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Wayne said, “You kidnapped River’s kids, and your people hurt my mom when she tried to stop
- Remember?”
Grayson retorted, “You’re quick to blame, aren’t you? Where’s the evidence?”
Wayne then showed evidence by playing a recorded voice clip from his phone.
Grayson’s voice was heard saying, ‘Kidnap River’s two children and beat up whoever tries to stop you!”
Daniella said, “Grandpa, Ms. Smith, who takes care of River’s children, might try to stop them.”
Grayson scoffed. “She’s just a nanny! Just beat her to death. Her life is worthless!‘
Daniella said. “Thank you for doing so much for me, Grandpa. Do you understand Grandpa’s orders? Go and do it, quick.”
The bodyguard said, “Yes, Ms. Love, Mr. Xander Sr.
Grayson’s expression turned unpleasant upon hearing that.
How could he possibly forget about what he said? How did this person get a hold of their voice recording? Or had someone bugged their house?
Wayne said righteously. “It was you, right? Giving one million dollars for your family’s reputation is not expensive!”
He found out that Grayson’s family was among the top three powerful families in Novamere. If the voice clip got out, it would create a big uproar. The Xanders‘ stocks might drop due to public opinion.
Grayson’s expression was solemn. “How did you get this?”
“Don’t mind how I got it. Even if you destroy my phone now, I still have other backups! I will send it out if you won’t pay me!”
“It’s just a million dollars. I can pay you, but you need to give me the recordings,” Grayson said with a chuckle. “However, you ll also have to sign an NDA, so you won’t come back asking for more money after this.”
*Absolutely! Prepare the contract, and once I’ve signed, I’ll give you what you’re after.”
Grayson’s eyes flashed with ruthlessness briefly. “Tell Mr. Joule to draft the contract immediately!
The lawyer came quickly to draft a contract that both parties signed, Grayson passed a million- dollar check to Wayne soon afterward.
Wayne never expected to acquire a million dollars so effortlessly. He erased the voice clip while Grayson watched and gave him the USB drive. He then left with the check in excitement.
Grayson’s expression turned sinister as soon as Wayne left.
How dare a measly nobody try to take one million dollars from me? Dream on!” he thought
Grayson looked toward the bodyguard standing by the side and ordered, “Go deal with him and make it clean!”
The bodyguard nodded. “Yes, sir!”
Kindergarten was ending, and River was waiting by the door to pick up her children.
Suddenly, the screech of brakes caught her attention. She turned and saw a Maybach pull up behind her.
Reuben quickly emerged from the driver’s seat and respectfully opened the back door.
Noah stepped out of the car, dressed in a black suit, radiating confidence. His tired eyes showed recent fatigue but couldn’t conceal his handsome face.
River stood not far away from him, but he brushed past River as if he were oblivious to her.
She looked at him in puzzlement. ‘Is he free enough to take care of his child now?‘
River looked away and stood in the same spot to wait for her children.
Soon, the teacher led a group of children out of the school.
Axel immediately noticed River. He was about to join her with Tyler and Liora when he spotted Noah’s icy expression.
Stunned by his father’s presence, Axel wondered why Noah was standing apart from River.
Feeling an ominous sense in his heart, Axel was caught in a dilemma, unsure of whom to approach.
Liora called out, “Mommy is here!”
Tyler grabbed Axel’s arm and said, “Let’s go home, Axel.”
Reuben approached Axel, stood before him, and said, “It’s time to go home with us, Mr. De Marco Jr.”
Axel pursed his lips, and his gaze dimmed. “Can I go back to Bayview Villa with them?”
Reuben glanced at Tyler and Liora standing by Axel’s side in confusion.
‘Mr. De Marco would definitely agree to Mr. De Marco Jr.’s request if Tyler and Liora were his children. It’s a shame they are not, Reuben thought
“Mr. De Marco Jr., your father is here to pick you up. You can’t go with them for sure, Reuben said
“Why not? He did yesterday and the day before!” Liora pouted in displeasure.
“You have no concern for Axel’s feelings,” Tyler mocked.
Reuben was vexed because he was following Noah’s order, yet he was regarded as the villain.
Reuben felt troubled about how to explain to the children. Then, River said, “Let’s go home, my precious,”
Axel looked up at River in anticipation.
River didn’t know Noah’s intentions, but she couldn’t ignore her son’s pleading gaze Shel reached her hand out to Axel. “What would you like for dinner, dear?”
Liora said, “Mommy, they won’t let Axel come with us!”
River considered her remarkable children, who occasionally enjoyed revealing delicate information.
Tyler said, “Mommy. Axel loves your risotto. Shall we have that tonight?”
“Axel De Marco‘” They heard Noah’s icy voice and saw him standing nearby.
Noah stared at Axel and commanded, ‘Come here
Axel seemed downcast, his head drooping as he mumbled softly, “Hmm…“
River’s heart ached with pain when she saw her son’s demeanor
“What is wrong with Noah? Why would he vent his anger on a child when he’s in a bad mood?’ she wondered.
River looked at Noah “Will you listen to your child instead of always being so unreasonable?”
Looking at River and her two children, Noah couldn’t stop thinking about her being with another man Instantly, anger surged within him. He bent down, picked up Axel, turned, and headed to the car.
River frowned “Noah!”
Noah halted to a stop but continued to walk after a brief moment.
River went after him with Tyler and Liora. “Can’t you see that Axel isn’t happy?”
Noah ignored her and entered the car with Axel before slamming the door heavily.
River was dumbfounded while Reuben heaved a sigh after seeing this. The tension between them had just eased a little.
River held back the pain in her chest. She saw Noah take her son away. She couldn’t make him. stay by force, or he might get really angry. Then, it would be even harder for her to see Axel again.
Liora looked up in sympathy. “You’re crying, Mommy.”
Liora’s voice jolted River back to reality. She touched her face and realized that she was crying. unknowingly.
River nodded and forced a smile. “It’s fine, my precious. I just can’t bear to part with Axel.”
Liora caressed River’s hair. “Don’t cry, Mommy. Axel will be back.”
Tyler observed the car driving off and wondered, ‘What is scumbag Daddy up to? Axel just started.
smiling, and now he’s going to turn introverted again!‘
He hated Noah for making River cry again and decided he would never make up with his father!
In the car.
Axel sat quietly, head lowered, lacking the courage to speak. He sensed Noah’s sour mood and was certain River felt immense sadness, too.
Despite this, River had Tyler and Liora for solace. Axel believed Noah needed company, too.
Suddenly, Axel’s nose tingled, his vision briefly blurring, Swiftly, he covered his nose and turned.
away.
Noticing Axel’s action, Noah glanced at him.
Axel appeared to be throwing a tantrum with his back turned, causing Noah’s stern expression to soften. “You upset, Axel?”
Axel remained quiet but carefully pulled tissues from his pocket.
Noah looked away. “Axel, it’s time to act like the man you are and move forward.”
Axel tightly pressed his lips together, his eyes welling up with tears as he faced the possibility of not reuniting with his mother
River’s actions led Noah to mistakenly believe that Liora and Tyler weren’t his kids, a scheme to prevent Draco from gaining custody.
Meanwhile, infidelity was something Noah particularly despised
At night, Neil came to Bayview Villa for dinner.
After noticing River’s reddened eyes and distracted state, he asked concerningly, “Did something happen, River?”
River shook her head. “Nothing, Neil.”
Neil could hear that something was off, so he asked with a frown, “You can’t hide from me, River. What happened?”
“Uncle Neil “Liora called out and bawled loudly. “It was Dad- No! It was scumbag Daddy! He is a bad man! He took Axel and won’t let Axel stay with Mommy.
“Mommy is sad, so she cried! Axel must be sad too…
Neil picked up the sobbing Liora, patted her back patiently, and asked, “Is that true, River?”
River lowered her gaze. “Yes”
Neil asked, “What is the reason?”
River pondered for a long time, yet she was clueless. “I don’t know.”
“River, rushing won’t help. If Noah still has feelings for you, he won’t stay distant forever. You can’t have Axel’s custody since Noah raised him,” Neil said directly. “Also, facing Noah’s influence in Novamere, winning the lawsuit is unlikely.”