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Cassandra finally understood why her father had married Paula, and why this stepmother cared for her even more than her biological mother ever had. Initially, she thought Paula was just trying to win her over, but now, everything made sense. She also realized why, despite Queenie being over fifty, she only had one daughter.
Cassandra glanced at the shredded paper in the trash bin, then abruptly rose to her feet. In a frenzy, she gathered the fragments, tossed them into the bathroom toilet, and flushed them
away.
“I am the daughter of Queenie Jamieson, a successful businesswoman, not some child of a useless entertainer,” she muttered to herself.
To Cassandra, dancing was merely a form of emotional cultivation. Even if someone became a world–renowned dancer, it wasn’t as significant as being a successful female CEO. Besides, with Queenie’s resources, making someone a famous dancer would be as easy as spending money. Compared to Paula’s current homemak
personą, only Queenie was truly fit to be her mother.
After pondering for a moment, Cassandra called Paula back into the room. Her face softened into its usual gentle facade as she said, “Mom, I’ve come to understand everything now. From now on, I will definitely treat you with the respect and care you deserve.”
Paula, hearing this, embraced her tightly. “With your assurance, I am content,” she said, her voice full of warmth.
“However,” Cassandra suddenly shifted the conversation, “we must keep this matter between us. It’s crucial that no one else finds out.”
Paula looked at her in confusion. “Why?”
“Queenie has no other children–I’m her only daughter. She once told me she would leave the entire business to me after her death. But if she were to find out the truth now, she might not be willing to hand over the company to me anymore,” Cassandra explained, her tone measured and convincing.
Everything Cassandra said made perfect sense, and Paula found herself nodding in agreement. After all, when Cassandra was first born and handed over to Ralph, Ralph told Queenie that the child was found and that he didn’t know who the biological parents were. Only then did Queenie agree to keep her.
“All right,” Paula finally said, her mind settled.
The following day, when Cecilia went for her prenatal checkup, Nathaniel insisted on accompanying her.
“Don’t you have work?” Cecilia asked, slightly puzzled.
“I’ve taken leave,” Nathaniel replied.
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“You’ve been taking leaves quite often these days. Doesn’t your boss have any issues with that?” Cecilia’s suspicion about the authenticity of his job was growing.
“We’re in the charity sector, where the boss himself doesn’t earn much. Besides, it’s not often you find someone like me, who, despite being visually impaired, excels at their job,” Nathaniel responded earnestly.
Cecilia had seen Nathaniel at work before. He was more focused and efficient than anyone else. He completed tasks in a fraction of the time it took others. Even though he was blind, his memory was exceptional. Once he had been somewhere, he could remember everything about it. At home, he functioned like any ordinary person.
“All right then,” Cecilia said, at a loss for words.
When they arrived at the hospital, they first visited Elliot, and only then did Cecilia proceed with her check–up. While she was undergoing the check–up, Nathaniel and Elliot, one big and one small, were together.
Elliot, with his small hand propping up his head, studied Nathaniel deeply. “Mr. Rainsworth, do you know where my daddy has gone? It’s been a while since I last saw him, and I miss him terribly,” he asked, his voice soft and earnest.
Dad? Must be talking about Calvin.
Nathaniel knew exactly who Elliot was talking about. The last time he had encountered Calvin, Nathaniel had nearly killed him. There was no way Calvin could have recovered quickly, and he wasn’t brave enough to return.
“I’m not sure. He might be dead,” Nathaniel replied, his expression unchanging.
Elliot was taken aback, clearly not expecting such a blunt response from Nathaniel.
Did he really lose his memory? Only the Nathaniel who hadn’t lost his memory would be this sharp–tongued. How could he curse himself to death?
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Though Elliot thought differently in his heart, he put on a facade. “You’re the one who’s dead, not
dad. You’re the bad guy,” he sniffled, trying to appear upset
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Nathaniel wasn’t fond of children, especially not this one. The sound of his fake crying was nothing but an annoyance to him. “Stop crying,” he ordered, his patience wearing thin.
“No,” Elliot continued his pretense, though no tears fell.
Nathaniel couldn’t tell if he was really crying or just pretending. But he knew that if Cecilia came out and found him upset, she would be furious with him. “Your father isn’t dead,” Nathaniel said, trying to placate him.
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dad!” Elliot’s sobs grew louder, pushing Nathaniel’s patience to its limit.
Nathaniel felt a headache coming on. “Stop crying, I was just kidding,” he admitted, trying to soothe him.
Elliot hadn’t expected his stern father to back down so easily. Glancing at the clock on the wall, he realized it was almost time for his mother to be done with her check–up.
It seems that Daddy id quite intimidated by Mommy at the moment. I could definitely use this to my advantage.
“You’re an adult. How could you possibly joke about something like that? My daddy’s dead! I need to return to Erihal with Mommy to pay my respects to him…” Elliot’s words were calculated, his cries deliberate.
After all, Nathaniel is my real father. If anything, my grief and tears are for him, so I wouldn’t be cursing Mr. Reese.
Nathaniel hadn’t expected the child to take his words so seriously. If he had known, he would have never said it. Now, he was in trouble.
He pinched the bridge of his nose, feeling a wave of regret. “I was only joking. What can I do to stop you from crying?” he asked, trying to find a way out of the situation.
“You could apologize to me,” Elliot suggested, his tone firm. “The teacher says you should apologize when you do something wrong.”
Elliot was curious to see if his stubborn father would actually apologize to him. In his lifetime, apart from apologizing to Cecilia, Nathaniel had never apologized to anyone else. The thought of apologizing to this brat, whom he saw as the child of another man from Cecilia’s past, was almost unbearable.
But seeing that Nathaniel remained silent, Elliot’s cries grew even louder. Wah, my daddy’s gone. I’m now a child without a dad… Oh, my dear daddy…” he wailed, his voice echoing through the
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His cries attracted the attention of a nurse passing by. “Eli, what happened to your dad?” the nurse asked, peeking into the room.
Nathaniel was caught off guard, not expecting anyone else to interfere. “He’s fine,” Nathaniel replied, trying to dismiss her concern.
The nurse was taken aback by Nathaniel’s stern expression, his handsome face momentarily rendering her speechless. “That’s good to hear,” she muttered before leaving, still unsure of what to make of the situation.
After the nurse left, Elliot’s cries continued. Faintly, the nurse could hear Nathaniel’s deep voice saying, “I’m sorry, I was wrong. I shouldn’t have joked about that. Your dad is fine.”
Elliot, not easily satisfied, insisted, “Apologies should be sincere. Say it a few more times.”
Reluctantly, Nathaniel repeated himself, trying to appease the child.
On the other side of the hospital, Cecilia had just completed all her examinations. The doctor had asked both Nathaniel and Elliot to come over, and as soon as Nathaniel heard this, he became tense, worried about Cecilia’s condition.
Elliot immediately stopped his fussing, focusing intently on what the doctor was saying.
“The child is in good health, and not only that,” the doctor said, “through the ultrasound, we’ve confirmed the presence of two gestational sacs.”
The news hit Cecilia like a ton of bricks–she was expecting twins again. She was so stunned by the revelation that she didn’t notice Nathaniel, standing beside her, quietly letting out a sigh of relief.
Elliot was the first to react. “So, does that mean I’m going to have two younger siblings? I finally get to be an older brother!” he exclaimed, his excitement bubbling over.
“Indeed,” the doctor confirmed, his voice filled with warmth.
Cecilia knew how much Elliot had longed to become an older brother, and seeing his joy brought. a smile to her face.
After taking some prescribed medication to support her pregnancy, Cecilia, Nathaniel, and Elliot prepared to leave the hospital together.
With the New Year approaching, Cecilia had been planning to bring Elliot back home so they could all live together. But as soon as the trio arrived home and stepped out of the car, Cecilia’s eyes fell on Paula, who was standing at the front door, waiting for them.
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Paula stood impatiently in the accumulating snow. When Cecilia finally arrived, Paula was initially taken aback, her gaze quickly shifting to Elliot with evident confusion.
Who is this child?
Paula didn’t recognize Elliot, but Elliot had already done his research. With just one glance, he knew she was his grandmother. A flash of anger swept through his eyes, and he subtly clenched. his fists.
This old hag nearly caused Mommy to die. I must teach her a lesson.
Paula noticed the resentment in the child’s eyes, which puzzled her. Why would such a young boy look at me with such spite?
Unfazed, Paula briskly walked toward the trio. Cecilia instinctively stepped in front of Elliot, shielding him. “Elliot, you and Mr. Rainsworth should go inside. I have some things to take care of,” she said firmly.
Nathaniel had also heard the approaching footsteps but had no idea who it was. Elliot, understanding that it wouldn’t be wise to misbehave in front of his mother, turned to Nathaniel and said, “Mr. Rainsworth, let’s head inside.”
“Mm.” Nathaniel nodded, his expression serious.
As they entered the house, Nathaniel asked, “Who was the visitor?”
Elliot hesitated for a moment. “I don’t know her,” he replied, careful not to reveal too much.
Nathaniel furrowed his brows, sensing that something was off. He decided to call the bodyguard outside to inquire about the visitor.
At the entrance, Paula looked at Cecilia, who was burdened with a blind husband, a child, and a sick elderly person at home. Her eyes were filled with disdain.
“Back then, you didn’t heed my advice, and now look at the life you’re living,” Paula sneered.
Cecilia didn’t want to waste time on old grudges. “Did you come here for something?” she asked, her tone cold.
Realizing that small talk would get her nowhere, Paula got straight to the point. “I’m here to warn you to stay away from Nicholas. He’s now engaged to Cassandra.”
It was the first time Cecilia had seen Paula make decisions on behalf of someone else. The memory of the recent engagement party flashed in her mind, and she became increasingly curious whether Cassandra was truly Cassandra’s biological mother.
“I’m married to Nathaniel, so I’m part of the Rainsworth family. How do you expect me to distance myself from the Rainsworths?” Cecilia retorted.
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Paula was momentarily at a loss for words. The current Cecilia was too defiant, making her difficult to control. Paula, accustomed to having her way, felt both annoyed and embarrassed. Without warning, she raised her hand, ready to strike Cecilia.
But Cecilia was quicker. She caught Paula’s wrist mid–air.
“Do you still think you can hit me whenever you please? I’ve long since returned the life you gave me, and I’m no longer your daughter,” Cecilia said, her voice steady as she let go of Paula’s wrist with force.
Paula, unsteady on her high heels, stumbled backward, nearly falling into the snow. Once she regained her balance, she scoffed, “You claim you’re not my daughter, but my blood still runs through your veins! As long as you live in this world, you should listen to me.”
Taking a deep breath, Paula cast a glance past Cecilia, toward the house behind her. “If you choose not to listen, do you really think you, with that blind husband, a useless kid, and sick old woman, could ever hope to best me?”
Just as Cecilia was about to respond, a deep, commanding voice cut through the tension, “Whether she can beat you or not, you’re welcome to try.”
Nathaniel had unknowingly stepped outside, his icy expression sending shivers down Paula’s spine. Despite knowing he was blind, Paula couldn’t shake the fear that welled up inside her.
She forced herself to speak, “Mr. Rainsworth, I don’t mean to offend you, but could you please keep your wife in check? It’s scandalous for a brother–in–law and sister–in–law to be together-
Before she could finish, Cecilia slapped Paula across the face with a resounding smack.
The surroundings fell into silence.
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Paula’s face turned beet red, and she looked at Cecilia in disbelief. She had never expected her once obedient daughter to raise a hand against her. Cecilia, too, was surprised at herself, her hand trembling slightly.
“Mdm. Paula, please mind your language,” Nathaniel warned, his voice cold. “If there’s a next time, the consequences will be more severe than just a slap.”
Paula stood frozen, trying to gather her wits. She was about to confront Cecilia when several bodyguards rushed over and restrained her. Paula was pinned down in the snow, her noble demeanor shattered, leaving her looking utterly disheveled.
“Let me go! Let me go! I was disciplining my own daughter–what right do you have to Paula screamed, struggling against the bodyguards…
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me?”
Without Nathaniel’s permission, the bodyguards held their grip. Cecilia, hearing Paula’s outburst, found it incredibly amusing. Normally, Paula would never admit that Cecilia was her daughter. But now, just to confront her, she was repeatedly claiming it.
Cecilia clenched her fists, “Throw her out. I don’t want to see her,” she ordered.
Nathaniel gave a signal, and the bodyguards began to escort Paula away. The commotion had caught Martha’s attention, and she stepped outside to investigate.
“What’s going on?” Martha asked, her voice full of concern.
“Don’t worry, you should go inside and rest. It’s cold out here,” Cecilia said, assisting Martha back inside.
As Paula was taken away, she saw Cecilia and the elderly woman sharing a warm moment, their bond evident. A quiet grudge formed in Paula’s heart against Martha.
Cecilia helped Martha back to her room to rest, and afterward, she suggested that Elliot take a break as well. Though settled in his small room, Elliot kept a close eye on everything that was happening.
Cecilia couldn’t shake the thoughts of how Paula had fiercely protected Cassandra. When she returned to her room, she took out a strand of Paula’s hair, which she had plucked during the engagement party.
She dialed a number and asked, “Did you manage to get a sample from Cassandra?”
“I just got it today,” the person on the other end replied. He was someone Cecilia had asked Sven to find, capable of handling sensitive matters.
“All right, could you please come over?” Cecilia requested.
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A knock on the door snapped her back to reality. She turned around to find Nathaniel standing there. “Ceci,” he said softly.
Cecilia walked toward him. “Thank you for today.”
Nathaniel noticed her guardedness. “You’re welcome,” he replied, though his expression was far from pleasant.
Cecilia thought he was upset about Paula’s last words. She quickly explained, “Nothing happened between me and Nicholas.”
“I know,” Nathaniel said, his expression softening slightly. “Let’s go. It’s time to rest.”
“Okay,” Cecilia agreed, following him.
As they entered the living room, there were only the two of them. Cecilia felt a bit awkward. Suddenly, Nathaniel stood in front of her. “If she comes again, call me, okay?” he said firmly.
Cecilia was taken aback, unsure whether to nod in agreement or decline out of embarrassment. “It’s okay, I’m already used to-”
Before she could finish her sentence, Nathaniel abruptly pulled her into his arms. “There are some things and people that shouldn’t be indulged,” he said.
Cecilia’s face rested against his chest, and she could hear his heartbeat. Her breath hitched slightly, but she didn’t push Nathaniel away, “I’m really okay,” she whispered.
Nathaniel, noticing she didn’t resist, felt a surge of happiness. He leaned in, intending to kiss her. But before they could share a kiss, a voice interrupted them from the second floor–it was Elliot.
“Mr. Rainsworth, Mommy, what are you guys doing?”
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As soon as they parted ways, both Cecilia and Nathaniel were visibly uncomfortable, their faces. flushed with awkwardness.
“Eli, what are you doing out here?” Cecilia asked, her cheeks still warm with embarrassment.
Elliot wasn’t as naive as he might have seemed. He knew that his no–good father was trying to worm his way back into his mom’s life.
Mom is too trusting. What if se mbag daddy deceives her again?
Elliot descended the stairs, looking every bit the innocent child. “Upstairs is too boring. Mr. Rainsworth, would you take me out for some fun?” he asked sweetly.
“But it’s so late-” Cecilia began, but before she could finish, Nathaniel promptly agreed.
“Sure,” Nathaniel said, his tone serious.
As a man, Nathaniel could sense the animosity Elliot harbored toward him. He didn’t particularly care for this little rascal, but Elliot was Cecilia’s child, and if he wanted to stay close to her, he had no choice but to tolerate him. Otherwise, he might have tossed the two kids into the river to feed the fish long ago.
Watching the father and son harmoniously head out for a walk, Cecilia felt a warmth spread through her heart. She didn’t know that as soon as they stepped outside, Elliot bent down, scooped up a handful of snow, and flung it at the back of Nathaniel’s head.
Nathaniel paused, his icy gaze turning toward the boy. The moment he looked at Elliot, the boy’s heart raced, feeling as if Nathaniel could see right through him.
“Mr. Rainsworth, can we have a snowball fight?” Elliot asked, his voice slightly trembling.
Nathaniel, already suspicious, replied, “I can’t even see. How am I supposed to have a snowball fight with you?” He knew this kid was up to no good.
Dealing with another man’s offspring is indeed troublesome. If this were my own child, it would never be as annoying as this little rascal,
Elliot, playing up his youth, acted stubborn. “Nope, I insist on having a snowball fight with you. Why won’t you play with me? What gives you the right to stay at my place?” he pouted.
If you could see, there’s no way I’d challenge you to a snowball fight. But since you’re blind, I’m taking full advantage.
Nathaniel, unimpressed, laid out the rules. “Let’s get this straight first–the loser isn’t allowed to cry.”
Elliot, determined, wiped away his crocodile tears and declared, “A gentleman doesn’t go back on his word”
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Without another word, Elliot bent down to make a snowball, eager to show his deadbeat dad what he was made of
Regrettably…
Half an hour later, Elliot was soaked to the bone, his hair laden with snow. With a single hand, Nathaniel hoisted him up and tossed him into the bathroom. Nathaniel, on the other hand, barely had any snow on him.
If it weren’t for the fact that Elliot’s body might not handle the cold well, I wouldn’t have let him off this easily.
Though he couldn’t see, Nathaniel’s hearing was exceptional. Any slight sound Elliot made was. immediately detected.
Elliot, trying to save face, wanted to continue pretending to cry, but Nathaniel immediately turned on his phone’s recorder, capturing Elliot’s previous words. Realizing he was
outmaneuvered, Elliot had no choice but to press his lips together, refraining from making any further sound.
When Cecilia saw them return, she was puzzled. “Weren’t you just out for a walk? It’s not snowing outside, so how did your clothes get all wet, and why is there so much snow in your hair?”
Feeling embarrassed, Elliot mumbled, “I took a tumble.”
Cecilia’s concern grew instantly. “Are you feeling unwell? Is that why you fell? I’ll take you to the hospital right now, okay?” she said, her voice filled with worry.
Elliot quickly shook his head. “I’m fine, I don’t feel unwell. Mommy, I’m just going to take a bath and change clothes. You should leave now.”
Elliot’s condition was indeed fine, otherwise, he wouldn’t have suggested a snowball fight with Nathaniel. As Cecilia watched him leave, she couldn’t help but find his bashful expression endearing.
Outside the room, Martha approached Nathaniel. “Is the kid all right?” she asked, her voice tinged with concern.
“He’s fine,” Nathaniel responded calmly. He was also mindful to not cross the line.
In truth, Martha had been considering whether to reveal to Nathaniel that the two children were indeed his. However, she chose to test him a bit longer, fearful that his change of heart wasn’t genuine.
“Although Eli may not be as clever as Jonathan, he has been sensitive since childhood. You must be careful not to hurt him,” Martha advised, her tone gentle yet firm.
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A significant part of Elliot’s temperament mirrored his mother, Cecilia. Martha had long been anxious that Nathaniel might not treat him kindly, so she couldn’t help but offer him a word of
caution.
“Don’t worry,” Nathaniel reassured her calmly. I won’t give a kid a hard time.
Later, as Elliot stood under the shower, lost in thought, his mind was consumed with figuring out how to keep his mom away from his sc*mbag daddy. Determined to act, he made up his mind to take the initiative.
That night, when it was time for bed, Elliot clutched Cecilia’s hand tightly. “Mommy, will you sleep with me tonight?”
Cecilia, surprised by the request from her son, who had once been shy about even taking a bath with her around, instantly agreed. “Of course,” she said without hesitation.
Elliot’s face lit up with joy as his wish was granted, and he cozied up in bed next to her. When the lights went out, he wrapped his little arms around Cecilia and asked, “Mommy, where’s Mr. Reese?”
Cecilia paused for a moment. Ever since they had dinner together some time ago, Calvin hadn’t shown up or even called. “I’m not sure, Eli. Maybe he’s busy with work,” she replied, trying to brush off her own curiosity.
Elliot, however, wasn’t convinced. Calvin had always made time for them, no matter how swamped he was with work. What changed recently? Is something wrong?
“Mommy, I really miss Mr. Reese. Can you call him for me?”
Cecilia realized that it had been quite a while since she last reached out to Calvin. She, too, wondered how he was doing, so she picked up her phone and dialed his number.
In a hospital far away in Erihal, the ringing of Calvin’s phone echoed through the room. His friend, Yannick, picked up the phone and furrowed his brows when he saw the name on the
screen.
“Calvin’s been in trouble for ages, and you’re just now calling? You’ve got some nerve,” Yannick said to himself, eyeing Calvin, who lay battered and bruised in a hospital bed, surrounded by medical equipment. Without a second thought, he ended the call and blocked Cecilia’s number.
“Calvin, I’ve got to say it–you deserve someone better. You shouldn’t be tangled up with a married woman,” Yannick said aloud, as he placed Calvin’s phone back on the bedside table.
Meanwhile, Cecilia tried calling Calvin again, only to hear the busy tone. She sighed and put her phone down, assuming he must be occupied. “He’ll call back once he sees the missed calls,” Cecilia said softly, hoping to reassure Elliot.
But Elliot wasn’t buving it. Calvin had never ignored a call from his mother before. What on earth
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However, he didn’t let himself linger on the thought too long, as there was another issue pressing on his mind–his mother’s relationship with his sc*mbag daddy.
“Mommy,” he finally spoke up, “I really like Mr. Reese. I’ve even told Mr. Rainsworth that Mr. Reese is my real dad. Can you think about being with him?”
Cecilia was taken aback. “What?”
Elliot persisted, “I don’t like Mr. Rainsworth, Mommy. I like Mr. Reese. Would you marry him. and let him be
my dad?”
Cecilia hugged him gently and responded, “Sweetie, you’re too young to understand. Marriage isn’t just about one person’s feelings. Both people have to like each other.”
Elliot was quick to reply, “So, do you like Mr. Rainsworth or Mr. Reese?” His eyes stared intently at his mother.
Cecilia chuckled softly, trying to ease the tension. “I don’t like either of them in that way. Mommy only likes Eli and Jonathan,” she said, playfully dodging the question.
But Elliot wasn’t convinced. He knew his mother was just humoring him, and so he kept hist thoughts to himself, already forming a new plan.
Out of the blue, Cecilia asked, “Eli, do you not like Mr. Rainsworth?” She had seen them together earlier that day, strolling around, and thought they had been getting along.
Elliot immediately shook his head. “No, Mommy. I don’t like him at all. Please don’t ever be with him.”
Even though Nathaniel wasn’t entirely horrible, the fact remained that he had abandoned them and their mom. Worse still, he had teamed up with a bad woman to harm their mother, nearly causing her death. The hurt still ran deep, and Elliot couldn’t forgive his father for that.
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Cecilia was surprised. Despite how it seemed on the surface, Elliot didn’t actually like Nathaniel and wanted nothing to do with him. Realizing her son’s feelings, she reassured him, “All right, I’ll do what you want. Now, go to sleep, okay?”
Finally, Elliot drifted off into a peaceful slumber, though his mind still harbored some unresolved concerns..
The next morning, amid the usual morning chaos, Elliot dialed Jonathan’s number on his smartwatch. When the call was answered after a delay, Elliot wasn’t pleased. “What took you so long to pick up?” he asked, a little annoyed.
Jonathan, standing on the balcony of an opulent mansion overlooking Tudela’s picturesque landscape, sighed. He was at the Sinclair Manor.
The engagement party for Cassandra and Nicholas had just wrapped up successfully, but the household was already busy planning the next event–Vivian and Zachary’s engagement.
Roland, beaming with pride, clapped his hands approvingly. He had immediately escorted Vivian to the Sinclair Manor. As they prepared to leave, Roland pulled Jonathan aside, his eyes wet and his voice slightly shaky.
“Once you’re at your great–grandpa’s place, don’t forget about your grandpa, all right? After your parents‘ engagement party, make sure to visit us often,” he said, sniffling a little.
George was also exceptionally fond of the boy. He placed a hand on Jonathan’s shoulder and smiled warmly. “My great–grandson is the most clever and sensible of the lot. He wouldn’t forget. his grandfather. Come, follow me back to the family home.”
If the Kennedy family held as much power as the Sinclairs, Roland would have kept Jonathan by his side constantly. As for his daughter Vivian, Roland was indifferent about her staying or leaving. Jonathan, however, had become the treasured jewel of the two elders.
What made the situation even more ridiculous was that Zachary himself had started doubting the old paternity test, now convinced that Jonathan was indeed his biological son. There was little. Jonathan could do but accept this bizarre twist of fate and go along with it, even alongside Vivian.
After briefly updating Elliot on the recent events, Jonathan explained, “Someone from the Sinclair family visits me every day now. It’s been hard to take calls without interruptions, which is why I’ve been slow to respond.”
“With that explanation, Elliot’s frustration began to fade. He went on to share the events of the previous day, especially how their grandmother had shown up and hurled insults at their mother.
““Why didn’t you tell me about this sooner?“” Jonathan’s tone shifted, now serious and focused.”
Elliot felt a little awkward. With Nathaniel’s issues taking up most of his time, he hadn’t been able to get to it sooner. “I was dealing with something yesterday,” Elliot admitted. “But I’m telling you. now. Can you hack into that witch granny’s account and give her a taste of her own medicine?”
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Elliot wasn’t particularly skilled with computers, so he had no choice but to rely on Jonathan’s. expertise.
‘It’s not convenient for me here,” Jonathan replied. ““If I get caught, it’ll be a big problem.”” Still, he reassured his younger brother,
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“Okay, good luck!” Elliot was ready to jump in if things went too far. Even though his skills in computing weren’t as sharp as Jonathan’s, he had his own talents that might allow him to outwit Paula eventually. However, for now, he had to proceed cautiously so that their mother wouldn’t find out.
After hanging up the phone, Jonathan’s expression grew serious. He had always known their grandmother could be difficult, but hearing that she had come back and was already causing trouble for their mother? That was too much.
Jonathan made up his mind to dig up any scandalous information about Paula he could find, spending his evening searching online.
As he headed downstairs, prepared to take a seat, he spotted an unexpected sight–Paula, along with her current husband, Ralph, entering the house with gifts in hand. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect.
Vivian, who had been sitting in the living room, was equally taken aback. What is Cecilia’s mother doing here?
She immediately got up and hurried toward Jonathan. “Jon, your great–grandpa’s about to discuss business. Let’s go outside and play,” she suggested, hoping to get him away from the situation.
But George was quick to intervene. “No need for that,” he said firmly. “You and Jon might as well stay here and learn a bit about the business.”
Vivian glanced at Jonathan, unsure of what to say. She knew he was smart, but after all, he was still just a kid. She hadn’t expected George to insist on involving him in the family’s business dealings so soon. With no other choice, she sat down quietly.
Jonathan, however, had already made up his mind. His sharp black eyes were locked on Paula, a cold smirk curling on his lips.
What a coincidence. Even if Old Mr. Sinclair hadn’t told me to stay, I would’ve stayed anyway.
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Ralph and Paula made a special visit to George today, their goal being to discuss a valuable plot of land in the heart of Tudela.
With the Evans family now connected to the Rainsworths through marriage, Paula and Ralph assumed that their family ties would give them leverage. Since the Rainsworths shared a strong relationship with the Sinclairs, they believed that simply showing up and chatting would be enough to secure the deal.
What Paula hadn’t counted on was an unexpected presence in the room. The moment she entered the living room, her eyes landed on Jonathan. There was something familiar about him, but she couldn’t quite place it. After all, she had only met Elliot briefly once before.
George, seated comfortably, sipping coffee, didn’t bother getting up to greet them. Both Ralph and Paula were seasoned players in the business world, and George knew all about their reputation. Their dealings had always been underhanded, and if it weren’t for the arranged marriage between Ralph’s daughter and Nicholas, George would never have let them set foot in his home.
“Mr. Evans, Mdm. Paula, have a seat,” George said, his tone indifferent.
Ralph and Paula sat down without hesitation. Paula’s gaze once again fell on Jonathan, who looked poised and composed in his tailored suit, exuding a maturity well beyond his years. Beside him was Vivian, whom Paula had known for some time. Though Vivian wasn’t a traditional beauty, she carried herself with an air of sophistication, and she was lucky enough to marry into the prestigious Sinclair family, given her humble family background.
Paula’s mind wandered, but she finally spoke up. “Vivian, do you still remember me? Back in the day, when you were in college with Ceci, you used to visit our home often. Do you recall?”
Vivian chuckled softly. “Of course, I remember. I also remember the first time I visited your house. You practically threw me out, saying someone like me, a nouveau riche’s daughter, had no place associating with the prestigious Smith family,” Vivian said with a smile that didn’t reach her
eyes.
George hadn’t expected to hear this. He had a particular fondness for Vivian, his future. granddaughter–in–law, and his authority was unmistakable as he spoke. “Mdm. Paula, isn’t it interesting that my future granddaughter–in–law, Vivian, is marrying into your family? Is she still out of your league?”
Paula’s face immediately drained of color. “Oh, this must be a misunderstanding! I would never have done such a thing. Vivian must have remembered it wrong, Paula said quickly.
Vivian’s tone was laced with sarcasm as she replied, “Perhaps I’m just young and forgetful, certainly not as sharp as an elder like you.”
Paula was taken aback. How dare this girl, who hasn’t even married into the Sinclair family yet, speak to me like that? If the marriage falls through, just wait and see how I’ll deal with you!
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She fumed inwardly but skillfully shifted the conversation. “Old Mr. Sinclair, this must be your great–grandson, correct? He’s absolutely adorable and seems exceptionally bright. I’m sure he’ll go on to do great things.”
As she spoke, Paula reached out, intending to gently touch Jonathan’s head. But Jonathan’s eyes. turned cold, and he leaned back to avoid her hand. “I don’t like being touched casually by others. Please, respect my personal space,” he said firmly.
Twice now, Paula had been put in her place. Ralph, sensing the tension, shot her a look, silently urging her to stop talking.
“For the sake of future business dealings, Paula bit her tongue and remained quiet. Ralph quickly addressed the purpose of their visit.
Old Mr. Sinclair, we’re offering five hundred million to purchase the land. Right now, it’s near some factories, so the property won’t be worth much if left as it is.
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George considered the offer.
Five hundred million was no small sum. Someone had previously offered three hundred million, but George had turned it down. While he wasn’t concerned about the money, he didn’t like to see the land lying idle. Even though he didn’t particularly like Ralph, he had to respect his connection to Nicholas.
Just as George was about to agree, Jonathan, who had been quietly listening, spoke up. The room. fell into stunned silence as all eyes turned to Jonathan.
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“Great–grandpa, from what I’ve heard, the government is planning to issue a notice in three days. to demolish the factory and build a subway. If that happens, the value of the land will triple, at the very least, from what Mr. Evans offered. If you invest in real estate there, the return could multiply many times over.” Jonathan spoke in a measured manner.
George blinked, caught off guard by Jonathan’s sudden interjection. The boy’s calm, confident tone made him pause. Without missing a beat, George called to his subordinates. “Go look into that.”
“Yes, sir.”
George didn’t really care if the factory was being demolished or not. What troubled him was Ralph’s attempt to pull a fast one right under his nose.
Ralph, on the other hand, was in disbelief. How could a child know about such inside information? “Kid, you shouldn’t speak without knowing the facts,” Ralph joked awkwardly. “I haven’t heard anything about a notice like that.”
“Seeing her husband being exposed by a child, Paula jumped in.
““Exactly, kiddo. Let’s not say things we’re unsure of,” she said, casting a sharp look at Jonathan, hoping to intimidate him.”
To her surprise, Jonathan remained unfazed. He turned to George and said, “Great–grandpa, I don’t like her. Can you ask them to leave?”
Paula and Ralph were left momentarily dumbfounded. Within three minutes, they were courteously escorted out of the house. Vivian, watching from the side, couldn’t help but enjoy the
moment.
George, however, suspected that Jonathan had fabricated the news about the factory’s demolition out of dislike for the couple. He turned to him, asking, “Jon, why don’t you like Mdm. Paula?”
Before Jonathan could respond, the subordinate who had been dispatched earlier rushed back into the room. “Old Mr. Sinclair,” he began breathlessly, “it turns out that Mr. Jonathan was right. Ralph had gotten wind of the news early, which is why he came here, hoping to take advantage of the Sinclair family.”
Having delivered the report in one go, the subordinate stood there, panting heavily, admiration. for Jonathan evident in his eyes. It was remarkable for such a young child to have access to, and understand, high–level information.
George’s eyes widened in surprise. “Really?” he asked, his pupils dilating in disbelief. Seeing his subordinate nod in confirmation, George immediately turned toward Jonathan and patted him. on the shoulder. “My dear great–grandson, how did you come across such valuable news?” he asked, his voice filled with pride.
The boy was only four years old, after all..
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“Jonathan realized that in his efforts to expose Paula, he had unintentionally given away too much. He had no choice but to lie.
““An uncle of mine told me,” he replied calmly.”
“Oh,” George said, slightly disappointed. Yet, upon reflection, he realized that for such a young child to display this level of logical thinking and clarity was indeed a mark of genius. “Thank goodness for my great–grandson, or I would have ended up as the fool.”
Standing off to the side, Vivian watched in silence, her mind filled with doubt.
Why do I find it so hard to believe Jonathan’s story? What kind of adult would discuss such critical business matters with a child? And this kid is lying to Old Mr. Sinclair without batting an eyelid. Is he not afraid of being punished for lying?
Once everything had settled down, George retired for some rest. Vivian, still intrigued by the day’s events, quickly called Cecilia to inform her of what had happened. “You have no idea how awesome Jonathan was today,” she began. “If it hadn’t been for him, Old Mr. Sinclair would’ve signed the contract with Paula and her husband.”
Cecilia, reflecting on Jonathan’s intelligence, began to piece things together. Jonathan was clearly aware that Nathaniel was his father, and he must have known that Paula was his grandmother.
Curious, she asked Jonathan, “Jon, do you know who the lady you met today was?”
Jonathan didn’t hide anything and nodded. “I know,” he said calmly. “She’s my biological granny.”
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Jonathan chose his words carefully, referring to Paula as his “biological granny” without actually referring to her as his “granny.” Cecilia, who had already suspected Jonathan might have encountered Paula online, was left momentarily speechless.
Before she could respond, Jonathan chimed in, “Mommy, if Grandma isn’t nice to you, I won’t acknowledge her. If she dares to bully you, you just tell me, I’ll protect you.”.
Watching the video call, Cecilia felt a wave of relief as she saw Jonathan’s face full of seriousness. “Don’t worry,” she reassured him. “I can take care of myself. No one’s going to bully me. In the meantime, you should stay close to Ms. Kennedy and make sure not to cause her
any trouble.”
Hearing these words, a blush crept up on Vivian’s face. The truth was, she had been the one causing trouble for Jonathan. If it hadn’t been for him, she wouldn’t have known how to handle. the barrage of questions from the elders. And it was only because of Jonathan that her father treated her so kindly.
“Don’t worry. Jon is even more sensible than us adults,” she added.
Vivian was about to say something else when a knock interrupted them. Reluctantly, she told. Jonathan to hang up. Upon opening the door, she found Zachary, still wearing his white lab coat, standing at the entrance, freshly returned from the hospital.
“Is something wrong?” Vivian asked, noticing he hadn’t even had time to change his clothes. There had to be an emergency.
“Grandpa asked me to take you to get our wedding photos taken,” Zachary said.
Vivian frowned. “We’re not even engaged yet. Why the rush for wedding photos?” She had no interest in going. She had expected that their engagement and marriage would take at least six months, but the current pace suggested otherwise.
“Getting the photos done and customizations will take over half a month. Grandpa wants it all done before the New Year,” Zachary explained, sounding impatient. He looked at Vivian, still surprised that this woman was about to become his wife. He couldn’t quite figure out what his grandfather was thinking.
With the New Year only about two weeks away, Vivian’s anxiety rose. “How about we wait until after the New Year?” she suggested. “It’s cold out.”
“No,” Zachary cut her off firmly. Then, he turned to Jonathan, “Hey, brat, want to come along?”
Jonathan’s dark eyes glared at him with disdain. “No.”
Everyone had insisted that the child wasn’t his, but Zachary, despite being a doctor, still couldn’t shake the feeling that Jonathan might be his. The boy’s cold rejection made Zachary feel small and defeated. He touched his nose in confusion.
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Not wanting to dwell on it, Zachary turned back to Vivian. “No need to change your clothes, let’s go.
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Reluctantly, Vivian gave Jonathan a quick reminder. “Jon, if anything comes up, don’t hesitate to
call me.”
“Okay,” Jonathan replied as he watched them leave. Once they were out of sight, he immediately sat down in front of his computer, intent on finding any dirt he could on Paula. But despite his efforts, there was hardly any negative information about her online–just a few trivial matters that didn’t amount to much.
“My dear Jon, what are you up to? Time to get ready for school,” George’s gentle voice came from behind. The old man had quietly made his way upstairs without anyone noticing.
Jonathan quickly shut down his computer and turned around. “Okay.”
Previously, Jonathan had been picked up and dropped off at kindergarten in regular cars. But now, as the great–grandson of the Sinclair family, the fleet of cars that came to pick him up resembled a wedding procession.
It was an extravagant display that Felix had never experienced, given that he wasn’t Nathaniel’s son. But Jonathan, as Zachary’s future heir, enjoyed a completely different status.
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Felix stood outside, staring in disbelief at the fleet of luxurious cars lined up in front of the preschool.
Who in their right mind could possibly have more power and wealth than myself?
The bodyguard stepped forward and opened the car door, and when Jonathan emerged, Felix. was completely taken aback. The other children were just as stunned.
None of them had ever seen Jonathan’s father before. Could this be Jon’s dad?
“How much do you think Jonathan spent on renting that car?” Felix asked skeptically, his tone filled with arrogance.
Dante, who had been standing nearby, yawned. “You probably don’t know this yet, but Jonathan’s about to marry into the Sinclair family with my aunt. He’ll become the direct great–grandson of the Sinclairs.”
In truth, Jonathan had once confided in George, admitting he wasn’t actually his great–grandson. But just like Zachary, George stubbornly believed otherwise. George had even mentioned changing Jonathan’s last name soon, preparing to make their relationship official to the world.
He had been ready to release a public announcement, but Jonathan managed to stop him, not wanting to deceive the kind old man. He figured he would explain everything later. If it came to it, they could always do a DNA test.
For now, only the Kennedy family and a few trusted individuals knew the truth about Jonathan’s connection to George.
“The direct great–grandson of the Sinclair family?” Felix asked in disbelief.
When class started, Felix couldn’t resist whispering to Jonathan, “Jonathan, is Old Mr. Sinclair really your biological great–grandpa?”
In the past, Felix had often visited the Sinclair Manor with Niel, and he had become well. acquainted with George.
“Remember the last time the Rainsworth family had their engagement party, and I went with the Sinclairs? Did you forget?” Jonathan answered with a question of his own, rather than responding directly.
Felix thought back and remembered. At the engagement party for Nicholas and Cassandra, Jonathan had indeed been there, standing right next to George.
“You’re so mean! You didn’t even bother to tell me,” Felix muttered, feeling a wave of embarrassment wash over him. The Sinclairs were just as wealthy and influential as the
Rainsworth family, if not more. All this time, Felix had been showing off in front of Jonathan, and now he felt utterly humiliated.
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“Are we still friends?” Felix asked, his tone a little softer, seeking reassurance.
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Jonathan watched Felix’s innocent demeanor, wondering if he would still want to be friends if he knew the full truth–that Jonathan was the great–grandson of the Rainsworth family, not a Sinclair by blood.
“Pay attention to the class,” Jonathan said, avoiding the question as he turned his focus to the blackboard.
Felix felt wronged. “Hmph, if you’re going to ignore me, then I’ll ignore you too.”
He couldn’t help but think that as long as his two uncles didn’t have children, he would still be the most cherished member of the Rainsworth family, far better off than he would ever be in the Sinclair family.
Meanwhile, on the other side of town, Paula and Ralph returned home, their faces filled with
worry.
“How did that little rascal get hold of insider information?” Ralph wondered aloud, still baffled by what had transpired earlier.
Paula shook her head. “Who knows? Maybe an adult fed him the information,” she replied, her voice laced with irritation.
“I felt like I’d seen that child somewhere before,” Paula mused again, still trying to place the familiarity.
Ralph’s patience wore thin. He found it incredibly annoying when Paula brought up her sense of recognition regarding the child. “I think he just dislikes you and is trying to make trouble. I’m heading to the office. You can head back on your own.”
With that, Ralph left, having someone else escort Paula home.
As Paula reflected on the day’s events and Ralph’s parting words, she couldn’t shake the feeling that he was right. The look on the child’s face had been one of clear disdain for her.
Once she finally arrived home, exhausted, she collapsed onto the couch.
Moments later, Cassandra, who had just been discharged from the hospital, descended the stairs, her face pale. “Mom, how did your meeting with Cecilia go yesterday?” she asked, her voice flat but inquisitive.
Paula hesitated, the truth lingering on her tongue but unwilling to be spoken. Cassandra, noticing her mother’s hesitation, didn’t wait for an answer. Instead, she tossed a file across the room. “Take a look at this. Your darling daughter,” Cassandra said, her voice sharp and full of disdain.
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Paula picked up the document with a puzzled look. Upon opening it, she was surprised to see that it was a lawyer’s letter.
The letter stated that, prior to his death, Regas had made a will, leaving all his assets to Cecilia.
Cecilia was now demanding that Paula and Magnus return all the businesses owned by Smith Corporation.
When Paula was once married to Regas, she wasn’t particularly favored by him. As a result, they had a prenuptial agreement in place. All the profits from Smith Corporation belonged solely to Regas, and Paula had no share in it.
Therefore, the Regas will leaving all his assets to Cecilia was permissible.
“How dare that b*tch sue mel
Cassandra scoffed, “Mom, you better handle this situation properly. Otherwise, it could affect Dad’s company.”
Cassandra knew that Ralph’s success up to that point was largely thanks to Paula, hence the respect he had shown her.
Nevertheless, she harbored deep disdain for Paula, utterly reluctant to acknowledge the latter as her own biological mother.
“I know. I’ll take care of this matter
If Cecilia wins the lawsuit, I won’t be a lady of the Evans family anymore.
On one side of the couch, Magnus was seated with his legs crossed, quietly munching on chips and listening intently.
He hadn’t expected his seemingly weak and incapable sister to actually have the audacity to take their mother to court.
It seems that Cecilia has truly changed. There’s hope for me in re–establishing Smith Corporation.
“Mom, I’m going out for a bit,” he said.
After informing his mother, Magnus stepped out to give Cecilia a call.
The call connected, and he complimented, “Cecilia, let’s team up. I’ll help you win the lawsuit. and once you get the money back, I’ll take the reins as CEO.”
Cecilia had not expected that at this moment, Magnus would still be indulging in such unrealistic expectations.
“Wasn’t I clear enough last time? You’re simply not cut out to be in management at Smith
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Corporation. If you’re in need of a job, I can offer you one as a janitor.”
From the other end of the line, the icy voice of Cecilia echoed in Magnus‘ ears, sounding particularly grating.
Had it not been for his fear of Zachary, he felt compelled to give Cecilia a few slaps.
“As a woman, you really think you can run Smith Corporation? Have you no shame?”
Cecilia ended the call.
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Magnus tried to call again, but the new number was unreachable–Cecilia had blocked him once
more.
“Darn it! You just wait!”
After blocking Magnus, Cecilia was just about to take a break when her phone rang again.
She was perplexed as she picked up her phone but soon realized it was the investigator she hired.
“Ms. Smith, the results are in. Cassandra and Paula are indeed mother and daughter. I’ll send you the DNA test results.”
Cecilia tightened her grip on her mobile phone, her fingertips paling slightly.
Though she could guess the results earlier, she couldn’t help but feel a jolt of surprise when she actually heard the answer.
Paula had cheated on her father a long time ago, having a child with another man.
Previously, whatever she said about him causing her to lose her figure was nothing but a lie!
Cecilia had never imagined that someone’s acting skills could be so convincing that even she was deceived.
After she hung up the phone, she stared at the DNA test results, lost in thought for a long time.
After an indeterminate amount of time had passed, the call from Norman snapped her back to reality.
“What is it, Mr. Jenkins?”
“The lawyer’s letter has been sent out, so I reckon Paula won’t have peace over the next few days,” Norman responded.
“Thanks for your help.”
Cecilia was determined to keep Paula on edge.
Before long, Paula’s calls started coming in one after another. However. Cecilia put her phone on
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silent, ignoring her calls.
She needed some time to process the fact that Paula was Cassandra’s mother.
Nathaniel had gone out for work, leaving only Cecilia and Martha at home.
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Martha noticed that Cecilia had been staying in her room and hadn’t come out, so she knocked. on the door and went in to check on her.
“What’s wrong, Cecilia?”
Cecilia didn’t hold anything back. “Paula has another biological daughter, who is a bit older than me. Her name is Cassandra.”
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Upon hearing the news, Martha didn’t comment. Instead, she embraced Cecilia, gently patting her back.
Cecilia swallowed back her heartache. “So, she’s been deceiving me and Dad all along.”
In the past, Cecilia fels guilty over her birth causing her mother to give up her career.
Her father often reminisced, “Your mother was stunningly beautiful on stage in her youth, the epitome of every man’s dream bride. I feel like I held her back.”
Even until his death, Dad felt he had let that woman down. Yet, she has likely cheated on him right from the
start.
Martha never expected Paula to be such a person. Indeed, there’s no justice in this world.
“Ceci, such individuals aren’t worth our sorrow.”
“Mmm–hmm.” Cecilia nodded. “I just can’t believe she’s my biological mother.”
Long ago, Cecilia had gone to the hospital for a DNA test–she was indeed Paula’s daughter.
But why is it that despite both of us being her daughters, Paula is so biased? Why is she so harsh toward me?
There were some questions that, perhaps, Cecilia might never find the answers to in her lifetime.
Cecilia insisted on further investigating Paula’s past, determined to reclaim everything that was. rightfully hers from the Evans family.
Elliot had appeared at the doorway before anyone realized it. “Mommy, Granny Martha, what’s wrong?”
Quickly, Cecilia extricated herself from Martha’s embrace, hiding her vulnerable side.
“It’s nothing. I was just having a chat with Granny Martha.”
“Oh.” Elliot feigned ignorance. “Then why don’t you guys chat downstairs? We have guests.”
Guests? Who would come at this hour?
Cecilia questioned, “Who is it?”
“A person who was the spitting image of Uncle Nathaniel.”
Just like Nathaniel? Wouldn’t that be Nicholas?
After helping Martha to lie down, Cecilia instructed Elliot to stay upstairs, then she went downstairs.
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In the living room, Nicholas, clad in a black coat, was seated on the couch, his long legs sprawled. out with nowhere to rest.
Upon hearing footsteps emanating from upstairs, he slowly lifted his gaze. The calm image of Cecilia greeted his gentle eyes.
“Cecilia,” Nicholas greeted without mentioning that he saw Elliot.
Unlike him, Cecilia was far from indifferent. She politely asked, “Nicholas, are you here to see Nathaniel? He’s out working.”
The polite greeting served as a reminder of the relationship between Nicholas and Cecilia.
Nicholas’s eyes subtly darkened, but his face betrayed no emotion.
“I came by to see how you and my brother are settling in. Do you need anything?”
“No.” Cecilia seemed to have thought of something, then added, “However, you are now the CEO of Orion Corporation. Can you transfer the contract payment that Nathaniel signed in the past to the client?”
She felt that given Nathaniel’s reserved nature, he would certainly be too shy to bring up the
matter.
She didn’t want to be forever burdened by the massive debt carried by Nathaniel.
Nicholas asked in confusion, “What payment?”
As the words left his mouth, he realized something and quickly added, “Did Nathaniel get the wrong idea? Even though I have taken over Orion Corporation, thirty percent of its shares still belong to him.”
Thirty percent of the shares? That’s quite a substantial figure!
Cecilia was somewhat bewildered. “Didn’t Nathaniel sign a contract, giving you all of his shares?”
Nicholas did receive those shares, but he said, “On the surface, it appears that way, but the company will distribute shares according to the original allotment to Nathaniel. Didn’t he tell
about it?”
Cecilia felt it was necessary to clarify the matter with Nathaniel.
“I was not familiar with this matter.
“After getting married, it’s always better to have a clear understanding of the property shared between husband and wife.” Nicholas took a sip of water. “If it were me, I would definitely not hide anything from my
wife.”
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As soon as Nicholas finished speaking, the door was abruptly pushed open from the outside, with Nathaniel standing at the entrance.
“Hide what?”
Upon hearing that Nicholas had come, Nathaniel immediately rushed back.
Nicholas turned around and caught sight of Nathaniel, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes. “Nathaniel, you’re back. I was just about to ask Cecilia how you manage to work when you can’t
see.”
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Nathaniel’s brows furrowed slightly. “If there’s something you want to discuss, let’s talk outside.”
Only then did Nicholas stand up. He glanced at Cecilia before following Nathaniel out..
Outside the courtyard, snow was falling in a flurry. The two men, identical in appearance, stood together, drawing attention with their striking presence.
“What exactly are you trying to do?” Nathaniel asked.
With Cecilia absent, Nicholas no longer wished to maintain pretenses. His words were unhurried. “Haven’t I mentioned it before? I intend to reclaim what’s rightfully mine. Nathaniel, ever since we were kids, you’ve always had the best of everything. Now you even want to take Ceci away from me. Is that fair?”
Nathaniel let out a soft chuckle, his voice laced with scorn. “Don’t just blame someone else for every mistake of yours,” he mocked. “Have you ever stopped to consider your own actions?”
Nicholas knew he was referring to the incident where he had used Nathaniel’s name without permission.
He retorted without hesitation, “Well, you’re blind now. You only have yourself to blame.”
Tension instantly mounted between the two.
At that moment, Nicholas‘ phone rang.
He picked up to find it was a call from Cassandra, so he had no choice but to temporarily leave.
As he got into the car,
he returned the call. “What’s up?”
“Nicholas, where are you? I came to the office looking for you, but I didn’t see you.”
Cassandra was seated on the couch in Nicholas‘ office, her appearance contrasting sharply with her previously haughty demeanor..
She had wrapped herself up tightly, her gaze revealing a hint of timidity.
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The assistant, Jocelyn, was somewhat perplexed, wondering how this person could change so drastically all of a sudden.
“What is it?” Nicholas didn’t respond, instead, he countered with a question.
“I…” Cassandra stuttered, unable to find the words. She was afraid that Nicholas would reject her; her lack of security was what had driven her to come over.
“Don’t call me unless it’s important.”
After hanging up the phone, Nicholas impatiently instructed the driver to drive away.
Regardless, his goal for the day was already accomplished. Nathaniel is just pretending to be poor.
Back at Orion Corporation, Cassandra stared at the disconnected call, her face flushed with irritation.
She gave Jocelyn an impatient look. “Where on earth did Nicholas go?”
“I don’t know.”
Jocelyn carried out her duties impartially.
She genuinely had no idea. Ever since she returned to the country, Nicholas seemed unwilling to share anything with her.
“I’m Nicholas‘ fiancée, you know. Do you think I can’t get him to fire you?”
Jocelyn pressed her lips together, remaining silent.
Cassandra rose to her feet, hurling her bag fiercely toward Jocelyn. Filled with resentment, she stepped out in her high heels.
She hadn’t gone far when someone blocked her way.
“Cassandra.”
With his hands tucked into his pockets, Magnus exuded a mischievous air as he said, “I know where Mr. Rainsworth has gone.”
Cassandra narrowed her eyes slightly. “Where?”
“Sparaville, the place where Cecilia used to live.”
Magnus had his methods, and he made a point of keeping tabs on Nicholas and his associates.
“That wretch! She even dared to deny her attempts to seduce Nicholas!” Cassandra’s hands. clenched in anger.
Magnus simply wanted to watch them tear each other apart. It served Cecilia right for not
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The assistant, Jocelyn, was somewhat perplexed, wondering how this person could change so drastically all of a sudden.
“What is it?” Nicholas didn’t respond, instead, he countered with a question.
“I…” Cassandra stuttered, unable to find the words. She was afraid that Nicholas would reject her; her lack of security was what had driven her to come over.
“Don’t call me unless it’s important.”
After hanging up the phone, Nicholas impatiently instructed the driver to drive away.
Regardless, his goal for the day was already accomplished. Nathaniel is just pretending to be poor.
Back at Orion Corporation, Cassandra stared at the disconnected call, her face flushed with irritation.
She gave Jocelyn an impatient look. “Where on earth did Nicholas go?”
“I don’t know.”
Jocelyn carried out her duties impartially.
She genuinely had no idea. Ever since she returned to the country, Nicholas seemed unwilling to share anything with her.
“I’m Nicholas‘ fiancée, you know. Do you think I can’t get him to fire you?”
Jocelyn pressed her lips together, remaining silent.
Cassandra rose to her feet, hurling her bag fiercely toward Jocelyn. Filled with resentment, she stepped out in her high heels.
She hadn’t gone far when someone blocked her way.
“Cassandra.”
With his hands tucked into his pockets, Magnus exuded a mischievous air as he said, “I know where Mr. Rainsworth has gone.”
Cassandra narrowed her eyes slightly. “Where?”
“Sparaville, the place where Cecilia used to live.”
Magnus had his methods, and he made a point of keeping tabs on Nicholas and his associates.
“That wretch! She even dared to deny her attempts to seduce Nicholas!” Cassandra’s hands clenched in anger.
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Cassandra handed a card to Magnus. “Here’s your reward. From now on, keep a close eye on Nicholas, as well as that b*tch.”
“Rest assured I will, Cassandra.”
“As long as you work hard, I’ll convince Dad to help you start a company,” Cassandra promised him.
For the last five years, this was how Magnus had been ensnared.
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But now, he no longer believed Ralph and Cassandra’s lies.
“No need. As long as you’re fine and can give me some pocket money, I’m good,” Magnus said. with a laugh.
“Of course. That’s not a problem.”
Cassandra rolled her eyes, wondering how she ended up with such a lazy and gluttonous half- brother.
After she got in the car and left, she was pondering on how to teach Cecilia a lesson.
She asked her assistant, “What does Cecilia do for a living?”
Previously, she had instructed her assistant to investigate Cecilia.
“She has a small studio in Erihal, making just enough to scrape by,” the assistant replied..
A small studio?
“Teach her a lesson by shutting her studio down.”
Given the capabilities of the Evans family, dealing with a foreign studio was particularly easy.
However, the information that Cassandra had obtained was only what Cecilia had publicly released. What she didn’t know was that the songs that had made her a sensation back home were all composed by Cecilia.
No matter how wealthy Ralph was, it was impossible for him to ruin Cecilia’s company.
“Alright.”
Cassandra was still unsatisfied. “Gather a few people and come with me to Sparaville.”
She had been humiliated. There’s no way I can allow Cecilia to remain unscathed. Isn’t Nicholas fond of her simply because he is attracted to her apparent innocence?
Meanwhile, inside the living room in Sparaville, Nathaniel sat there in a composed manner.
Across from him sat Cecilia, interrogating him, “You mentioned owing a lot of money. Where’s the IOU?”
Nathaniel knew that Nicholas must have said something when he came over.
“With Mason, if you want to see it, I can call him to bring it over.”
“Nicholas said you effectively hold thirty percent of the shares; you’re not short on money,”
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Cecilia only wanted to clarify things quickly with him. If he had truly deceived her again, she didn’t want to continue being with him any longer.
Nathaniel knew this as well. “If I really held that much control, how could Mason and I have been ousted from the company? Cecilia, Nicholas may seem kind on the surface, but he is actually very thoughtful. I had mentioned this to you before. I understand him better than you do.”
Cecilia didn’t believe in his words. “I need to see proof.”
Nathaniel knew her temperament well. He picked up his phone to call Mason.
“Organize all my outstanding debts and show them to Mrs. Rainsworth,” he instructed,
Mason, who was still engrossed in his work, looked utterly bewildered.
What outstanding debts is he talking about? All the debts Mr. Rainsworth has are owed to him by others. Both of them are making my life difficult once again.
Although Mason didn’t have a financial background, he found it easy enough to fabricate some accounts. He created a debt of astronomical proportions for Nathaniel, and only after careful. scrutiny, he sent it over.
It must be said, when compared to Nathaniel, who had been in the business world for a long time, both Cecilia and Nicholas still had a lot to learn.
When Cecilia received the debt records, she began to examine each one, and indeed, they were genuine.
However, there was no need for Nicholas to deceive her.
“Mrs. Rainsworth, rest assured that Mr. Rainsworth will gradually pay back this money. You must have faith in him. After all, while alone overseas, he even established…”
Mason was still speaking when Nathaniel interrupted with a cough. “Alright, you should go rest
now.”
Mason hurriedly stopped talking.
Cecilia returned those documents.
“If you’re deceiving me, I’m not going to let it slide.”
This was the first time that Mason had seen his boss threatened by a woman. He wanted to laugh but didn’t dare to, so he had to hold it in.
Nathaniel repeated again, “Go h
“Alright then.”
With that, Mason left.
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Nathaniel’s voice softened in an instant. “I wouldn’t deceive you.”
If I didn’t do this, how else would you have stayed?
He truly didn’t want to engage in another argument with Cecilia.
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In response to his good attitude, Cecilia didn’t pursue the matter any further.
“What else did Nicholas say?” Nathaniel couldn’t help but ask.
“Guess,” Cecilia teased him.
Nathaniel leaned in, pulling her into his arms. He whispered softly into her ear, “No matter what he says, trust me. I will never hurt you again, no matter what happens in the future.”
Cecilia was somewhat puzzled. Why did he say again“?
“Mommy, Mr. Rainsworth.” Elliot’s voice echoed, followed by a look of annoyance.
Just when I wasn’t looking, that sc*mbag daddy is making advances on Mommy again.
Upon hearing Elliot’s voice, Cecilia hastily pushed Nathaniel away.
Her cheeks were flushed, as if they were on fire.
Having been interrupted once again, Nathaniel fell into a bad mood.
Elliot walked down, standing in front of Cecilia. “Mommy, I want a hug too.”
“Alright.”
Cecilia lifted him up.
Elliot made a face at Nathaniel, but the latter couldn’t see it unfortunately.
“Mr. Rainsworth, if you want a hug, you can go back to your mommy,” he said.
With just a single sentence, he managed to amuse Cecilia.
Nathaniel responded bluntly, “Don’t you know that besides embracing your mother, you can also hold your wife?”
After hearing this, Cecilia stealthily pinched his hand.
Elliot was itching to give his sc*mbag daddy a piece of his mind. How shameless can he be, trying to compete with me for my mommy’s affection?
“Mommy, can I sleep with you tonight?”
There was no way Cecilia could possibly reject him. “Alright,” she agreed.
Nathaniel couldn’t help feeling frustrated.
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“Are you still a three–year–old child, why do you need to sleep with your Mommy?”
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If it were Jonathan, he would have definitely been shy and unwilling to share a bed with Cecilia.
Elliot was different. He held onto Cecilia’s arm tightly. “Even if I turn a hundred. I’ll still be mommy’s darling. I want to sleep with Mommy still. Mr. Rainsworth, where’s your mom? Did she abandon you, is that why you’re always clinging to my mommy?”
Nathaniel was taken aback.
Meanwhile, Cecilia was thoroughly amused, her eyes twinkling.
“Mr. Nathaniel is an adult now, so naturally, he wouldn’t be living with his mommy.”
Elliot’s
eyes instantly welled. up with tears. “Mommy, I don’t want to grow up. If I grow up, I’ll have to leave you. I don’t want that,” he sobbed.
He pretended to cry, and it was as if Cecilia’s heart melted on the spot, she instantly comfort him.
“Don’t worry, sweetie. Mommy will never leave you. There’s no need to be afraid.”
Elliot was indeed just an ordinary child, devoid of a sense of security, which Cecilia sympathized with.
“Let’s go to sleep then. I’m tired.”
“Alright.”
“Mommy, you go ahead and make the bed. I’ll be up shortly,” he said.
“Alright.”
Cecilia went upstairs to make the bed. As soon as she left, Elliot’s true nature revealed itself. He looked at Nathaniel smugly. “Nathaniel, it’s still too early for you to compete with me.”
Just as Elliot was about to leave, Nathaniel suddenly reached out and pulled him back, hoisting him up completely.
In an instant, Elliot was thrown into a panic.
“Mr…. Mr. Nathaniel, let’s talk this out calmly. There’s no need for violence.”
Nathaniel now understood that Elliot might seem more sensitive and thoughtful than Jonathan, but in reality, he was more shameless.
“Can you repeat
what you just said?” Nathaniel asked in a chilly tone.
Elliot didn’t dare to do so. Instead, he threatened, “if I start crying now and claim that you hit me.
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who do you think is more important to Mommy, you or her son?”
Isn’t it obvious?
Undoubtedly, Elliot was of greater importance, so Nathaniel put him down.
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So, does se mbag daddy truly love Mommy?
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At night, Elliot found himself lost in a sea of thoughts.
After Cecilia had fallen asleep, he held onto her arm, murmuring softly, “Mommy, I want you to be happy. If he truly loves you, I’m willing to accept him. But if he’s still deceiving you, I’ll kill him.
Cecilia had no idea what Elliot was thinking. Had she known, she would have certainly counseled him earlier.
Elliot’s bones were aching again. He slowly got up and gently kissed Cecilia’s forehead before drifting off to sleep.
The New Year was just around the corner. After wrapping up his work at home, Cecilia was getting ready to pick out clothes and shoes for the two children and Martha.
Elliot and Martha were not in the best of health, preventing them from spending extended periods of time shopping. So, Cecilia took their measurements and planned to do the shopping for them.
Nathaniel did not go to work that day. “Shall I accompany you?” he proposed.
“You can’t see. It’s inconvenient. I’ve already asked Sven to drive and help me with the stuff,” Cecilia said.
Sven was now
her personal bodyguard, spending the majority of his time by her side.
Nathaniel was blind, yet his memory had returned. He remembered what Sven looked like and admitted the latter was pretty eligible.
He was somewhat upset, yet he didn’t dare to reveal it.
“So, you’re leaving now?” Nathaniel asked.
“Yes.”
Baffled, Cecilia looked at him and asked, “What’s wrong?”
“I’ll have Mason send you my body measurements in a bit,” Nathaniel insisted unabashedly.
This essentially meant that he wanted Cecilia to buy clothes for him.
In truth, even if he didn’t do it, Cecilia would have remembered his measurements.
Before they were married, she had secretly taken his measurements and even bought him at whole bunch of clothes.
Be it his birthday or any other occasion, she remembered them like the back of her hand.
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Despite the many years that had passed, whenever she thought about it, she would subconsciously recall every detail about him.
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However, n
no matter how kind she was to him at that time, he didn’t care. The clothes she bought for him either ended up in the trash or were burnt.
When Nathaniel saw Cecilia fall silent, he said added, “I can’t see. Can you help me pick out two. outfits?”
However, he was afraid that Cecilia would decline. “If it’s too much trouble, never mind. I still have some old clothes.”
As Elliot watched his sc*mbag daddy’s pitiful appearance, he couldn’t help but turn gloomy.
Cecilia was always soft–hearted. Seeing the current pitiable state of Nathaniel, who was suffering. from amnesia and blindness, she still found himself nodding in agreement.
“If you don’t like my choices, don’t complain.”
Nathaniel’s attractive lips lifted slightly into a smile. “I will never do that.”
Cecilia didn’t believe a word he said.
In the past, why did he resent me so much?
After bidding farewell to Elliot and Martha, Cecilia and Sven left together.
As Sven was driving, Cecilia couldn’t help but ask, “Sven, has Calvin been in touch with recently?”
you
A few days ago, after her call to Calvin was rejected, there was a lingering worry in Cecilia’s heart. She feared that something might have happened to him.
Calvin had numerous adversaries abroad; it was rumored that some were even his own brothers.
“No, is there a reason you want to see him?” Sven asked.
Shaking her head, Cecilia said, “No, it’s just that I haven’t been in touch with him for quite some time. I’m worried something might have happened to him.”
When Calvin was abroad, he often got injured, even going into shock once.
Upon hearing this, Sven’s eyes narrowed slightly. “Do you need me to check?”
“Alright.”
Upon hearing Sven’s assurance that he could check, Cecilia felt a sense of temporary calm.
For some reason, she had a premonition that something had happened to Calvin.
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Sven had never paid much attention to Calvin’s affairs. However, when he heard Cecilia bring the matter up, it suddenly reminded him of an incident from a while back. Someone had tried to
bribe him, asking him to leave Cecilia.
He was unsure whether or not to tell Cecilia.
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Soon, they arrived at a mall in Sparaville.
Cecilia
got out of the car to buy some things, with Sven following her. Suddenly, he stopped in
his tracks.
“Someone’s following.us.”
Upon hearing those words, Cecilia also halted. “Are you referring to Nathaniel’s bodyguards?”
They were not far off. Cecilia wasn’t fond of having a crowd tailing her, and it was expected that they wouldn’t come.
“No, these are some unfamiliar faces. Let’s go shopping first.”
“Alright.”
Cecilia had always been confident in Sven.
Calvin had once said even twenty ordinary men combined was no match for Sven.
Sven had survived through the most gruesome conditions imaginable.
Inside the mall, Cecilia chose clothes for her family. Picking outfits for the two children and Martha was a breeze, but when it came to Nathaniel, she found herself hesitating.
In the past, Nathaniel was always dressed in expensive, tailor–made clothing. His wardrobe was strictly monochromatic, exuding gloom and devoid of any cheerfulness.
Upon considering these factors, Cecilia specifically chose some inexpensive clothes for Nathaniel. All of them were in bright colors.
“Sven, why don’t you pick out a couple of outfits too?”
Sven stood at the door, overhearing Cecilia’s words. He was taken aback at first but quickly. rejected the offer: “That’s not necessary. Thank you.”
Cecilia gave the matter some thought.
She recalled that Sven had previously returned to his hometown, specifically to call off his engagement with his fiancée. Could it be that he now has a girlfriend, which makes it awkward for him to let me pay for his clothes?
Cecilia hurriedly clarified, “Don’t get the wrong idea. You’re free to choose. As your boss, I’ll cover the expenses. Even if your girlfriend finds out, she won’t be upset.”
As a woman, she understood boundaries and knew it was inappropriate to buy clothes for men who already had a girlfriend or a wife.
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An unusual expression crossed Sven’s normally cold and rigid face. “I don’t have a girlfriend. I declined because I’m already paid a salary.”
When the engagement with his fiancée was initially called off, it was primarily due to them. lacking any real feelings for each other. Secondly, it was because his fiancée had betrayed him.
Now, Cecilia felt even more awkward.
“Alright then,”
She realized that Sven was truly impressive as a bodyguard, even going as far as to reject the perks offered by his boss.
Thus, she was contemplating rewarding Sven with a bonus several times his usual salary on payday.
After Cecilia had finished shopping, the two of them headed to the underground parking lot. Sven helped her stow away their purchases in the trunk, one by one.
It was at this moment, from the dimly lit corner, five or six men armed with iron rods emerged.
Sven’s eyes narrowed coldly. He turned to Cecilia and said, “Get in the car.”
“Alright, be careful,” Cecilia said as she opened the car door and settled into the seat.
The man leading the group caught sight of Sven’s towering figure and his fair, clean–cut face. He assumed Sven was all show and no substance, so he felt no fear.
“We’ve business with her. If you don’t wish to die, you had better leave.”
Sven paid no heed to his words, calmly stowing away the items and shutting the trunk.
“Who sent you?”
nt me?
The man at the forefront chuckled. “Does it matter who sent me?”
“If you don’t want to die, then scram!” he s
again.
Sven unbuttoned his jacket and casually tossed it aside.
The man leading was somewhat taken aback. “You really do have a death wish. Everyone, attack!”
The people who hired them were powerful and influential. Even if they killed someone, it
wouldn’t matter.
With that, the group of burly men charged at Sven.
While sitting in the car, Cecilia saw Sven kicking the men.
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Sven stepped up to the man leading the group, stepping down on one of his hands with his foot. “Speak,” he demanded, “who sent you?”
The person at the helm cried out in pain, pleading for mercy repeatedly.
“I’m not sure myself. I only know she’s a secretary named Riley. Please, don’t hurt me. I’ll give you her phone number.”
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Upon learning the news, Sven called the police to have them taken away.
Afterward, he got into the car and said to Cecilia. “It seems like they’re hired goons. I’ll investigate once we get back.”
“Alright.”
Cecilia also wanted to know who exactly was out to harm her.
Meanwhile, Cassandra was sitting in a car not far from the mall. She was eager to hear news about Cecilia being assaulted, but instead, she received a call from her secretary,
“Ms. Evans, there’s a highly skilled bodyguard by Cecilia’s side. He managed to defeat all of our men and had them arrested.”
“A single bodyguard? Against all of our men?” Cassandra couldn’t believe it..
“Mmm–hmm.”
Cassandra clenched her phone in frustration. “She really got off easy, didn’t she? You guys are useless, what kind of incompetent people did you hire?”
The secretary dared not respond.
Cassandra then asked, “What’s the progress on ruining her studio?”
“I… I haven’t found her studio yet,” th
Cassandra’s eyes.
secretary muttered, lowering her gaze, not daring to meet secretary muttered, lowering her
Cassandra picked up her phone and threw it at her, exclaiming, “What use are you to me?”
The secretary’s head was cut by the impact.
Cassandra wanted to berate her further, but upon spotting a passerby looking their way, immediately composed herself.
she
“Quickly, take a seat and get the driver to start the car,” she said in a softened tone. “You really should be more careful. My phone slipped, and it just happened to hit you. Once we get back, have the doctor bandage you up.”
In public, Cassandra would always put up a kind and gentle façade.
“Alright.”
The secretary dared not utter a word, hanging her head in fear.
Cassandra wasn’t willing to let things be. She felt that the biggest issue at the moment was that
Corilia waen’t in Tudela Traveling bark and forth made it incredibly diffienlt for her to deal with
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When the evening arrived, Cassandra finally returned to the Evans residence.
Paula had been waiting for her for a long time.
“Cassandra, you’re back. Where have you been today?”
“I went to Sparaville. Do you need something?”
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Cassandra tossed her bag aside, slumped down on the couch, crossed her legs, and wore a look of irritation on her face.
Upon hearing her mention that she had gone to Sparaville, Paula knew she had gone there to see Cecilia.
“Did Cecilia give you a hard time?”
“Mom, I just can’t believe Cecilia. Just a few days ago, she told me she had nothing to do with Nicholas. Yet, yesterday, Nicholas made a special trip to see her.” Cassandra wanted to see who Paula valued more, herself or Cecilia.
Paula naturally favored Cassandra, a chill evident in her eyes. “Cassandra, don’t worry. I have a way to deal with her.”
“Really?”
“Mmm–hmm.”
Paula thought about Martha, the housekeeper whom Cecilia cared so much for. She was certain that if anything happened to Martha, Cecilia would be devastated.
After Cecilia returned home, she began distributing clothes to her family members. Since Jonathan wasn’t around, she recorded a video for him to watch.
However, Jonathan was currently at Sinclair Manor, rumored to have a wardrobe spanning one hundred and twenty square meters.
“Wow, Mommy, the clothes you picked are just amazing. Love you.” Elliot joyfully held up his clothes.
“I love you too.”
When she saw how happy he was, Cecilia couldn’t help but be filled with joy.
Nathaniel had been waiting, but his clothes never arrived. He even started to think that she hadn’t bought any for him.
“Ceci…”
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“This is yours. Take a look and see what you think? I’ve already bought it, so even if you don’t like it, you’ll have to wear it.”
Nathaniel thought to himself, Even if it were ugly, I can’t see it.
“Whatever you bought must look good.” Nathaniel had learned his lesson by now, no longer daring to be as sharp–tongued as he used to be.
Cecilia was satisfied with his response.
“Could
you help me try it on?” Nathaniel asked in a deep voice.
Speaking in front of her family, Cecilia felt a bit embarrassed. “Can’t you do it yourself?”
“I’m used to my clothes, but I’m unfamiliar with the new ones you bought for me.”
When Nathaniel brought the matter up, Martha also chimed in. “Ceci, why don’t you lend. Nathaniel a hand?”
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Cecilia had always heeded Martha’s words, and now that Martha had fallen ill, she was even more determined not to go against her wishes. She got up, escorted Nathaniel to his room, and helped. him try on the clothes.
The clothes that Cecilia bought for Nathaniel were mostly casual, making them easy to wear.
“Take off
your clothes.”
After giving that order, Cecilia took out all the new clothes she had bought, arranging and putting them away neatly on one side.
Once she was ready and turned to hand one to Nathaniel, she was completely taken aback, her pupils dilating in surprise.
“Y–You… why did you take off all your clothes?”
The man standing before her was completely naked, showing off his perfectly proportioned physique. His muscles were firm, his abs were a well–defined eight–pack, and there was…
Flustered, Cecilia quickly averted her gaze, her face burning hotly.
Though she had already given birth to Jonathan and Elliot and was carrying Nathaniel’s child, the number of times they had actually been intimate was not high.
Even though she had returned this time and acted maturely so she could get Nathaniel’s seed, in truth, it was always Nathaniel who took the initiative when it was time for action.
Nathaniel, with his strikingly handsome face, was always composed and unperturbed. He had always been quite satisfied with his own physique.
“Didn’t
you buy me underwear?”
Cecilia kept her gaze lowered, too shy to look at him. She stuttered, “I didn’t buy you any underwear, so hurry up and put your underwear on.”
Upon hearing this, Nathaniel responded, “I took it off so quickly earlier that I’ve forgotten where I placed it. Could you help me find it?”
Cecilia felt like he was doing this on purpose.
Thinking about ending things as soon as possible, Cecilia went to where Nathaniel had tossed his clothes to look for his underwear..
Before she could find it, Nathaniel had already leaned in from behind, causing Cecilia to stiffen.
At that moment, it seemed as though every drop of blood in Nathaniel’s body had begun to boil.
Cecilia felt a certain annendage pressing against her and her face flushed even deener “What are
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you doing?”
Nathaniel stepped back immediately. “I thought you might have trouble finding it, so I planned to look for it myself. It wasn’t on purpose.”
When he spoke, it felt as if his throat was ablaze, his ears burning with heat.
Cecilia quickly rummaged through the clothes, finally finding what she was looking for. She handed it to him, urging, “Put it on quickly!”
Nathaniel took it and put it on.
It was rather awkward for Cecilia to dress him up at that moment.
“I’ll hand you the clothes, and you’ll wear them however I instruct you to.
“All right.”
Nathaniel was finding it increasingly difficult to understand Cecilia. When she first returned, she. seemed to practically throw herself at him at every chance she could.
But now, even after sacrificing his own dignity, she remained utterly unmoved.
Was it because her pregnancy hormones were fluctuating, or was it because he had lost his charm?
Upon considering the latter point, Nathaniel’s mood instantly took a turn for the worse.
Cecilia handed him a shirt. “Feel this? This is the front.”
“Okay.”
Nathaniel accepted it and put it on.
Though it was the dead of winter, Cecilia found it surprisingly warm within the confines of the enclosed space.
It was undeniable that Nathaniel was naturally gifted with a physique akin to a model, and this was just a part of his allure. The real kicker was his movie star–like face, which ensured that he looked incredibly good in anything he wore.
“All right, it fits. You can take it off now.”
Nathaniel shed the shirt much faster than when he put it on.
Before Cecilia could even make her exit, he had already seized her wrist. His voice was a low rasp as he said, “Cecilia, do you remember my proposition from the last time?”
If you ever need it, tell me in private.
How could Cecilia possibly forget? Her heart tightened instantly, her voice trembling once more as she said, “I don’t remember.”
She originally intended to let that be the end of the topic.
Nathaniel, however, directly pulled her into his arms.
“If you need it, just let me know. We’re married, after all. It’s completely normal for us to do such. things.”
Cecilia didn’t expect him to say that again. She reached out to pull his hand away. “I don’t have such needs.”
“But I do.” Nathaniel’s voice was deep and magnetic.
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