Chapter 528
“Well…”
Anathea paused, her gaze sweeping across Grace and Zach, then briefly landing on Theo.
Theo’s fingers clenched nervously together. His gaze was glued to Anathea as if he were afraid to miss even the slightest detail.
But Anathea simply offered a faint smile and answered calmly, “That happened so long ago. It shouldn’t be taken seriously.”
In other words, she had no intention of honoring the engagement with Theo.
The light in Theo’s eyes dimmed instantly.
“Besides,” Anathea continued, “I’ve just opened a third branch of my company in Syntherra and appointed my best friend as the brand ambassador. I hope everyone can shift their attention from my personal life to my company instead.”
To Anathea now, marriage was no longer a necessity.
A rose in full bloom needed no leaves or ornaments to shine, Its brilliance alone would command every gaze and become the heart of the spotlight.
Anathea was that rose. Even after weathering storms, all they left behind were dewdrops on her petals. When the skies cleared, they would shimmer like diamonds.
Standing nearby, Hannah watched Anathea’s grace and composure with pride and contentment in her eyes.
It didn’t take long before the guests began asking more about the floral design company Anathea had built. Some even recognized her team as the creators of the world–renowned pink flower field in Grendova, designed for the famous celebrity Juliana.
Soon, everyone was scrambling to work with Anathe. She was almost fully booked into the year after next.
Her welcome home party suddenly turned lively.
Grace watched Anathea’s elegant profile and exchanged a knowing smile with Zach. They naturally stepped back to give Anathea the spotlight she deserved.
But once they stepped off the stage, Grace noticed Hannah still standing nearby. Her smile faltered,
She recalled the whispers and rumors she had overheard earlier. This woman had an unusually close relationship with Dominic.
Could she be the real reason Dominic refused to marry?
Frowning, Grace walked up to Hannah and said in a low voice, “Come with me.”
Hannah had a good idea of what Grace was going to do.
She didn’t want to put Anathea in a difficult position, so she quietly followed Grace out of the hall and into a private parlor reserved for guests.
“Ms. Cole, have a seat.” Grace gestured.
Soon, a maid came up to pour her tea, but none was offered to Hannah.
Hannah didn’t mind in the slightest. Instead, she cut straight to the.
Chapter 528
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to say, feel free to say it.”
You’re Nat’s friend, so I won’t make things difficult for you. However…” Grace looked her up and down. “If you’re Dominic’s lover, then I must remind you that we value proper matches. And frankly, your profession doesn’t meet the standards I expect from a future daughter–in–law.”
The Lancaster family came from generations of scholars and nobles. Even in decline, they would never accept someone from the entertainment industry who made a living in the spotlight.
Grace didn’t say it outright, only out of consideration for Anathea. “I’m sure you’re a smart woman, Ms. Cole. You must know when to step back.”
Hannah remained silent.
“If it’s money you’re after, I can give it to you.”
Grace pulled out a check, handed it to the maid, and had it delivered to Hannah. “Write down whatever amount you want.”
“Really?” Hannah asked.
“Of course.”
A flicker of disdain flashed across Grace’s eyes. She had expected this. Women like Hannah couldn’t be sent away without money. If it weren’t for her being Anathea’s friend, Grace wouldn’t have wasted a second entertaining her. “Just name your price.”
“Okay,” Hannah replied. She picked up a pen and calmly wrote a string of numbers.
Grace took a sip of her tea, not even bothering to glance up.
“I’m done. Will this do?”
Hannah turned the check toward Grace and smiled sweetly. ‘999,999,999 dollars.”
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