When His Perfect Mask Shattered I Awoke (Anneliese and Zacharias) novel Chapter 598

In Derek's eyes, Anneliese should be thankful that Jonathan fancied her, giving her the chance to marry into the Fullbuster family. So, how could Anneliese even think about bringing up divorce?

Nishay felt the knot in her heart ease upon sighting the scowl of displeasure on Derek's face.

So, she nodded and said, "I raised my darling Anne to be a loyal and filial child. She will always listen to me. I don't care what you think, but it's a fact that Jonathan's the reason why the Claude family is in shambles.

"Frederick wouldn't have died if he hadn't gone out of his way to save Jonathan. My daughter and unborn grandchild certainly wouldn't have lost their lives if Frederick were still here. Anne has never been an ungrateful child, so she'll always remember that.

"Jonathan and Anneliese aren't compatible, so you should leave and forget that any of this has ever happened."

Derek felt his frustration build in the face of Nishay's unrelenting demeanor.

"Marriage isn't a game. Fullbuster Group has already announced that Jonathan is now a married man since their marriage. How could they end their marriage so carelessly?

"Do you even remember the principles of being a firefighter's family when you said your piece?"

Nishay knew what Derek was implying. He was upset because he feared the Fullbuster family name would be tarnished and that Jonathan's reputation and future would be affected once they went through with the divorce.

She should have known. Businessmen were basically coyotes in suits. Why would he even care about Anneliese and her feelings? Did he even see her as his granddaughter-in-law?

So, her lips pulled into a frown. "Anne won't take a single dime from your family. The Fullbuster family didn't publicly acknowledge her anyway, so you have nothing to fear.

"Since it's been kept under wraps, the Fullbuster family wouldn't take a hit. If you're truly worried about your family's reputation, then just find Jonathan a wealthy heiress and register their marriage.

"I'm sure when that happened, no one would know that you guys have pulled a switcheroo."

Derek sneered and parted his lips to speak. He was just about to say that Nishay raised a good point and that there were plenty of wealthy socialites lining up to marry Jonathan when Penelope nudged him.

Then, she interjected, "Why don't you check on Anne and see whether her hand's alright? I'd like to speak with Nishay privately."

Penelope knew right then that she really should've gone with her gut earlier. Derek was only going to make things worse if he stayed here!

Honestly, why did she even say yes to him accompanying her to Oceaton?

Anneliese was slipping through their fingers, and he couldn't even get his priorities straight! Was the Fullbuster family's image more important right now? No!

Derek didn't want to leave. After all, he had never suffered such indignities until today. So, he certainly couldn't just swallow his pride and sweep things under the rug.

However, Penelope was already glaring at him, making him hesitate as he recalled how she'd left for Oceaton for nearly half a year after they fought. She'd even refused to return to Halden!

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