Chapter 1232

Chapter 1232

"Oh, by the way, did you not have a private meeting with Lucas in Anthony's mother’s apartment?

Did Anthony not find out?” Bianca asked.

Anne was taken aback. “How do you know?” Realizing something, she exclaimed,” You brought

Lucas to my house?”

“Exactly! I care for you deeply as a sister, do I not?"

"You..." Anne clenched her fists in anger.

“Do you want to hit me? I suggest you do not anger Anthony further. If I were to be injured, you

would be in trouble as well.” Bianca was unafraid of Anne and took two steps closer, her nose

almost touching Anne's face. “If you displease me, I will show Anthony the footage of your private

meeting with Lucas.”

Anne heard her say this and knew that Anthony had discovered Lucas's presence by himself, not

because of Bianca.

This woman's mind was insidious, and she likely wanted Anthony to catch Anne red- handed.

Ironically, she got her wish

“Now, apologize for what happened last time and kneel in front of me.” Bianca held her head high.

“Then show Anthony the video! I don't care.” Anne left after saying this.

Bianca was angry and did not understand Anne's reaction. Was she not afraid?

In fact, Anne hoped that Bianca would threaten her with the video rather than being caught off

guard by Anthony. At least this way, she still had room to relax and discuss with Bianca, creating

opportunities for her.

Sitting in the car, Anne could not help covering her mouth. Only now did she feel the pain on her

tongue. She frowned and leaned against the car window to relieve it.

When the car arrived at the Royal Mansion, Anne calmed her emotions before getting out of the

car.

As soon as her feet hit the ground, the triplets rushed to her and leaned against the car.

"Mama!"

"Mama!"

"Mama!"

Anne's eyes welled up as she stood there, overwhelmed by the sight of her children.” Mama is

finally back!”

"Where did Mama go?”

“We miss Mama..."

Anne was touched by the children’s emotions, and she felt relaxed.

She even forgot about the despair and collapse she experienced during her period of

disappearance.

Squatting down and gently embracing their soft little bodies, she struggled to hold back her tears.

“Mama had some things to attend to, so I didn't come back in time. I'm sorry..."

“Mama, are you okay? Is it important? More important than us?” Chloe asked with concern.

Anne gently stroked their hair and said, “Of course not. In Mama's heart, you are the most

important people to me, but sometimes there are things that have to be dealt with, and you will

understand when you grow up.”

“We are growing up so slowly!” Charlie complained.

Anne said this to her kids, but deep down, she hoped they would never understand.

She loathed the things Anthony had done to her, but she hoped they could still get a father's love.

After all, she had grown up without the warmth of family.

Why have the children bear it again...

As she ascended the steps, Anne's heart weighed heavily as she saw the triplets surrounding her,

listening to their childish words.

If she left, would all of this... disappear?

The financial power she held in Luton was gone in a fleeting moment.

All feelings were lost after Anthony bought her father's company.

Her children would be fine with Anthony...

She tried to numb her feelings, but her heart refused to cooperate...

After the company was acquired, Jeremy went on a business trip.

He asked a supervisor of the company, “Why was it acquired by the Archduke Group? Is this a

hostile takeover?”

“I don’t know what happened. Mr. Marwood suddenly wanted to buy Mrs. Marwood’s company.

Most of the employees were replaced. I was lucky enough to stay. But after thinking about it, they

are family, so it doesn't really count as an acquisition, does it?"

“Mrs. Marwood’s company was left by her father. How could it be the same?” Jeremy sensed

something was off and said.

“It's an internal problem. Anyway, there's nothing we can do about it. Come, drink!”

Jeremy did not say anything further and called Ashlynn after returning to the hotel,” Are you about

to sleep?”

Ashlynn, who was already lying down, sat up. “Not yet. What's the matter?”

“It's no big deal. Mrs. Marwood's company was acquired by the Archduke Group. Did you know

about this?"

Ashlynn was taken aback and replied, “What...why? Was there a business problem?”

“No. I heard that Anthony and Anne had conflicts. I thought to myself, why else?”

Ashlynn felt that this conflict must be an enormous one. Otherwise, why would Anthony do this?

This would hurt Anne very much.

As she was lost in thought, she heard the sound of the door opening. “Talk to you later.”

Jeremy did not like it when she did that.

Apparently, Corentin was here!

The phone was placed by the bed, and Corentin had already walked to the edge of the bed, his eyes

filled with suspicion. “To whom were you speaking?”

Ashlynn inquired, “Did you know that Anne's company has been acquired by the Archduke Group?”

Corentin walked to the other side, took the phone in his hand, and looked through the chat history.

“You and Jeremy have grown quite close, haven't you?"

“He is in Luton, so he told me about the situation there.” Ashlynn did not think it necessary to tell

him this. “What's going on? Did you already know?”

“That's their business. We don't need to involve ourselves.” Corentin sat down on the edge of the

bed, touching her stomach with his hand. “Just focus on the child.”

Ashlynn removed his hand. “Forget it then.”

After lying down, Corentin went to the bathroom to take a shower.

Ashlynn was not able to sleep, and her mind was buzzing.

She could not call and ask Anne herself.

How much pain was Anne feeling now? If she asked her again, would it not cause her more pain?

If Anne wanted to talk to her, she would have done so earlier on.

Corentin returned to the bed after taking a shower, and put his arms around Ashlynn gently, whose

back was turned to him. “Can't sleep?”

Ashlynn remained silent.

“Turn around if you want to hear the complete story,” Corentin said.

Ashlynn paused and had to turn to face him. “You can start...”

Corentin’s thin lips pressed against hers.

She gasped, feeling suffocated.

When Ashlynn was about to get angry, he let her go. Looking at her panting, he said, Anne was on

good terms with other men, and she offended Anthony.”

Ashlynn was speechless. “Are you kidding? Anne is not such a person!”