Never Too Far Novel

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.

to feel even more jealous of Anastasia’s beauty. She thought there would be no one else in her way after the

I warn you—forget about whatever silly idea you have in your mind. This family has nothing

my father first built his company, my grandparents invested in it

“You…”

drove you away from the Tillman Family five years ago, and I

ever came back to this family for, which has nothing to do with you both at all. Furthermore, my dad can do whatever he wants with his inheritance, which is, again, none of your concern.” Anastasia refuted Erica and

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

his life, but you both won’t stop talking about his inheritance. Do you want him gone so badly? If that’s the case, I’m going to make sure he lives a long life so that you both can forget about inheriting his fortune.” Anastasia gave a cold reply, knowing that Erica

herself from the embarrassment. “He

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

sat on the couch, refusing to entertain the mother and daughter. Soon, the maid proceeded to serve the dishes while Francis told her to prepare two more dishes that were not spicy for his grandson. Seeing that, Naomi and Erica were steaming because they could tell from Francis’ eyes that Anastasia was beginning to regain his favor

your occupation, Anastasia?” Francis asked curiously during the

design when I was living abroad, and I’m now

bad. Bourgeois is quite a big name.” Francis complimented

I’m currently interviewing as an auto salon model.” Erica desperately introduced her job to

that? You’d better quit before you embarrass me.” Francis

opportunities around her. I’m sure she’ll come to

do in my

a strong grudge toward Anastasia, blaming her for indirectly exposing her

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

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

thank you, Grandpa!” The little boy politely expressed