The Billionaire's Mistake

MISTAKE 121

Chapter 121: Acting.

"Should you behave this way? After all, Mom is still your mother!" Hazel protested.

Anya suppressed the urge to roll her eyes. These two were really getting involved in their acting.

"I already have all of my father's things; I am not sure if what you have is of any importance to me. You should take it out first so I can decide. Anya answered.

She already guessed they probably no longer had the contents of the safe when she saw their reaction. Daniel had said that there was no need for her to meet them to get it back That meant that he probably had other methods. Anya felt like laughing when she saw through this but held back.

"I did not carry it with me," Shaina said hurriedly. She knew she did not have anything to show Anya. She had to stall till she found those documents.

"Besides, you have so many guards; what if they snatch it?" Hazel asked.

"Then, you can pick a neutral place and meet with my lawyers. We will have the things checked with witnesses. If it's something I want, I will hear about your issues." Anya gave them a out. But how could they take it? They no longer had the things in the safe. away

Seeing no way out, Shaina smiled and tried to smooth things over. She realized that Anya was hard to trick.

"We can always do that later. Our home is not far from here; when you have time, let us meet," Shaina offered. Hazel wanted to say more, but she held her back.

Anya did not respond to this; she looked away and glanced at the trees.

Shaina's smile wavered as she sensed Anya's indifference, her heart sinking at the realization that Anya had no interest in reconnecting with her lost mother or helping them. But the forced herself to maintain her composure, hiding her disappointment behind a false smile.

sinking feeling of dread. Her grandmother had banned her from entering the orchard when she brought her friends to pick apples without care in her teens. She could hardly believe that she had been caught red-handed as she snuck

with her mother.

flushed with embarrassment as the managers apologized to Anya for the intrusion. The managers knew this mother-daughter pair, and they did not want to offend the Shaw

of the managers began, his voice carrying regret and caution as he addressed Anya. "We were not aware

and Shaina, "Madam, The guest booked the entire orchard today. So we closed the orchard for

not know their relationship and

Anya's impassive expression. Was she really not interested in talking to her

every right to be angry with her for what happened in the past, but she had thought that a child that had lost their mother would be curious about things. Like why she had left. All of these would have been reason enough for them to talk

leave, but aina held her back, she kw Hane's temper.

this, they would definitelypass it on to the old lady at home, her mother-in-Law. If she could not guarantee that Anya would help them, it would not

our guest," the manager said. He knew Shun's temper

other staff, and they are all waiting for you." He continued

conscience. She knew that they had offended Anya in the past, but she hadn't expected her to not care about her own mother at all. "Alright, I have work to do, so I will leave. Please consider what I have said." Shaina decided leave.

to stay and convince her. She still

her back

her a cold look, and

resentment brewing inside her. As she walked away from the orchard, her mind raced with thoughts. She was indignant. It was clear Anya could help

glanced at Anya one last time, her gaze filled with icy determination, Hazel made a silent vow to herself. She may have backed away today, but she will find a

Anya," Shaina said, her voice filled with fake sadness. "I

was trying to guilt Anya, but it

at the trees coldly, her eyes betraying none of the emotions. burning inside

looked away in silence as Hazel and her mother disappeared into the depths

Alone once more