Chapter 647

A resort?
Anastasia looked up the address, a smile touching her lips that didn’t reach her eyes.
What a perfect location. It was clear Lauren had chosen it carefully. Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on
The resort wasn’t far from Fairhaven, but it was secluded. More importantly, it was situated halfway up a mountain, and the road leading down was a winding, treacherous stretch-a former favorite among street racers.
It seemed Lauren had already thought of everything. That saved her the trouble.
Putting her phone away, she went to the study to find Harrison.
“Hubby, I’m going out tomorrow, just to hang out with a friend from school.”
They were leaving for Riverton in a few days, so it was perfectly normal for her to want to say her goodbyes. Harrison suspected nothing.
He pulled her onto his lap and kissed her. “Alright. Do you need anyone to go with you?”
“No, it’s fine. I’ll be back early,” Anastasia said with a sweet smile, wrapping her arms around his neck and planting a kiss on his chin.
Some things were better handled alone. Even if she was confident in her plan, she had no intention of letting him walk into danger with her.
The next day, Anastasia arrived at the agreed-upon time.
At the resort, with Winni as a witness, Anastasia calmly accepted Lauren’s apology.
“Anastasia, I am truly sorry for everything I’ve done. Can you forgive me?” Lauren asked, her voice filled with sincere remorse.
Anastasia met her gaze and laughed. “After all the shameless things you’ve done, the fact that I even showed up today is a sign of my generosity. And you want me to forgive you? Lauren, have you no shame at all?”
Her words were merciless, a public humiliation delivered right in front of Winni.
Lauren’s expression nearly broke. She dug her nails into her palm, quickly masking
the venom that flashed in her eyes.
I suppose I was asking too much.”
Though she said the words, her
heart was consumed with rage. The only thing that brought her a sliver of comfort was knowing what was about to happen to Anastasia.
*Go on and gloat. You don’t have much time left
Because they had met late in the afternoon, by the time the apology was over, dusk was settling in.
The three of them walked out to their cars. Just as they had arrived, Lauren would ride with Winni, and, Anastasia had her own driver.
As she watched Anastasia walk toward the Rosewood Manor car, a cold, triumphant
smile spread across Lauren’s face.
*Goodbye, Anastasia.*
But suddenly, Anastasia stopped.
She turned and walked back toward them. “Winni, there’s something I need to talk
to you about. Do you mind if I ride with you?”
Both Winni and Lauren froze. After a moment’s hesitation, Winni replied coolly, “Fine.”
Before Lauren could object,
Anastasi
turned to her. “What
have to say is privatenet
afraid.
you have to take my car instead.”
Lauren hid a smirk. “Of course.”
Whether Anastasia truly had something to say or had grown suspicious, it didn’t matter. The problem wasn’t with the car itself.
However, that meant…
Her gaze flickered over Winni and her driver for a brief moment.
*I never meant for you to die, Winni. But Anastasia has dragged you into this.*
*If there’s an afterlife, please don’t blame me.*
She turned without another word and walked to Anastasia’s car.