When Valerie landed at Kanderton airport, she took a cab to the palace. She was expecting the same arguments with the guards but thankfully this time she was ushered to Nina’s not-so-big study room without any hassle.
This room was of course smaller than the main study where will-reading was carried out but seemed enough for Nina.
"Ma’am," the maid placed the bottle of sparkling water on the table along with a glass and Valerie felt jealous.
Marissa was now living her dream.
"Where is Marissa?" she asked the woman with a smile.
"In the office," she replied and left the room.
Marissa was in the office? To do what?
She relaxed back in the chair while waiting for Nina.
"So, you’re back, Valerie!" Valerie stayed in the same position when Nina approached her, "I told you not to try to meet me again."
"I know, Nina. But... you’re the only one who can solve my problems. You need to do something, Nina."
For the first time in her life, she was pleading with someone. Gosh! She always hated begging.
Nina took the opposite chair behind her desk and started tapping her fingers slightly on the armrest, with a bemused smirk on her face.
"Nina. Please," she tried again. She could feel her voice cracking slightly, though she tried to maintain her composure, "Rafael was your son, I understand. But you also need to understand that he was my husband. I loved him," Valerie placed her hand on her chest, "You know how much Rafael meant to me,"
Nina didn’t remark and kept looking at her. For an instant, Valerie felt insulted. It felt like Nina was watching a rom-com and was enjoying the show. The old bitch was enjoying her pain.
"Look!" Valerie bit her lower lip, "I- I just need a small cut of his estate. I -I’ve nothing left... Nina... you need to do something,"
Nina chuckled softly. She leaned forward, her eyes narrowing with mock sympathy, "Aww, Valerie darling!" she said, her voice dripping in sarcasm, "Rafael’s estate?" she threw back her head and laughed loudly, "You are wasting your time, dear."
"Wh-Why?" this time genuine tears slipped Valerie’s cheeks. This wasn’t the same Nina who used to favor her, "What went wrong between us? We had differences, but I always thought we genuinely liked each other."
Instead of answering her, Nina kept staring at her face. There was something extremely wrong in her expressions.
"Rafael’s property isn’t for you, Valerie," Nina shrugged casually, "It’s for Rafael’s widow. Marissa is the one who deserves it."
"Are you saying this because of their kids?" Nina’s facial features hardened in the blink of an eye. The mention of her grandkids had perked up her ears.
"No need to bring them into our discussion, Val!" she warned.
"But I’m not here to take their rightful share, Nina. Let them enjoy their father’s wealth. I just want a little portion for myself. Please do something about it."
Valerie swallowed hard, her knees were buckling under her. She wanted to fall at Nina’s feet, to beg, to plead.
She wanted to do whatever it took to get back in her good books. She was beautiful, smart and the dream of every guy. The only thing that seemed to be lacking in her was motherhood.
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