Chapter 950

“Oh? A job is good. Where do you work?” Lady asked amiably, smiling. “After studying abroad for years, everyone knows what a capable and talented woman you are. What have your parents arranged for you? Are they having you join the family business p>

What had they arranged?

Of course, the plan had been for her to work as Harrison’s deputy, a way to get close to him while also getting a foothold in the Lancaster family’s business.

But Harrison had already rejected that idea bluntly. There was no way Naomi could admit that now. She gave an awkward laugh and said vaguely, “My parents seem to have that in mind p>

Lady nodded in approval. “Good, good. Work hard. We’ll be waiting to see all that you accomplish p>

Then she turned to Anastasia. “You might not know this, Ana, but Naomi has always been an outstanding child. You should learn from her in the future p>

The words sounded like praise for Naomi, but they were purely polite pleasantries, like a parent complimenting another’s child while always favoring their own.

Anastasia could hear it, of course, and she smiled. “I will, Grandma p>

Naomi secretly gritted her teeth, annoyed.

In the past, she had often visited to get on Elder Mrs. Lancaster’s good side to get closer to Harrison. Lady had always seemed so fond of her. Why was she just like Harrison, changing completely after Anastasia came along?

Her heart ached with bitterness and resentment. She quickly changed the subject. “Grandma, I actually came today to apologize to Anastasia p>

“Oh?” Lady said, surprised. “Apologize for what p>

Naomi forged a smile. “There was a misunderstanding between Anastasia and me I offended her before, and i think that’s why she has a bad impression of our family and has refused to treat Timothy p>

She looked at Anastasia with a pleading expression. “Anastasia, I was wrong before. I came here today specifically to apologize to you. Please forgive me. Don’t take it out on my family alright don’t want Timothy to be a cripple for the rest of his life because of me p>

Anastasia’s smile faded.

The way she said it made it sound as if it would be Anastasia’s fault if Timothy remained disabled. But what did that have to do with her?

“I accept your apology, Ms. Lawson,” she said coolly.

Then Anastasia added, “But as for treating your brother, I’m afraid I can’t help. You even looked down on Bruno, so who am I to you? You should find someone more qualified p>

“What’s going on?” Lady asked. “For Timothy’s leg, did you hire Mr. Austin, or did you ask Ana p>

Naomi looked troubled, but she had to tell the truth. “My parents hired Mr. Austin, but you know how Timothy is, Grandma. He says he won’t accept treatment from anyone but Anastasia p>

Lady frowned” see. I was wondering when Anastasia had

been invited to treat Timothy. I didn’t know anything about it. But if you’ve already hired Mr. Austin, what does

it make him when you come to

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Anastasia? Not to mention, he’s

Anastasia’s mentor p>

“If word of this gets out, are the Lawsons trying to completely offend Mr. Austin p>

Naomi lowered her head. “Our family doesn’t want to, but he p>

“If Timothy is being stubborn, you should be trying to persuade him, not indulging him,” Lady interrupted, her tone full of disapproval.