Chapter 18
“What are they planning?” Anastasia questioned him, high on alert. She was well aware that they would try to do something to her but not sure exactly what it would be.
“I don’t know,” said Kace.
Xavier hissed in annoyance beside Anastasia.
“So why then did you act like you already heard what they were planning?” He questioned Kace.
“Well, I just decided to let you know.” Turning to Anastasia, he added. “You need to be careful with those people,” he added.
Anastasia nodded. “I know,” she responded.
Anastasia looked calm, but only she knew her fast her heart was beating at that moment. She was anxious since she didn’t have a clue about what they would be planning on doing.
Sighing, she decided to calm her heart before it jumped right out of her chest and continued to enjoy the party.
Old Wallace called for Anastasia upstairs. At first, she was surprised why the old woman would be calling for her but then remembered that the woman still hadn’t believed she was Selene.
She exchanged a few words with the woman until it was time for her to finally leave.
When Anastasia was about to exit the hall, she was instantly stopped by Michelle, who lifted her dress as she hurried towards her.
“Selene,” she called, trying to catch her breath. “I’m super sorry for what my brother did earlier. It seemed he was drunk because that’s not the way he usually behaves. We have truly offended you today, haven’t we? Please don’t get mad,” she mumbled the last part as her eyes lowered, looking pitiful as if Anastasia had said something wrong to her.
A smile crept on Ana’s lips as she replied, “You don’t need to worry about that. I understand,” she lied.
Even a stranger wouldn’t understand Jack’s reaction earlier but she had to play along.
Michelle raised her head while her eyes sparkled. “You do? Thank God! But, will you still come over to the Harrison mansion for the hangout tomorrow? My brother will be there and I will make sure he apologizes to you personally,” she assured. “And so will my parents. They are also deeply sorry for how he behaved earlier,” she added, internally hoping that Anastasia would agree.
Anastasia’s smile widened even more. “Sure, let’s exchange numbers?” She suggested.
A triumphant smile played on Michelle’s lips, convinced she had already secured her victory. They exchanged phone numbers with swift efficiency. After offering Michelle a courteous goodnight, Anastasia turned and made her way home.
Meanwhile, Michelle toyed with the phone in her hand, an evil grin spreading across her lips as she watched Selene’s car speed away.
“In a few more hours, Selene, and we will finally know if you are Anastasia,” she spat out.
“Sister-in-law, when they try to do anything to you, the first thing you do is tap on your wristwatch and I will get a call on my phone. Although I will be watching over you with the binoculars. Just in case something happens, do that and also, spray them in the eyes with the pepper spray I gave you,” Kace instructed Anastasia and she immediately nodded in understanding.
They were both in the car, heading towards the Harrisons mansion, the only place she once called home. But was it ever a home?
“Is the pepper spray strong enough to blind someone?” Anastasia suddenly asked, which had Kace glance at her from the corners of his eyes.
“If you spray it at your target’s eyes for a very long time, it should be,” he replied. “Don’t tell me you want to blind them,” he added, giving her a side eye.
Anastasia smiled. “I don’t plan to, honestly. At least not now,” she responded.
They continued their drive towards the mansion, the car winding through the quiet streets until they finally arrived. At the gate, the security guards waved them through without hesitation, indicating that Michelle had already informed them about the expected guest.
The gates swung open smoothly, and the car rolled up the long, tree-lined driveway, coming to a stop in front of the grand entrance.
“Good luck, sister-in-law. Remember what I told you,” said Kace, cheering her on.
Ana nodded and stepped down from the car. She darted her eyes around the mansion.
’Nothing has changed,’ she thought to herself.
Anastasia spotted some of the maids cleaning up the place as always, but she ignored them and walked towards the entrance of the mansion.
No one stopped her since they thought she was Anastasia who disappeared suddenly but has come back to spend some time with her family.
At the entrance, Michelle with the rest of the Harrison family were waiting for her. They had no idea it was Kace who dropped her off since the windows were heavily tinted.
“Good day Mr. and Mrs. Harrison, we meet again,” she greeted her parents with the most charming smile on her lips which left them stunned.
Anastasia wasn’t wearing much makeup this time around as she did at the party. She wanted the face to haunt them and their expressions just proved to her that her plan worked.
Their mouths were hung open as their eyes widened in shock. Amelia seemed to be using her last control to not call her what she called her the previous day.
Ghost.
“Selene!” Michelle exclaimed while rushing to hug Selene. She could also see the difference between Selene’s facial features from last night, and their parents were too stunned to acknowledge her greeting. So she took it upon herself to act fast.
Anastasia had to hug her back to not make things look awkward.
Both she and Jack exchanged glances and the latter simply wore a solemn expression with his glaring injuries he received from Xavier.
Her gaze shifted to Richard, who was staring at her with undisguised lust. He made no effort to hide his desire, brazenly licking his lips like a starved madman.
“You still look sexy, Selene,” he said in front of everyone.