Chapter 358
Ana was using Olivia as a weapon against Naomi—Naomi, who had clearly overestimated herself by thinking she had won simply because she had trapped Tyler.
Ana scoffed, her resolve hardening. In her eyes, only the daughter-in-law she approved of could truly claim legitimacy.
No matter how cunning Naomi’s schemes at the hospital were, they were ultimately meaningless.
She glanced at the cameras flashing around them, wearing the practiced smile of a wealthy wife who was confident in her place.
Olivia, however, felt uneasy. When they returned home that evening, sleep eluded her.
The next morning, she picked up the newspapers, as she had expected. Her picture was plastered across the front page.
Mrs. Harris Appears at the Horse Race with Her New Daughter-in-Law! the headline proclaimed.
Ex-Princess Naomi, Former Prince’s Longtime Lover, Is Reportedly Ill — Breakup Confirmed? the subheadline read.
Olivia’s eyes widened at the headlines. A chill ran down her spine.
Ana relished the coverage, smiling as she studied the photo and the carefully crafted headline and article.
In the picture, Olivia sat demurely beside Ana, who carried the air of a proud, affluent wife, her subtle smile radiating contentment.
Meanwhile, at home, Hillary’s expression twisted as she read the news. Her hands trembled uncontrollably before she slammed the paper down with a cry, “Ana, that woman!”
Darren, busy preparing soup for Naomi, glanced over at the commotion. Concerned, he hurried to Hillary’s side. “What’s wrong?”
Hillary collapsed into a furious outburst, “Ana, you’re so ruthless! So cruel!”
Darren’s face darkened as he read the headlines himself.
“I can’t believe she’s trying to elevate Olivia just because we saved Naomi’s life!” Hillary’s voice quivered with disbelief.
“She’s clearly doing this to spite us!” Hillary’s rage boiled over.
Darren hadn’t expected things to spiral this way. The situation was veering far off course.
He picked up the newspapers again, trying to soothe Hillary. “Don’t worry. Olivia wouldn’t agree to something like this. Even if Ana has tricks, Olivia won’t play along.”
But Hillary’s panic only grew. “Now everyone knows Olivia is Mrs. Harris! What about Naomi? What does that make her? Tell me!”
She was losing control.
Darren remained calm. “Our priority is Naomi’s health. Once the baby is born and we get the cord blood, everything will reset. Things will go back to how they should be. Just stay calm.”
Counting on his fingers, he added, “She’s already four months along. It won’t be long.”
Hillary’s mind raced, fearful of what more Ana might have up her sleeve. The situation was spiraling, and she dreaded what could come next.
Meanwhile, Naomi woke and skimmed through the papers herself. Her face darkened as she read the headlines, the weight of the news settling heavily on her.