Chapter 1582

Phoebe's words lingered in Ana's mind, each one deeply piercing her. Even without Phoebe's reminder, Ana was already thinking the same way. She knew all too well that Olivia was no longer the woman she once controlled. Olivia had become someone beyond her influence. Now, Ana's status within the Harrises was declining day by day. The way her son treated her that day was proof enough. How could she possibly allow such a person back into the family? Ana looked at Phoebe for a long moment before finally grasping her arm and saying, "I know how ruthless she is. Don't worry. I won't let her in the family. That status will be yours." Just a week ago, Phoebe had been convinced that her moment had arrived. She had envisioned becoming part of the family and had even dreamed of her own wedding. She knew Ana needed a lady of the house and that Lucian needed a mother. Who else could be more suited for that role than she? But no one could have predicted such a drastic change in just a f