Dumped Then Claimed By A Billionaire (Nerissa and Owen) novel Chapter 118

Chapter 118

Right now, the only thing on Mrs. Sullivan’s mind was this.

She had to bring Arie back home-immediately.

Just the thought that she’d soon see Arie again made Mrs. Sullivan’s eyes turn red with emotion.

It was like a bomb went off in Luna’s mind.

When Luna finally processed Mrs. Sullivan’s words, it hit her like a ton of bricks.

‘They… they actually found Ariel?

‘How is this possible?

Wasn’t Ariel supposed to be dead?

‘If Ariel really comes back, where does that leave me?

‘And what about my Anna?

After all, Anna was currently the only heir to the Sullivan Group.

But if Ariel returns, Anna won’t be the only one anymore.

Unlike Mrs. Sullivan, who was practically bursting with excitement, Luna was in a total panic-her chest felt tight, and she could barely breathe. Still, she put on a show of excitement, covering her mouth and gasping, “Really? Mom! Did the Berenson family actually say that? Have they really found Arie?”

“Yes, that’s right,” Mrs. Sullivan replied. She’d already given up on Luna booking her a flight. She threw on her down jacket, grabbed her bag, and headed out, calling to her assistant waiting outside, “Sunny, book me a ticket-whatever’s the next flight to Aosthorne.”

“Yes, Mrs. Sullivan,” Sunny replied, nodding respectfully.

Luna rushed after her, anxiety twisting in her chest. “Mom, hold on-did the Berenson family really get a DNA test done? Are they absolutely sure it’s Arie? You’re not in great shape, what if you go all that way and it’s all for nothing?”

“No, it won’t be for nothing,” Mrs. Sullivan replied with a bright smile. “They’ve already sent me the DNA results and the address. I have to get to Aosthorne right now.”

“They’ve already got the DNA results?

‘That was fast!’

Hearing this, Luna nearly fainted. ‘How on earth did the Berenson family find Ariel?

‘She actually made it through all that?

‘Ariel’s luck is just unreal.

Luna did her best not to let her nerves show, faking excitement as best she could. “Mom, let me go with you!”

“No, no,” Mrs. Sullivan waved her hand. “Stay home, Leo needs you here to take care of him.”

Mrs. Sullivan just couldn’t relax, thinking about strangers taking care of Leo.

Luna was about to say more, but Mrs. Sullivan cut her off. “Luna, that’s settled. You stay home and get the house ready for Arie’s return. And call Anna-tell her to come back right away.”

With that, Mrs. Sullivan hurried off, her steps quick and determined.

Luna could do nothing but watch Mrs. Sullivan walk away, powerless to change a thing.

She stood there for a while before she finally snapped out of it. She pulled out her phone and dialed Anna. “Hey, Anna, it’s me.”

“Mom, what’s going on?” Anna had just gotten back to the hotel from the Berenson family’s place, feeling a bit frustrated.

She’d been all set to spend the day at the Berenson family’s, hoping to bond with Dawn.

But she never saw it coming.

Something totally unexpected happened.

Luna pressed anxiously, “Anna, where are you right now?”

“I’m at the hotel,” Anna replied.

Luna urged, “Drop everything and get yourself back to Kindowen, right now!”

‘Back to Kindowen? What for?

‘Why would Mom want me to head back now, of all times?’ she wondered, feeling even more confused.

“Mom, I just started getting close with the Berenson family, and now you want me to come back? Don’t you want me to marry Dawn anymore?” Anna protested.

“Anna, something huge just happened-do you even know?” Luna blurted out, her voice trembling with

urgency.

“What’s so big?” Anna replied, sounding totally uninterested.

‘Please, what could possibly be bigger news than me marrying into the Berenson family?’ Anna scoffed inwardly, convinced nothing could top her own plans.

But Luna’s next words made Anna’s heart drop to the floor.

Then she heard-

Luna blurted out, “The Berenson family found Ariel!”

‘What?!’

Anna had been lounging on the couch, but the moment she heard that, she shot to her feet, her face pale as a ghost. “Mom, what did you just say? Who did the Berenson family find?” Her heart was pounding in her chest.

“Ariel! You heard me right-the Berenson family found Ariel!” Luna was barely holding it together, her nerves fraying. “Just get back here, now!”

Anna was about to break down, her voice trembling. “Mom, you’re not serious, right? You’re not joking with me, are you?”

“I don’t have time for jokes-just get back here, now!” Luna urged, her words rushed and anxious. ‘If Anna doesn’t hurry, her spot in the Sullivan family will be gone for good,’ Luna thought, panic clawing at her.

We need to get the full scoop on Ariel-every last detail.

‘Only when we know everything about her can we come up with a plan,’ Luna told herself, anxiety gnawing at

her.

Luna never imagined that with the New Year just around the corner, something this crazy could blow up out of nowhere.

It finally hit Anna-her mom was dead serious, this wasn’t a joke.

‘It’s true!

‘So that’s why… Anna thought, her mind whirling.

‘No wonder when I dropped by the Berenson family earlier, Mr. Wood kept mentioning something major was happening.

‘Turns out, the big deal was that they’d found Ariel.’

Anna was totally losing it, panic written all over her face as she stammered, “Okay, Mom, I-I’m coming home

now!”

*****

Meanwhile, Mrs. Sullivan had already boarded her flight.

The flight from Kindowen to Aosthorne was a bit shorter than from Minttown. Once she was settled in, Mrs. Sullivan sent a message to Eliana: [Eliana, I’m on my way.]

By now, the entire Berenson family had arrived at the airport. When Eliana saw Mrs. Sullivan’s WhatsApp message, she replied right away: [Got it. Have a safe flight.]

*****

Nerissa received a message from the Berenson family.

[DNA test confirmed.]

Nerissa felt completely dazed.

‘So I really am Ariel…

‘I always figured it was just a coincidence.

Who could’ve imagined family ties could be this wild?

As soon as Nerissa saw the DNA results, she called Hunter. The moment he heard the news, he dropped everything and came rushing back home.

Actually, after Nerissa returned from Minttown, she had already told Hunter about the DNA test.

Hunter had always supported Nerissa in her search for her real family.

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But since Nerissa didn’t think much of the results, he hadn’t gotten his hopes up either.

“Nerissa, let me come with you to Minttown!”

When he heard the news, his first thought wasn’t whether Nerissa would still see him as her grandpa now that she’d found her birth family. All he ted was to make sure she could go to Minttown and finally reunite

with her loved ones.

As her grandfather, he was truly she’d been so alone-while other kids had parents and grandparents, Nerissa only had him.

soyed that Nerissa had finally found her family. All these y

But now, things had changed. Nerissa wasn’t alone in this world anymore.

“You don’t have to, Grandpa. Looks like they’re already on their way from Minttown,” Nerissa said, her eyes soft as she looked at Hunter. “Seriously, don’t worry-no matter where I end up or who I am, you’ll always be my grandpa. I promise, I’ll be there for you, always.”

Hunter’s eyes got a little teary. “Alright, Nerissa, Grandpa knows you’re a good girl.”

With that, he wiped his tears and said, “I’ll go get some fruit, nuts, maybe some snacks ready for when the guests come.”

“Alright,” Nerissa nodded softly. “I’ll come help you get everything set up.”

An hour and a half later, Mrs. Sullivan arrived at Aosthorne Airport. After her flight landed safely, Mrs. Sullivan followed the address Eliana had sent her and flagged down a cab. “Take me to Building 8, Winton Villas!”

“Quick, please! Hurry!”

Mrs. Sullivan was practically bursting with anticipation-she couldn’t wait another second to see her granddaughter.

“You got it, ma’am. Buckle up, we’ll be on our way right now.”

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The cabbie was a legend-what should’ve taken an hour, he got her there in barely half that time.

“Ma’am, the fare is 33 dollars. Would you like to pay by phone or cash?”

“I’ll scan and pay,” Mrs. Sullivan replied.

She quickly pulled out her phone and opened the payment app.

Moments later, the machine chimed and a voice announced, “Received: 300 dollars!”

300 dollars?

He rolled down the window, looking back at Mrs. Sullivan, “Ma’am, you way overpaid! The fare’s nowhere near that!”

“Yep, that’s your tip!” Mrs. Sullivan shot him a smile over her shoulder.

The driver was practically bouncing with excitement.

Sure, he’d gotten tips before, but never one that blew the actual fare out of the water. He shouted after Mrs. Sullivan’s retreating figure, “Thank you, ma’am! Hope you stay healthy and may all your dreams come true!”

Mrs. Sullivan didn’t even register the driver’s words-she was laser-focused, practically speed-walking toward Building 8, her heart racing with anticipation.

Just as she got to the entrance of Building 8, Mrs. Sullivan saw a girl coming out, carrying a trash bag.

The girl wore a long white down jacket, her hair up in a messy bun. Her skin was pale and flawless, her eyes bright and full of life, the kind that just drew you in. She had a high, straight nose and lips that were naturally rosy, like she’d just bitten into a cherry-no makeup needed.

Mrs. Sullivan caught sight of her face and instantly stopped in her tracks.

She’d never seen a picture of Arie before, but sometimes family just knows-even without a photo. Mrs. Sullivan’s heart told her right away: this was her Arie.

‘It has to be her, Mrs. Sullivan thought, her heart pounding.

Nerissa had just walked out the door when she spotted an old lady staring at her, like she couldn’t take her eyes off her-there was a whole storm of emotions in those eyes.

Feeling curious, Nerissa called out, “Excuse me, Grandma, do you know me?”

Mrs. Sullivan just stood there, staring at Nerissa as tears welled up and spilled down her cheeks. Her voice trembled with emotion, “Arie… my Arie… you really are my Arie, aren’t you?”