Divorced and Pregnant My New Life with a Billionaire Drives My Ex Crazy novel Chapter 434

She had the kind of gentle manners expected from someone younger, but there was also a calm confidence about her that only comes from being the matriarch of a truly powerful family. In Stonehill, no one could compare to Annette when it came to status. Her husband had passed away early, and she’d been a widow for ten years, but as the woman closest to two generations of Sullivan Group leaders, both as wife and mother, she had every reason to walk tall and speak her mind. She never had to lower herself for anyone.

Right now, Annette’s voice was steady and a little sharper than usual. “Yes, we’re interrupting your event, but we have a real reason. Shouldn’t you hear us out before getting angry? This all started because of the Simpson family. If Amaya hadn’t drugged me, dragged me down to your basement, and then used my phone to trick my daughter-in-law into coming here, none of this would have happened. And my daughter-in-law have been smart enough to get herself out of danger, or things could have been even worse.”

She looked around, making sure everyone heard her. “The person your family should be grateful to is my daughter-in-law, Wiona, instead of calling her a thief or some kind of criminal. Now our people have been attacked and badly hurt by someone from your family. Wiona was scared and shocked. I’m sure both this camera and Madison can confirm everything I’m saying. Even though Wiona is safe for now, our bodyguards are still fighting for their lives. So, do you still think we’re making a fuss over nothing? If Wiona had been hurt even a little today, I promise the Sullivan family would never let this go.”

Wiona was honestly stunned by how Annette stood up for them. She felt a rush of warmth and pride, and she couldn’t help but tug at Conrad’s sleeve, whispering, “Your mom’s really got our back this time.”

Before, when Annette said she’d handle Sophie’s situation, Wiona still had doubts. Now, seeing Annette defend her so fiercely, her heart swelled with surprise and gratitude. For the first time, she really felt what it was like to be part of a family.

Still, she found herself glancing at Conrad, curious if he felt even a spark of happiness.

Conrad was caught off guard too, though not exactly moved. He knew his mother’s affection came and went. Over the past ten years, she’d shown it now and then, but it always seemed to fade away just as quickly. She was good at keeping her distance, and moments like this, where she actually stood up for him, were rare. All he did was raise his eyebrow, just a hint of surprise.

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