âMr. Lopez, who is⦠Avery asked as she saw another woman following behind Alastor.
âHello, Mrs. Zahn. My name is Felicia. Iâm Alastorâs secretary. Felicia took the initiative to step forward before explaining with a smile. She wanted to make a good impression of herself.
Basically, it was to build a foundation of connections for her to open an art exhibition in the future.
Felicia had always been a self-important person. She had always thought that she was better than Anastasia.
âIf I can take Alastor away from Anastasia, I can definitely outperform her in my career too,â Felicia thought.
Anastasia smiled awkwardly. Apologetically, she said. âSorry, Mr. Zahn and Mrs. Zahn. Iâm not feeling well. Iâm afraid I canât keep you company for dinner tonight. If you are not in a hurry to leave, letâs have coffee together tomorrow afternoon.â
Anastasia spoke with a gentle voice.
Avery was a quick-witted person. She knew that Felicia was not merely a female secretary.
Understandingly. Avery nodded and patted Anastasiaâs hand. âAnnie, I need a painting for the top floor.
I want to consult you about it. Letâs meet in private and talk about it tomorrow afternoon.â
âWhat is the decoration style of your house, Mrs. Zahn? It just so happened that I majored in design. I might give you some ideas.â Felicia took the initiative to suggest.
It was obvious that she wanted to replace Anastasia in every aspect.
Alastor furrowed his brows, Sure enough, he also felt Feliciaâs words were inappropriate. However, he did not say anything. Avery was a little displeased. âMr. Lopez, are you bringing a female secretary to the family dinner?â
Felicia stood behind Alastor awkwardly.
âItâs true that I do not hold any title now. Regardless of how strong my ability is, people will look down upon me,â Felicia thought.
âI must make Alastor file a divorce as soon as possible. Then, I can marry him and have my title,â
Felicia continued silently. âTasked her to send Annie home.â Alastor said in a low voice.
He wanted Felicia to leave too.
However, Felicia was unhappy. âMr. Zahn and Mrs. Zahn are not outsiders, Alastor. You have already divorced herâ¦â Alastorâs expression darkened instantly, and he looked at Felicia coldly.
Felicia panicked. Internally, she remarked, âI just⦠donât want to be looked down upon by the others.â
Anastasia laughed ironically. Looking at Alastor, she thought. âWell, Iâm not the one who said it.â
âDivorced? Henry and Avery looked at Alastor in shock. âThis is⦠When did this happen?â
âItâs still confidential. My grandma is in poor health, so it canât be made public. Alastor explained in a low voice, gesturing for Henry and Avery to take a seat. âItâs inappropriate to talk about my family matters in public. I brought Anastasia here because Mrs. Zahn said that she liked Anastasia. I didnât expect her to be unwellâ
Anastasia took a deep breath. She turned around and wanted to leave.
Jason, come and have a seat. Let me introduce you.â Avery told Jason to come over.
Nevertheless, Jasonâs gaze was fixed on Anastasia the whole time. It was as if he was silently asking her why she had not mentioned her divorce to him..
âWell, fair enough. Why should she tell me? Thereâs nothing between us,â Jason thought.
âMrs. Zahn, Iâll take Annie home.â In front of everyone, Jason held Anastasiaâs wrist and took her out of the private room. Anastasia did not resist. She walked out numbly as Jason led her out.
âAnastasia and Jason are in a relationship now.â Seeing that Henry and Avery were confused, Felicia took the opportunity to explain with a smile. Then, Felicia sat next to Avery, which was supposedly the seat of Alastorâs wife.
Avery felt a little awkward. Yet, seeing that Alastor did not give any explanation, she did not probe further.
She turned to look at Henry and whispered, âAnastasia, bless her.
âYeah Henry nodded awkwardly. âAlastor, we wonât ask about your personal affairs with Anastasia. You two have been married for so many years. Even after the divorce, she is still willing to cooperate with you in taking care of Penelope and agreed to attend the family dinner tonight. Itâs not easy for her. I hope youâll continue to get along with her well regardless of your status.â
Alastor nodded. âAnastasia is wonderfully good.
Sure enough, Anastasia had always been great. It was a pity that Alastor did not love her.
On the way back. Anastasiaâs mind was blank.
Jason was also silent all the way.
Instead of taking Anastasia home, he drove to Lumonburg.
When Anastasia came back to her senses, Jason had already driven to Hillscester Island.
That was where the most lavish and expensive luxury houses were located in the center of Hork City.
âWhy are we here?â Anastasia turned to look at Jason.
âI have⦠a friend who likes your painting style. I need your help to have a look at the home decoration.â Jason uttered softly.
âOh.â Anastasia nodded.
âWhen did it happen?â Jason asked.
âThe day after you misunderstood Alastorâs domestic violence.â Anastasia looked down and added, âWeâve only signed the divorce agreement. Weâve yet to file for the certificate.â
âWhat is his demand?â Jason tightened his grip on the steering wheel.
âWaiting⦠for the DNA paternity test results. Anastasia lowered her head and looked at her belly.
âHeâ¦â Jason suddenly stepped on the brake. Obviously, he was full of rage.
âAlastor thought that the child was not his?â Jason pondered.
âJerk!â Jason swore inwardly.
âI done.â Anastasia smiled. Shortly after, tears welled up in her eyes uncontrollably.
Jason did not siz anything anymore. He parked his car by the roadside, got out of the car, and opened the door for Anastasia. Then he held and led her to the luxurious mansion. âThe scenery here is impressive. Do you like it?â
Anastasia shook her head.
To her, regardless offul the thing was, it would be pointless to like something that did not belong to her.