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.

Anya and her guards, Hazel's heart sank with a sinking feeling of dread. Her grandmother had banned her from entering the orchard when

with her mother.

as the managers apologized to Anya for the intrusion. The managers knew this mother-daughter

began, his voice carrying regret and caution as he addressed Anya. "We were not aware that other people

managers quickly turned to Hazel and Shaina, "Madam, The guest booked the entire orchard today. So we

relationship and was more worried about

impassive expression. Was she really not interested in talking to her more? She was her mother after

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

to scold the manager to leave, but aina held her back, she kw Hane's temper. She was on second offense for

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

the manager

they are all waiting for you." He continued to urge

in the past, but she hadn't expected her to not care about her own mother

to stay and convince her. She still had to get the Mafia

her back

a cold look, and she simmered down

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 them, but she

Anya one last time, her gaze filled with icy determination, Hazel made a silent vow to herself. She may

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

guilt Anya,

at the trees coldly, her eyes betraying

her mother disappeared

Alone once more