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"But," said, Layla before Elliot could get a word in, "If Mommy really wants to marry Uncle Billy, I'll be down with it too. Mommy said that Uncle Billy will treat me and my siblings well. I really look forward to meeting Uncle Billy. Maybe he might even listen to me more than you."Elliot's fury was at its peak."Layla, do you really want that man to be your stepfather?" His voice was trembling.Layla could feel Elliot's anger, but she decided to brace it and finished whatever she wanted to say."As long as Mommy is happy, of course, I would acknowledge that man as my stepfather."Hearing Layla's answer, Elliot was extremely heartbroken.He got up from the sofa and headed upstairs.Looking at Elliot heading upstairs without saying anything, she panicked.Did she provoke Elliot so much that it backfired?At that thought, Layla anxiously went to look for Mrs. Cooper."I made Daddy angry just now." Layla looked at Robert, who was sleeping soundly in bed, and puffed her cheeks.
Chapter 1873
Elliot heard Layla apologizing. He immediately accepted the tissues she passed him and wiped away the tears."It must be because I didn't do well enough, so you would deliberately make me mad." He looked at Layla, hoping to hear more of what was on her mind.Ever since he had divorced Avery, Layla had been staying with him, but she had never said a kind word to him.At that moment, she came to him on her own initiative. He was exceptionally moved.Layla placed her homework on the desk. She hesitated for a while before looking up at Elliot."Daddy, I'm angry with you because not once did you try to win Mommy back. I have filmed quite a few drama series. Although I play the younger version of the female lead, I know how the people in the series act. No matter how badly the male and female lead quarrel, in the end, the male lead would still coax the female lead back. Why can't you coax Mommy back?" Layla grumbled."Do you think I have never tried to make your Mommy stay?" Elliot ask
Chapter 1874
When Layla heard what Avery said, she calmed down a little."Then, I'll still listen to Uncle Mike! He must be doing this for you," Layla muttered."Layla, did your Daddy really cry?" Avery could not believe it. She had always thought Elliot to be strong."It's true!" Layla replied loudly. "Mommy, why would I lie to you? I saw it myself.""Oh…" Avery still found it hard to believe. "Layla, could your Daddy be crying about something else?""What?" Layla was stunned for a while. "I-I don't know either, but there is nothing for him to cry about in our family! Robert has been good today. He played for a while outside before going to bed. Only I made him angry.""Layla, don't be sad. Your Daddy will know the truth one day," said Avery, consoling Layla. "It's late. Have you showered?""Not yet…""Then, go shower and go to bed. When you finish your homework, take Robert to see me. By then, if there is anything, I will tell you two in person," Avery said in a relaxed tone, trying to ca
Chapter 1875
"What did he do?" Hayden asked indifferently."He has issued a 15 million dollar reward for detailed information and photos of Billy." Mike could not help but chuckle. "This is such an easy fifteen million dollars! I really want to earn this."Hayden merely said, "What a loser." Then, he hung up.Mike was still delighted. He merely said it. He could not possibly earn that 15 million.However, if he did not take those 15 million dollars, Natalie would be able to capitalize on it. After all, Natalie was about to meet "Billy" in person.Natalie wore a dark red body-tight dress, showing off her figure. She put on some light make-up and tied her hair back. It was simple yet elegant.She drove to the address that Billy had given her.The club she was directed to was a high-end club, closest to Dream Maker headquarters.According to her senior colleague, the upper management of Dream Maker had their team building there before. However, Billy did not attend the team-building event.
Chapter 1876
Natalie was 1.65 meters tall. With high heels, she was at least 1.7 meters.The man in the wheelchair looked like he was barely a meter tall!Natalie truly could not take such a blow. Even if it was just talking business with him, she could not face that man with a normal gaze."Miss Jennings, why are you looking at me with that gaze?" The so-called Billy looked at Natalie. He said in a rather stiff tone, "Is it because I'm disabled and ugly?"Natalie immediately came to her senses. She shook her head. "No. I'm only very shocked. I'm shocked at your unyielding spirit to start a business.""Oh, a cripple with determination, is that it?" Billy smiled an ugly smile."Mr. Billy, I am definitely not laughing at your disability. Also, I don't consider you disabled," said Natalie immediately. "I don't know much about your condition, so I can't comment on it, but I'm not looking down on you."The so-called Billy saw how her attitude was still quite sincere, so he jumped down from the wh
Chapter 1877
Water trickled down Natalie's head, mixing with her tears.Her phone rang. Her senior was curious about her meeting with Billy, so he called her.Her phone was in her bag, but she had thrown her bag on the floor. Half an hour later, she came out of the shower and wrapped herself tightly with the towel.Her face was still pale, and her gaze was out of focus. She seemed to have been in shock.She walked to the living area and picked her bag up.She was extremely afraid. She wanted company, but she did not know who to call. She took her phone out of her bag and unlocked it. She immediately noticed the missed call from her senior.While hesitating, her senior called her once more. Her fingers trembled, and she accidentally answered the call."Natalie, you have finished the meeting with my boss, right? How was it? What does my boss look like? Is he nice? What did you two talk about?"Natalie's teeth chattered. After a while, she forced a few words out of her mouth. "H-He's a… pe
Chapter 1878
"Natalie, this is only what you have heard. Unless your friend can provide a clear photo and detailed information, you won't get the money."Elliot's reply woke Natalie up. "Elliot, you're mistaken. I'm not using this to get your money. I only saw how you wanted to know about him, so I told you what I know.""What you know might not be accurate. I want accurate information." Elliot rubbed the middle of his brows. "If there is nothing else, I'm hanging up. It's midnight over here. The next time you call me, can you please consider the time difference.""I'm so—" Before Natalie could finish her apology, Elliot hung up.Natalie forced back the tears in her eyes.She deserved it! She deserved it! If she had not tried to seduce Billy, she would never have been so humiliated. She held her phone tightly, walked over to the bar, and took a bottle of red wine.She would not be defeated just like that. Since she could not accept Billy's perverted demands, she was going to continue to sta
Chapter 1879
Avery quickly walked to the gate. Seeing Elliot's weary and sleep-deprived face, she furrowed her brows."Elliot, what on earth is wrong with you? It's only six. The sun isn't even up yet…" Avery felt a little lightheaded. She felt as if she had run out of breath. "Open the gate." Elliot looked at the locked gate."Tell me why are you here first." Avery looked at his reddened eyes. She suddenly thought about Layla's call the night before.At that thought, before he could answer, she opened the gate and let him in."Do you know why I'm here?" He looked at the opened gate. He took a jab at Avery. "Avery, don't you feel guilty?""Guilty of what? I have never committed any crimes or betrayed my loved ones." Avery was so furious she was trembling. She strode inside.Elliot followed her and entered as well."Miss Tate, since you're up, I'll go get you some breakfast?" The bodyguard could sense the oppressing aura around them. "What do you want to eat?"It was too early at that mome
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