Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
Luna smiled and replied, “I would say we know each other pretty well.”
Jasmine looked at Mia. “What is this woman saying? What’s her relationship with my dad?”
Mia paused for a moment before explaining, “It’s a long story, but your dad’s side threatened me not to reveal it. That was why I only told you there was a woman and a child in the room. I wanted you to investigate it yourself. After all, it’s your family matter. I didn’t think you would misunderstand it.”
Luna wanted to shift the blame onto Mia, but that was impossible when Mia wouldn’t give Luna that chance.
Jasmine suddenly felt like she was on the verge of a breakdown.
“So what’s her relationship with my dad? And that little boy… Is he my dad’s child or not?”
“Wrong question.” Luna chuckled. “You shouldn’t ask if that little boy is your dad’s child. You should ask if I am your dad’s child.”
“What? What do you mean you’re my dad’s child? That’s impossible. You’re just my dad’s mistress. How could my dad have a child your age?”
And Jasmine had investigated Luna before. This woman was only a few years older than her. How could she be her dad’s daughter? If that were true, it would mean her dad had cheated a long time ago.
Luna smirked, “That’s right. I am your dad’s daughter. He and my mom were each other’s first love. They knew each other long before your mother. If we’re talking about who the mistress is, it should be your mother.
“She’s the one who ruined the relationship between my mom and dad.”
“Shut up! My mom is not that kind of person. My dad was definitely single when he was with my mom. He has never mentioned your mother,” Jasmine retorted.
Luna snapped, “That’s because your father felt so guilty that he didn’t dare mention it.”
“You’re lying. Your mother must have tried to climb up the social ladder. She deliberately got pregnant and didn’t tell my dad. She wanted to use you as leverage against my dad, but your mom’s plan backfired, didn’t it? My dad didn’t acknowledge you guys because my dad hates being deceived,” Jasmine said.
Luna’s expression changed instantly when she heard those words.
It was a fact that Jasmine understood her father well. It was true that when Luna found Raymond back then, he was angry that Luna’s mother had secretly given birth to a child. He only wanted to give her money and send her on her way. He didn’t want to acknowledge her, and he certainly didn’t want to see her again after that.
What gave?
Luna angrily retorted, “You’re the one who’s lying. Your mother knew Mr. Shelbert had a girlfriend, but still she shamelessly pursued him. She eventually interfered in their relationship and caused their breakup.”
Chapter 1001
Jasmine didn’t believe her. “Nonsense! I’ll tear your mouth apart!”
“My mother only found out that she was pregnant after they broke up. She kept me in the dark for years, and she only told me who my biological father was on her deathbed. If she really intended to use me to threaten him, she would’ve revealed this secret a long time ago.”
Luna had resented her mother back then for not telling her that she was Raymond’s biological daughter. She wouldn’t have had to struggle for so long had she returned to Raymond’s side sooner. Jasmine retorted, “You’re just making things up. Your mother must’ve been rejected by my dad back then, so she had no choice but to give birth to you. She wanted to threaten my dad with you, but she failed. So, she slunk away and raised you elsewhere. Your mother only made up this story to deceive you-she’s a shrewd woman, indeed.”
Jasmine refused to believe that Luna’s mother didn’t want anything in return after giving birth to Raymond’s child.
“Shut up! I won’t let you speak about my mom like that. Your mom was clearly shameless enough to wreck their relationship at first, imposing on my mom to make her leave,” Luna spat.
Luna loathed Jasmine’s mother. If it wasn’t for her prominent family background, Luna would’ve been the mayor’s daughter now.
“Oh, you can’t stand it when I insult your mom? She deserves it after acting so shamelessly! Your mom wasn’t worthy of my dad to begin with. Their separation was inevitable. My mom and my dad, however, are a perfect match. Given your mom’s status, she was never worthy of my dad’s family. Even if he hadn’t married my mother back then, she wouldn’t have been able to marry into our family.” Hearing that, Luna burst into a fit of rage, and she lunged forward and got into a fight with Jasmine.
Mia was flabbergasted. She certainly didn’t expect them to start a fight out of nowhere. Given Jasmine’s temperament, she’d be relentless and she wouldn’t spare Luna easily.
Meanwhile, Luna would’ve swallowed her anger if she were her old self, but her newfound pride quickly escalated things. With her previous docility vanishing, she simply wouldn’t give in to Jasmine. She’d beer eager to overpower Jasmine.
As the two fought, Mia stepped forward to intervene and separated them. Evidently on the losing end, Luna glowered at Mia and Jasmine. “How dare you! Just wait until I tell Dad about this! You won’t get away with this.”
Both Luna and Jasmine looked disheveled. Their hair was a mess, and several scratches marred their faces.
Jasmine snapped defiantly, “Go ahead! Tell Dad about it and I’ll see whose side he takes.”
“Why are you so smug about it? I’m different. Mr. Shelbert already felt great remorse for my mother after mistreating her for so many years, and now I’ve brought back my son,” Luna jeered. “That’s your son. What does he have to do with the Shelbert family?”
Luna replied haughtily, “I’ve already told Dad that my son will take the Shelbert surname, and he’ll remain a descendant of the Shelbert family in the years to come. Dad was overjoyed because he finally has ar heir.”
Luna’s remark caught Mia off guard. Little did she expect Luna to go to such lengths, and she absolutely didn’t envision Raymond making such a deal for an heir.
Chapter 1002
No wonder Raymond was so protective of Luna—she had a son, an heir.
Jasmine grew even more infuriated. “You’re shameless! He’s just an illegitimate child. He has nothing to do with our family!”
“I gave birth to him, and that makes him a Shelbert after he changes his surname. Dad has yearned for a son over the years, and now he’s finally had a grandson. Isn’t that much better than not having a son?” In fact, Luna also didn’t expect Raymond to agree to bail her out of prison just to adopt her child. She got lucky, indeed.
She continued, “Moreover, the child’s father isn’t someone insignificant. He’s capable of assisting the Shelberts. Don’t you think Dad will value me more?”
“What a joke. If the child’s father is as affluent as you claim to be, you wouldn’t have struggled for so many years. He’s merely a child of a poor man.”
Luna raised her brows and asked Mia, “Why don’t you ask Ms. Lane over here who the father of my son is? Is he really some poor, unknown man?” Jasmine was momentarily stunned. A glint of suspicion flickered in her eyes as she glanced at Mia. Why was she involved?
Tentatively, Jasmine began, “Is the child related to the Barretts in Bern City?”
She’d heard that Raymond had been close with the Barretts lately. He seemingly wasn’t planning to work with the Lanes in Nord City any longer, as he intended to work with a new partner.
Raymond wasn’t well acquainted with Bern City in the past, but it all makes sense now if the child was related to the Barretts.
Luna smirked. “Clever, aren’t you? Congratulations, you’re right. My son is related to the Barretts in Bern City.”
Mia sneered. “He’s just an illegitimate child. There’s nothing to be proud of.”
Luna’s expression changed drastically. “What are you talking about? My husband is the second son of the Barrett family. He’s a legitimate descendant of the family.”
Mia immediately rebuked,
“Legitimate descendant? Why don’t you go ask Sharon whether she acknowledges him? He’s just a child born out of Mr. Barrett Senior’s wedlock with some woman outside. His existence was never made known, and neither does the Barrett family acknowledge his status. What is there to boast about?”
Jasmine snickered. “Oh, so he’s an illegitimate son as well. It appears that illegitimate children always tend to hook up with each other, no? And now you’ve even given birth to an illegitimate son! Birds of a feather really do flock together.”
Luna was seething. She bellowed, “Shut up! Who are you calling an illegitimate child? My mother was the legitimate wife back then. Your mother was merely a mistress!” Regaining her composure, Jasmine quipped, “Stop trying to make yourself look good. With your mom’s poor background, it’s impossible for her to marry a wealthy man.”
Luna’s blood boiled. Noticing the limited edition bag on the table, she yelled, “Wrap this bag up for me!”
The manager, who had been lingering nearby for some time, hurried forward. “Alright, no problem.”
Luke had to immediately tend to a confrontation that broke out in the VIP lounge, after all.
Fortunately, it was a private matter between his customers and it wasn’t related to the store at all. How be wished he could escort them away as soon as possible to avoid trouble.
However, Jasmine grabbed the bag and glared at Luke. “I saw this bag first. If anyone is buying it, it’s me. She doesn’t have the right to do so.”
Chapter 1003
In truth, Jasmine wasn’t even that interested in bags. Luxurious bags like these were within her reach since she was young.
However, she didn’t feel like letting the bag go to Luna. That bitch came back to take her father away from her, and she even had the audacity to wrest their family’s property away. She simply wouldn’t allow it.
Luna smirked and produced a card. “Sorry, but I have a VIP membership card. I have the priority to purchase anything in the store first. As for you, I heard that Mr. Shelbert didn’t give his children too many privileges to set a good impression on the public and to teach you some morals. That means you don’t have a VIP card, right?”
Luna had won this time.
Jasmine’s face flushed with anger. Indeed, she didn’t have a VIP membership card. Still, she could’ve just used her mother’s card if she wanted to buy anything.
However, she hadn’t expected Raymond to get a VIP membership card for Luna. She felt humiliated.
Looking at Luke, Luna stated, “I should be prioritized since I’m the VIP. Wrap this up for me.”
Avril chimed in, “Yeah, Luna’s a distinguished VIP. I’m sure you can tell who Mr. Shelbert favors now, don’t you?”
Jasmine nearly combusted with anger. “What’s so proud about owning a VIP card? I could get one anytime if I wanted to.”
“Really? Then go get one right now. If you don’t have one, stop acting pretentious. I’m sorry, Jazzy, but this bag is mine today,” Luna gloated.
“Don’t call me that! I’m not related to you by any means, and neither are you related to the Shelberts.”
Just then, Mia took the bag. Glancing at Luke, she said, “We saw this bag first. According to the rules, we should be prioritized.”
Avril snapped at her, “Didn’t you hear me earlier? Luna is a distinguished VIP-she’s different from the regular VIPs.”
Mia took out a VIP membership card nonchalantly. “Well, it appears that I’m a VIP as well. What are the chances?”
Luna’s expression changed drastically. Scowling at her, she hissed, “Why are you intervening when you’re not even buying the bag?”
She knew Mia was a premium VIP
as well. Memories of how Mia infuriated Sharon back at the Vior store in Bern City remained vivid in her mind. It was also then that she yearned for a VIP membership card.
To her, owning a VIP membership card meant she could completely rid herself of her poverty and transform into a wealthy lady.
Avril was equally stunned. She didn’t expect Mia to own a VIP membership card as well. What should she do now?
Chancing a glance at Luna, Mia continued, “Sorry, but I’m taking this bag. Even if you have the right to buy it, you don’t deserve it.”
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