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Noah smiled gently. “Feel free to have more. I’ll take you out for lunch.”
Turning to the secretary, Noah said, “Please reschedule the lunch meeting.”
The secretary hesitated. “Mr. De Marco, it’s an important project-”
Noah’s expression soured. “Don’t you understand what I’m saying?”
The secretary nodded. “Understood. I’ll leave, Mr. De Marco.”
“Declining a significant project for lunch? Tyler wondered about the project’s value.
Tyler informed Liora, who was enjoying the snacks, Tm going to the restroom.”
Liora nodded, speaking with her mouth full of jello. “Okay.”
Tyler left the office, intentionally heading toward the secretary’s office. He knocked on the door and greeted them with a charming smile, “Hello, ma’am.”
The group of secretaries turned toward Tyler swiftly.
“Wow, he looks so cool!”
“He’s quite graceful!”
The secretary closest to Tyler stood up and asked, “Are you here to play with us, young man?”
Tyler replied politely, “I’m sorry, I can’t find the restroom, so I’m here to ask…”
Meanwhile, in Noah’s office.
Noah’s gaze made Liora nervous. She set down her snack, licked her lips, and asked, “Is there something on my face?”
Noah smiled. ‘No. What would you like for lunch?”
Liora felt relieved. “I’m not picky, but can we bring Eira with us?”
“Eira? Who is she?” Noah furrowed his brow.
“She takes care of Tyler and me! Can we bring her? It was Eira who brought us here without Mommy knowing.” Liora explained earnestly.
Liora worried that Noah might refuse and handed him a popsicle. ‘This is for you. Can we take Eira with us?”
Noah couldn’t help but be surprised. “You’re giving away a snack for a nanny?”
Liora nodded. ‘Eira isn’t just a nanny–she’s family!”
Noah felt relieved that Liora was so considerate at her age, without any heiress arrogance. He had to acknowledge that River had raised them well.
Noah couldn’t resist picking up Liora and placing her on his lap. “I can do that, but I don’t want the popsicle,” Noah said gently.
‘Daddy carried me, and now I’m sitting on his lap” Liora blushed at that thought and said, ‘Thank you.”
“Do you have a phone?” Noah asked.
Liora was surprised. “No, Mommy got one for Tyler.”
Noah frowned, wondering why she was favoring her son. “Do you want one?”
Liora shook her head. “It’s enough that Tyler can help me make calls or send text messages.”
“Can I get you one so we can stay in touch?” Noah asked.
It was more than just staying in touch–it was about building a relationship with his long–lost children.
Liora’s eyes widened slowly. “Is this our secret?”
Noah gently caressed Liora’s head. “Yes.”
Liora beamed and extended her little finger. “Alright! Pinky promise!”
At Villa Foresta.
Casey slowly opened his eyes in his dark room. He touched his throat and felt an unusual pain, causing discomfort. He removed the blanket and weakly propped himself up. His head was spinning.
“This feeling again!” Casey muttered.
Agitated, Casey opened a drawer and took out an infrared thermometer. After two beeps, the screen. displayed 39°C.
The sound woke up Daniella, who was sleeping on the other side of the bed. She drowsily opened her eyes and looked at Casey. “You’re up, Casey.”
Casey hid the coldness in his eyes and replled, “Hmm, you should get more sleep.”
Daniella noticed the red glow from the thermometer and sat up in a hurry. “Do you have a fever, Casey?”
Casey stood up and sald, “I’m fine. I tend to get a fever easily when I’m tired.”
Daniella got out of bed, dressed quickly, and said, “A fever is not something to ignore. Let’s go to the hospital to get you checked, Casey.”
Casey said, “You can’t come with me to the hospital.”
Daniella’s movements halted. She had almost forgotten that Noah was back and couldn’t reveal her relationship with Casey.
“Alright then,” she replied. “But you must get checked at the hospital today.”
Casey nodded nonchalantly and headed to the bathroom. As he turned on the light, he noticed tiny red rashes covering his chest and neck.
He touched his body with widened eyes. “What’s with these rashes? Could it be an allergic reaction?”
Casey put on his bathrobe and left the bathroom.
Daniella was surprised by his sudden departure. “What’s going on, Casey?
“Nothing”Casey replied agitatedly.
Daniella was stunned, wondering if she had annoyed him. She watched Casey grab his phone and return to the bathroom without saying anything.
Casey took a photo of his rashes and sent it to Draco so he could get his doctor to take a look.
Soon, the doctor texted: [This is an allergic reaction, Mr. De Marco. Have you been taking the prescribed.
medicines on time?]
Casey recalled the doctor’s prescription of supplements when he left the hospital.
Casey: [I stopped taking them for a few days.]
Doctor: [You can’t stop taking the medicine yet. You must take the supplements regularly, considering your condition]
Casey: [So it’s just an allergic reaction?]
Doctor: [Yes, sir.]
Casey felt relieved.
Casey: [Visit Villa Foresta today if you’re free. I have a fever.].
Doctor: [Sure. I’ll start an intravenous drip at noon.]
Downstairs, Daniella had breakfast in the dining room, feeling uneasy about Casey’s sudden change..
‘Did he do that because he blamed me for not getting him into MK sooner? she wondered.
She absentmindedly ate her oatmeal until Casey entered the room wearing a black turtleneck sweater.
Daniella smiled. “I’ll serve you some oatmeal, Casey.”
Casey nodded and sat at the dining table.
Daniella placed the bowl in front of him. “I met your father yesterday, Casey.”
Casey looked puzzled. “What do you want with my father?”
Daniella explained her conversation with Draco.
Casey smirked. “So, how do you plan to make me threaten River?”
Daniella didn’t answer but showed Casey a photo on her phone. “Look at this. River’s two children are blologically related to Noah.”
Casey glanced and scoffed. “How did you get this report?”
Daniella smiled and took back the phone. “What don’t I know about River?”
“So, you want me to threaten River with this report to make her cooperate with me?” Casey asked.
Daniella nodded. “Yes. It’s the only way to ensure her cooperation.”
Casey knew River would cooperate because he had also threatened her with this information. He realized Daniella’s intelligence could be useful.
Casey looked at her with a soft gaze. “Aren’t you jealous of me getting close to River, Ella?”
“I am, but I can endure some discomfort for you.”
Casey said, “I’ll have to inconvenience you briefly, then.”
“It’s fine.” Daniella replied.
ALTYC.
River was in a meeting with staff members from the design and fashion departments.
She had designed a clothing piece, and the design department staff were astonished when they saw the sketch.
“G? Ms. Healy, you…” Nora Anderson, the head of the design department, looked at River in amazement.
River smiled. “Is there a problem?”
Nora was shocked. “You’re actually G, Ms. Healy! You’re John’s apprentice who has never appeared in public before!”
River said, “Calm down.”
“I can’t! It’s been really tough for us not to know about this, Ms. Healy!” said Kristen Lee, the deputy head of the design department.