Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 9

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.

latter gave off a more dominating aura now, 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,

I warn you—forget about whatever silly idea you

“Why not? When my father first built his company, my grandparents invested in it too, but you both had the

“You…”

your place, Anastasia. I drove you away from the Tillman Family five years ago, and I can always do the same thing again.” Erica tried to

the only person I ever came back to this family for, which has nothing to do with you both at all. Furthermore, my

you’re going to get a bigger share of the inheritance with your son.” Naomi

badly? If that’s the case, I’m going to make sure he lives

was rendered speechless but immediately talked back to save herself from the embarrassment. “He is my husband, so of course

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

serve the dishes while Francis told her to prepare two more dishes that

your occupation, Anastasia?” Francis asked

I was living abroad, and I’m now a designer at

a big name.”

as an auto salon model.”

kind of job is that? You’d better quit before you embarrass me.” Francis shot a gaze at

fun while exploring the opportunities around her. I’m sure she’ll come

can she do in my company? A

strong grudge toward Anastasia, blaming her for indirectly exposing her

impressive designer. She even took part in the International Jewelry Design Competition,” Jared happily

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

The little boy politely expressed

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