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It was eleven in the morning, and the grand conference hall of Orion Corporation was filled to the brim with members of the Rainsworth family, alongside shareholders, senior executives, and journalists from various major media outlets.
Everyone was on edge, eagerly waiting to see who would take the reins of the Rainsworth family and lead Orion Corporation into its next chapter.
The shareholders‘ meeting had been convened, and the room was abuzz with anticipation. Not only was Neil present, but Adrian and his wife had also made an appearance, along with various other relatives from the extended Rainsworth family.
Each of them was hoping to seize this opportunity to reap the maximum benefits.
The Rainsworth family was full of ambitious young talents, but none had been able to match. Nathaniel’s capabilities. With Nathaniel now seemingly out of the picture, the competition was fierce, and the atmosphere was charged with tension.
As the meeting began, the room was abuzz with murmurs and debates, but there was one notable absence–Elena.
Everyone assumed that Elena, embarrassed by her son’s impending dismissal, had chosen not to attend. However, they were in for a surprise.
Ten minutes into the meeting, the main door was abruptly pushed open, and an astonishing sight. greeted the attendees.
Elena entered first, exuding confidence. But it was the figure that followed her that sent shockwaves through the room–Nathaniel.
Nathaniel, dressed in a finely tailored dark Armani suit, looked every bit the powerful CEO he had always been. His trousers were impeccably pressed, and at a height of six foot two, his proportions were golden, making him look like a model straight out of a high–fashion photoshoot. His presence alone commanded attention, and everyone present felt a sudden
unease.
Particularly, Adrian and Miranda were so scared that cold sweat began to form on their foreheads. They had not expected Nathaniel to show.
expected Nathaniel to show up, especially not looking as though nothing had changed.
Nathaniel stepped forward, his expression unreadable, and uttered a single phrase, “Meeting adjourned.”
The room fell silent. No one dared to voice their opinions or challenge him. The grand. shareholders‘ meeting, which had been expected to be a turning point for the company, was abruptly forced to disperse.
One by one, the spirited and talented young men of the Rainsworth family retreated quietly, their ambitions subdued in the face of Nathaniel’s unexpected return.
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Meanwhile, the reporters who had been eagerly covering the event couldn’t believe their luck. They reported excitedly, “Nathaniel attended the shareholders‘ meeting, and his eyes showed no signs of impairment!”
“The shareholder meeting of Orion Corporation was forced to a halt.”
The news quickly spread, and readers were abuzz with comments: He truly lives up to being the CEO behind Orion Corporation. He’s so handsome.
I want to have his child.
I had already forgotten that he was a se mbag. It seems my values really do get swayed by good looks.
Back at home, Cecilia saw the news, and her pupils contracted sharply.
Nathaniel? How could this be possible?
She immediately glanced to the side, where Nathaniel was still sitting, deeply engrossed in learning Braille, completely unaware of what was being broadcast on the television.
Her heart raced as the truth dawned on her–this wasn’t Nathaniel at all. It was Nicholas, his twin brother.
Over a decade had passed since she had last seen Nicholas, and now, for the first time, she was able to distinguish between the two. If judged solely by appearances, the two were indistinguishable, with absolutely no differences.
Cecilia’s heart nearly stopped, and she clenched her fists tightly. She was desperate to confront Nathaniel and demand an explanation for what was going on.
Just then, a phone call snapped Cecilia back to reality. It was Vivian on the line.
“Didn’t you mention that Nathaniel was blind? Now he’s living with you? Then who’s that on the television?”
“It’s Nicholas, his twin brother,” Cecilia replied, her voice trembling slightly.
“What? He has a twin brother?” Vivian was so surprised that she nearly dropped the phone.
“Yes.”
“What about Nathaniel? Let me see him quickly,” Vivian insisted, her curiosity piqued.
Cecilia quietly took a photo of Nathaniel and sent it to Vivian. When Vivian saw Nathaniel, sitting in the living room with his handsome profile visible, she was filled with disbelief.
“So you’re saying the Rainsworth family had someone replace him?” Vivian asked.
“Yeah.”
“Why do I suddenly feel so sorry for him?” Vivian muttered.
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Vivian initially wanted to indulge in some gossip, but when Jonathan appeared, she quickly ended the call.
“Jon, you’re back already? Did school let out early today?” Vivian asked, surprised to see him so
Soon.
Jonathan had been sent back to preschool after spending some time with Vivian, but he had. overheard her conversation with Cecilia. He had pieced together that his “sc“mbag daddy” had ended up living with his mom due to amnesia and blindness.
No wonder Mommy was so eager to send me off to Ms. Kennedy’s house.
“Yeah, the teacher said the weather was getting colder and asked us to return home early on Fridays. Didn’t she mention this in the group chat?” Jonathan replied, his tone innocent.
Vivian slapped her forehead. “I’m sorry, I forgot to check the group messages.”
With no driver available at the moment, Jonathan had to walk back on his own. Feeling guilty, Vivian tried to make it up to him.
“Come here, I owe you a kiss as an apology,” she said, leaning down.
Jonathan, however, dodged her, a look of distaste on his face. “Don’t wanna.”
Vivian pouted, disappointed. “All right then.”
Seeing her reaction, Jonathan added, “Ms. Kennedy, if you’re feeling guilty, why don’t you take me back to Sparaville over the weekend? We can spend it together with Mommy!”
He was curious to see how his sc*mbag daddy was faring now.
“No way,” Vivian immediately refused. She had promised Cecilia that she wouldn’t let Jonathan come into contact with Nathaniel.
Jonathan casually said, “A few days ago, I read a news story about a five–year–old who was heading home alone and got into a car accident. There was also a six–year–old who was kidnapped by human traffickers on his way home alone…”
Vivian sighed, feeling the guilt piling on: “I promise I’ll never forget to pick you up after school again,” she vowed.
Jonathan, feeling victorious, said, “Then I want to visit a friend’s house over the weekend.”
Vivian, relieved that he wasn’t pushing to go back to Sparaville, readily agreed. “All right, you can visit your friend.”
She had no idea that Jonathan had already concocted a plan. Initially, he had wanted to tell Vivian that he planned to spend the weekend at a friend’s house, but he feared she might
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So, he had suggested going back to Sparaville, knowing she would refuse. Now, with her. agreement, he had the freedom to proceed with his true intentions.
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That day, when Jonathan returned to preschool, a group of kids immediately surrounded him, bombarding him with questions about where he had been.
Jonathan casually brushed them off, offering vague answers. However, Felix discreetly pulled him aside.
“You have no idea, after you left, Grandma Elena has been constantly searching for you,” Felix whispered. “She even went looking for your dad.”
Jonathan’s eyes widened in surprise. Did Elena somehow find out that I’m Nathaniel’s son?
“Did she mention who my dad is?” Jonathan asked.
Felix shook his head. “She never said anything specific, but I’ve seen him. He’s tall and quite handsome.”
Upon hearing this, Jonathan realized Felix had made a mistake. If Felix had seen Nathaniel, he wouldn’t be offering a vague description of the man.
“Did he live at your place?” Jonathan asked.
“No, but he’s been visiting Grandma Elena these past few days,” Felix replied.
But his curiosity was piqued. “Why would you ask such a question? Don’t you know where your dad lives?” Felix asked, puzzled.
Jonathan sighed. “From the moment I was born, he abandoned my mom and me. I’ve never met. him.”
Felix’s eyes softened with sympathy. “You should come to my place tomorrow. You might get to see him.”
“Okay.” Jonathan agreed.
The Rainsworth family estate was now on the brink of becoming someone else’s. Although Jonathan didn’t particularly like his sc*mbag daddy, he didn’t want others to take away what rightfully belonged to his family.
Even if his father had passed away, the primary inheritors would still be him, his younger brother, and his mother.
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In Sparaville, Cecilia ended her call with Vivian and turned to look at Nathaniel, who was still deeply engrossed in learning Braille. Unable to hold back her curiosity, she asked, “Did you hear the news just now?”
Nathaniel didn’t lift his head as he responded, “Yes, I heard. Someone’s impersonating me.”
“Doesn’t that bother you?” Cecilia probed further, surprised by his calmness.
Nathaniel finally looked. up, his gaze steady. “All I want is to live a good life with you, to master Braille, so I can take better care of you and our unborn child.”
Child..
Cecilia’s heart skipped a beat, and her hand instinctively fell to her stomach. “What child?”
“My mother told me you’re pregnant, Nathaniel replied, his voice soft yet firm. “Don’t worry, even if I can’t see, I won’t let you or our child suffer.”
Cecilia hadn’t expected Elena to reveal her pregnancy to Nathaniel, especially considering his current state of amnesia. Trying to maintain her composure, she responded coldly, “The child I’m carrying isn’t yours.”
Nathaniel’s expression faltered. Cecilia braced herself for an outburst, but to her surprise, it never came. Instead, Nathaniel gripped the book in his hand tightly, his voice calm but strained. “Whose is it then?”
“It doesn’t matter whose it is,” Cecilia replied, attempting to hide her turmoil. She turned to leave, but Nathaniel reached out, grasping her hand firmly.
“If it’s not clear who the father is, then it’s my responsibility,” Nathaniel said, his voice full of conviction. “I’ll take care of you both.”
Cecilia was stunned, unable to comprehend his response. She had merely stated that the child. wasn’t his, but she hadn’t said she didn’t know who the father was. His earnestness left her at a loss for words.
Seeing her hesitation, Nathaniel continued, “Don’t worry. If I could run a multinational corporation before my memory loss, then even if I’m blind now, I won’t let you or our child down.”
Cecilia pulled her hand away, too exhausted to argue further. “There’s no need for that. Just take care of yourself.”
Without another word, Cecilia hurried upstairs, retreating to her room to resume composing music. Even though she had a substantial amount of money at her disposal, she knew there were no guarantees for the future. The Smith family’s fortune had once been vast, only to be squandered away in a blink.
As she focused on her work, her phone rang again. She picked it up to find it was Norman on the
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“Mr. Jenkins.”
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“Ms. Smith, I’ve been trying to reach you,” Norman said, his tone heavy with concern. After making inquiries through various sources, he had finally managed to contact her.
Cecilia had forgotten she instructed Norman to return the money to Nathaniel. “Sorry, I forgot to get in touch with you, Mr. Jenkins.”
“No, I should be the one apologizing.” Norman said with a sigh.
“Is something wrong?” Cecilia asked, sensing an urgency in his voice.
Norman began, sighing deeply. “I tried returning the money to Nathaniel, but he refused to accept it. I thought I’d find you to hand it over, but.. a few days ago, your mother and your younger brother returned to Tudela. They somehow found out that I had a large sum of money and sued me, claiming I embezzled your father’s wealth. Now, all eight billion is frozen.”
Cecilia’s heart sank as she processed his words. The people Norman referred to were none other than her biological mother, Paula, and her younger brother, Magnus. She hadn’t expected them to return after so many years, let alone make such a move.
If they won the lawsuit, Norman might end up in jail for embezzlement.
“Mr. Jenkins, don’t worry,” Cecilia reassured him. “I have a record of the transaction. They won’t win this case.”
Reflecting back, Cecilia realized that a significant portion of the money had come from an investment made by an unfamiliar benefactor, whose identity remained a mystery to her. But right now, she needed to focus on clearing Norman’s name.
Norman’s voice was filled with worry as he continued, “Ms. Smith, your mother and brother seem different from before. You need to be careful, and do not let them mistreat you.”
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“Don’t worry, Mr. Jenkins,” Cecilia assured him. “I won’t let them step all over me anymore.”
After finishing her conversation with Norman, Cecilia immediately contacted the overseas company that had facilitated the transaction, requesting a detailed bank statement.
Once she received it, she forwarded it to Norman, knowing he would handle the legal battle with the same diligence that had earned him his reputation as the chief legal advisor of Smith Corporation.
Despite her proactive steps, Cecilia was left with a whirlwind of emotions. She found it hard to
calm down as memories of her past flooded back–memories of her strained relations to
her mother, Paula.
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Five years ago, Cecilia had severed ties with Paula, vowing to never be manipulated by her again. Now, Paula had returned, and Cecilia feared the worst.
“Ceci…”
As Cecilia sat lost in thought, she was unaware that Martha had quietly approached her room. When Cecilia turned around, she saw Martha standing at the doorway, concern etched across her aging face.
The latter’s silver hair and the deep wrinkles on her face only accentuated the passage of time and the weariness of her spirit.
“Martha, what are you doing up?” Cecilia asked, immediately moving to support her.
“I’ve slept too much. Now, I can’t seem to fall asleep,” Martha said with a gentle smile.
“Shall we go for a walk together?” Cecilia suggested.
“Sure.”
Just moments earlier, Martha had overheard bits of Cecilia’s phone conversation near the entrance. Though the words were muffled, she caught fragments about someone’s return and a warning directed at Cecilia from the other end. However, out of respect for Cecilia’s privacy, Martha chose not to pry.
Martha knew all too well that Cecilia had grown up, no longer the little girl who clung to her. She had become a strong, independent woman. After helping Martha put on a warm coat, Cecilia exchanged a few brief words with Nathaniel before leading Martha outside for a walk.
The roads were deserted, the world hushed under a thick blanket of freshly fallen snow. The path before them was covered in over a foot of snow, untouched and pristine. As they walked, the only sound was the soft crunch of their footsteps against the snow.
“When you were a child, I remember how much you loved the snow,” Martha murmured, her voice tinged with nostalgia.
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Cecilia smiled softly, linking her arm with Martha’s. “Yeah, because after it snowed, it meant the New Year was coming. And with the New Year came new clothes and delicious food.”
Martha never revealed to Cecilia that she had grown to dislike the New Year. It reminded her of the year when Cecilia had been taken back to her biological family and hadn’t returned. It was a memory she carried silently, a pain she had learned to live with.
As they continued walking, Martha’s gaze drifted into the distance, and she took a deep, steadying breath. “When you were younger, all I wanted was to see someone take care of you before I go,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper.
Cecilia stopped abruptly, turning to face Martha. She pulled her into a tight embrace, her eyes filling with unshed tears. “Don’t talk like that,” she pleaded, her voice trembling. “You’re not going anywhere, you can’t…”
But even as she spoke, Cecilia couldn’t shake the words Calvin had shared with her. The doctor had said that Martha might not make it through the New Year. The thought was unbearable, yet she couldn’t deny it.
Martha gently patted Cecilia’s hand, choosing not to confront the truth of her own mortality. “I understand, my dear. I still want to see Jon and Eli grow up. But before that, I hope to see someone who truly loves you come into your life,” Martha said softly.
She glanced back toward their home. “Nathaniel isn’t the one destined for you. His current affection is because of his amnesia. He’s blind to the reality of who he was. Once he regains his memory, once his sight is restored, he’ll revert to his old ways.”
“I know.” Cecilia nodded, her voice resolute. “I won’t let myself be soft.”
Martha squeezed her hand gently. “That boy, Calvin, he’s a good one. I can see that he cares for you deeply. If it’s possible…”
But Cecilia shook her head, cutting Martha off. “Martha, I don’t want to be with anyone right now. Calvin is a great person, but I don’t love him. I can’t marry someone I don’t love. It wouldn’t be fair to him.”
A lump formed in Martha’s throat, making it difficult for her to speak. Cecilia was strong and steadfast, but she was also incredibly straightforward. Once she made up her mind about. something or someone, she rarely changed her opinion. And she didn’t seem to understand the concept of being selfish, not even once.
After walking for a short while, Martha started to feel tired, and Cecilia supported her as they made their way back home. Neither of them noticed the figure standing in the distance, observing them intently.
A beautifully dressed woman, elegant and poised, stood at the edge of the path. A young male assistant hovered behind her, waiting for instructions.
“Mdm. Paula, would you like me to invite Ms. Smith out?” the assistant asked, his voice low and respectful.
Paula cloudy thank her head her gaze fived on Carilis “No need
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Cecilia had no idea that her biological mother, Paula, had made a special trip to Sparaville that day. Nor did she know that Paula had seen her living in a rundown house and had left without making contact.
Paula’s reason for coming back wasn’t out of concern or love; it was for the eight billion in Norman’s possession.
A few days prior, Paula had received a call from Stella while she was still abroad. Stella had. informed her that Cecilia was alive and back in Tudela, even collaborating with Orion. Corporation.
Shocked and intrigued, Paula returned to her homeland. She had expected to find a changed, perhaps even thriving Cecilia. Instead, she found her daughter embroiled in a pitiful legal battle for divorce with Nathaniel, living in a dilapidated home, clinging to a close relationship with a
nanny.
Disappointed and dismissive, Paula instructed the driver to return to Tudela. On the road back, she called her son, Magnus. “I saw Cecilia today,” she said, her voice cold. “There’s no way that eight billion belongs to her. You must find a way to secure that money.”
If she had that much money, why would she be living in a place like this?
Magnus, equally determined, replied, “Don’t worry, Mom.”
After a brief pause, Magnus asked, “Mom, when Cecilia saw you, did she say anything? Does she know about what happened between my sister and Dad?”
The “sister” Magnus referred to wasn’t Cecilia.
“Of course, she doesn’t know,” Paula replied with a touch of disdain. “I wouldn’t let Cassandra know that she has such a useless little sister.”
Cecilia might not have been living in luxury, but she was far from the pitiful state Paula imagined.
Over the years, Cecilia had composed numerous melodies, earning a substantial income.
Growing up with Martha, she had experienced firsthand the difficulties of poverty, especially when they couldn’t afford a hearing aid for her. She understood the strain such challenges could place on an ordinary family.
Every year, Cecilia set aside a portion of her earnings to help children battling the same illness. she had faced.
The reason she chose to live in the humble home in Sparaville was simple–it was Martha’s home, and it was where she had spent her childhood.
These were things Paula would never understand.
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That evening, after ensuring that Martha was comfortably resting, Cecilia prepared dinner for herself and Nathaniel. She deliberately made dishes he didn’t like, including carrots, which she knew he despised.
Nathaniel couldn’t serve himself, so he ate whatever Cecilia put on his plate. “Eat more carrots, they’re good for your health,” she said, watching him closely.
Nathaniel had never been able to stand carrots, but when Cecilia suggested it, he forced himself to eat, slowly chewing the vegetable. “Okay,” he replied, his tone obedient.
He was unbelievably compliant now, and it made Cecilia feel a pang of guilt as she noticed the bruise on his forehead. “After you finish eating, remember to wash the dishes,” she said.
“Can I buy a dishwasher?” Nathaniel suddenly asked.
Although Mason often sneaked in to help with the housework, there were times when he couldn’t
come.
Before Cecilia could refuse, Nathaniel added, “And maybe a robotic vacuum cleaner too. If possible, we could also hire a few part–timers.”
Cecilia considered it for a moment. “Dishwashers and robotic vacuum cleaners are fine, but I draw the line at part–timers. I don’t like strangers in my home.”
She recalled the time when she was married to Nathaniel and living in Daltonia Villa. Back then, she had managed all the household affairs herself. During a particularly busy period, she had asked Nathaniel if they could hire part–timers.
His response had been cold and dismissive. “I don’t like strangers in my home,” he had said. “You’re already an exception. If you can’t handle Daltonia Villa’s matters, then go back to the Smith residence.”
Looking back, Cecilia realized it had never been about disliking strangers; it had been about making her life difficult.
If Nathaniel didn’t like having housekeepers or part–timers around, how did he manage before? Did he clean. up after himself?
“Okay.”
Upon hearing this, Cecilia took out a card and placed it next to Nathaniel’s hand. “The password. is 247967,” she said, watching his reaction.
Nathaniel’s fingers brushed against the card, and he looked surprised. “I could have bought those things myself,” he said softly.
Cecilia ignored his comment and continued, “There’s one million two hundred thousand on this card. From now on, I’ll transfer the same amount to your account every month. After you ma purchases, remember to keep track of the expenses and report them to me.”
“After all, my just grow on tree,” she added.
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Right after marrying Cecelia, Nathaniel instructed Mason to give her a credit card with a credit. limit of approximately one million two hundred thousand.
Back then, Mason had said, “Here’s a card with a credit limit of one million two hundred thousand, which will be your monthly living expenses provided by Mr. Rainsworth. Remember, Mr. Rainsworth’s money didn’t just fall from the sky. After making any purchases, be sure to keep track of your expenses.
When Cecelia agreed to live with Elena and Nathaniel, she had already resolved to repay Nathaniel for all the hardships she had endured in the Rainsworth residence.
She hoped to give him a taste of his own medicine while also helping him regain his memory.
It would be a blow to a man’s dignity if a woman gave him money and required him to keep track. of his spending.
Furthermore, the man in question was Nathaniel, someone particularly sensitive about. preserving his pride.
Yet, to her surprise, Nathaniel showed no signs of anger when he accepted the card. In fact, he seemed pleased. “Ceci, let me know what you want to buy. I’ll buy them all at once.”
“That won’t be necessary.” Cecelia was taken aback. Let’s see how long you can keep up with this charad
Cecelia then retreated to her room to rest.
Not long after she left, Mason arrived, tirelessly taking on the task of cleaning up.
He also couldn’t believe it when he learned about the incident that had happened at the shareholders‘ meeting.
He finally understood why Elena had dismissed him the day before yesterday, telling him that Rainsworth Group no longer required his services. How can Elena be so heartless? Mr. Rainsworth is her son!
After completing the cleaning, Mason did the dishes too.
Nathaniel called him out to the car and presented him with a card.
“Yes, Mr. Rainsworth?”
Nathaniel’s lips lifted into a faint smile. “Ceci gave me some money and told me to buy a dishwasher and a robotic vacuum cleaner.”
Mason struggled to wrap his head around it, but Nathaniel continued speaking in an unexpectedly cheerful tone. “She must’ve thought I was short on cash. I did offer her a gold card before, but she turned it down.”
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When Cecelia found out he had been replaced earlier that day, she handed him the card in the evening.
He believed Cecelia was worried about him, fearing that he might be penniless due to his stolen identity.
Upon hearing his remark, Mason felt Nathaniel might have misunderstood her intention. “Mr. Rainsworth, how much money did Mrs. Rainsworth give you?”
“One million two hundred thousand,” Nathaniel replied. “She also promised to give me the same amount every month.”
That figure seemed familiar to Mason.
It took him a moment to recall why those numbers seemed so familiar. One million two hundred thousand… isn’t that the allowance I used to give to Mrs. Rainsworth on Nathaniel’s behalf? Seems like she’s getting back at Mr. Rainsworth…
Mason was relieved that Nathaniel had misinterpreted her actions. If Nathaniel had known the truth, it would have broken his heart.
“Keep this card safe and don’t simply spend the money,” Nathaniel instructed Mason. “Have someone buy a robotic vacuum and a dishwasher. And remember to keep track of the spending.
“All right, Mr. Rainsworth,” Mason responded.
He held the card in his hand, wondering if Nathaniel would be infuriated once he regained his
memory.
Nathaniel then began to inquire about recent developments in the company.
By this time, Nicholas had taken over Nathaniel’s position. Mason, along with some secretaries. and assistants whom Nathaniel was familiar with, had all been dismissed.
Nathaniel’s wealth wasn’t merely the rumored hundreds of billions that the public believed. Therefore, Mason had no concerns about his employer being unable to pay his salary.
Mason shared all the details he knew, including information about Nathaniel’s influence abroad.
“That’s all I know for now, Mr. Rainsworth,” Mason admitted. “As for the rest, we’ll have to wait for you to regain your memory.”
Mason believed there was more to Nathaniel than met the eye, and he suspected there were many things even he wasn’t aware of.
“First, you need to find a job. Be careful when you visit in the future. Make sure no one tracks you down,” Nathaniel advised seriously.
“Got it. Sir.”
The following morning, as expected, Cecelia woke up to find that Nathaniel was already awake.
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In addition to noticing the breakfast that had been prepared, Cecelia saw that the newly purchased robotic vacuum cleaner and dishwasher had been installed. The receipts for these items were neatly laid out on the table.
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Cecelia hadn’t expected Nathaniel to finish his shopping so quickly, let alone prepare breakfast.
She glanced at the breakfast spread on the table: scrambled eggs, bread, milk, and an assortment of fruits. The table was brimming with delicious options.
Upon hearing her footsteps, Nathaniel looked over. “I prepared a bit of everything because I wasn’t sure what you liked to eat.”
“And here are the receipts,” he added.
Cecelia looked at the receipts, genuinely surprised that Nathaniel had followed through as instructed. “I thought you had lost your sight. How did you manage to buy all these things?”
Nathaniel placed a glass of milk in front of her and said, “I can communicate using voice input on my phone.”
Without any doubts, Cecelia lowered her head and drank the milk, which was still warm from. being heated.
After having a few more bites of her bread, Cecelia deliberately made things difficult for him. “I’m not used to eating breakfast from the store.”
Upon hearing this, Nathaniel was taken aback. “But I don’t know how to bake or cook.”
In fact, he wanted to try making breakfast carly this morning but didn’t know where to start.
Despite losing his memory, Nathaniel could still understand the office documents that Mason
I over.
However, when it came to cooking, he had no prior knowledge of it.
“But you used to know how to cook, didn’t you?” Cecelia questioned him.
She remembered the photos Stella had sent her back then, showing Nathaniel preparing some amazing dishes.
Back when Stella and Nathaniel were together, he used to cook some amazing dishes.
Nathaniel choked up. “Maybe. But I can’t recall anything about that now.”
Cecelia took another sip of her milk and murmured, “I didn’t know how to cook before eit dib was you who complained that the food we bought from outside was unhygienic.”
“I can learn,” Nathaniel immediately assured her.
“All right. I hope you can learn to cook well,” she said.
Not wanting to waste food, Cecelia finished the breakfast on the table. As she got up to leave, she couldn’t help but offer a reminder. “Be careful not to burn yourself when you’re cooking.”
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Despite her casual mention, Nathaniel took it to heart, feeling deeply touched.
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After spending the day learning Braille and reviewing some documents, he began to delve into cooking.
Both Martha and Cecelia were dumbstruck when they saw how engrossed Nathaniel was in watching videos to learn how to cook in the kitchen.
Meanwhile, at the Rainsworth residence. Nicholas had taken over Nathaniel’s room since the day he returned.
Elena had managed to keep Nathaniel’s injury a secret. Despite rumors circulating about his loss of sight, no one had verified the truth.
Thus, even people like Niel and Adrian, who knew about Nathaniel’s twin brother, never suspected that the current head of Rainsworth Group was not Nathaniel.
Moreover, Nicholas had been plagued by a serious illness since childhood, which prevented him from venturing out in public.
Before he reached adulthood, his illness had become so severe that the family had to send him overseas for treatment.
No one would have imagined that someone as ill and helpless as Nicholas could recover and return to the country.
Over the past few days, Elena had been filling Nicholas in on everything that had happened with Nathaniel during his years of absence.
Nicholas sat quietly in the chair, listening intently. His face, strikingly similar to Nathaniel’s, displayed an unusually gentle expression.
“Mom, are you expecting me to replace him for the rest of my life? Nicholas asked, looking up at Elena as she spoke with excitement.
Startled, Elena maintained a calm facade but couldn’t help clenching her fists. “Nicholas, the doctor said Nathaniel has lost his sight and will never regain his vision. Even if he could, the Rainsworth family would never allow a blind man to remain as the CEO of the company.”
Elena didn’t bother to beat around the bush.
Upon hearing this, Nicholas fell silent and stood up, ready to leave.
“Where are you going?” Elena asked, fearing that if he left now, others might notice something
unusual.
“Don’t worry, I’m not going far. I’ll just be outside, trying to process my thoughts.” Nicholas replied, gazing out at the heavy snowfall. “You know, my life has been miserable the last few
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Jonathan accompanied Felix to the Rainsworth residence. Officially, it was to meet the father that
Elena had found for him.
In reality, he wanted to see who it was that was attempting to take the place of his sc*mbag daddy.
Therefore, he specifically asked Felix to bring him to Nathaniel’s residence.
“Jon, it seems he didn’t come today. Sigh, we won’t be able to meet him,” Felix let out a sigh.
He was still contemplating teaching the man who abandoned his wife and child a lesson together with Jonathan.
Deep down, Jonathan didn’t really care, but he pretended to say, “If you ever see him in the future, make sure to give me a call.”
“Alright.” Felix patted his chest, then added, “Once I become the CEO of Rainsworth Group, I’ll have him dealt with.”
He’s still so young. At this rate, he’s destined to become a tyrant when he grows up. I wonder who he learned it from.
Jonathan continued to play along, his gaze suddenly fixated on a tall man not too far away.
Nicholas, clad in a black coat, stood in the snow, a tall and imposing figure. His sharp eyes were also gazing at the two individuals.
His face and features were identical to Nathaniel’s, but upon a single glance, Jonathan immediately realized he was not his sc*mbag daddy.
Firstly, the latter was still in Sparaville. Secondly, as a twin himself, Jonathan was more perceptive than most. He could discern from the man’s demeanor alone that he was not Nathaniel.
Upon seeing Jonathan, Nicholas was momentarily taken aback.
This child bore some resemblance to how his brother and him in their younger days.
He briskly crossed the snow–laden path, and upon seeing him approach, Felix misinterpreted his uncle’s arrival as a response to his words about taking over the family business. Thus, he immediately tensed up, standing rigidly.
“Uncle Nathaniel.”
Nicholas acknowledged his greeting with a mere hum, then turned his gaze toward Jonathan.
“Who are you?”
“Hello, Mr. Rainsworth, my name is Jonathan Smith.” Jonathan wore a look of innocence on his face.
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His eyes
mirrored the strikingly handsome face of Nicholas, devoid of any emotion.
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Even though Nicholas was trying to adopt Nathaniel’s way of handling matters, Jonathan could tell that the person in front of him was definitely not Nathaniel with a single glance.
Jonathan Smith… His surname is Smith!
Nicholas‘ pupils slightly contracted.
Before he could probe further, Jonathan looked at him innocently. “Mr. Rainsworth, have we met before?”
Nicholas did not refute it. “I forgot.”
“Mr. Rainsworth, you really have a poor memory. Make sure nobody else finds out,” Jonathan said, implying something.
A flicker of surprise flashed in Nicholas’s eyes, quickly vanishing.
He figured Jonathan was just a child and couldn’t possibly have an agenda. Thus, he didn’t give it much thought.
Felix, noticing that Nicholas was ignoring him, cautiously began to explain, “Uncle Nathaniel, don’t be mad. I was just kidding earlier.”
Nicholas had no idea why he suddenly apologized. “Alright, run along now with your friend.”
“Okay.” Without wasting any time, Felix took Jonathan’s hand and they started to leave.
Before leaving, Jonathan took another look at Nicholas, firmly deciding to uncover just who this man was and what his intentions were.
It was in this simple act of turning around, that Nicholas saw the shadow of a woman.
His heart skipped a beat abruptly, an image from his youth surfacing in his mind–Cecilia had turned around to call out to him.
“Nathaniel.”
Nicholas’s lips pursed, remaining so until the two small figures vanished from his sight. Only then did he leave.
Jonathan was not ready to give up just yet. He had only just met Nicholas, and there was still plenty of time left in the day.
“Felix, didn’t you claim you’d be the future CEO of Rainsworth Group? Why are you so afraid of your uncle?”
Felix’s face flushed with embarrassment. “Nonsense, I’m not scared of him at all. My mom said that Uncle Nathaniel is incompetent. He will have to rely on me to care for him in his old age.”
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Rainsworth promptly responded, “What’s there to be afraid of?”
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The moment Felix spoke, he regretted it. However, having made such a bold claim, he found it difficult to retract his words.
And so, Felix covertly led Jonathan through a secluded alleyway, sneaking into the side entrance of the residence where Nathaniel stayed.
Upon arriving there, Felix felt tense, yet his face beamed with satisfaction.
“See? This is where Uncle Nathaniel lives.”
Jonathan looked over and noticed the room to the east. The decor was lavish, with pillars all made from wood.
Suddenly, he clutched his stomach. “Ouch, my stomach hurts. I can’t stand it, I need to use the
restroom.”
After he had spoken, he didn’t wait for Felix to respond. Immediately, he darted off toward the
cast.
Felix grew frantic. “You can’t go there. That’s where my
uncle lives.”
No sooner had he finished speaking than he drew the attention of the housekeeper.
Upon seeing that it was Felix, the housekeeper couldn’t help but scold him, “Mr. Felix, what are you doing here? Mr. Rainsworth doesn’t like children around. You should leave quickly, or I’ll have to call and tell him.”
Felix could no longer see Jonathan anywhere, and he was worried that the maid might actually call Nathaniel, so he made a hasty retreat.
As he left, he didn’t forget to stick his tongue out at the housekeeper.
“Mark my words,” he warned, “for lecturing me now, you’ll be out of a job when I grow up.”
The housekeeper simply smirked at him.
This brat is only four or five years old. By the time he has grown up, I would have long retired.
She returned to her room to continue cleaning, oblivious to the fact that another brat had stealthily entered Nathaniel’s bedroom.
The place where Nathaniel lived was dominated by a monochrome color scheme, mirroring his personality–meticulous and precise.
Jonathan entered the quarters and started rummaging around, hoping to find dirt on his sc*mbag daddy or the imposter.
In the end, he found nothing. Just as he was about to leave, footsteps echoed from downstairs.
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Jonathan quickly hid behind a cabinet.
The sound of footsteps gradually drew closer, and Jonathan saw a man about to walk in, clad in his slippers.
He couldn’t help but cover his mouth.
Upon returning, Nicholas glanced around the room. He noticed the slight displacement of the books on the table and seemed to have realized something.
His gaze swept toward the side of the cupboard, where a small hand was spotted.
In response, Nicholas took a step back. He didn’t enter the room. Instead, he closed the bedroom. door. He then turned to the housekeeper and said, “I’ll be out for half an hour.”
“Okay.”
The sound of footsteps faded into the distance, and Jonathan let out a sigh of relief.
When he emerged from beside the cupboard, his hand accidentally brushed against a book on the shelf. The book fell, and to his surprise, Jonathan discovered a photograph tucked within its pages.
Picking it up for a closer look, it seemed to be a photo of his mommy and sc*mbag daddy from their younger days.
Immediately, Jonathan whipped out his phone watch, snapped a quick photo, and tucked it back. Before leaving, he stealthily installed a miniature camera in the vase on the balcony, then slipped away from the place.
After leaving Nathaniel’s house, Jonathan reunited with Felix and made a random excuse.
When the two children left, they didn’t notice that inside a quietly parked car, Nicholas was leisurely watching their retreating figures.
Nicholas picked up her phone and dialed a number. “I need you to keep an eye on a kid for me.” At first, it seemed like a coincidence. But when he discovered that Jonathan had secretly entered Nathaniel’s room, he felt that things were not as simple as they appeared.
An hour later, Jonathan returned to the rental apartment where Vivian was living.
Upon learning that his mother was Vivian, Nicholas approached the vase, his gaze fixed on the miniature camera embedded within. Without hesitation, he reached out and removed it.
Meanwhile, Jonathan was watching the video feed, almost letting out a curse.
“This imposter is quite impressive; he found out so quickly.”
He shut down his computer, then aimlessly stared at the photo on his smartwatch, lost in thought.
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At that moment, Vivian suddenly opened the door. “Jonjon… are you asleep?”
Startled, Jonathan immediately shut off his watch.
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“Ms. Kennedy, why don’t you ever knock?” Jonathan asked, his face puffed up in annoyance..
“Ah, I’m sorry. I forgot.” Vivian stepped forward. “Jonjon, do you still remember the promise your made to me?”
Jonathan let out a sigh. “Of course I remember. You want me to pretend to be your son so that you can seek vengeance on your ex–boyfriend. I’m quite adept at getting back at people. If you need, I can even find you a husband, helping myself find a father in the process.”
Vivian stared at him with her eyes opened wide. “Really?”
Jonathan hadn’t expected Vivian to actually believe him. For the sake of her happiness, he could only reassure her, “Of course, this person will definitely be better than your ex–boyfriend.”
“How much will it cost?” Vivian asked earnestly.
She was thinking that a gigolo who was more handsome than Ernest probably wouldn’t come cheap.
She was surprised that Jonathan already had such connections despite his young age. It was truly impressive.
“You don’t need to worry about that. Go to sleep. Good night.”
Jonathan was lying in bed, his head covered with a blanket.
Vivian let out a sigh. “My happiness is in your hands now. They’re getting married next week.”
She left while continuously muttering under her breath.
After she left, Jonathan was indeed somewhat troubled. He had heard Vivian mention that Ernest was very handsome. As for how handsome, he didn’t know, for he had never seen the man.
However, given Vivian’s hopeless romantic nature, he figured Ernest should be decent–looking at
least.
It seems I need to carve out some time to conduct a thorough search.
In Sparaville, as the weather grew increasingly cold, Martha’s health declined as the days went on. All Cecilia could do was to stay by her side, providing the latter company.
However, Martha was worried about her, saying suddenly, “Ceci, I craved for the ravioli from the western part of town.”
“Alright, I’ll order takeout right away,” Cecilia said, pulling out her phone.
Nevertheless, Martha stopped her. “Sweetheart, by the time the takeout arrives, it will already be cold. Would you mind going out and getting them for me?”
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Martha seldom made demands of Cecilia, so she nodded repeatedly.
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“Alright, I’ll go right now. If you need anything, just ask Nathaniel for help,” she said without any hesitation.
“Mmm–hmm, I understand,” she said.
After Cecilia left, the kindly smile on Martha’s face disappeared.
She looked toward the tall figure in the kitchen and said coldly, “After all this time, you still can’t cook. Mr. Rainsworth, you might as well save your energy. Ceci is not coming home for dinner. today.”
Upon hearing this, Nathaniel solemnly turned off his phone and looked back.
“What do you mean?”
“Mr. Rainsworth, you simply can’t bring her happiness at this moment. You should just go back,” she said.
Had it not been for her physical constraints, Martha would have already chased him out with a broomstick.
Nathaniel approached Martha with a solemn expression. “My respect for you is only due to Ceci, so please mind yourself. As the father of the child she carries, I assure you, I will never leave her. As for the happiness you speak of, if you’re referring to money and power, there’s absolutely no need to worry.”
Upon hearing this, Martha wasn’t upset at all. “You might not be aware, but Ceci always had someone she liked since she was a child. They’ve grown up together like childhood sweethearts; it’s not something you can compete with.”
Childhood sweethearts…
Nathaniel’s fist subtly tightened.
“It can’t be. If she were in love with someone else, why did she marry me?”
“If you don’t believe me, head over to the ravioli restaurant in the western part of town, but you’d better take someone with you. Otherwise, as a blind man, you wouldn’t be able to see.”
Throughout her life, Martha had always been kind to others, never once offending anyone.
But now, she was on the brink of death. For the sake of Cecilia’s her future, she wasn’t afraid of offending Nathaniel.
