Not giving up again

Anya’s POV:

As I opened my eyes, a strong smell of disinfectant rushed into my nose. After looking around, I realized that I was in the hospital.

Suddenly, what happened in the morning rushed into my mind and I touched my belly. “My child… My child. Is he safe?’

As I was thinking, a doctor came into the ward for the examination. Seeing him, I quickly looked at him and asked, “Doctor, how is my child? Is he safe?’

Hearing my question doctor looked at him and replied, “We have saved your child for now, however… I will suggest you give up one child. Your condition was originally not very good and after this accident, it became even more complicated. If you insist on keeping all the children, it may risk your life…”

At that moment, the door of the ward opened, and a man walked into the ward. The man was wearing a black suit and gold-rimmed glasses. He was also holding a briefcase in his hand.

However, I had never seen him before…

It seemed that he had seen the confused look in my eyes and explained, “Miss Walter, I am Edward Gary, Mr. Carter’s layer.”

Then, he turned to the doctor and said, “If you are done with the examination, please excuse us. We have something to talk about.”

Hearing that, the doctor nodded and left the ward.

Now only I and Mr. Gary were left in the room. Then, Mr. Gray opened his briefcase, took out some documents, and handed them to me, saying, “Miss Wilson, Mr. Carter wants you to sign these papers.”

I took the papers from his hand with a puzzled look in my eyes. However, as soon as I looked at the document, the two words ‘Divorce Agreement’ came into my view. Looking at the corner of the papers, I saw that Evan had already signed the papers.

Looking at the divorce papers my lips curled up into a mocking smile. ‘How big fool I am? How can I think that he will give a chance to this marriage? How can I forget that I was nothing more than a tool in his eyes to vent his anger until his beloved Tara is back. Since she was back, how can he let me stay there?’

“After you sign these papers, you will receive 100 million dollars as alimony.” the lawyer added.

Because of his words, I came back to my senses took the pen from him and signed the name.

I have also gotten exhausted from this marriage both physically and mentally. Even though I had wanted my child to be born into a complete family, I didn’t want my child to have a stepmother and live miserably like me for the rest of his life.

After taking the papers from my hand, the lawyer gave me the bank card, turned around, and was about to leave when he paused at the door. He then turned around and added, “Mr. Carter said that he hoped that you won’t pester him, or you have to bear the consequences.”

The lawyer's words were like a knife stabbing in my heart, but I still nodded. Anyway, I also don’t plan to have anything to do with him anymore. I just want to live a good life with my children.

After the lawyer left, the ward fell into silence. I placed my hand on my belly and said to my children, “Baby, I am sorry, Mommy can’t give you a complete family! But I promise you, I will do my best to give the love of both mother and father.”

‘As for giving one of my children, I will never do that. They are my babies and my alone. I and I will give birth to all of them and raise them no matter what…’

*****

Four Years Later.

At Walter Group.

Mia’s POV:

I paced back and forth inside the office after hearing the will lawyer read. At that moment everyone in the Walter family was in miserable condition.

The old bastard, Karl Walter, my father-in-law had changed his will at the last moment before he died without telling anyone.

According to his will, he had 51% shares of the Walter Group to his eldest daughter, Anya. As for the other members of the Walter family, they would only inherit 10% of the shares.

What was even more frustrating is that according to the additional condition of the will, if Anya didn’t show up within three days after his death, all the properties of the Walter family would go straight to the government.

What’s more, today is the third day and there is no clue about Anya at all. As if she had been disappeared from the world.

Ever since Evan had divorced her, no one had never seen her again.

“The way I see it, that girl is simply going against us on purpose! No one knows where the hell she has been for all those years!” I cursed furiously.

Back then after I kicked Anya and her mother out of the Walter family, with twins in my belly, I thought I had secured the position in the Walter family.

I had never even expected in my wildest dreams that something like this would happen.

Of all three children of mine, that old man still favored that little bitch.

The more I thought about it the angrier I felt.

At that moment, Frank walked to the lawyer and asked, “Mr. Ethan, I hope you can think of any way to save this situation. If things went out like this, all the properties of the Walter family bequeathed to the government. Oh. no... what to do? None of us has seen Anya over the years! And my father, too. No one knows what he was thinking. How can he ignore his three grandson who accompanied him every day and leave everything to that wreathed girl.”

I also added from the side, "Yes, Mr. Ethan, I hope you can find any solution. Anya had been gone for so many years and we didn’t even know if she was still alive. How can someone leave everything to the person who one didn’t know if he was still alive or not.”

However, Mr. Ethan shook his head and said helplessly, “I am sorry, Mrs. Walter, but there is no other way. If Miss Anya Walter didn’t show up today, then all the properties of the Walter family bequeathed to the government.”

Hearing that I clenched my fists tightly.

“Evan, do you know where my sister has been?” Suddenly, I heard Tara ask Evan in a voice laced with impatience.

Hearing that, I also looked at Evan.

However, hearing Tara’s question Even frowned and didn’t say anything and seemed to be lost in deep thoughts.

At that moment, the sound of high heels tapping on the wooden floor fell into my ears and the door of the office was pushed open by someone.

I turned around and looked in the direction of the door and saw a woman wearing a custom-made suit standing at the gate. She was holding a limited-edition bag in her hands, and the oversized sunglasses covered most of her face. She had a pair of slender long legs, and a pair of high heels made them look slenderer.

As she walked in she gave the vibe of an ice-cold-beauty, causing the temperature in the office to drop a few degrees.

“Who is this woman? Did we know her? Who allowed her to be here?” Tara said impatiently.

“It’s me, Anya!” The woman took off her oversized glasses and spoke.

“Anya!” Hearing that all in the room gasped in surprise.

“Anya… You are finally back! If you don’t come, we don’t know what would have happen to us… Walter Group was almost got ruined.” Frank exclaimed.

Give you a ride

Anya’s POV:

As I looked at their excited expression, I couldn’t help but sneered. ‘It was no wonder people say that money can do anything! It might be my first time seeing the member of the Walter family so excited after seeing me…’ I scoffed inwardly.

The reason I came back this time was all because of my grandfather. In the Walter family, he was the only person who was nice to me and loved me. And since he had left the Walter Group in my hands, I don’t want to disappoint him. After all, it was my grandfather’s whole life work.

And I didn’t want to get ruined in the hands of those useless people.

“What’s there to be surprised about it? How can someone like her not show up at a time like this? She is such a greedy person and it’s a lot of money! How can she let it go?”

Suddenly a sarcastic voice fell into my ears.

I pulled back my thoughts and turned my head to look in the direction of the voice. Then, I saw, Harry, Mia’s son looking at me angrily.

Harry had never treated me as his elder sister since we were young and now when I had become the biggest beneficiary of my grandfather’s will, I am not surprised to see him like this. But who cares! I don’t even give a damn about him!

“In all those years, you didn’t come to see Grandpa even once and don’t care about him. However, now when it’s time to talk about the inheritance, you came. How shameless!” Harry continued.

“Enough of that.” At that moment, my father looked at Harry and spoke.

Then, he patted me on the shoulder and said, “Anya, don’t mind him, after all, he is your brother. Since you are back, move back home! It’s not good for you to live outside!”

“Yes, Anya, come and live with us. Also, your grandfather made a will on his deathbed. He wants you to inherit the 51% shares of the Walter Group. The illness must have clouded his head. How could he leave such a large enterprise in the hands of the girl who knows nothing about it? Anya, you are still young and dumb. I think you should let your father run the business.” Mia said merrily with her lips curling up in a sneer.

Hearing her words, my lips curled up into a sneer, but there was no expression on my face.

How could I not understand what she was trying to say? Ever since Mia had moved to the Walter family, she was in control of everything, so she also wanted to control me and always thought that I was bound to listen to her.

However, what she didn’t know was that I was no longer that old Anya who was afraid of her. I am no longer a soft and weak person…

I ignored them, turned to look at Mr. Gary, and said, “Mr. Gary, should I continue the other formalities after my grandfather’s funeral.”

“There is no problem. We can proceed according to your plan!” Mr. Gary replied respectfully.

I nodded and thanked them politely.

“Yeah! Yeah! Father’s funeral is very important! We will talk about it after the funeral. Let’s postponed everything until then.” My father said.

However, I ignored their words, turned around, and left.

Evan’s POV:

As I was waiting for my car outside the company, I couldn’t help but think about Anya.

When Tara asked me about Anya in the office, I froze for a moment as I didn’t know how to answer the question.

Four years ago, when I sent her the divorce papers through my lawyer, I thought that she would not sign it or at least make some scene…

However, to my surprise, she didn’t. When my lawyer handed me the papers, I couldn’t even believe in my eyes, as I looked at her signature. After all, I always believed that she was just a gold digger, so I thought she must be planning something.

What’s more, when I got home the next day, Anya had already moved out. What’s more, except for her ID and a few clothes which she bought from Walter's family, she didn’t take anything with her.

But I still didn’t believe that she would give up so easily and thought that she would certainly pester me, so I prepared many ways to deal with her.

However, I had never expected that I wouldn’t have any need to do this, as she was not going to come back.

And these four years, there had been no news of her. Of course, I had never tried to investigate where she was.

It had been four years, and I had never heard anything about her from anyone.

She just disappeared from my world as I asked her to do so…

And today, from the moment, Anya walked out to the office, she didn’t even look at me at once, as if she didn’t see me at all.

And I don’t know why, seeing her like this makes me feel a little irritated.

As I was lost in thought, suddenly the sound of high heels tapping on the ground fell on my ears. As I turned around, I saw Anya walking out of the building.

“Where are you going? Let me give you a ride!” I spoke. My voice was kind of hoarse because I hadn’t spoken for a long time.

Anya raised her brows as smiled politely, shook the car keys in her hand, and said, “Thanks, but I don’t need it. I have my own car.”

Her face was indifferent and expressionless as if she was simply being polite to a stranger.

Suddenly, I felt someone grabbed my arm. Turning around I saw Tara holding my arm intimately, as she looked at Anya and said, “Anya, why are you so polite as if we are strangers! We are family and it’s natural for us to help each other. By the way, why don’t you move back with us. At least, you don’t have to be alone, and…”

However, before Tara could finish her sentence, Anya interrupted her, “Thanks! But I don’t have any family, and I don’t like to be with strangers!”

Saying that she waved politely and walked to the sliver Bentley parked not far away. Then, she opened the door and got in.

Soon, with a roar the car drove away and disappeared in the crowd.

“It seems that my sister had been living a good life these years! She could enjoy such a rich life without any help from the family.” Tara remarked.

However, I didn’t say anything in response.

During the four years when Anya had been gone, for various reasons, I didn’t marry Tara. Moreover, with these four years, I realized that Tara was simply not the one for me.

The only reason that I didn’t break up with Tara was because of my family. The Walter family was wealthy, but it was nothing compared with the Carters. However, the elders of both families were close friends. That was why he had always been taking care of the Walter family.

Except for that, there is also another reason. Ten years ago, when I nearly drowned while I was swimming, at that time it was Tara who saved me. Ever since then, I swore that I would love and protect this girl for the rest of my life.

“Anya had always been striving since she was just a kid. She is smart and good with men, too. See her fancy clothes and car? She must have hooked up with some wealthy fellow again. Unlike her, Tara, you are always stupid and innocent, and people try to take advantage of you.”

At that moment, a woman's voice came from behind me. As I turned around, I saw Mia walking towards us.

Even though it looked like she was praising Anya, it was not hard for me to tell the meaning behind her words.

“Mom, what are you talking about?”

“Oh, I just want you to learn from Anya. Do you see how good she has been doing? Girls like her are never for us to be worried about wherever she goes. There aren’t many girls as smart as her anymore.”

Hearing her words, I don’t know why I felt a little upset in my heart.

“Mia, Tara, I must go now. I have an important meeting tonight,” I said.

“Yeah, sure. Drive safe, alright? Mia replied with a flattering smile. It seemed like she didn’t want to offend her daughter’s promising husband-to-be.

However, I didn’t say anything, turned around, got in the car and drove away.

Anya is here

Mia’s POV:

“Mom, it’s all your fault! If it weren’t for your stupid plan that year, that bitch Anya never able to get a chance to become Mrs. Carter!” Tara complained while stomping her feet in anger. “It’s been so long since Evan divorced that bitch, but he never mentions marrying me at once… and now when Anya is back… what I am going to do?”

Hearing Tara's words, I could not help but grit my teeth grumpily. Whenever I thought about what happened six years ago, I couldn’t help but regret it. That was the only decision that I regret most in the world.

At that time all I wanted to do was to kick Anya out of the house, so, I made a well-designed plan because I wanted Anya to bring dishonor to the family so that the old man kicked her out of the family, and she would lose her right of inheritance.

But I had never expected that my plan would be backfired, and Anya slept with Evan. What was even more frustrating was that not only did that old man kick Anya out of the house but arranged for her and Evan to get married.

Every time I thought of what happened that night, my whole body filled with anger, and I wanted to kill that bitch Anya more…

I gritted my teeth and tried to comfort my daughter, “I did all this for you, silly. And if it weren’t that old shit, my plan would have been successful. But that old bastard! I didn’t expect her to love that bitch more than his family reputation…”

“However, you don’t have to worry! Now that old man is dead, no one would support that bitch! I will not let her off!”

“But Mom…” Tara still looked worried…

I patted her on the shoulder and said, “Don’t worry. That idiot Anya is just as stupid as her dead mother. However, we can’t fall out with her now, not until she gives up her share of the inheritance first…”

****

Ten days later, at Karl’s funeral.

As I looked at the dazzling rain, I couldn’t help but frown.

All members of the Walter family had arrived at the cemetery except for Anya. Even the finest people in the city also showed up to their respects.

Since Karl Walter was quite a big shot in X city, his funeral was well-focused and many famous media reporters were also gathered outside the cemetery.

“I heard Karl Walter leave everything for the eldest daughter of the Walter family, Anya Walter. She is the one who is going to inherit the Walter Group.”

“OMG! She is such a shrewd! How can Mr. Walter leave everything for someone as shameless as her? We still remember how she seduced her brother-in-law six years ago, forced her sister to leave the country, and married the Carter family in the place of her sister. Now, she even become the director of the Walter Group! Impressive! She really has some skills!”

“Ha! So what? She is just a shameless woman. Wasn’t she kicked out by the Carter family already? Such a woman doesn’t deserve to be the director.”

As I heard the whispering from the crowd, my lips curled up in a smile. However, I tried my best to maintain a sad expression as I looked at the crowd and said, “May I have your attention, please! First of all, I would like to thank you all for coming to my father-in-law’s funeral and…”

Suddenly a reporter cut me off and asked, “Mrs. Walter, is it true that Anya is going to take over the Walter Group as the new leader?”

Hearing that, I paused for a moment, before replying, “To be honest, I don’t want to talk about business matters on such a distressing day. However, for a company as big as Walter Group, one man’s words can’t decide everything. We will do a board meeting to pick the right executive director.”

“Mrs. Walter, why isn’t Anya here on such an important day?”

“Ha! I think you should ask this question for her…”

As I was saying, I suddenly heard the sound of the engine outside the cemetery. So, I looked in the direction of the sound and saw a stretch limo making its way into the cemetery, followed by a fleet of Mercedes.

“Look at the license plate. It seems to be Mr. Helsen’s car!” Suddenly the reporter exclaimed excitedly, as they all rushed towards the car.

Only then I realized that, indeed this car looked familiar. I had seen this car many times in the news, and I knew that it belonged to Kester Helsen.

There were two well-known wealthy young men in X city. One of them is Evan Cater and the other is Kester Helsen.

Kester is the second son of the casino magnate in V city, and he also runs an entertainment company called Shining Star Media. Most of the famous artists in the entertainment industry worked under his company.

However, like Evan, who loves to keep a low profile and rarely appears in front of the media, Kester is known as the man of publicity.

Then I saw the door of the car opened and Kester stepped out of the car first.

“Wow! It’s really Mr. Helsen!”

The press exclaimed excitedly as they ran over like flies, smelling blood.

However, my attention was on Kester, who walked towards the car behind him, opened the car door, and helped a woman get out of the car dressed in black clothes like a gentleman.

However, as soon as I saw the woman, my mind went black! The woman was none other than Anya! However, what shocked me the most was, why is she with Kester. What was their relationship?

As I was in shock, other people’s voices fell into my ears.

“Is this…? Wow, it’s Anya Walter!”

“You gotta be kidding, right? How can such a shameless woman can be appeared with Kester?”

As I still had not come out of the shock I saw just now, when I saw two adorable kids wearing tiny black clothes getting out of the car after Anya.

The boys seemed to be three or four years old.

And looking at their faces, my heart almost stopped beating.

“Mom, the boys looked exactly like….”

As I was lost in deep thought, my daughter’s anxious voice pulled my thoughts back to reality. As I was afraid, she would say something she shouldn’t, I held her hand and said, “Don’t talk nonsense!”

From her expression, I know what she was trying to say, as I also think the same. Those two boys looked exactly like Evan, especially in their eyes. They both looked like a mini version of Evan.