maid proceeded to serve the dishes while Francis told her to prepare two more dishes that were not

Anastasia?” Francis asked curiously during the

studied jewelry design when I was living abroad, and I’m now a designer

bad. Bourgeois is quite a big

a job too, Dad! I’m currently interviewing as an

you embarrass me.”

just having fun while exploring the opportunities around her. I’m sure she’ll come to

in my company? A receptionist?” Francis

grudge toward

took

“Really? That’s awesome! Jared, I’m going to

you, Grandpa!” The little

more annoyed with the child’s presence, deeming