Chapter 106 - Trees And Fruits (1/2)

When she arrived at Esther's office, Anya knocked on the door, ”Mrs. Irena, I heard that you were looking for me?”

Irena turned around and looked at Anya coldly, ”Anya, since you were with Aiden, it seems like your character has gotten worse. You even made me wait a long time.”

”I was just serving guests at the shop and I can't just leave them. I apologize for the inconvenience.” Anya politely said.

Irena just snorted at Anya's apology.

”I just started working at this place a few days ago and I'm still on probation. I dare not just leave my customers. I am sorry. What can I do for you?” She continued to ask calmly.

”You know what I want. Raisa is in the police station because of you. Why am I looking for you? Of course you know why!” Irena replied angrily.

Obviously, who wouldn't understand that Irena came to help her daughter? But it seemed that she forgot that she was asking for help— a cooperation to be precise, right now.

Under a situation like this, Irena was still being arrogant as if she was above everybody else. As if Anya was just a lowly woman who was no match for her. She didn't realize that only Anya could save her daughter now.

”Have you come to apologize on behalf of Raisa?” Anya asked on purpose.

”You…” Irena felt so angry at the question, ”Why does Raisa have to apologize to you? What did she do to you?”

”Are you genuinely not aware or do you pretend that you don't know?” Anya asked while returning Irena's gaze.

”What do you want? Money?” Like most rich people, Irena was accustomed to throwing her money for free. For her, money could solve everything, especially if it involved a poor woman like Anya.

However, the woman standing before her was no longer the same Anya she used to know.

”Are you going to write a check for me and get someone to take the check back after Raisa is released?” Anya's face looked cold. She didn't even bother to talk to Irena using polite language because she knew that the woman in front of her didn't deserve to be treated politely. It seemed like the fruit didn't fall far from the tree. She understood why Raisa grew up to be a woman like she was today. It's all because her mother also had the same traits.

Irena's face changed when she heard what Anya said. A little panic radiated from her, but she tried to remain calm, ”I don't understand what you mean.”

”Is it true? Or are you pretending you don't understand anymore? I am no longer Anya who is seventeen years old and blinded by your son's fake love. Whatever you are doing right now won't change anything. I don't want your money. I just want Raisa to take responsibility for what she does. If Raisa doesn't want to apologize, just leave her in jail and think about her mistakes.” Anya said coldly.

Irena's body trembled while holding back her anger. She shouted loudly at Anya, ”Anya! When you were ten years old, you deliberately pushed your stepmother down and caused her miscarriage. If I didn't protect you then, your father would have killed you. Why are you repaying me in this way instead?”

”I remember your kindness at that time and for three years, I held back and accepted all your family's treatment of me.” Anya said with a bitter smile.

”My family's treatment? My family has never done anything bad to you!” Irena continued to play dumb.

”Three years ago, after someone robbed the check, I immediately called the police and so far I haven't ended the case. Robbery is a serious crime and the sentence can be up to ten years in prison.” Anya firmly explained with confidence. She deliberately rambled on to make Irena even more panicked.

”I don't know if Raisa told you this. Aiden helped me to find out who cashed the check.” Anya said casually.

”What?!” Irena got up from her chair.

”I didn't tell Raka and let him keep thinking that I parted with him because of money. But you don't have to play dumb in front of me. I am not an innocent girl, who is lonely and stupid, and you can deceive like three years ago.” Anya's voice sounded cold.

Irena did not think Aiden would help Anya to investigate the check. She couldn't hide this anymore. The secrets would be soon revealed. That's why she glared sharply at Anya and said, ”What do you want?”