When His Perfect Mask Shattered I Awoke (Anneliese and Zacharias) novel Chapter 765

With rumors like this spreading, even if Anneliese proves through a DNA test that she has no relation to Ellie and clears her name, it'll still leave cracks in her relationship with Jonathan.

They might already be fighting.

The Fullbusters would believe Anneliese shamed the family. With her background and divorce, she's already despised. After this, any respect she had would vanish.

What bothers me most is that Anneliese, who grew up in an orphanage, still acts so proud and dignified. On top of that, she's lucky enough to be loved and protected by someone like Jonathan. I hate being outshone by a poor, divorced woman like her.

If Anneliese didn't try to play hero by helping that mute kid, I wouldn't go this far to ruin her. I can't let Anneliese help Ellie and win the gratitude of Wendy and Steven. If that happened, even Adrian might start seeing her in a new light.

If Wendy actually did what she said at the restaurant and made Anneliese her goddaughter, Adrian might even go out of his way to treat Anneliese well just to please Wendy.

That would make her an even bigger threat to my place in the family.

Then, there is that mute child.

She is Adrian's only real granddaughter. As long as she cannot speak, I can keep Adrian's favor by acting sweet and making him happy.

However, once Anneliese helps her, and she is no longer "imperfect," it becomes clear who Adrian spoils more. That's why I have to keep Ellie and Anneliese from getting closer.

Now everything is perfect.

These rumors make Anneliese keep her distance to avoid suspicion. Even Steven and Jonathan's relationship would be affected. It is a win for me in every way.

At that thought, Gianna scrolled through WhatsApp with a satisfied smile.

She felt a bit thirsty and was about to call a maid for some fruit when she heard a car brake in the courtyard.

She sat up and looked out the big window.

When she saw Steven's usual car outside, she quickly logged out of her fake account, erased her tracks, logged into her main account, put on her slippers, and hurried to the entrance.

The moment Steven stepped inside, Gianna immediately greeted him with her brightest smile.

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