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.

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

with her mother.

cheeks 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

the situation," one of the managers began, his voice carrying regret and caution as he addressed Anya. "We were not aware that other people had entered the orchard.

So we

relationship and was more worried about offending

churned with anxiety as she watched Anya's impassive expression. Was she really not interested in talking to her more?

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

aina held her back, she kw

heard 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 do them good! tell the family about

our guest," the manager said. He knew Shun's temper and did not want to lose his

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

silent judgment weighing heavily on Shaina's 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

on the other hand, wanted to stay and convince her. She still

her back

Shaina sent her a cold look, and she simmered down before

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 did not care.

vow to herself. She may have backed away today, but she will find

voice filled with fake sadness. "I

trying to guilt Anya, but it

at the trees coldly, her eyes

looked away in silence as Hazel and her

Alone once more