Chapter 361 It Was Protection
Inside a room at the hotel, two people were watching a live broadcast of what was happening downstairs.
Mason was utterly bewildered. “Why is Jonathan suddenly Vivian’s son?”
After arriving in Tudela, Nathaniel asked people to keep an eye on Cecilia.
He informed Mason that it wasn’t stalking but protection.
Thus, he had the bodyguards filmed everything that was happening downstairs.
Upon hearing what Mason had said, Nathaniel was not surprised at all. They were best friends, after all, so Vivian borrowing her son should be quite normal.
At that moment, he wondered if he should make his entrance, but he was still blind. She can borrow Cecilia’s son, but not her husband. I don’t want to be the husband of another woman.
He instructed Mason, “Go take care of this matter.” A friend of Ceci’s is a friend of mine. How can I allow my friend to be bullied?
“Understood,” replied Mason.
Although Ernest was a top–notch lawyer, there wasn’t anything that money couldn’t manipulate..
Meanwhile, back at the wedding banquet, the commotion at the entrance startled the guests. One by one, they turned to watch the spectacle.
Astonished, Ernest helped his mother up.
Greta also didn’t expect Vivian to have a son at that age, which immediately made her unwilling to accept it.
After all, her son dated Vivian, and even though her son was only just getting married, Vivian already had a child.
Greta recalled the last time they met was years 60. The boy in front of her appeared to be around four years old, so she was angry that Vivian still sought to cling to Ernest.
“The wealthiest and most influential man in Tudela? What a joke! I think your mother’s been feeding you lies,” said Greta, pointing at Jonathan. “Did your father abandon you? Is that why she’s clinging to my son? Let me tell you, my son won’t be anyone’s substitute.”
Greta’s words were as harsh as they could possibly be.
Jonathan was feeling rather anxious. During the standoff between Cecilia and Greta, he called the young man he hired. The latter had assured him that he was on his way, yet still hadn’t arrived.
At that time, Mason had already reached the ground floor. When he heard what Greta said, he felt a surge of anger. He was about to step forward to handle the situation when he suddenly
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Mason immediately halted, feeling there was no longer any need for him to make his eme
“Am I not considered the most powerful man in Tudela?” Zachary, impeccably dressed in a direk lugrea suit, walked in, surrounded by bodyguards. “Who said I don’t want my son?”
When he came in, he spotted Cecilia, and his step faltered, almost ruining everything. Why us Cecilia here as well?
Cecilia also didn’t expect Zachary to show up. Didn’t he already know that Jonathan isn’t his inuloge
son?
Vivian was even more dumbfounded. The man Jonathan found, who is supposedly better than Ernest, is Zachary? Why is it him?
Immediately, Ernest recognized the man standing before him.
However, his mother didn’t recognize Zachary. “Who are you?”
One of her more perceptive relatives spoke up. “Isn’t he Mr. Sinclair? He’s the scion of the Sinclair family, which owns the largest medical institution in the entire country.”
Zachary’s claim of being the most powerful and influential man in Tudela was not without
reason.
Upon hearing that, Greta was completely taken aback.
Zachary, however, didn’t look at her. Instead, he walked straight up to Vivian and took her hand. “I told you, there’s no need to attend your ex–boyfriend’s wedding. Yet, you, being a big dummy, didn’t gel the hint. You kept going on about etiquette, saying it would be impolite not to go after receiving the invitation. People aren’t showing you any courtesy now, are they?”
When Zachary held Vivian’s hand, she, for some reason, suddenly gained the courage and strength to speak.
Smiling, she said, “I was ignorant. I misjudged him.”
“It’s never too late to learn, right, son?” Zachary said, looking at Jonathan.
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Jonathan’s face darkened. How on earth did this guy get ahold of the invitation I had sent?
He had the audacity to take advantage of him and now, he had no choice but to play along with
him.
“Daddy, you’re right about everything,” he said.
At that moment, the three of them stood together, looking like a picture–perfect family.
Ernest watched the beautiful scene unfold before him. The sight was so touching that it almost brought tears to his eyes.
Outwardly, he remained composed. “Apologies, Mr. Sinclair, for the poor hospitality.”
Upon hearing those words, Zachary turned to him and narrowed his eyes. His gaze was as hard as steel and as cold as ice.
He spoke slowly, “It’s not just about the poor hospitality. You’ve also insulted my wife and son. How are we going to settle this? You’re a lawyer, right? Do you have the confidence to win your own lawsuit?”
For the Sinclair family, snuffing out Ernest’s life would be inconsequential.
Ernest knew where he stood. “I’m sorry. I owe you all an apology here.”
Zachary refused to accept his apology. Instead, he turned to Vivian, Jonathan, and Cecilia and said, “Let’s head back. There’s no need for us to attend this wedding.”
The crowd watched as they departed.
Ernest’s handsome features were tense.
After that, Zachary’s wealthy acquaintances did not dare to be present at the wedding. They found excuses to leave.
Greta stopped them at the door and asked, “You haven’t even eaten yet! Why are you leaving so soon?”
One of them grumbled, “You’ve offended the Sinclair family. Who would dare to dine at your banquet now?”
Greta understood now that she had deeply offended someone that she should not have.
On their way from the hotel, Zachary and Vivian exchanged quiet words as they walked.
“You claimed that Jon isn’t my son. Tell me, did you tamper with the paternity test when I
got
it
done?”
Zachary recalled that, during the time when the paternity test was being conducted, Vivian had
came to see Jonathan. He could not guarantee that the procedure had gone smoothly.
That boy is so clever. What if he had switched the hair used for the test?
Just a moment ago, Vivian had been feeling incredibly grateful to Zachary for helping her out of a tight spot, but now, she felt like she needed to chew him out.
“I already told you that I did no such thing.” she insisted.
“Is he really Ernest’s son then?” Zachary did not think they resembled each other at all.
Ernest had fine, delicate features, while Jonathan had a sharp and angular face. As he grew up, he would definitely begin to exude a masculine aura that could not be further from Ernest’s pretty boy looks.
After what happened at the wedding. Vivian simply did not want to keep deceiving herself and others anymore.
“Of course not.”
“So, you’re still being stubborn then?” A smirk played at the corners of Zachary’s mouth.
Vivian kept her lips pressed tightly together.
Following closely behind the two of them, Cecilia was feeling utterly bewildered. She was still unable to process the events that had happened earlier.
When did Zachary become such a nice guy? He’s even helped Vivian out of a tight spot back there!
She was completely oblivious to Jonathan who was walking beside her and glaring at Zachary with a silent resentment.
It’s just unbelievable! Why was Zachary the one who showed up?
Finally, they made it outside to where an extra–long Lincoln was parked, flanked by two black cars bearing bodyguards on either side.
After reading the note from Jonathan, Zachary understood that his role for the day was to play the supportive part.
Although he was known for his arrogant nature, it was rare for him to behave as ostentatiously as he did that day. Every inch of him had reeked money, power, and control.
“Get in the car,” Zachary said to Vivian.
Then, he turned back to Cecilia, feeling somewhat embarrassed.
“Where are you going? Let me take you there.” He felt a deep sense of guilt toward Cecilia. He avoided her eyes.
Cecilia knew that he was trying to engage her in a conversation, but she dismissed him coldly
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Zachary choked on his reply.
He wanted to say something more, but Vivian had already taken Jonathan’s hand.
“We’ll leave together. There’s no need to trouble you. Goodbye.”
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Zachary watched as the three of them walked away from him. His handsome features drooped. “Not even a thank you.”
He settled himself into the car.
Inside the luxurious car, there was an old man with a head full of gray hair. “You good–for- nothing brat,” he scolded. “Don’t you know how to chase after a woman if she says no the first time? Have you never heard of ‘persistence“?”
The speaker was Zachary’s grandfather. He had truly poured his heart and soul into arranging Zachary’s marriage.
If Zachary had not casually mentioned the note written by Jonathan about looking for his father, the old man would have been none the wiser.
However, once he had heard about it, he had insisted that Zachary rush over to them. He had even threatened Zachary that if he did not do as he was told, he would not live to see tomorrow’s
sun rise.
That was the reason why Zachary had suddenly come to the rescue.
“Do I seem like the kind of person who doesn’t know how to take a hint?” Zachary retorted.
The old man picked up his walking stick and waved it menacingly at Zachary: “Listen to me! I’ve set my heart on having Vivian as my granddaughter–in–law. No matter what it takes, you must marry her.”
After he had first laid eyes on Vivian, he had immediately ordered his men to investigate the girl. Her background had been found to be clean and faultless.
After having her practicing certificate revoked, she had not fallen into despair. Even when she was reduced to a regular secretary, she had worked diligently.
However, the most important point was that he believed Vivian would be able to control his grandson.
Zachary could not comprehend what his grandfather saw in Vivian, but he agreed with his
assessment.
At the same time, after successfully resolving the matter, Mason went back to report the results to Nathaniel.
Upon Cecilia and the others arriving home, they still could not understand how and why Zachary had shown up at the wedding ceremony.
Suddenly, Vivian recalled that Jonathan had told her last week that he would help her find a man who was even better than Ernest.
She turned to Jonathan and asked, “Jon, is Zachary the man that you were talking about?”
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Jonathan hastily shook his head. “Of course not.”
“So, where’s this special man you’ve found?” Vivian asked.
Jonathan found himself at a loss for words.
Cecilia felt puzzled as she listened to the conversation between the two of them.
“What do you mean by ‘special man?”
Upon being questioned by Cecilia, the two of them were instantly too afraid to respond.
However, under Cecilia’s stern gaze, they quickly confessed.
It was then that Cecilia discovered that Jonathan had often visited the Elite Club, a place frequented by the wealthy young elites. Zachary, too, frequented the club.
“Perhaps Zachary saw Jon and intercepted him when Jon was at the Elite Club,” Cecilia analyzed.
After speaking, her face turned serious. “Jon, Vivian, how could you two go behind my back like this? What if you ended up with a conman?”
Vivian and Jonathan listened in silence, not daring to utter a word.
Cecilia was terrifying when she got angry.
Vivian was touched when she thought about how Cecilla had angrily confronted Greta on her behalf earlier that day.
She wrapped her arms around Cecilia’s waist: “Ceci, what would I have done without you?”
Cecilia had wanted to nag them some more, but as Vivian embraced her, she could not bear to scold her any longer.
“You silly goose.”
Friendship, to her, was all about mutual support. She firmly believed that if she ever found herself in trouble, Vivian would undoubtedly stand up for her as well,
Jonathan, the clever boy, quickly seized the opportunity to chime in and say, “Mommy, I can’t live without you either! I’ll listen to your words from now on.”
Cecilia’s heart had softened. All her anger at the two of them melted away immediately.
Secretly, Jonathan made a note to himself to learn how to act cute and charming from Elliot for situations like this.
That night, Cecilia and Jonathan slept over at Vivian’s home.
Over at the Rainsworth residence, Elena, who had sent her people to congratulate Ernest on his wedding, just learnt about the commotion that had occurred at the ceremony.
“So, you’re saying that Vivian took Jonathan with her and claimed him to be Zachary’s son?”
Elena clearly remembered Zachary telling her that there had been a mistake and that the child.
was not his.
So, she had assumed that Jonathan Ernest and Vivian’s son.
It doesn’t make sense! If the child was Ernest’s or Zachary’s, why would his surname be Smith?
The secretary went on to say, “Ms. Smith was there as well, and she really chewed out Greta.”
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The Ms. Smith referred to by the secretary was naturally Cecilia.
“Cecilia?”
Elena looked at her secretary, her mind filled with various conjectures, but she never thought that Jonathan would turn out to be Cecilia’s son.
“Could it be possible that Jon’s father is Cecilia’s relative?”
The secretary also thought it was possible. “It seems that Cecilia’s mother and younger brother recently returned to Tudela.”
Elena’s expression instantly turned cold when she heard that Paula had returned.
“They wouldn’t be thinking of leeching off the Rainsworth family again, would they?”
The secretary informed Elena that Paula had married a wealthy businessman overseas with the surname Evans and was now financially comfortable.
Elena had an even lower opinion of Paula, seeing her as nothing more than a useless woman who could only survive by relying on men.
After their conversation veered off course, Elena simply forgot about the matter concerning Jonathan.
“By the way, how is Nathaniel doing now?”
“Mr. Nathaniel hardly ever left the house. He spent his days indoors.”
The secretary couldn’t help but feel sympathy as she thought about the once mighty and proud Nathaniel, who had surprisingly fallen so far from grace.
Elena let out a sigh. “It’s all because he didn’t listen to me. If he had a child earlier, I wouldn’t have ended up leaving him in that remote place.”
Additionally, she was afraid that Nathaniel would expose Nicholas‘ falsified identity.
By then, there would be no place for Elena in the Rainsworth family.
“Tomorrow is Blue Christmas, right? Does the company have any new plans?”
The secretary handed over the recent event plans to Elena for review.
“Mdm. Elena, I’ve noticed that the renowned foreign composer, Ms. Cecille, has recently released a new piece that has made it to the trending list. If Central Media could acquire this song, it would significantly boost the popularity of our artists, whether it’s for a new drama or for our singers.”
Due to the previous incident with Stella, Central Media’s reputation had taken quite a hit.
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“Sure.”
Early the next morning, Cecilia first dropped off Jonathan at the preschool. Afterward, she returned to Sparaville.
She was exceptionally tired from all the traveling.
Unexpectedly, Charlotte brought more good news. “Boss, did you know? Orion Corporation also wants your song-
“Orion Corporation? Not Central Media?”
Central Media was merely a small subsidiary under the vast umbrella of Orion Corporation.
“Yes, it’s Orion Corporation that wants your new song. I’ve already filled out the contact person’s phone number for you. Oh, and do you remember that mysterious big shot from before? The one who said he’d pay a fortune for your song? He also promised not to buy them outright. Also, Cassandra has returned to the country. If you’re interested in collaborating with the Evans family, you could arrange a meeting with her.”
Charlotte meticulously planned every detail, ensuring Cecilia’s itinerary was fully organized in advance.
First, she would have a conversation with Orion Corporation, followed by a discussion with the mysterious big shot, and finally, a meeting with Cassandra.
It was clear as day who among them had more money.
“Don’t worry. We still have two days until Christmas.” After some thought, Cecilia asked, “Lottie, do you think we need to change our approach?”
“What approach?” Charlotte was somewhat bewildered.
“I’m thinking of releasing my own music. What do you think?”
Cecilia had already secured the funds, which were the eight billion that Nathaniel did not want.
“That’s a great idea. We used to do it all for the money.”
“Right, so first we release it. If they need to discuss copyright cooperation later, we can talk then.”
“All right.”
After hanging up the phone, Cecilia heavily sank into the couch, closing her eyes to rest.
Suddenly, a large hand scooped her up from the couch. As she opened her eyes, she found herself gazing at Nathaniel’s magnified handsome face.
“Go back to your room to sleep. Sleeping here could easily give you a cold.”
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Lina askeu, puzzica.
Nathaniel was a little upset. He’d been there for quite a while, even heard her words, yet she had no idea when he’d arrived.
She still doesn’t care much about me.
“I just got here,” he lied.
“Oh.” Cecilia brushed his hand away.
“I’ll just rest on the couch for a while. You don’t need to worry about me.”
Nathaniel, however, swiftly pulled her into his embrace.
They hadn’t seen each other for two days.
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“What are you doing? Let go.”
Cecilia was about to push him away, but he only held her tighter and gently grasped Cecilia’s small hand with his other hand.
“Don’t move. We wouldn’t want to harm our child.”
After he finished speaking, another thought came to him. “By my calculations, it should be almost three months now, right? Let’s go for a prenatal checkup today.”
Cecilia frowned. He just remembered?
“I went for a checkup a while ago. The child is very healthy. And let me repeat, the child is not
yours.
Nathaniel was unfazed. He picked up Cecilia and headed upstairs.
“Nathaniel, put me down. I’m not going back to the room,” Cecilia demanded, gripping his arm tightly.
Nathaniel, seemingly impervious to pain, refused to let go.
Cecilia realized that he had been overstepping his bounds these days.
After carrying her into the room, Nathaniel gently closed the door behind him and carefully placed her on the bed..
“Listen to me.”
Cecilia was somewhat speechless. She hadn’t expected that even with his blindness, she was still no match for him physically.
She was truly tired. She couldn’t be bothered to deal with Nathaniel anymore and unknowingly drifted off to sleep.
Nathaniel listened to the woman’s steady breathing, ensuring she was sound asleep before he left the room.
Mason had been waiting outside for quite some time.
Upon seeing him emerge, he immediately opened the car door.
The car pulled into the most luxurious building in Sparaville.
The country’s finest psychiatrists were present, and the place was filled with an array of equipment.
Lying on a piece of equipment, Nathaniel continued his treatment. Recently, it seemed that his memory was becoming increasingly clear.
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For reasons unknown, the clearer things became, the more he felt enveloped by loneliness.
Most of his childhood memories had resurfaced, and images of his past with Cecilia began to emerge in his mind.
Images of their wedding moment surfaced, along with the realization of being played. The countless mocking gazes and words directed at him were vivid in his memory.
Suddenly, Nathaniel opened his eyes. His face was filled with a chilling aura.
“Mr. Rainsworth, are you okay?” the doctor asked in a hurry, having just noticed that Nathaniel’s heartbeat was erratic and his brainwav were weak.
Nathaniel tightly clenched his hand, his forehead slick with a sheen of perspiration. “I’m fine,” he assured.
“That’s it for today’s treatment,” the doctor immediately stated.
If things were to continue in this manner, he feared that Nathaniel would not be able to cope for a while.
Nathaniel did not persist with his request.
On the journey back home by car, he remained silent throughout.
His sight was shrouded in darkness. He was unable to see at all. It seemed to perfectly mirror the intentions of certain individuals.
“Mr. Rainsworth, we’ve arrived,” said Mason.
“Okay.”
Nathaniel stepped out of the car.
Mason watched him return to the house.
Cecilia had awakened. She was assisting the chef in the kitchen.
Seeing Nathaniel return, she asked, “How’s your memory recovery going?”
Even though he recalled the humiliating memories of the past, when he heard Cecilia’s voice, his breath hitched as if he had done something wrong. He avoided her gaze.
“The doctor said my memory can’t be restored,” Nathaniel replied in a muted tone, “but the physical injuries have mostly healed.”
When he lost his memory, he assured Cecilia that he would definitely find a way to regain his
memories.
But now that some of his memories had returned, he didn’t dare to tell her.
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Nathaniel approached, a serious look on his face. “So, you really want me to regain my memory?”
“Of course, once you’ve regained your memory, you’re free to leave,” Cecilia promptly replied.
So this was the plan all along?
Nathaniel’s lips curled into a self–mocking smirk.
Cecilia hadn’t noticed his change. “Come over here and serve the dishes. Why are you just standing there like a fool? I don’t keep those who eat for free.”
Nathaniel’s throat tightened once again.
Though he was reluctant to heed Cecilia’s words, his legs had acted before his mind, carrying him in front of the woman. Without thinking, he reached out his hand.
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Given that Nathaniel was being so cooperative now, it wasn’t fair for Cecilia to keep giving him a hard time. She simply tasked him with things that were within his capabilities.
Sometimes, those matters were secretly handled by Mason.
During dinner that night, Nathaniel suddenly said, “I’ve found a job. From now on, I’ll take care of the household expenses.
After saying that, he returned the living expense card that Cecilia had given him.
A vague recollection had already formed in his mind. Naturally, he knew this card was not something Cecilia had given him because she was worried about him..
Cecilia looked at the bank card he handed over to her, puzzled by the job he mentioned.
Jonathan voiced the question that had been bothering Cecilia. “Mr. Rainsworth, what kind of job have you found?”
Nathaniel’s new company had already been established. He would always use the excuse of going out for treatment to visit the office.
“Charitable aid for the disabled,” replied Nathaniel solemnly.
Now that he was blind, he had no choice but to use this excuse.
Astonishment filled the eyes of everyone else seated at the dining table.
Cecilia understood Nathaniel’s past better than anyone. She knew that his philanthropy was never genuine, but rather a strategy for the company’s reputation.
It was beyond belief that he would work in disability aid now.
Since things had already changed and he was wholeheartedly striving for goodness, Cecilia decided to gradually alter her perception of him.
“How much could your job possibly pay? Just use my card.”
The everyday expenses were now manageable for her. She was no longer the jobless housewife she once was,
“It’s fine.”
Nathaniel left the card on the table, not touching any food before he departed.
Cecilia didn’t really mind. After all, they were living together as a family, and he too had to shoulder a part of the living expenses.
Having understood this principle, Cecilia decided to take back the bank card.
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However, she neglected to check the card’s balance. Had she done so, she would have seen that not a single penny had been spent.
The next day was Christmas Day..
Cecilia had already discussed with Charlotte, deciding that the premiere of the song would take place domestically.
Once the song was released, they would see its result.
That night, Cecilia had a good sleep. She woke up early the next morning.
She hadn’t expected Nathaniel to rise earlier than herself. By the time she descended the stairs, the man was already on his way out.
“Can
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you manage to go out on your own?” Cecilia casually asked, eyeing him in his neatly dressed
Nathaniel stopped in his tracks. “Someone from the company will come to pick me up.”
Cecilia was once again taken aback. For the average person, not only would they not be picked up by a company car for a job, but they would also get their salary deducted if they were late. Yet, he was surprisingly given the luxury of a private car service.
After watching Nathaniel depart, Cecilia went to prepare breakfast for Jonathan and Sven.
Because the preschool where Jonathan attended was simply too far away, Cecilia had no choice but to ask Sven for help.
Sven didn’t refuse either. His duty was to protect Cecilia, who was his boss.
Nathaniel walked out. Both the driver and Mason were waiting on the roadside.
After getting in the car, Nathaniel asked Mason in a serious tone. “What does Cecilia’s bodyguard look like?”
Back when they were abroad, Nathaniel had asked Mason to investigate Sven, but the information they had gathered was minimal.
Nathaniel’s memory hadn’t fully recovered. He couldn’t recall what Sven looked like.
Upon hearing his sudden question, Mason vividly described, “He appears to be of mixed heritage, with strikingly defined features, and a tall, imposing stature.”
To put it in one word, he was simply handsome.
Nathaniel’s face looked rather grim. “Pick out a few reliable bodyguards for me.”
“We have quite a few options at our disposal. Which reliable one would you prefer?” Mason. asked.
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someone with an average appearance. It’s better if they’re ugly.”
“Huh?” Mason was dumbfounded for a while.
Nathaniel added. “It’s safer if they’re ugly.”
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It would be dangerous if they were too handsome.
Nathaniel found his thoughts drifting toward Calvin. He turned to Mason and asked, “Is Calvin still alive?”
“He was seriously injured and was rescued by his subordinates. Now he’s receiving treatment abroad,” Mason replied.
Nathaniel furrowed his brow deeply.
He didn’t die. He truly has a strong will to live.
The release of Cecilia’s new song shot straight up to the fifth spot on the trending list. Numerous collaborators sought to work with her, and there was no shortage of people specifically requesting her songwriting talents.
While Charlotte was responding to the business partners, she simultaneously dialed Cecilia’s number. “Boss, we just got word from Cassandra. She’s listened to the song and she absolutely loves it. She wants to buy it to be her exclusive piece.”
Cecilia couldn’t help but recall the dance video she had seen of Cassandra a few days ago. Indeed, her ballet was a perfect match for her song.
“I’ll need to think it over.”
“Okay. Oh right, that mysterious big shot mentioned wanting to meet you in person to discuss. the partnership.”
That mysterious big shot is indeed persistent.
Having seen Simon’s past actions, Cecilia did not want to engage with him.
“I won’t go.”
“But he assured you that once you went, you wouldn’t regret it. He also promised to invest in our company,” Charlotte said.
“Nothing is free in this world. Lottie, it’s best for us to focus on our work earnestly.”
“All right, Boss.”
Charlotte was quite curious about why the mysterious big shot was so adamant about meeting Cecilia, especially considering they had expressed willingness to invest a whopping ten billion.
With such a substantial amount of money, it was clear that the mysterious big shot wasn’t a minor player.
But because Cecilia was unwilling, she couldn’t continue the conversation. All she could do was politely decline the other party.
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However, the other party was quite extraordinary. They even purchased the copyright of the songs that Cecilia previously released.
Upon her return to the mansion, Cassandra received a message from Cecille’s company stating that exclusive copyright was not feasible.
Her attractive brows furrowed slightly. “I simply must have exclusive rights to this song.”
Paula walked up to her side.
“Cassandra, what’s wrong? Who has upset you?”
Cassandra showed her the phone. “I really wanted this song, but unfortunately, the other party wouldn’t grant me exclusive rights.”
Paula took a glance at the phone handed to her.
She murmured, “Ms. Cecille…”
“Yeah, she’s a very famous composer from abroad.”
“Could we possibly strike a deal if we manage to find her?” Paula asked.
Cassandra shook her head. “No one has ever seen Ms. Cecille’s true face.”
A faint smile tugged at the corners of Paula’s mouth.
“Leave this matter to me.”
She was once a renowned international dancer. Through her work in choreography, she had met numerous people. A little investigation should reveal who Cecille was.
Upon hearing that her mother had a solution, Cassandra was overjoyed and embraced her tightly.
“Mom, you’re the best.”
Paula’s face was filled with kindness.
When Magnus descended the stairs, the scene that unfolded before his eyes was inexplicably jarring.
“Mom, Cassandra,” he called out obediently.
Cassandra looked at him disdainfully. She merely grunted in response before retreating to her room as if she were avoiding a rodent.
Magnus noticed her disdain, feeling a discomfort in his heart. However, he couldn’t let it show.
Upon noticing his wounds had healed, Paula asked, “Is there something you need?”
“Mom, when will I get the money Dad promised to sponsor me with?” Magnus asked.
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He certainly didn’t want to keep living in someone else’s home..
The Evans residence had never been his home.
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At the mention of money, a subtle change came over Paula’s face, and she took a sip of her coffee.
“Magnus, listen to me. Be content with what you have now and let go of any other aspirations. Business just isn’t your forte.”
The meaning of this statement couldn’t have been clearer. There was no money to be had.
In an instant, Magnus understood. Ralph and Paula had been conspiring to deceive him all along.
But now, he found himself powerless and insignificant. He was no match for Ralph. Even Cassandra had the audacity to show him disdain.
Cecilia wouldn’t dare to treat him this way.
Magnus‘ thoughts naturally drifted to Nathaniel. An idea sprang to his mind in an instant. If Ralph was unwilling to lend him money, then he could always approach his brother–in–law for
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As the CEO of Orion Corporation, Nathaniel was far from lacking in wealth.
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With these thoughts in mind, Magnus took action. He promptly drove toward the towering edifice of Orion Corporation.
He was initially worried that Nathaniel wouldn’t see him. However, after the receptionist at the front desk contacted the CEO’s office secretary, he was surprised to be invited upstairs.
What he didn’t know was that the man sitting in the CEO’s office wasn’t his brother–in–law, Nathaniel. It was actually Nathaniel’s identical twin brother, Nicholas.
“Nathaniel.”
Magnus looked at the elegantly dressed Nicholas standing before him.
Nicholas looked up at him. “What brings you here?”
“Nathaniel, I would like to ask for your financial support. I intend to restore Smith Corporation to its former glory.”
Smith Corporation had once built their fortune from a small factory, all thanks to the efforts of Magnus‘ grandfather, Aston Smith. Aston had even achieved the status of being the wealthiest man in Tudela at one point, becoming a legend in the northern region.
However, once it fell into the hands of Regas, the business slowly started to decline. After he took over, it was on a fast track to bankruptcy.
Magnus was unwilling to accept it. If Aston could create legends, he could too.
Nicholas knew he came for money. His assistant, Jocelyn, had inquired about Magnus. In the past, after Cecilia married Nathaniel, he frequently sought Nathaniel’s help.
It was unfortunate that Nathaniel had always despised him and was absolutely unwilling to help
him.
Little did he expect him to come knocking on their door once again.
“Nathaniel, I know you genuinely care for my sister. If you agree to support me, I promise I’ll convince her to drop this whole divorce idea.”
He had pleaded with Nathaniel several times before but was always rejected.
The reason why he dared to come this time was due to Nathaniel’s previous act of standing up for Cecilia.
As a man, he understood all too well that only when he truly cared for a woman would he help her.
Nicholas sat quietly, his slender hand tapping rhythmically on the desk as he absorbed every
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word. At last, he broke his silence.
“Have your sister come and talk to me, then I’ll help you.”
Excitement filled Magnus‘ eyes. “All right, I’ll go find her immediately.”
He didn’t waste time and immediately left the office.
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As soon as he left, Jocelyn couldn’t help but furrow her brows. “Mr. Nicholas, are you really going to help him? According to my investigation, he’s nothing but a fool, not at all like Old Mr. Smith. Giving him money would be like throwing it into the water.”
Nathaniel was not unaware. He just wanted to see someone.
He had assumed that as soon as he returned, Cecilia would surely seek him out and inquire about everything.
But she didn’t.
Even though she now knew that he and Nathaniel were not the same person, she had never confronted him about it.
In the end, Nicholas did not respond to Jocelyn.
In Sparaville, Cecilia had listed all the potential business partners.
All of these were from within the country, but she didn’t have an agent there.
“Boss, should I fly back?” Charlotte suggested.
Since Cecilia preferred to stay out of the public eye, most collaborations were negotiated by Charlotte, with Cecilia generally operating behind the scenes.
“All right, thank you. I’ll give you a raise,” said Cecilia.
“No worries.”
Charlotte hung up the phone and immediately purchased a plane ticket.
After handling her affairs, Cecilia settled down on the couch, ready to close her eyes and take a brief rest.
The door was pushed open from the outside, and a chill swept in. As she opened her eyes, she saw Nathaniel, trailed by several bodyguards clad in suits and leather shoes.
“Who are they?”
“Bodyguards. Select one to escort Jon to school from now on. The rest can protect you,” Nathaniel said solemnly.
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“No need. Sven is capable enough to send Jon to school and protect me.”
After some contemplation, Nathaniel voiced his concern. “I’m uneasy about Sven.”
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It was clear that Cecilia had misunderstood Nathaniel’s expression of concern.
She promptly informed Nathaniel that Sven was exceptionally strong and capable of handling ten people on his own. He was calm and even–tempered, preferring to work hard rather than talk
much.
Despite his many merits, Nathaniel increasingly felt the need to let him go.
“Ask them all to leave. I don’t like strangers,” Cecilia added.
Does she not like strangers, or she simply doesn’t like the ugly ones?
Nathaniel didn’t dare to ask. He had the bodyguards leave first..
Since Cecilia didn’t agree, Nathaniel decided to approach the matter through Sven.
Cecilia merely regarded Nathaniel’s enthusiasm as a fleeting interest. She didn’t really care about the matter at all.
Meanwhile, having learned of Cecilias,
from Paula, Magnus set off for Sparaville.
When he arrived at Cecilia’s residence, it was already ten o’clock at night.
At this time, everyone was already resting.
Braving the cold wind, Magnus knocked on the door.
Cecilia hadn’t yet fallen asleep. When she heard a knock at the door, she crawled out of her cozy bed to answer it.
She opened the door and saw Magnus, bundled up in a down jacket, with snowflakes settled all over him.
Without uttering another word, Magnus was about to enter the house, but he was stopped at the door by Cecilia.
“What are you doing here?”
“Let’s talk inside.”
It was too cold outside.
Cecilia looked at him warily, not allowing him to enter. “If there’s something you want, say it
here.”
If it had been in the past, Magnus would have pushed her away immediately. But now, he was in need of help and could do nothing but stand at the doorway, enduring the chilling wind.
“Sis, could you do me a favor?”
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A smirk of cold mockery tugged at the corner of Cecilia’s mouth. “Mr. Magnus. I’m not your sister,” she reminded him. “Don’t forget, you were the one who said that a deaf person like me is unworthy of being your sister.”
“That’s just childish talk. I never took it seriously. Why should you, right?” Magnus said, glancing
around the room.
She has a perfectly good Daltonia Villa to live in, yet she chose to stay in such a rundown place. She must be out of her mind.
Though he harbored these thoughts, he dared not say it out loud. “Sis. could you consider this as helping the Smith family? I yearn for a revival. All it requires is a small sacrifice from you, which could hardly be called a sacrifice…”
“Sacrifice? Who are you planning to sell me to this time?” Cecilia coldly stared at him. her fists clenched tightly.
“I just want you to meet my brother–in–law once. As long as you agree to see him, he’ll agree to help us rebuild Smith Corporation.” Magnus placed his hand on Cecilia’s shoulder, looking straight at her. “Sis, don’t you want to rebuild Smith Corporation? Are you really willing to let Grandpa and Dad’s hard work go to waste?”
Brother–in–law….
Cecilia was bewildered..
“Who is this brother–in–law you’re talking about?”
“Of course, it’s Nathaniel. I met him today at Orion Corporation. He said that if you talk to him, he can help me,” Magnus replied without hesitation.
A sudden tension gripped Cecilia’s mind.
She knew that the person at Orion Corporation was not Nathaniel, but Nicholas.
Her eyelashes drooped slightly. For a moment, she didn’t know what to say.
She had also considered meeting Nicholas to discuss past matters.
However, she was already a mother of two children and was pregnant once again. The the past. It was time to move on.
“I don’t want to see him.”
After meeting with Nicholas, what then? Rekindle old flames or reminisce about the past?
past was
Cecilia looked at Magnus‘ handsome face, which bore a striking resemblance to their father’s. “Magnus, you’re an adult now. Don’t always rely on others for everything. It’s best to depend on ourselves in this world.”
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Magnus hadn’t expected that Cecilia would not only reject him but also lecture him. In response, he gripped Cecilia’s shoulders tightl
“Why bother with all the chatter if you’re not willing to help? I knew I couldn’t rely on you. You’re content with your downfall, yet you expect me to follow suit and lead a life of mediocrity? Absolutely not! I’ll have you know, I am the grandson of the wealthiest man. I will restore the glory of Smith Corporation. You, on the other hand, are not worthy to be a part of the Smith family!”
After finishing his words, Magnus forcefully pushed Cecilia away.
Cecilia staggered back several steps, nearly tumbling onto the ground.
A strong arm caught her.
“Are you okay?” Nathaniel’s deep voice resonated beside her ear.
Cecilia was just about to send him back to his room, but it was already too late. Magnus saw Nathaniel, his face a picture of confusion.
“Nathaniel, why… why are you here? Since you’re here, why did you ask me to get my sister to discuss things with you at Orion Corporation?”
Magnus simply couldn’t discern that the person before his eyes was not the same one he had encountered during the day.
Nathaniel didn’t bother to explain himself.
“Scram!” came a chilly command.
Magnus completely lost his earlier arrogance, fleeing outward.
After he left, a subtle pain began to gnaw at Cecilia’s stomach.
“Nathaniel, my stomach hurts.”
Panic filled Cecilia’s eyes as she tightly clutched onto Nathaniel’s clothing.
The pain was secondary. She was terrified something might happen to her child.
Back then, she had almost miscarried Jonathan and Elliot.
Nathaniel held her tightly. “I’m taking you to the hospital right away.”
“Okay.”
He picked up the phone and made a call.
The driver drove the car over in less than a minute.
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On the way to the hospital, Cecilia clung onto Nathaniel’s clothing with one hand, while the other gently rested on her stomach.
Only those who had been pregnant would understand the kind of fear it brings.
Baby, you must hold on.
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Finally, they arrived at the hospital where the doctors conducted a thorough examination on Cecilia.
Nathaniel waited outside and made a call to have someone look into Magnus‘ affairs.
He still remembered what Magnus had just said, that it was he himself who had sent him to find. Cecilia.
Another version of myself… Isn’t that Nicholas?
What does Nicholas want with Cecilia?
Why can’t I remember anything?
His memory had still not fully returned.
Not long after, the investigator called back with a report. “This afternoon, Magnus visited Nicholas at Orion Corporation. It’s unclear what the purpose of the visit was, but he left with a smile. After he left, he drove straight to Sparaville.”
Nathaniel roughly understood the situation.
At this point, Cecilia’s examination was complete. The doctor indicated that there were signs of a potential miscarriage. Fortunately, she was brought in just in time, and it was crucial for her to take good care of herself to protect the baby.
After expressing her gratitude to the doctor, Cecilia held the anti–abortifacient prescribed and followed Nathaniel back home.
“Thanks for today.”
If it hadn’t been for Nathaniel’s timely intervention, she would have fallen to the ground and the consequences would have been unimaginable.
Nathaniel felt her hand constantly clutching the corner of his clothes. He reached out and held her. “You’re my wife. There’s no need to thank me.”
His grip was firm around Cecilia’s hand, exceptionally warm. She glanced at Nathaniel a few times before finally pulling her hand away.
Perhaps it was due to past trauma that caused a lingering fear.
She truly didn’t dare to entrust herself to Nathaniel again.
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The silence inside the car was almost eerie.
At last, they arrived home.
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Cecilia helped Nathaniel out of the car. As they reached the entrance, she abruptly heard the sound of sobbing.
Is someone crying?
She swiftly walked in, turning on the light for a quick look.
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Under the dim yellow light, Jonathan’s face was streaked with tears.
Upon seeing Cecilia, he quickly wiped away his tears. “Mommy.”
Cecilia was momentarily stunned.
“Jon, why are you crying?”
She had never seen him cry before.
Jonathan immediately turned away, ensuring his tears were thoroughly wiped before he dared to look at Cecilia. “I wasn’t crying.”
He looked toward who was
standing behind Cecilia, feeling a bit apprehensive.
Half an hour ago, he had gotten up to use the bathroom and noticed that the lights in the room were still on. However, both Cecilia’s room and Nathaniel’s room were empty.
He thought that Cecilia had been kidnapped by Nathaniel. He blamed himself for not watching. over her properly, which was why he was crying.
Unexpectedly, he was caught red–handed. He found it truly embarrassing.
“When I was in the bathroom, I accidentally got water in my eyes,” Jonathan explained earnestly.
Cecilia did not expose him.
She thought he had gotten up to use the bathroom alone, and not seeing her there, he was scared and started crying.
Jonathan quickly changed the subject. “Mommy, where did you and Mr. Rainsworth go?”
Not wanting him to worry, Cecilia lied, “We didn’t go anywhere. We just went out for a stroll.”
Going for a stroll in such cold weather?
I spent nearly half an hour in worry.
So they were strolling outside for at least half an hour?
Jonathan cast a wary glance at Nathaniel. Did he deceive Mommy?
Mommy is too kind–hearted, while sc*mbag daddy is full of cunning schemes.
Sensing his gaze, Nathaniel said, “It was too cold outside, so we took a stroll in the car.”
He said this on purpose, leading Jonathan’s thoughts astray.
A man and a woman in the car in the middle of the night….
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Although Jonathan was just a child, he had watched many television shows and picked up some knowledge from them.
In an instant, he felt a sense of danger and no longer cared about the potential embarrassment.
“Mr. Rainsworth, could you stay with me tonight? I can’t sleep.”
I absolutely can’t let him and Mommy sleep together. I have no choice but to sacrifice myself.
“No,” Nathaniel firmly declined. “I prefer to sleep alone.”
“What about when you get married in the future? Will you still sleep alone?” Jonathan asked innocently.
Nathaniel’s lips curled up into a cold, sarcastic smile. “Have you ever taken a biology class? Do you know that when a man and a woman come together, it’s like they become one-
Before he could finish his sentence, Cecilia abruptly grabbed his arm.
“Shut your mouth!” She lowered her voice, her cars turning so red.
How could he discuss such matters with a child?
He’s not acting his age!
Nathaniel fell silent and said no more.
Jonathan, however, was filled with curiosity. “Mommy, why is it that when a man and a woman come together, it’s like they become one?”
He was quite intelligent. There was little he didn’t understand.
Cecilia leaned over and explained to him, “Don’t listen to Mr. Rainsworth’s nonsense. He’s just pulling your leg. If you’re scared, you can sleep with me tonight.”
Jonathan’s little face instantly turned rosy.
I’m practically grown up now. Isn’t it a bit inappropriate to still be sleeping with Mommy?
However, opportunities like this are hard to come by…
Just as he was hesitating on whether to agree, Nathaniel scooped him up from behind and headed toward his own room. “I don’t mind sleeping with a child for a night.”
Dreaming of sleeping with Cecilia? Not a chance!
Jonathan felt as if his heart had shattered.
He could have slept with Cecilia.
Sharing a bed with Nathaniel, Jonathan sneakily glanced at him and warned, “Mr. Rainsworth,
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Nathaniel, unusually serious, asked, “Why do you think I would deceive her?”
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Jonathan was taken aback.
Clearly, he hadn’t figured out how to answer this question.
Nathaniel’s lips parted slightly. “I won’t hurt her, but words alone may not be enough. You’re welcome to keep an eye on me at all times.”
Upon hearing his words, Jonathan was surprised. But without hesitation, he responded, “All right, it’s a deal. I’ll make sure to keep a close eye on you.”
After their discussion, Jonathan closed his eyes, intending to sleep.
However, he had started sleeping alone when he was just two or three years old. Now, having a grown man lying beside him was truly out of his comfort zone.
He tossed and turned, unable to sleep, yet he couldn’t just leave like that.
What if Nathaniel took advantage of his absence to go find Cecilia?
The night was difficult to endure, but by the break of dawn, he was up again and escorted to the preschool by Sven.
Meanwhile, Magnus fled back to Tudela overnight, his heart filled with lingering fear.
He was somewhat perplexed. It was Nathaniel who had instructed him to seek out Cecilia, so how. did they end up living together?
Recalling the lethal gaze in Nathaniel’s eyes from yesterday, he felt a sense of fear.
He didn’t dare to ask Orion Corporation for money anymore and returned home disheartened.
In the mansion, Paula informed Cassandra that they had already received news about Cecille.
“I heard she’s about to return soon. We’ll be able to see her in no time.”
Cassandra reached out and embraced her. “Mom, you’re the best.”
“Of course.”
Upon seeing Magnus‘ disheveled state, Paula couldn’t help but express her concern. “Where have you been messing around this time? You didn’t come back all night?”
Naturally, Magnus wouldn’t tell the truth.
“I went out for a drink.”
Cassandra, standing off to the side, was growing increasingly irritated. “Magnus, don’t parade around using the Evans family’s name to deceive people. If my father finds out, you won’t be able to handle the consequences.”
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Magnus had been scared by Nathaniel the previous night, and now Cassandra’s intimidation further enraged him.
“Cassandra, who do you think you are to criticize me? Don’t forget, without me, Magnus, your father would be nothing but a man relying on women!”
Paula slapped him across the face. “Is that how you speak to your sister? Go back to your room.”
Magnus looked at Paula in disbelief before reluctantly leaving.
Even though he was Paula’s son, he couldn’t fathom why his mother showed such blatant favoritism toward Cassandra. After all, Cassandra was merely the daughter of Ralph’s ex–wife. Yet, ever since they arrived at the Evans residence, his mother’s bias was painfully clear.
Seeing Magnus get slapped, Cassandra scoffed, “Mom, I only let him stay because of you. If he continues to be ungrateful, he can get out of my house.”
The words “my house” made Paula feel a little upset but she did not show it.
“Cassandra, don’t be angry.”
Cassandra rose to her feet, her face filled with pride as she returned to her room.
Cassandra’s arrogant demeanor only fueled Magnus‘ frustration further. “Mom, why are you so nice to Cassandra? She’s not even your real daughter.”
“What do you know? Just go back to your room.” Paula didn’t want to engage in further conversation with him.
Reluctantly, Magnus returned to his room.
That afternoon, Charlotte arrived in Tudela. She promptly sent a message to Cecilia, notifying her that she was ready to meet with clients at any time.
Cecilia informed her to schedule a meeting with a client for the next day.
“Sure,” Charlotte agreed instantly.
Seeing her still busy with work despite being pregnant, Martha couldn’t help but feel concerned.
“Take it easy. Don’t exhaust yourself.”
Cecilia sat next to Martha, shaking her head. “Don’t worry, I’m not tired. Lottie is going to a meeting. I’m just going to sit in and listen.”
After what happened last night, she needed to rest well, considering the child in her womb.
“Okay.”
Martha nodded, feeling a touch of worry. Calvin had often reached out to her previously, but since his last departure, there had been no news from him at all.
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Cecilia shook her head. “No, what’s up?”
“It’s nothing. I just haven’t seen him for a long time. Why don’t you invite him over for dinner again sometime?”
Cecilia had also realized it and immediately relayed to Martha the conversation she had with Calvin last time.
“Martha, Calvin is just taking care of me as a friend. Don’t make it difficult for him.”
Friend?
Although Martha had aged, her eyesight was still sharp. How could she possibly miss the affection Calvin had for Cecilia?
Did Calvin give up his pursuit of Cecilia because Nathaniel is at home?
Upon thinking of this, Martha couldn’t help but worry for Cecilia.
“I understand. But Ceci, you need to think more about yourself. You’re expecting again. How can
take care of so many children?”
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“I have money now. I’m not afraid,” Cecilia optimistically stated.
What Martha meant by “taking care” wasn’t about hiring a nanny to do so, but rather, she wished. for Cecilia to find love and happiness.
But knowing that Cecilla was steadfast in her decisions and unlikely to change her mind, she didn’t bother to persuade her further.
The day seemed to pass by exceptionally fast.
The following day, Cecilia had to make another trip back to Tudela.
Watching her travel back and forth, Martha was truly heartbroken.
“I’ll
go with you,” Nathaniel said solemnly over breakfast.
He was worried about the child in Cecilia’s belly.
“It’s fine. You should focus on your work,” Cecilia declined firmly.
“Then bring the bodyguards along.”
Nathaniel knew that Cecilia wouldn’t allow him to accompany her, so he suggested a compromise.
“Sven’s company is enough for me,” Cecilia declined once again.
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She felt that having too many people around her was too conspicuous, and she truly wasn’t accustomed to it. She was uncomfortable with the idea of being constantly followed by a crowd.
After having breakfast and stepping out, she found those previously unattractive bodyguards waiting outside.
Sven was by another car, a stark contrast to them.
As soon as Cecilia appeared, the bodyguards instantly bowed in respect..
“Mrs. Rainsworth.”
Cecilia, too weary to engage with them, headed straight for Sven. “Sven, let’s go.”
“All right.
Sven was driving, with four bodyguards trailing behind their car.
Cecilia called Nathaniel. “Tell your bodyguards to leave.”
“From this point forward, they are under your command.” Nathaniel responded gravely. “You can give them orders yourself.”
Cecilia was taken aback.
Under my command?
She had Sven stop the car first, then turned to the bodyguards following in the car behind. “Stop following me and go back.”
“Understood.”
Sure enough, the chief bodyguard immediately complied.
Inside the house, Nathaniel was holding his phone, his face a mask of quiet resentment after being abruptly hung up on.
The day before, he had asked Mason to tempt Sven, but Sven had turned it down.
The more he thought about it, the more he felt there was more to this bodyguard, and that he
wasn’t safe.
Looks like I’ll have to accompany Ceci on a trip to Tudela.
Martha had not yet retired for the night. Spotting Nathaniel lost in thought with his phone in hand, she found it a bit odd and asked, “What’s the matter?”
“It’s nothing… I’ll be working night shifts for the next few days, so I won’t be coming home.”
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Martha was somewhat taken aback, feeling even more strongly that he was no longer worthy of being with Cecilia.
“Go ahead, but make sure you don’t upset Ceci. If you do, be the one to ask for a divorce. Don’t waste any more of her time.”
Nathaniel rose to his feet. “Don’t worry. It won’t happen.”
His voice carried a resonance that could shake the earth.
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Upon arriving at Tudela, Cecilia had met with Charlotte before making her way to the outside of Orion Corporation.
Cecilia sat in a nearby café, waiting for Charlotte. Charlotte was equipped with a recording. device, ready to update her with information at any moment.
Gazing at the towering office building of Orion Corporation, Cecilia leaned back in her chair, sipping her coffee with a hint of apprehension.
A person had stood before her, and she hadn’t even noticed..
“Cecilia!”
When Cecilia heard the voice, she turned around to see who it was. It was Stella’s good friend, Yvette.
“What are you doing here?” Yvette initially couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw Cecilia. But as she got closer, she was surprised to find out it was indeed Cecilia.
Cecilia found her question amusing. “Why can’t I be here?”
Upon hearing that, Yvette was infuriated and retorted, “You nearly ruined Stella’s career, and yet you still have the audacity to stay in Tudela. How can you be so shameless?”
Unexpectedly, someone was still standing up for Stella even at this point.
Cecilia wasn’t in the mood to indulge her, though. “Really? Did I force her to record that video?”
“Stella said the video was fabricated, that the person in it wasn’t her at all!” Yvette retorted.
“And you just believed her words? Don’t you have a mind of your own? Whether it’s a fabrication. or not, a simple investigation would reveal the truth. I trust that as the prominent young lady of the Harrison family, you would be capable of investigating that, right?”
Yvette was rendered speechless after hearing that.
She stormed out of the door, immediately dialing a number to inform Stella that Cecilia was here.
Stella was in the midst of preparing for a new drama.
After her last apology, she had finally managed to start taking on roles again. As such, she didn’t want to deal with Cecilia just yet.
After thanking Yvette for informing her, she ended the call.
While Yvette was in a huff, she happened to run into Paula just as he was getting out of his car.
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“Yvette, who did you just say was here?”
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Yvette hadn’t expected such a coincidence today, running into both Cecilia and Paula. “Your daughter, Cecilia,” she replied, somewhat annoyed.
After she finished speaking, she got into her car and left.
Upon hearing that Cecilia was present, Paula was reminded of the scene a few days ago when Cecilia had rudely told her to leave.
Also, she recalled the will that was in Cecilia’s hands.
She then headed to the café, and sure enough, she saw Cecilia sitting by the window, engrossed in her computer.
Paula tapped on the table. “It seems I’ve underestimated you before. Have you found a job now?”
Immediately, Cecilia shut down her computer, not allowing her to see the sheet music on the
screen.
Paula no longer cared, though. What kind of job could Cecilia, in her crippled state, possibly find anyway?
“I forgot something when you kicked me out in a hurry the other day. Where’s the will?”
She extended her hand as she continued, “Hand me the will. You should know well that I am your father’s wife. Even if he left a will, I am entitled to half of the marital assets. Give me that invalid will.”
“In that case, what do you want the will for?” Cecilia asked in a soft voice.
Paula was taken aback.
She hadn’t anticipated how sharp–tongued Cecilia had become these days. Suddenly, her phone started ringing.
Seeing that it was from her assistant, she answered the call. “Ms. Cecille is about to leave Orion Corporation.”
Upon hearing this, Paula didn’t have time to waste talking to Cecilia any further and hurriedly left.
Charlotte’s voice came through Cecilia’s hearing aid, stating that everything had been arranged, and all that was left was for her to make the decision when the time came.
Cecilia left the café as well, only to see that Paula had intercepted Charlotte before she could even reach the latter.
Immediately, Cecilia activated the eavesdropping device installed in her hearing aid and heard
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“You must be Ms. Cecille, right? I didn’t expect you to be so young. I am Cassandra’s mother. Could I possibly have a word with you?”
The
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The snow was falling heavily.
Cecilia watched as Paula and Charlotte conversed in the distance. For some reason, her eyes began to redden.
Sven, holding an umbrella, stood by her side.
Although he wasn’t sure what was wrong with Cecilia, he could sense that she seemed quite upset at the moment.
Just as Charlotte was about to explain that she was merely an assistant, Cecilia’s voice echoed through her earpiece, “Lottie, pretend to be me and have a chat with her.”
So, Charlotte told Paula, “All right.”
“Let’s step aside for a chat, then.”
“Sure.”
The two of them then went to a fancy restaurant nearby.
Cecilia and Sven found themselves seated next to their private booth, silently listening in on Paula’s conversation.
“Ms. Cecille, both Cassandra and I are particularly fond of your music. Please name your price. As long as we can secure exclusive rights to your compositions, I’m willing to accept it no matter
the cost.”
Paula, who had always been as protective of her money as her own life, was now surprisingly showing such concern for her other daughter.
Cecilia felt as if her throat had been pricked by a needle.
She told Charlotte, “Tell her that my music isn’t something that can be bought with money.”
Immediately, Charlotte relayed to Paula what Cecilia had said.
Paula felt a bit awkward, “What do you want, then? Just tell me, and I’ll definitely find a way to get it for you.”
At that moment, she embodied the image of a doting mother whose love for her daughter knew no bounds.
Cecilia was curious to know how far Paula could go for her daughter, so she asked, “Are you the internationally renowned dancer, Paula Escobar?”
Paula was somewhat taken aback as she hadn’t expected that even Cecille knew who she was. Without any hint of modesty, she accepted the recognition.
However, the next sentence Charlotte uttered left her frozen in shock.
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“When you ended your dancing career at the age of twenty–five, it was truly a pity. If you truly desire this song, I propose a deal. Perform a dance publicly. Once you do that, I will grant you exclusive rights to this song. What do you think?” Charlotte said, echoing the words of her boss.
I don’t get why my boss wants this middle–aged woman in front of me to dance in public. What’s so appealing about it?
Cecilia, however, knew all too well why she wanted that.
Ever since Paula had given birth to her, she had never stepped foot on a stage again, nor had she
danced even once.
Once upon a time, in her youthful ignorance, Cecilia made a wish on her birthday, saying, “I want Mom to perform a dance.”
Paula retorted, “Who do you think you are, to deserve a dance from me? I’m out of shape now, and I’ve mentioned before that I will never dance again in my life.”
Paula was stubborn. Once she declared she wouldn’t dance anymore, she never did again..
At that moment, upon hearing Charlotte’s words, Paula’s expression changed several times before. she finally refused her request. “Could we consider other conditions? I’ve mentioned before that I would never dance again.”
In the end, the business deal fell through.
Cecilia stepped out of the private booth after Paula left.
Charlotte approached her with a puzzled look on her face. “Why did you make such a request, Boss?”
Charlotte was still unaware that Paula was actually Cecilia’s biological mother.
Cecilia didn’t offer any explanations. Instead, she said, “Let’s call it a day. I’d like to go back and rest a bit.”
She wanted to investigate the matter concerning Cassandra and find out why Cassandra was Paula’s daughter.
“All right, then. We’ll meet this mysterious big shot tomorrow?”
“Yup.”
After they had agreed, Cecilia returned to the hotel she had previously booked.
When she pushed the door open to enter, she saw a tall, upright figure standing by the balcony.
Cecilia thought she had entered the wrong room and was about to leave when the man turned around. “Cecilia, is that you?”
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“With our marriage certificate,” Nathaniel replied.
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“Get out!” demanded Cecilia. Not caring how he had entered, she immediately ordered him to leave.
“The receptionist mentioned that all the rooms here are fully booked. If I were to leave now, would have nowhere to stay,” Nathaniel said in a somewhat pitiful manner.
“How could it be fully booked now? It’s not even peak season.”
As Cecilia spoke, she picked up her phone and called the front desk to inquire. As expected, the place was fully booked.
She was somewhat bewildered.
Nathaniel had somehow found himself in front of her before she knew it. “Perhaps it’s fully booked because New Year is just around the corner,” he said.
“Then you should stay at a different hotel,” suggested Cecilia.
She refused to believe that all the other hotels were also fully booked.
“I won’t.”
Nathaniel refused outright, leaning toward Cecilia as he continued, “It took me a great deal of effort to find this place. Are you sure you want to ask a blind man to go out and find another hotel in the middle of the night?”
If it were someone else, Cecilia might have been uneasy. But Nathaniel had an abundance of bodyguards and subordinates, so there was no cause for concern.
She lifted her hand, clutched the corner of his clothing, and tried to lead him. away. “I’ll take to a different hotel.”
Nathaniel didn’t expect that his attempts to gain sympathy would be futile.
He simply stood still and said, “I don’t want to stay anywhere else, Ceci.”
you
Cecilia had tried strenuously to pull him away, but she simply couldn’t move him.
Nathaniel directly took hold of her hand, his voice dropping low as he said, “Ceci, think this through. This is Tudela. What do you think people who know me would think if they saw me here, blind?”
Upon hearing these words, Cecilia finally stopped trying to drag him away.
“Why did you come here, then?”
“I wasn’t at ease leaving you alone.”
The previous times when Nathaniel had to stay alone in a hotel, keeping watch over Cecilia, he
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felt incredibly lonely.
Therefore, this time, he was determined to stay with Cecilia no matter what she said.
Cecilia pulled away from his grasp. “You’re sleeping on the couch tonight.”
“All right.”
Only then did Cecilia go to freshen up.
She was too tired that day.
After taking a bath, she lay down on the bed.
She had barely settled down when she heard Nathaniel’s deep voice, “Ceci, I’m not familiar with this place. Could you tell me where the bathroom is? And where I can find the toiletries?”
Cecilia almost forgot that he couldn’t see. She had to get up again and guide him to the bathroom.
She took his hand, guiding him to touch various objects, explaining what each one was.
Nathaniel’s memory was impeccable, so he could remember anything she told him.
At times, Cecilia would wonder how someone like him could have lost his memory.
Looking at his now obedient and gentle demeanor, it truly seemed as if he had become a different person.
When Cecilia was lost in thought, she didn’t notice that Nathaniel had gently taken hold of her. It seemed as if the temperature in the room had risen.
Nathaniel leaned against her back, as if he was embracing her entirely from behind, his Adam’s apple subtly moving.
Feeling his breath on her ear, Cecilia snapped back to reality, immediately pulling away from hist grasp. “All right; you should go take a shower now,” she said.
After she had spoken, she left as if she were escaping from him.
Returning to bed, Cecilia’s face felt unusually hot. She quickly shut her eyes with the sound of water trickling in the bathroom echoing in her ears.
It wasn’t long before she unknowingly drifted into dreamland.
In her dream, she felt as though someone was holding her tightly. She was too exhausted to open. her eyes, no matter how much she tried.
The first light of dawn fell upon her face, gently rousing Cecilia from her sleep. She opened her eyes slowly, only to find herself alone on the bed.
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with his work.
Breakfast was neatly arranged on the table.
Curious to see what Nathaniel had been working on these past few days, Cecilia left the breakfast untouched.
As she walked behind Nathaniel and took a glance, the business proposal that was originally on his computer had been replaced with a charity donation proposal.
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“Is this what your job entails?” Cecilia asked.
“Yeah; it’s all arranged by the boss,” replied Nathaniel, his expression unchanging.
Cecilia reflected on how in the past, Nathaniel would only review proposals made by others. Now, he had to create the proposals himself. You never know what can happen in life!
“Do you want to talk to Elena and have her arrange some work for you, or perhaps-”
Before Cecilia could finish her sentence, Nathaniel interrupted her, “Cecilia, from now on, we have no connection with the Rainsworth family. You are the only family I have.”
Upon hearing these words, Cecilia choked up.
She wasn’t moved, though. Instead, she said, “The reason I returned to Sparaville is because the doctor mentioned that Martha’s health is deteriorating and she might not make it past the New Year. If Martha passes away, I would still choose to leave this place. We are bound to part ways eventually. You and I are not family.”
You and I are not family…
Nathaniel’s heart sank. He had thought that Cecilia had given up on the idea of divorce during the time they recently spent together. Yet, to his surprise, she hadn’t changed her mind at all.
“I’m off to work now. You should head back soon.”
After speaking, Cecilia left the room without having breakfast.
Today, she was set to meet the mysterious individual Charlotte mentioned.
Outside the hotel, a man and a woman stood before a black sedan by the roadside.
The man was clad in a black coat, his demeanor cold and stern. In stark contrast, the woman’s aura was completely different. She was dressed in a charming little padded jacket, stepping confidently in her Doc Martens, and holding two large bags of quiche in her hands.
Charlotte was eagerly devouring the small steamed buns, yet she didn’t forget to offer one to Sven, asking, “Want one?”
Sven watched as her cheeks puffed up, reminiscent of a rabbit’s movements. “No, thank you,” he said.
“What a shame. If you won’t eat some, how could two girls like me and Boss possibly finish all of this?”
Before Sven could reply, he saw her stuffing two more quiches into her mouth.
Not even a minute had passed, and she had already finished off a whole bag of quiches.
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“I can’t let this food go to waste. I suppose I’ll help Boss eat a few more.”
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Sven felt that if Cecilia had been any slower, there probably wouldn’t have been any breakfast
left.
Charlotte, being sharp–eyed as ever, spotted Cecilia and immediately waved at her. “Boss!”
Immediately, Cecilia strode over to the two of them, taking the few remaining quiches from her hands.
“Thank you.”
Charlotte opened the car door for her. “No need to thank me. Come on; get in the car. We’re off to meet the client.”
Sven too, had taken his place in the driver’s seat and started driving.
Charlotte was unsure of the identity of the mysterious client, but she knew he was wealthy. Their chosen meeting place was in a luxurious private room at Elite Club.
In a place like that, it was naturally impossible for Cecilia to follow and reach the same floor.
“We’ll wait for you in the car. All right.”
In the deluxe private room at the top of Elite Club.
A hand slid open the window, observing everything below the building.
“Mr. Nicholas, they’ve arrived.”
The one speaking was Nicholas‘ secretary, Jocelyn. She looked toward the private room where Nicholas was seated, engrossed in a solo game of chess, and continued, “The person who just entered isn’t Ms. Smith.”
With a slight pause, Nicholas, holding a black chess piece, asked, “Does she still not want to see
me?”
A few days ago, he had sent Magnus to look for Cecilia. He knew the outcome when Cecilia didn’t show up, yet he was still unwilling to accept it.
During his time abroad, he was constantly investigating Cecilia whenever he was awake.
After knowing that she was the composer, Cecille, he had gone out of his way this time just to meet her.
After closing the window, Jocelyn stepped forward.
“I heard that the company has been interested in Ms. Smith’s compositions recently. However, she always sends her assistant to represent her, while she herself stays behind the scenes.”
While the two were engaged in conversation, Charlotte had already been led into the room by
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At a single glance, she spotted a man seated within the private room, engrossed in a game of chess. His countenance was stern, his demeanor exuding a sense of refined elegance.
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Charlotte was somewhat skeptical, so she asked probingly, “You’re Mr. Rainsworth?”
After all, she had expected the person she was negotiating a deal with to be well over fifty, considering his wealth. However, to her surprise, the man was so young and yet so rich.
Cecilia, upon hearing Charlotte’s question, wondered. Mr. Rainsworth?
Quickly, she heard the man speaking in a gentle voice. “Yes, that’s me.”
That voice was identical to Nathaniel’s.
However, his tone was extraordinarily gentle. Even though Nathaniel had become considerably softer, he had never used such a soothing tone before.
Cecilia
grew anxious as she listened to Charlotte’s discussion.
Whatever conditions Charlotte proposed, the person on the other side agreed without a hint of hesitation.
Cecilia clenched her fists, her heart pounding.
In the end, Charlotte was at a loss for words because the person in front of her was incredibly agreeable.
“May I ask what your name is?” She inquired before leaving, as Cecilia instructed.
Nicholas paused for a moment, then said, “Nathaniel.”
I knew it. Cecilia was certain she didn’t mishear.
Charlotte was utterly taken aback. After she stepped out, she immediately reported to Cecilia. “Boss, did you hear that? The mysterious person turned out to be Nathaniel!”
Charlotte had been living abroad, and so had never seen Nathaniel’s face. However, she was aware that he was the CEO of Orion Corporation.
“It seems he genuinely wants to collaborate with us. Since he showed up, he’s the one, especially when he agreed to all our terms.” Charlotte was particularly thrilled at the thought that she had spent so much time talking to an incredibly handsome man, who was also a powerful figure.
However, Cecilia was troubled.
She was fine with collaborating with Orion Corporation, but when it came to Nicholas, she was hesitant.
Before Cecilia responded, Charlotte received a phone call. “It’s from Paula.”
Cecilia gestured for Charlotte to switch to speakerphone.
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After Charlotte did that, she took the call. “Mdm. Paula, is there something you need?”
Paula replied, “Ms. Cecille, I’ve made up my mind. As long as you can grant my daughter exclusive rights, I am willing to dance in public. I’ve already arranged for my secretary to announce the news.”
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Silently, Cecilia listened. Her hands clenched tightly, her fingertips digging deep into her palms. Her daughter, huh?
After returning to the hotel yesterday, she ran into Nathaniel and completely forgot about her investigation into Cassandra.
Suppressing the discomfort in her heart, Cecilia nodded at Charlotte.
Charlotte knew exactly what to say. “All right. Once you’ve finished this dance, we’ll sign an exclusive rights with you.”
After saying that, she immediately hung up the phone. “Boss, don’t you think this is kind of not worth it?”
Cecilia shook her head. “Not at all. At least I’ve ascertained one thing.” Now, I know she’s not devoid of motherly love, just that she has none for me..
“Lottie, thanks for your help for the past two days,” said Cecilia.
“I’ll fly back to Erihal tomorrow, then?” Charlotte asked.
“All right.” Cecilia nodded as an electronic signature was sufficient, too.
After Charlotte left, Sven escorted Cecilia back to Sparaville. On the way, Cecilia called to have someone investigate Cassandra.
Subsequently, she also looked up Cassandra on the search engine and soon obtained some personal information on the latter.
Cassandra was twenty–eight years old, a year older than Cecilia, and was a renowned international dancer.
She began her dance training at the age of four and by ten, she topped the entrance exam to join a prestigious dance academy in Drocver. At the age of twelve, she had already received the equivalent of the Oscar award of the dance industry, the Grand Prix award. By eighteen, she had become the principal dancer of the opera house. Her achievements were nothing short of outstanding.
However, Cecilia suddenly noticed Cassandra’s parents‘ column.
Cassandra’s father was Ralph Evans, a popular entrepreneur, and her mother was someone Cecilia didn’t recognize.
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Chapter 379 Searched For Queenie
Cassandra’s mother was a woman named Queenie Jamieson.
An hour later, the information that Cecilia paid someone to investigate was delivered to her.
Cassandra was a public figure, so information about her was easily uncovered.
What Cecilia cared about was the exact nature of Cassandra’s relationship with Paula.
Cecilia muttered the information as she read, “Five years ago, Paula traveled abroad, where she met Cassandra’s father. They fell in love and married, making her Cassandra’s stepmother today.”
Stepmother… Cecilia thought about how Paula kept calling Cassandra her daughter on the call and didn’t believe Paula was merely Cassandra’s stepmother.
She knew all too well what kind of person Paula was. If Paula could be so ruthless to her own biological daughter, she wouldn’t have treated a non–biological one any nicer.
“What about her biological mother?” asked Cecilia.
The person on the other end said, “Do you mean Queenie? Cassandra’s father was a matrilocal son–in–law. After he joined the Jamieson family, he didn’t get along well with Queenie. They divorced five years ago. Queenie only has Cassandra as her daughter, and she treats her very well, basically giving her anything she asks for”
There wasn’t any more information, so Cecilia didn’t press for more questions.
As she thought how similar Cassandra’s dancing was to Paula’s, an idea formed in her mind, though she didn’t dare to delve deeper.
She ended the call and leaned back in her chair to rest.
Meanwhile, Nicholas received the news that the collaboration would not go through.
He didn’t ask again.
Elena also received similar news, which surprised her. “Who else could possibly offer a higher price than us?”
The secretary shook his head. “When you mentioned wanting to collaborate with Ms. Cecille, I had already given a heads–up to the other entertainment companies. No one dared to compete with us.”
“Go and discover who’s being so unaware of their place.”
“Understood.”
After returning to town, Cecilia paid a visit to Elliot before finally heading home.
Nathaniel hadn’t returned yet, but she wasn’t overly concerned. She simply spent her time
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chatting with Martha.
At that time, outside the town hospital, Nathaniel and Mason were seated in the car.
“Is the other child here?” asked Nathaniel.
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“Yes, the two children look identical. However, Eli is rather frail and spent much of his time in the hospital,” Mason replied.
“What’s the illness?”
“It seemed to be leukemia.” Mason discovered that earlier, so when he brought Elliot back to Tudela, he had a medical team by his side.
“Let’s
go back,” Nathaniel said gravely.
“Okay.”
On the way back, Nathaniel closed his eyes, the doctor’s words from earlier that day echoing in his mind. “Mr. Rainsworth, judging by the progress of your treatment, it seems likely that your memory will be fully restored in less than a month.”
One month… Recently, Nathaniel noticed that his memory was becoming increasingly clear. However, for some reason, the more his memory recovered, the more discomfort he felt.
Eventually, he arrived home but didn’t notice, so Mason had to remind him. He then opened his
and stepped out of the car.
eyes
From a distance, he could hear the sound of a woman playing the piano.
A voice echoed once more in Nathaniel’s mind. “I’ve been mistaken all along. The person I truly love isn’t you at all.”
His head was inexplicably throbbing in pain, compelling him to push those thoughts aside.
Upon hearing the sound of the front door opening downstairs, Cecilia also descended from the second floor and realized Nathaniel had returned.
She couldn’t help but ask, “Why are you only just getting back?”
“I was working overtime.” Nathaniel technically wasn’t lying.
He was truly occupied with setting up the new company.
After giving his response, he approached Cecilia. “Ceci, tell me honestly. The child in your belly isn’t really mine, is it?”
Recently, his memories had been returning in fragments, and he distinctly remembered that they had sex more than once.
Suddenly questioned by him, Cecilia immediately became nervous. “Of course not.”
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Once his memory returned, he would realize that she had borrowed his seed.
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Upon hearing that, Nathaniel didn’t ask any more questions.
After that exchange, Cecilia returned to her room.
The day after tomorrow was the New Year’s Day celebration. A holiday was approaching. The following day, Nathaniel didn’t have to go to work, and Jonathan didn’t have to attend school.
Cecilia led Nathaniel into a small room. “I need to talk to you about something.”
She was unaware that Jonathan was eavesdropping outside the door.
“What’s the matter?” Nathaniel stood before her, his tall figure blocking most of the light.
“I’ve given it a lot of thought, and I think we should proceed with the divorce first.” Cecilia knew that taking advantage of his amnesia to seek a divorce wasn’t quite right, but she had no choice.
She couldn’t bear the thought of losing her child.
Nathaniel grimaced. For a long time, he remained silent.
Cecilia knew he wouldn’t agree immediately, so she added, “In reality, the person you’ve always loved isn’t me at all, but a beautiful female celebrity. You two were each other’s first love. If you divorce me now, she’ll surely welcome you. That way, once you regain your memory, you won’t have any regrets.”
Nathaniel silently listened to her ramble on.
Over that period, most of his memories had returned. Thus, of course, he remembered why he initially fell in love with Stella.
Firstly, it was because she saved Elena. Secondly, he felt that he had reached the agc should be in a relationship.
where he
However, neither Nathaniel nor Stella have any semblance of emotional connection. In fact, they didn’t even hold hands.
Cecilia didn’t know any of that, and Nathaniel knew he couldn’t admit to having regained most of his memory at that moment.
If he did, Cecilia would surely demand a divorce. He was certain about it.
He had watched the video of their initial divorce proceedings provided by Mason. In order to secure the divorce, Cecilia shockingly admitted to infidelity in public, even using it as leverage to pressure him into the divorce.
Seeing that he remained silent, Cecilia felt compelled to continue, “If you still have any reservations, what if I promise to give you a monthly child support of one million and two hundred thousand? How does that sound?”
The expression on Nathaniel’s face changed instantly. A monthly child support of one million a hundred thousand? Who does she think I am?
However, since the topic of money came up, Nathaniel had an idea. “If divorce can make y happy, I will agree to it.”
Cecilia didn’t expect him to be so considerate. “Shall we head to City Hall to handle our div after New Year’s Day?”
The last attempt wasn’t successful due to an issue with the staff member. Thus, she was determined to succeed.
“However, there’s something I forgot to tell you,” Nathaniel began slowly.
“What is it?” asked Cecilia.
“All my assets are now frozen, and Mason has informed me that I was once burdened with a mountain of debt. If we divorce, you’ll have to shoulder half of that debt.”
Cecilia was stunned, finding it hard to believe for a long time. “How much money do you owe Nathaniel knew she wouldn’t easily believe a lie he just spun on the spot. “It’s a massive numb If you want to know the exact figure, I can get Mason over here to tell you.”
Cecilia was curious to see how he would continue to spin that lie.
That morning, Mason was summoned. He arrived with several stacks of paperwork in his hand
“Mrs. Rainsworth, I presume you’re aware that I was dismissed by Rainsworth Group quite son time ago. I only recently became aware of Mr. Rainsworth’s financial issues myself. Nicholas‘ intentions aren’t as simple as just taking over Mr. Rainsworth’s position. Take a look at these documents. They’re all transfer agreements signed on Mr. Rainsworth’s behalf. Now, all of Mr. Rainsworth’s assets have been transferred under his name, including Orion Corporation’s share Mason handed over all the documents to Cecilia.
What he said was true. Ever since Elena heard Nathaniel express his dislike for people exploitin his identity, she had Nicholas transfer Nathaniel’s assets. Her aim was to hand over the company to Nicholas as quickly as possible.
During that time, Nathaniel was kept in the dark and only received the transfer contract afterward. Elena even pleaded with him to keep that matter a secret, no matter what.
Cecilia looked at the agreement. It doesn’t seem fake.
Nathaniel then asked Mason, “Could you tell Ceci how much money I still owe at this point?”
Owe? Mason was taken aback. His private stash is worth more than the entirety of Orion Corporation! How could he have owed anyone money?
