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.

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 would be no one else in her way after the former left the Tillman Family, only to be surprised by her fair skin, curvy figure, and calm demeanor when they met

silly idea you

When my father first built his company, my grandparents invested in it

“You…”

years ago, and I can always

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

that, don’t you ever think that you’re going to get a bigger share of the inheritance

him gone so badly? If that’s the case, I’m going to make sure he lives a long life so that you both can forget about inheriting his fortune.” Anastasia gave a cold reply,

to save herself from the embarrassment. “He

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

and daughter. Soon, the maid proceeded to serve the dishes while Francis told her to prepare two more dishes

your occupation, Anastasia?” Francis asked curiously during

living abroad, and I’m now a designer at

quite a

currently interviewing as an auto salon model.” Erica

is that? You’d better quit before you embarrass me.” Francis shot a gaze at Erica, giving her

sure she’ll come to

What can she do in my company? A receptionist?” Francis grunted

Erica harbored a strong grudge toward Anastasia, blaming her for indirectly

designer. She even took part in the International Jewelry

on Francis’ face. “Really? That’s awesome! Jared, I’m going to

thank you, Grandpa!” The little boy

growing more and more annoyed with the child’s presence, deeming him a scheming little boy they should be wary about, in spite of his young