Chapter 172


    Chapter 172 Severing Ties


    In the evening when it was dark, Nicole made a trip to the Anderson Residence. Surprised that she


    could make it to their ce, William, Lydia, and Queenie couldn’t help but look curious when they saw


    her.


    Walking in graciously, Nicole had specially dressed up tonight; there was delicate makeup on her face,


    and her red lips showed off the whites of her teeth as elegance emanated from her every move.


    Her heels cked with every step she took, and she paced in front of them slowly, greeting with a


    smile, “Good evening.”


    Lydia’s face fell, but seeing that William was behind her, she straightened her expression and


    immediately pretended to be concerned. Taking a step forward, she said in a phony tone, “Nicole,


    there’s been a lot of criticism on the Inte for the past few days. Your dad and I are very concerned


    about you. Are you okay?”


    Standing on the spot, Nicole smiled and tilted her head at her, saying, “Look at me. Do I look like I’m


    not okay to you?”


    Her question stumped Lydia, and she looked a little angry, but she quickly recollected herself and said,


    “It’s great if you’re alright. Even though Daniemitted suicide because of you, you don’t have to


    take this matter to heart. After all, did it to herself.”


    This woman, Nicole thought. Whether it’s spoken or hidden, she’s just trying to remind me that Danie


    died because of me, as though she’s afraid that I’d forget about it.


    When William saw that Nicole was back, he looked unhappy and snorted while staring at her. “Are you


    in regret now? It’s toote! She’s already dead because of you. What are you doing here? Don’t even


    think about clinging on to us anymore!”


    Knowing that William would have nothing good to say, Nicole crossed her arms and said, “I’m here


    today precisely because of this. In order to not implicate the Andersons further, I hope you’ll announce


    to the media that we’re severing all ties between each other. Well, it’s not like we had much to do with


    each other to begin with, anyway.”


    Hearing how breezily these words came out of her lips, William got even angrier, and he sprang up to


    his feet, ring at her furiously. “What did you say, you unfilial child?!” he roared.


    “We’re severing our ties as father and daughter. Didn’t you understand me?” Nicole asked instead.


    William was so furious that he continuously uttered the word ‘fine’.


    In fact, he wanted to sever ties with Nicole directly as well, but he was worried that people might


    criticize him for doing so at a time like this. However, since it was Nicole who said it herself, then there


    was nothing to worry about anymore.


    “I don’t need an unfilial child like you to tell me this. I’m telling you: I’ll tell the media first thing tomorrow


    morning that you will have nothing to do with the Andersons at all!”


    A smirk spread across Nicole’s face. “Great.”


    Next to them, Queenie was gleeful when she heard Nicole’s answer. Is this idiot seeking death for


    herself? This is exactly what I want, though!


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    Despite her thoughts, she put up the act of an affectionate sister in front of William. Taking a step


    forward, she said slowly, “Nicole, we can sit down and talk over anything. Don’t say these things that


    can ruin our rtionships.”


    Stepping back, Nicole looked sarcastic. “Queenie, you’re so good at pretense. It’s such a shame that


    you didn’t be an actress.”


    Without even flinching, Queenie looked as pitiful as always with tears brimming in her eyes, looking


    very aggrieved. “Nicole, why did you say that about me? I’m doing this for the good of you and Dad.”


    She sniffled and spoke meekly. “Although you indirectly caused Danie tomit suicide… Dad didn’t


    me you because of this.”


    Disgust filled Nicole’s chest as she listened to her meek, pretentious voice, and she furrowed her


    brows, reluctant to speak with her anymore.


    “Alright, I’ve said what I came to say. If you don’t announce to the media tomorrow morning that we’re


    severing all ties with each other, then don’t me me for the things that happen afterward which might


    implicate the Andersons.” After saying that, she didn’t hang around a second longer and turned to


    leave directly.