âWho else could it be? Of course itâs Elliot! They will be engaged two weeks after Christmas, and my daughter will finally marry.â
Francisâ happiness was uncontrollable, especially now that he had such a wonderful son-in-law. His company would certainly expand further when it was handed over to Anastasia in the future.
Atrace of jealousy flashed in Naomiâs eyes, but she couldnât show it on the surface. So, she smiled pretentiously and said, âReally? Thatâs great! Anastasia is so lucky â| think so too.â Francis nodded in agreement.
What he didnât realize was that when his wife turned around, her face turned frosty and anger flashed in her eyes. Francis loves Anastasia even more now because he can count on her for anything.
In his eyes, there is no Erica and me anymore!
Since Naomi and Francis got married, they had never been at one with each other. His heart was dedicated to home. and she only cared about herself and her daughter.
When Naomi went downstairs and headed out for a stroll, she couldn't help but call her daughter. At that time, Erica was our shopping with Hayley.
Erica had no idea that the person who had kept her alone at Alexâs place the night before was her bestie currently standing next to her. Aside from that, the card that Hayley was holding in her hand was under Alexâs name.
Unknowingly, Eria had shared a man with Hayley, yet she was still showing off how much Alex loved her and how generous he was to her in front of Hayley.
On the other hand, Hayley only smiled. and said nothing. Erica didnât know that she was acting like a clown in front of her.
Upon hearing her phone ring. Erica took out her phone and picked up the call. Hello, Mom. Whatâs the matter?â she asked.
âErica, Anastasia is getting engaged to Elliot, Naomi disclosed.
26 âWhat?â Ericaâs eyes widened in shock. âAnastasia is getting engaged? With Elliot?â she asked in disbelief.
Although it was only a matter of time, hearing this news still drove Erica insane with jealousy.
On the other hand, Hayley tightened her grip around the coffee cup as she stared at Erica. Those words were like a knife piercing through her heart.
After all. Anastasia is becoming Elliotâs wife. It is as if God has given her the best of everything, and it is so unfair.
âMom, are you sure?â Erica asked again.
âAnastasia was the one who called and told your father. How can | not be certain? Iâm hoping itâs a scam as well!â Naomi replied angrily at the other end.
After Erica hung up the call, she turned. and noticed Hayleyâs ghastly expression.
âAre you alright, Hayley? Anastasia is getting engaged to Elliot!â
âIt's okay. She knew how to use tricks and schemes to seduce Elliot, but Iâm not capable of any of that,â Hayley said.
âWhat exactly did she mean last time? Why would she say that you are being swept out by the Presgrave Family However, Erica couldn't finish the sentence.
An icy look flashed across Hayleyâs gaze. âAnastasia framed me. She convinced everyone that | was planning to murder Old Madam Presgrave and everyone believed it, so | was misjudged by Elliot. Anastasia has taken everything that the Presgraves have given me. | hate her and | wish she was dead!â Hayley elaborated.
After hearing her side of the story, Erica was shocked and resentful. âWhat? Anastasia set you up that way? She really will go to any lengths to get Elliot, huh?â she chastised.
In Ericaâs heart, Anastasia was a vicious. person, so she bought Hayleyâs story straight away.
âTherefore, you and your mother should be careful. Donât let her plot against you two, Hayley advised.
âDonât even mention that. Anastasia took over my fatherâs company as her own and even drafted his will. My mother and | have no share of the company at all. The company solely belongs to her!â Erica sneered as she gritted her teeth in anger.
âAnastasia is truly showing no mercy to you and your mother. She is not even giving a fraction of the companyâs property,â
Hayley stated, feigning sympathy for Erica.
At that point, Erica became angrier. âShe canât wait to kill my mother and I!â
Upon hearing that, Hayley began to instil terror in the other woman. âErica, she is Mrs. Presgrave now. If she finds an opportunity in the future, she will not let us go.â
As expected, Hayleyâs comments had frightened Erica and the latterâs expression shifted. As such, she turned to look at Hayley and asked, âWhat should we do? Are we going to be trampled under her feet for the rest of our lives?â