Chapter 94
Sienna cut her off, “Okay, let me set the record straight. For the past ten years, I have had amnesia. I survived the accident, but lost all my memories. Only recently did I get them back. And before you start imagining some tragic soap opera, don’t worry. I was adopted by a rich couple and, honestly, I lived pretty well.”
Hearing that, Nora finally managed to hold back her tears, sniffled, and let out a sigh of relief. “Good, that’s a relief.”
Nora stared at her with big, hopeful eyes. “So, are you married?”
“No,” Sienna shook her head.
“Got a boyfriend then? Where’s he from?” Nora pressed.
Sienna just stood there, lost for words.
“Okay, let’s change the subject. Did you know your dad got remarried? The woman’s name is Linda Lambert,” Nora said, eager to gossip and fill Sienna in on everything that happened over the past ten years.
“Yeah, I know. No big deal. There’s nothing to worry about. The Hart family is in my hands now. They can’t make any waves,” Sienna replied coolly.
“Enna, you really are something. So, should we grab a bite to eat first, or go do something fun?” Nora asked, rubbing her hands together in excitement.
Sienna said, “I’ve still got some things to take care of, so I might not have much free time right now. But I already know what’s going on with you. If you ever run into any trouble, here’s how you can reach me. Just call, and I’ll come right away.”
Nora lowered her eyes, her voice tinged with disappointment. “Did I let you down? I’m almost thirty, and everyone says that as long as I’m divorced, no one will want me. They all call me a used-up girl.”
Sienna held her by the shoulders and spoke seriously, “That’s just what other people say. If you let them define you, how are you any different from a puppet? Nora, do you remember what I always told you? Never lose yourself.”
Nora stared at Sienna in a daze, then gave a firm nod. ‘Yeah, that’s just what they say about me. But it doesn’t have to be who I am,’ she realized. ‘I’m not some used-up girl. I’m the proud heiress of the Sinclair family.’
“Enna, I get it now. Thank you. When I get the chance, I’ll bring my son to meet you. He’s absolutely adorable. You’ll love him for sure,” Nora said.
Nora said her goodbyes, reluctant to part. She knew Sienna had her things to handle, her plans, and life. Nora couldn’t just selfishly cling to Sienna, no matter how much she wanted to.
But it was only temporary. Once Nora got divorced, she’d totally move in with Sienna and live together.
“Alright, just call me if you need anything,” Sienna said.
“Yeah, I will,” Nora promised.
Sienna got into the car, glancing back at Nora standing alone at the intersection, her white dress fluttering in the wind, hair dancing softly around her shoulders.
“Miss Enna, Linda and Jocelyn are currently staying at Villa 28. That villa was purchased by Mr. Hart. All the properties registered under Linda and Jocelyn’s names will be repossessed tonight,” Lana reported.
Sienna sat in the car, her long, delicate hand reaching out the window. “Let’s enjoy the show.”
“Yes, Miss Enna,” Lana replied respectfully.
Lana was a little on edge, worried that the people she’d arranged might screw things up and end up making Miss Enna unhappy.
But as she heard the ruckus coming from inside, Lana finally started to relax a bit.
Linda and Jocelyn were sprawled out on the couch, badmouthing Sienna, when the door was suddenly kicked open.
Over a dozen thuggish-looking guys stormed in, all with nasty looks on their faces, their eyes roaming over the mother and daughter in a way that made your skin crawl.
“Who are you people? What do you want? This is my house! Get out right now or I’m calling the police!” Linda yelled.
“Call the cops? Go ahead. But do you even know where you’re living? This place isn’t yours. Got it? Now get out of here, and move it,” the leader of the group said.
Jocelyn stood up, trying to keep things calm. “Hey, guys, maybe there’s been a mistake? This house belongs to my mom.”
Linda shouted, “Yeah, it’s ours. My husband gave me this house.”
The leader pulled out the documents and waved them in their faces. “See this? It’s got Aiden’s name on it. The money he used to buy this place came from Hart Corporation. That’s Miss Enna’s money. So now, this house belongs to Miss Enna. You’ve got three minutes to get out. If you’re still here after that, don’t blame us for what happens next.”
When Linda heard that, she completely lost it, flailing around like a madwoman. She screamed, “Bullshit! I’m Aiden’s wife. He bought this house for me. Why the hell can’t I live here? Who the hell do you think you are? You’re the ones who should be getting out, not us.”
Jocelyn frowned, a flicker of hatred starting to show in her eyes. ‘It’s always Sienna,’ she thought.
“Aiden’s wife? Oh, really? Where’s your marriage certificate? Go on, and show it to me,” the guy scoffed.
Linda shot them a vicious glare. ‘Marriage certificate? Why does everyone keep harping on that?’ she fumed inwardly.
The problem was, Aiden never even wanted to get a marriage certificate with her.
“Even if you are Aiden’s wife, so what? This place belongs to Miss Enna. Stop stalling. Grab your stuff and get out, right now. You hear me?” He squinted, giving the two of them a cold, sweeping look.
Linda threw herself on the floor, making a huge scene. “I’m not leaving. No way. Why should I? I’m Aiden’s wife and Sienna’s stepmom. You have no right to kick me out.”
Jocelyn quickly added, “You can’t just show up suddenly like this. At least give us some time. Three days? Just give us three days and we’ll go.”
Smack. The man slapped Jocelyn hard across the face. He sneered, “Don’t push your luck. You’re living in someone else’s house, and you still think you can bargain with us? If you don’t leave, then just stand there and take it. Boys, show them what happens when people don’t listen.”
“You bastards, how dare you hit my daughter? You’re all asking for it. You’re dead meat!” Linda screamed, lunging at them. But the man just kicked her, sending her sprawling a few feet away.
“Hey, you’re pretty cute. My boss sure didn’t hold back. Why don’t you two stay and keep us company for a few nights? We’ll make sure you’re well taken care of, how about it?” A scrawny guy stepped up and yanked Jocelyn by the hair.
Jocelyn was seething with rage, her fists clenched so hard her long nails were nearly breaking. “Let’s go,” she spat out.
‘Sienna, I’ll remember this humiliation,’ Jocelyn swore to herself. ‘One day, I’ll make you pay for this a hundred times over.’
Linda, who’d just been kicked, didn’t dare say another word. She quickly packed up and left, but inside, she was seething with hatred for Sienna.
Linda wished she could skin Sienna alive, tear her to pieces, and make her suffer a thousand deaths.
‘Sienna, you bitch. Just you wait,’ Linda cursed in her heart. ‘You will pay for it.’
Lana watched the two of them in such a sorry state and couldn’t help but ask, “Miss Enna, I don’t understand. Why didn’t you just kick them out from the very beginning? Wouldn’t that have saved a lot of trouble?” Lana wondered.
Sienna’s eyes darkened. “Lana, sometimes you can’t just judge things by appearances. Think about it. If I had kicked them out right away, would Amber still be staying with the Hart residence?”
‘No, she wouldn’t. And would Vivian ever be able to step out from under their shadow?’ Sienna wondered.
“Miss Enna, I get it now,” Lana said, nodding.
These days, life at the Hart residence was anything but easy for Linda and Jocelyn. Going hungry, getting smacked around, and being locked up in the dark were just another day for them.
At first, Vivian was a bit scared of them, probably because they’d bullied her before. But lately, it’s been all Vivian giving them a taste of their own medicine.
Sienna said coolly, “Weren’t they always the ones kicking people out of the house? Well, starting today, let them have a taste of their own medicine. By the way, what’s the situation with Linda’s relatives?”