Heiress Returns Family Shocks (Nina Swanson) novel Chapter 24

Chapter 24

Chapter 24

But this project was crucial for the Swanson family. Lily had bee She had a fair shot at landing this deal, which meant Sarah had

Just thinking about it gave Sarah a headache.

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the focus of Vivian’s careful grooming since childhood.

choice but to let her try.

Nina noticed Sarah’s tension and held her hand. “Grandma, don worry. Tomorrow, I’ll get the contract into your hands.”

Sarah patted Nina’s hand and gave a faint, bitter smile, saying nothing.

She trusted that if Nina hadn’t been abandoned by Vivian all those years ago, she’d have grown into an exceptional person by now and wouldn’t have to tell these lies just to make her happy.

She knew Nina meant well and didn’t want to crush her intention. ‘Whatever. As long as Nina is happy, Sarah thought to herself.

The dinner had been unusually tense.

Sarah, in a foul mood, went upstairs right after finishing her meal. Vivian, irritated by Nina’s presence, grabbed her bag and left. James didn’t want to talk to any of his kids, so he went to the study.

Nina didn’t want to stay either. Just as she was about to leave, someone tugged at her sleeve.

She turned and saw her cousin Hazel, looking nervous, holding out a painting. “Nina, welcome home. This is a gift for you.”

Nina took the painting, a little surprised. Hazel had actually painted her.

In the painting, Nina wore a tight leather outfit, her long hair flowing behind her. She stood beneath a tree, moonlight falling over her, giving her an alluring yet mysterious aura.

Nina had seen plenty of good art. Hazel’s painting wasn’t exceptional, but it had a strong mood and plenty of potential.

“I…I didn’t do well. Nina, please don’t mind it,” Hazel said softly. just really wanted to give you a gift, and this is all I could offer. If you don’t like it, you can just throw it away.”

Nina looked up at Hazel. Hazel was her cousin, the daughter of her aunt Joanna, a year younger than her.

Joanna had once been an A-list movie star, later marrying a wealthy man from Cloudport, and she retired from acting afterward.

Joanna had a son and a daughter. She had expected a happy life after marriage, but in reality, it had been full of hardship.

Her mother-in-law insisted on strict rules and demanded that Joanna handle all household chores herself. Her husband only gave her 6 thousand dollars a month for living expenses. Worse, her son looked down on her for being an “incompetent housewife.”

Joanna and Hazel had lived in constant struggle in that house,

Nina remembered that whenever Joanna visited the Swanson re of sadness. She rarely spoke to the family, so Nina had never be

dence when she was a child, her face always carried a trace

close to her.

But Hazel had always loved following Nina around, wanting toy with her.

After Nina had been abandoned by Vivian, she occasionally thought of Hazel, though not often. She had been closer to

Ethan in her childhood.

Returning to the Swanson residence this time, Nina had already noticed Joanna and Hazel. She hadn’t looked deeply into

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Joanna’s situation, only catching bits from Ethan, Joanna’s husband had apparently kicked her and Hazel out of their home, leaving only their son behind.

With nowhere else to go, Joanna had returned to the Swanson residence. But life here wasn’t easy either; she endured constant mockery from her sisters-in-law.

Joanna had thought about being an actress again, but her place i showbiz had long since disappeared.

Nina looked back at Hazel and offered a faint smile. “You did really well.”

Hazel’s eyes lit up. “Really?”

Nina nodded and patted Hazel’s shoulder. “But you didn’t observe closely enough, and the character isn’t lively enough. I was standing under the tree holding a bottle of wine.”

“I’ll paint it again,” Hazel said happily, running off to start another painting.

Nina watched her retreating figure and chuckled softly.

Not far away, Lily saw the scene. A flash of malice crossed her eyes.

She thought, ‘That bitch Hazel is usually so quiet in front of me, and now she is trying to be Nina’s sidekick. Does she really think she can earn a better life by sucking up to Nina?’

Lily decided she would teach Hazel a lesson. She wouldn’t let go of anyone who treated Nina nicely.

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