Chapter 111 Anastasia looked at Jason in shock and remained silent for a long time. She thought, “Disclose our romantic relationship to the public?” She had signed the divorce agreement with Alastor, and they would file for a divorce after six months. However, she did not know what was wrong with Alastor recently, as he […]
Chapter 110 Anastasia was about to fall asleep when her phone rang again. On the phone, a voice sounded, “Anastasia!” “What’s wrong?” Anastasia answered, and it was Kimberly. “Something happened. Look at the trending topic,” Kimberly said, and her voice was a little rushed. Anastasia’s heart tightened. She took a deep breath. Anastasia quickly tapped open the trending hashtag and took a look after she hung up the phone. The first trending news story was about Jason. Someone had rummaged through a photo of Jason at school. Obviously, someone had started to slander Jason openly. ミミ [Overseas student from Atharia’s Xosa University. Would do anything to improve one’s social standing.] [The wife of Lopez Group’s CEO had an extramarital affair. The wife cheated on him with a young hunk.] [The young hunk’s identity was revealed. The last name is Gunn. Swindled his way through while overseas. Imposed as a scion to a wealthy family. Fake identity exposed.] [The lover of the wife of Lopez Group’s CEO was revealed. Imposter as a scion of a wealthy family exposed. Swindler, who uses the last name Gunn. Claimed to be the only heir to the Gunn Group.] There were all kinds of news headlines. All sorts of ridiculous information were published on multiple online platforms. Someone even pointed out that the heir of the Gunn Group had used an alternate account and replied: [We don’t have such a person in the Gunn family. Thank you.] In an instant, Jason had been placed in the spotlight and slandered by the mass public. Anastasia trembled and breathed unevenly. Anger poured through her as she checked WhatsApp messages from Felicia. Sure enough, it was Felicia who could not get hold of Anastasia, so she blasted the news of Jason to unleash her anger. Felicia had warned and threatened her on WhatsApp more than once that she would make her regret. Apparently, Felicia succeeded. Anastasia was trembling all over, uncontrollably. Jason, too, had been exposed on the Internet. Anastasia tried to edit a post on Twitter with trembling fingers. However, she pondered long and hard but could not come up with what to post. “How should I put it on Twitter? What can I do to minimize the damage to Jason?” she wondered worriedly. Anastasia was trembling when she called Jason. She requested, “Come back. Come back home, Jason.” Anastasia was scared. It did not matter what she had gone through with the online violence. She was dying. However, Jason could not. She had to keep Jason alive, well, and safe. “Anastasia? Are you scared? Don’t be. I’ll come back right away!” Jason immediately detected the fear in Anastasia’s voice and comforted her immediately. Anastasia hung up the phone and got up. She paced around, wondering what could be done. She thought, “How can help Jason? What can be done to salvage his reputation? Should I up to all the mistakes and plow them on myself Anastasia returned to sit on the couch and started to edit the messages on Twitter. [Alastor and I signed a divorce agreement several months ago. The marriage has come to an end. Jason graduated recently…] Anastasia deleted and retyped it after thinking for a while. She repeated it several times, for she did not know whether there was any flaw in her words. “Anastasia.” Jason came back in a hurry and rushed into the living room. “Have you seen the news? Felicia slandered you. Apart from her, who else can it be? She said she’d make me regret it.” Anastasia choked with sobs and cried. The suppressed grievances that had built up in her instantly exploded. Jason took a deep breath, held Anastasia in his arms, and comforted her, saying, “It’s okay. I’m here.” “What should I do to help you?” Anastasia asked Jason with tears in her eyes. 1/2 11:31 Chapter 110 Jason frowned. “Annie, I’ve admitted to others that I am your boyfriend. Now, you can help me by announcing our relationship publicly.” Those people suspected that Jason deliberately posed as the scion of a wealthy family to get close to Anastasia. After all, the wife of Lopez Group’s CEO and that of Gunn Group were still incomparable.
Chapter 109 Anastasia hung up Felicia’s phone directly. She was annoyed to have heard the latter talking on the phone. Felicia sent her WhatsApp message instead when Anastasia did not answer her phone. “Anastasia, you will regret not answering my calls.” Anastasia ignored Felicia and wanted to block her. She thought against it, as she might have needed their chat history to be used as evidence. Instead of blocking, Anastasia changed Felicia’s contact settings to “Do not disturb.” Subsequently, she began her search for suitable accommodation. “Annic, we can continue to stay in that house. We are short of money. Moreover, Grandma still needs medical care. I want to save more money. So, let’s keep living here,” Jason said while looking at Anastasia. Anastasia sighed and put the phone aside. “Then promise me that you will not have any further involvement or contact with Samuel. We can buy a house and move out when we have money.” 1 22 2 Jason nodded and said, “Okay.” He would listen to anything Anastasia said. “Thank you for that art exhibition, Jason.” If he had not helped her, she would not have known where she could hold her last art exhibition. Maybe she would choose a park or even a corner. Or perhaps, nothing could be done. Anastasia sat on the couch, feeling helpless and powerless. It was Alastor, the husband who cornered her to desperation. “Between us, do you need to be so polite?” Jason frowned and was a little unhappy. Anastasia smiled and concurred, “Yes, we are family. There’s no need to be so polite.” “We are a family–family members.” Jason sighed and could only accept the categorization of them as “family members.” He continued, “I’ll go to Mr. Lexington’s place this afternoon and work on the art exhibition. You don’t have to worry about anything. You just stay at home. There will be no accidents in the art exhibition. I promise you that. Trust me.” Jason’s gaze was firmly locked on Anastasia, and he told her not to worry about anything but to rest at home. Anastasia felt a tug at her heartstrings and nodded nervously. She felt that Jason had.been too good to her, so much so that it was unsettling. “Don’t be so good to me, Jason.” Anastasia’s voice was hoarse. “What are you talking about? We are a family. Shouldn’t we support each other?” Jason smiled and stood up to leave. He paused after a few steps, looked back at Anastasia, and said, “I’d like to have something light for dinner.” Anastasia was stunned. At that moment, there was an overlap between Jason and Alastor. Alastor had a liking for light meals because of his gastric problem. Every morning, Anastasia would wake up early and prepare breakfast. Then, she would help Alastor choose the suit and tie for that day. Before Felicia returned home, Alastor had even smiled at Anastasia and said to her, “I want to have something light tonight.” Anastasia was like a fool at that time. She was a fool to become a full–time housewife willingly for four years because of Alastor’s simple words. Anastasia’s eyes were a little blurred. She burst into tears and cried uncontrollably after Jason left. Anastasia wiped her tears and curled up on the couch, lying quietly. Felicia had probably called Anastasia, to which the latter did not answer. And it was the same with WhatsApp as well. Felicia was getting anxious and began to text Anastasia instead. Anastasia ignored Felicia and directly blocked her. It was peaceful, at last. Anastasia curled up on the couch and fell asleep, She was exhausted those days. The immense tension had caused her to be unable to sleep well at night. Anastasia had no idea how much time had passed when her phone rang and woke her up from her sleep. It was her new private investigator, Jayden Lambert. 11.310 Chapter 109 “Hello?” “I can’t find the one named Sienna, Anastasia. There is no news about her, which means that she has definitely not fled alone. Someone must have helped her,” Jayden sighed, and he continued before Anastasia could speak, “In Hork, for one to have been able to hide someone so well that even I cannot trace, and I’m not bragging, is not an ordinary person.” Anastasia was lying on the couch. Her body was aching badly. She replied, “I understand.” “Anastasia, you don’t believe me? Let me tell you. I’m not bragging. Those of us in our industry are afraid of rich and powerful people. I’m not, for I come from a family with a background,” Jayden explained hurriedly. Anastasia smiled and said, “I don’t doubt your ability. I know you are capable of the task since you dare to take on my case.” Since Alastor knew she was looking for a private investigator, none of them in Hork dared take on her case. Only Jayden had dared to. Perhaps he was young and fearless, or maybe he was the scion of a wealthy family. He was driving a luxury car, and he seemed to be quite righteous. “Hey, Anastasia, I like customers like you. Since you are the first customer of my entrepreneurship, I will have Sienna found, even if I do that for free. I don’t believe that any person in Hork can hide anyone from me. Jayden was blowing his own trumpet. Anastasia said thanks to him and hung up the phone. The smile on her face was frozen. “Who else, apart from Alastor, could have been that powerful in Hork to want to hide Sienna? Alastor could be kind to everyone, with the exception of me. He had to be cruel to me.” Anastasia sighed.
Chapter 108 Anastasia took a deep breath. She thought, “It seems that I have to beg Alastor this time…” “What about Moana Art Gallery?” Anastasia asked in a choked voice. “Moana Art Gallery, as the art gallery adjacent to the venue we use, has been booked by Felicia.” The assistant felt sorry for Anastasia. Anastasia went silent. “Okay… I’ll figure something out for the venue.” Anastasia thought for a long time after hanging up the phone. Anastasia leaned against the back of the chair and tapped on the table with her fingers. After a while, she summoned up the courage to call Alastor. The atmosphere in the dining room was a little depressing. Jason looked at Anastasia with distress and worry. He guarded her in silence. “Alastor…” Alastor picked up the phone. Anastasia continued to ask angrily, “The art gallery. Did you do that?” “Anastasia, I’ve said this before… I can take back what I gave you at any time.” Alastor wanted Anastasia to think about it carefully. He wanted her to think this matter through. Sure enough, it was he who did it. “Stop messing around and come back. If you don’t like the house here and think of Snowball all the time, we can… We can change house. I can also help you adopt a new kitten. What do you think?” Alastor thought he had given Anastasia a way out of the situation. “Do you think the cat will still be Snowball?” Anastasia’s eyes were filled with tears. Anastasia said persistently again, “I won’t go back… I won’t beg you even if I’m to hold an art exhibition at the roadside. Then Anastasia hung up the phone directly. “Something happened to the art gallery?” After Anastasia calmed down, Jason asked. “Yes…” Anastasia nodded. “Let me figure out a way. Have some food first.” Jason picked up his phone and stood up. Anastasia did not think Jason could come up with a solution. After all, Alastor had already talked to the art gallery. However, soon, Anastasia received a call from her assistant. “Anastasia! Someone from the Waterhall Art Gallery took the initiative to call and ask if we’re going to hold an art exhibition!” Anastasia held her phone in her hands and froze for a moment. She looked back in shock at Jason, who was making a call in the living room. Waterhall Art Gallery was the largest art gallery in Hork. Even Alastor couldn’t take it down. Even the teachers from the Department of Art might not be able to hold an art exhibition at the Waterhall Art Gallery either. She thought, “Jason gor Waterhall Art Gallery just by making a phone call? The gallery belongs to Gunn Group… Wait.” Anastasia hung up the phone and suddenly stood up. She started thinking again, “This house belongs to Samuel, the uncle of the heir of the Gunn Group. Could it be because Jason asked Samuel?” Anastasia’s eyes turned red. She ran to Jason and took over his phone. She hung up the call directly. “The Waterhall Art Gallery… Did you help me with that?” Jason looked at Anastasia blankly and nodded. “I happen to have a friend…” “A friend again? What kind of friend? Is it Samuel? I don’t need his help!” Anastasia did not want Jason to owe anyone a favor because of her. She did not want him to owe any favors, especially to Samuel. “You… You know about it?” Jason was surprised that Anastasia knew Samuel. “Do you know that Samuel likes men?” Anastasia felt sorry for Jace. She wondered, “What did Jason undergo to have caused him to turn out like this?” 1/2 11:31 Chapter 108 Jason was silent for a long time before bursting into laughter. “Anastasia… are you jealous?” Anastasia raised her hand to cover her forehead and found that she overreacted. “Jason, Samuel is not a good person. Don’t let him bully you.” “Oh…” Jason wanted to laugh, but he held back. He continued, “What should we do, then? I begged him, and he agreed. It would be a pity if we didn’t use it.”
Chapter 107 “Annie, did Alastor agree to divorce?” Jason asked. Anastasia remained silent. She thought, “Him?” Jason also knew that he shouldn’t have asked. He continued, “Do you want me to help you?” “Help me? How? Don’t get involved in this.” Anastasia smiled helplessly. Jason said nothing and gave Anastasia a bowl of spinach stuffed gnocchi with light chowder. “It’s still the Christmas holiday. Happy Christmas!” Jason gave Anastasia another apple. He just wanted Anastasia to be safe and sound. “How is Grandma?” Anastasia asked. “She’s waiting for the operation. She needs to wait until after Winter Light Festival. Jason glanced at Anastasia and added, “The art exhibition… I’ll help you with it. I have communicated with Mr. Lexington. I can help.” Anastasia did not want Jason to participate initially, but this was her last art exhibition. “In this art exhibition, I won’t donate anymore in the name of Lopez Group.” This was because Anastasia knew that few people would come if she did so. After what happened on the Internet, nobody in the business industry wanted to have anything to do with her. “Just in your own name.” Jason nodded. “By the way, I have moved back your paintings. Look.” Jason pointed to the picture frames in the corner. It could be seen that Jason was really thoughtful. “It seems that this work has not been completed yet.” Jason lifted one of the paintings, and only half of it was drawn. “It’s finished…” Anastasia said in a hoarse voice. “What?” Jason felt nervous and looked back at Anastasia. “I said… The painting is finished. That’s it… It’s a new way of painting.” Anastasia smiled, but her voice had become hoarse. This unfinished painting was like her life. It had to die before even seeing the end. “Yes, it’s quite creative.” Jason smiled. It seemed that everything was good as long as Anastasia made it. “Jason, have you ever thought about the future?” She wondered what he would want to do if she died. “Me?” Jason shook his head. In fact, his future had long been planned. “However, no matter what I become, I must have you in my future,” Jason whispered. Anastasia looked at Jason blankly.” She thought, “It’s impossible…” “Anastasia! Something went wrong. Look at the Internet. The news about you and Felicia having the art exhibition at the same time has become trending again. Somebody is using money to boost the headlines!” Kimberly called Anastasia. This time, Anastasia and Charles were also reported to be suspected of corruption and bribery. Charles was under investigation. He uploaded a post saying that a clear conscience feared no accusation. During the investigation, he could not attend or participate in any public events, especially an art exhibition. Obviously, someone deliberately did this to prevent Charles from participating in Anastasia’s art exhibition. If Charles did not come, Anastasia would not have had any resources and networks for her art exhibition. If people in the business world refused to go because of public opinion, at least some people who liked art would still follow Charles to the exhibition. However, at this time… Anastasia could already imagine how empty her art exhibition would be. However, it was one thing to imagine. When that day arrived, she might feel even more upset. “Anastasia… they suddenly said that they can’t open the exhibition hall where the art exhibition was planned to be held to the public on the day of the Winter Light Festival…” The assistant also made a call. 1/2 11:31 Chapter 107 Anastasia’s eyes burned red, and her voice was hoarse. “Did the curator say who doesn’t allow…”
Chapter 106 Anastasia looked at Alastor in shock. She did not know how he was able to say something so shocking. “What did you say? Did you say that you forgave me? Ha!” Anastasia laughed. She averted her gaze because she did not want tears to fall down her face. “Anastasia, I swear. Felicia and I…” Alastor wanted to explain, but it seemed that all the explanation was useless. Anastasia did not want to hear it. “Let’s not mention those things anymore. The divorce agreement has been revoked. I haven’t thought about it carefully… Alastor said in a low voice. “When will you think about it?” The only thing that Anastasia wanted was a divorce, “L. Alastor did not know what to say. “Alastor, Snowball is gone. The child is gone… Do you think there’s still a chance for us?” Anastasia did not think Alastor suddenly wanted to stop the divorce because he fell in love with her. Alastor had probably gotten used to her gentleness for the past four years. “Anastasia, come on… I owe you everything about the child and Snowball. I can make up for it” Alastor did not want to see Anastasia like this. “Stop it, Alastor. You don’t love me, but you want to keep me with you. Moreover, you have ruined me, and you still want to trap me…” Anastasia’s voice was hoarse. “I’ll give you time to think about the time to file the divorce. I don’t think the divorce agreement can be revoked. It’s because there are two copies of it, and you have already signed them.” After a long silence, Anastasia spoke again. “I have fallen in love with someone else. If you agree to divorce, I will marry again.” “Anastasia!” Alastor looked at Anastasia angrily. “I won’t let you be with Jason. He can’t give you the life you want…” “Sorry, but it’s my business.” Anastasia wanted to open the door, but Alastor had already locked it. “Open the door, Alastor!” Anastasia was slightly angry. “Anastasia, let’s stop fighting, okay? I can give you everything that Jason can give you. I know that you’ll hate me because of the child and Snowball. We’ll start over.” Alastor seemed to be very persistent about not having a divorce. Meanwhile, Anastasia did not know what provoked Alastor these few days. “Then, what about Felicia? How are you going to deal with it? What about the child in her womb? Or are you really planning to have a harem? You don’t want to get a divorce, but you want to have a mistress outside?” Anastasia looked at Alastor. Alastor was silent. It was obvious that he had not figured out how to deal with Felicia yet. “Anastasia…” Alastor’s voice was hoarse. “Give me some time to deal with it.” “Time?” Anastasia smiled. What she lacked the most was time. In fact, she did not have much time to wait. “Alastor, I can’t wait for you.” Anastasia shook her head. Alastor held the steering wheel tightly. “I’ll drive you home.” “I’m not going back to the place anymore. I’ve moved all my things out. Drop me off here, and I will leave on my own.” Anastasia refused to go back. “Anastasia!” Alastor was suppressing his anger. “I will give you time to think about it before Winter Light Festival!” Anastasia’s fingers were numb as she knew that Alastor was going to do something to her. He wanted her to accept the reality. Anastasia thought they could file for divorce and obtain the divorce certificate once she had a good talk with Alastor. Nevertheless, she did not expect that Alastor was very persistent and did not want to get a divorce. Moreover, he did not want to let her go. Anastasia did not want to file for divorce. It was because once the lawsuit was filed, Alastor would refuse to get a divorce during their first appearance in court. In that case, it would be adjourned for half a year. Anastasia could not wait for half a year. Anastasia dragged herself in exhaustion back to the Hillscester Mansion. Meanwhile, Jason was already waiting for her inside the house. 1/2 11:31 Chapter 106 “Why didn’t you let me pick you up in the hospital?” Jason felt slightly wronged. “I’m afraid the reporters will take photos of us and write nonsensical things.” Anastasia sat on the couch and smelled a whiff of a cooked meal. “Did you cook?” Jason nodded. “Are you hungry? I cooked chowder.” Anastasia felt slightly moved and nodded. “Indeed… I’m a little hungry.” Then, Jason smiled. “Come on. Let’s have our meal.” Anastasia’s eyes were nearly brimming with tears as she heard his simple words telling her to have a meal. As she looked up at the ceiling ironically, Anastasia got up and walked to the dining room. “Did you wash your hands?” Jason took an alcohol wipe and helped Anastasia to wipe her hands. Meanwhile, Anastasia looked at Jason blankly.
Chapter 105 “Have you read the campus forum, Jason?” Kimberly asked in a low voice. Then she added, “Well… I think the situation is bad for you. Do you want to clarify it?” Jason took out his phone and glanced at it. Then he shook his head. “It’s not necessary. One who has a clear
Chapter 104 Anastasia knew that Alastor would not go back to that house because it was meaningless to him. After all, he had so many properties. However, Anastasia also wanted to think of something as a precaution. The moment Alastor was at home, he would feel that Jason was provoking him. Once there was a
Chapter 103 “Thank you, Mr. Quinn.” Jason was very polite to Zachary. After all, Zachary was the only one who dared to stand up and speak for Anastasia when public opinion caused quite a stir on the internet. “It’s nothing. But I’m not a philanthropist.” Zachary got up and looked at Jason meaningfully. He was
Chapter 102 Naomi blamed Anastasia as she wailed. No parents will hurt their children. However, Anastasia was not even willing to spare her child. Anastasia looked at Naomi and smiled sardonically. “Do you feel heartbroken at losing your future grandson or granddaughter?” Naomi glared at Anastasia, clearly enraged. “Now, you can understand how I feel.