Chapter 352

--- Chapter 352 "They got married?" Anne asked. Her face turned pale as she mumbled, "She must be lying to you... That's impossible. She's ruined... Why would Donovan marry someone like her? I don't believe it... Never!" "Grace texted me saying they've registered their marriage . Mrs. Kane Senior was so furious that she lost her appetite. Donovan even threatened to cut ties with the Kane family over this." Anne shook her head repeatedly before collapsing onto the couch, Just then, the housekeeper came over with a plate of freshly cut fruit and politely offered it to Anne.

As Anne's anger exploded, she smacked the tray away and snapped, "Get out! All of you, get out!" Startled, the housekeeper rushed to clean up the mess. After that humiliating breakdown in front of Donovan at the hospital, Anne had promised herself that she would finally let go of the idea of becoming Mrs. Kane. But learning that he had married Giselle so soon after left her reeling. She thought back to the long and exhausting year since their engagement. Donovan had kept giving excuses and postponing the wedding ---- date. He had never once put his words into action.

Anne had schemed and even rallied the entire Kane family to pressure him, but in the end, Donovan still chose to call off the engagement. She hadn't expected Donovan to move so decisively . Once he had set his mind on marrying Giselle , he skipped the pomp and went straight to the registry to obtain the marriage certificate. Anne was already numb from the heartbreak, and now the pain had only intensified. She couldn't accept it. Even though she hated Donovan so much that she'd had the urge to kill him at the hospital that day, she still couldn't let go.

The humiliation was too raw and too blatant. Meanwhile, Renee had calmed down. She said to Anne, " Enough tormenting yourself over this. Focus on getting yourself back together now. Once you've fully recovered , I'll line up some prospects for you." To Renee, Anne was not only her beloved daughter but also a bargaining chip to secure her business alliances. She insisted on choosing Anne's husband. Only wealthy and powerful men. were qualified. Now that tying the knot with the Kane family was no longer an option, Renee had to move on.

She intended to find another wealthy and well-matched family. Even if the candidate couldn't be on Donovan's level, he couldn't be too far off. ---- As the owner of a publicly listed company, Renee had an extensive network. It wouldn't be hard for her to finda suitable son-in-law. If she wanted, dozens of candidates could be lined up in no time. "T don't want you arranging anyone for me anymore ," Anne finally said after composing herself. "This time, I want to fight for myself. You won't have control over my life." "What's that supposed to mean?" Renee questioned sharply.

" Your father doesn't listen to me, your brother ignores me, and now you too? Keep in mind that everything you have right now took me more than two decades to build. Without me, you'd have nothing. You think you can handle that woman alone?" Anne took a deep breath before explaining , "Mom, you have no idea what kind of man is right for me. After everything with Donovan, I'm exhausted. I don't want another engagement or marriage with someone I barely know. In the end, I'd just end up having kids and getting a divorce." "And what exactly do you plan to do?

That bitch has married into the Kane family now. If she gets in with Donovan and turns him against you, you're doomed! Even I won't be able to protect you then!" Anne let out a cold chuckle. "Exactly. That's why I'm not planning to just sit around and do nothing. Don't worry, Mom. I'm not as weak as you think. I know what I'm doing, and I won't let you down." Seeing Anne's blind confidence , Renee felt a flicker of doubt.