Dumped Then Claimed By A Billionaire (Nerissa and Owen) novel Chapter 135

Chapter 135

Anna seemed to be defending Nerissa, but in reality, she was dragging her through the mud with

every

Hearing this, Sue let out a cold snort. “She has the nerve to do all that shady stuff, but can’t stand people talking about it?”

‘Trying to play the saint after acting like a sinner?’ Sue scoffed to herself.

‘Like things ever work out that way!’

At first, Sue had a pretty good impression of Nerissa.

But now?

Her opinion was dropping like a rock.

word.

‘Nineteen years old, already married and divorced, and she couldn’t even stay faithful to her marriage or her family? Anyone with half a brain can tell what kind of person she is,’ Sue thought.

Anna, startled, slapped her hand over Sue’s mouth. “Sue, don’t say stuff like that! What if Ariel really didn’t have a choice?”

Sue pulled Anna’s hand away, her tone thick with sarcasm. “She’s the one making her own choices, not anyone else. If she cheats on her marriage and doesn’t care about her family, who’s forcing her? That just shows her true colors!”

Van had been dealing with depression for years because of his messed-up family. After years of slowly healing, he was finally doing better. But now?

With Nerissa as his cousin, his depression came crashing back, and honestly, who knows when he’ll ever get over it this time!

The more sue thought about it, the angrier she got. She turned to Anna and couldn’t help but say, “Anna, you really have it tough with a cousin like Ariel!”

‘Poor Anna, she really doesn’t deserve this,’ Sue thought.

Anna could do it all, she was good at everything.

Back when Nerissa was still missing, Anna was the one and only heir to the Sullivan family.

But now that Nerissa’s back, Anna’s just the Sullivan family’s cousin, nothing more.

Anna smiled and said, “Sue, don’t say that. My grandma’s been through so much, and she’s spent her whole life waiting for Ariel to come back. As long as she’s happy, that’s all that matters to me. No matter what Ariel’s like, she’ll always be my sister, I could never just give up on her.”

Anna played it off like she wasn’t saying much, but every word landed right where it hurt.

In just a couple of sentences, she managed to make Nerissa look like a manipulative flirt who’d do anything to get her way.

After that, Anna added, “Sue, you really shouldn’t hold all this against Ariel. Honestly, she’s actually a good person deep down.”

Hearing that, Sue had to hand it to Anna. “Anna, you’re way too generous and kind. Seriously, with a cousin like that, you still call her a good girl?” If Lacey were in Anna’s place, she’d have blown her top ages ago!

“It’s natural for an older sister to stand up for her younger sister,” Anna said, giving Sue’s hand a gentle squeeze. “Sue, no matter what, Ariel is still my sister. There’s no way I’d ever talk behind her back. And Van, he said he wouldn’t care about Ariel’s divorce, but now he’s letting all those old issues get to him again. If I’d known it would turn out like this, I never would’ve told him the truth.”

By the end, Anna let out a long sigh, her face clouded with regret.

“Anna, this isn’t on you. If anyone’s to blame, it’s Ariel, she couldn’t even stay loyal. Getting married young isn’t shameful, but cheating and getting divorced? That’s just disgraceful!”Sue narrowed her eyes. “And she’s got the nerve to show up at a big event like this? Just wait, I’ll make sure everyone sees her true colors!”

erissa was going to make Van miserable, then Sue was determined to make Nerissa pay for it.

aring that, Anna was secretly cracking up inside.

‘Hahaha!’ Anna thought.

Sue was not someone you wanted to crossm, when it came to Van, she’d stop at nothing.

‘Nerissa’s done for this time, Anna thought, grinning inwardly.

Even though Anna was secretly thrilled, she put on a look of surprise and grabbed Sue’s arm. “Sue, what are you about to do? Didn’t you say you wouldn’t judge Ariel?”

“Anna, just leave it alone, okay? Just remember, this isn’t your problem.” With that, Sue shook off Anna’s hand.

“Sue!” Anna cried out

1. “Don’t follow me.”

up, still acting all protective. “Sue, please don’t give Ariel a hard time.”

e stormed off without even glancing back.

Anna watched Sue storm off, could hardly contain her glee.

‘Nerissa, that little country girl really thinks she can take me on?’ Anna sneered to herself.

She didn’t even need to get her hands dirty, Nerissa’s name would be ruined without her lifting a finger.

‘Just wait, Anna thought, a wicked grin spreading across her face.

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‘Tonight, Nerissa’s finished.’

Feeling on top of the world, Anna picked up her glass of red wine and took a hearty swig.

“Anna.”

Luna walked up to her.

“Mom.” Anna looked up at her.

Luna asked, “How’s that thing going?”

“You mean the stuff with the Mason family?” Anna replied.

“Yeah,” Luna nodded.

The Mason family was a major player on the international stage. If Anna could get in with them, she wouldn’t have to put up with Mrs. Sullivan’s attitude in the Sullivan family anymore.

And when that day came…

Anna would be the one calling the shots at the board meetings herself!

“Mrs. Mason already accepted my special remedy,” Anna said, unable to hide her excitement. “And she promised me, as long as Timothy gets better within fifteen days after taking it, she’ll let him make me his sworn sister!”

Luna was stunned. “Mrs. Mason actually said that?”

Anna nodded, grinning. “Absolutely.”

Luna looked at Anna, her eyes shining with pride. “Anna, you really are my daughter! You’ve got guts and brains!” She thought, ‘Honestly, in all of Kindowen, who else but my girl could ever become Timothy’s sworn sister?’

And on top of that,

If Anna really became Timothy’s sworn sister, then Mr. and Mrs. Mason would basically be her godparents!

And get this, the Mason family had never made anyone their godchild before.

Anna would be the very first.

‘Nerissa? She’s nothing compared to my Anna, Luna thought, her lips curling into a self-satisfied smile.

Anna narrowed her eyes, a confident glint in her gaze. “Mom, I told you, I won’t let you down.”

Soon, even Nerissa, the supposed star of tonight’s party, would be nothing more than a background character in Anna’s spotlight.

The triumphant curve of Anna’s lips grew even more pronounced.

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“Oh, and Anna, Ijust heard something from the other ladies,” Luna said, her expression turning serious.

“What is it?” Anna asked.

Luna cominued, “They say the Stratford family is planning to move from Aosthorne to Kindowen after the New Year.”

Luna’s eyes widened in shock when she heard the name “Stratford family.” “Mom, are you talking about Mr. Stratford?”

Who in all of Zirenth hasn’t heard of Mr. Stratford?

He’s like the untouched snow on the highest peak, someone you can only look up to, never reach.

He’s the dream guy every single girl secretly wishes she could have.

Luna nodded, lowering her voice. “Yeah, it’s Mr. Stratford! And I heard the reason the Stratford family is moving back to Kindowen is because Hannah Stratford wants to choose a future lady of the Stratford family right here in the city.”

As she spoke, Luna’s eyes narrowed. “Anna, keep Dawn wrapped around your finger, but make sure you really work your magic on Mr. Stratford too. If you could actually become the lady of the Stratford family, then I could die with no regrets!”

In Luna’s mind, her daughter was so exceptional, not only could she turn Dawn into a lovesick puppy who’d do anything for her, she could even become Mr. Stratford’s one true love, the woman he’d never be able to get

over.

Anna could barely contain her excitement. “Mom, are you sure this is true? The Stratford family is really moving back to Kindowen? And Hannah Stratford is actually going to pick the future lady of the Stratford family right here in the city?”

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