Chapter 123 – Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel

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At that point, Leah was cracking her head to figure out a way to obtain Elliot’s forgiveness. Therefore, when Anastasia suddenly added fuel to the fire, she couldn’t help but secretly glare at Anastasia.

On the other hand, when Elliot heard Anastasia’s words, the expression on his face became colder, which made Leah even more anxious.

“I’m sorry, Mr. Presgrave. It wasn’t intentional. I thought that Miss Tillman would fancy that coffee.” Leah tried hard to save her own image. After all, Elliot was Nigel’s cousin, so she couldn’t afford to ruin her image in front of Elliot!

Upon hearing that, Anastasia revealed a smile. “Miss Hart, how about this-I’m willing to let this slide as long as you apologize to me and return the money for the coffee to me.”

Leah was really reluctant to accept her offer, but she was aware that Anastasia’s suggestion could help her out of this embarrassing situation. Hence, she had no choice but to suppress her rage and nodded. “Alright, I’ll apologize to you. Just forget about the compensation and I’ll give you the money for the coffee.”

Upon seeing that Anastasia had named her conditions, Elliot remained quiet and didn’t raise any objections. Anastasia was seen taking out her phone and tapping on her phone to open the QR code that allowed her to receive payment. Then, Leah quickly used her phone to scan the code and transfer the 5,888.

At the same time, she inhaled a deep breath and said, “Miss Tillman, I’m sorry. Please forgive my impoliteness.”

Anastasia took her phone and confirmed that she had received the money before replying without raising her head. “Okay, I forgive you.”

When the man saw the woman eagerly checking the transfer with her head bowed, the coldness in his eyes was replaced by a hint of affectionate smile. Her eyes are basically glued to the money.

“Mr. Presgrave, I’m sorry to have taken up your precious time. I have something else to attend to. I shall take my leave.” Leah tugged her female companion beside her. They quickly pulled the door open and fled the room for fear that they might offend the man if they were to stay for another second.

Anastasia took her phone and gratefully glanced at that man. “President Presgrave, thank you for standing up for me.”

“Add another dish tonight.” He raised his eyebrow at her, gesturing at her that he preferred her to show her gratitude through actions.

She suppressed her laughter and said while standing at the door, “Sure. How about two extra dishes? Will that be enough, President Presgrave?” Her words ended with a long tone, but she totally had no idea that it actually sounded especially enticing when she called his name like that. It resembled a feather that gently brushed across his heart.

Elliot’s heart skipped a beat, after which he replied with raised brows, “Don’t forget to cook more

rice.”

“Sure!” Anastasia, who was embarrassed to talk about this topic in the office, immediately pulled the door open and left.

Although she had been pissed that day, the whole incident ended in a way that alleviated her anger.

By that point, Leah, who had returned to her car, was so enraged that she slammed the steering wheel while her female companion sitting next to her had a look of displeasure. “I wonder what Anastasia did that allowed her to get Elliot to stand up for him.”

“I’ll definitely find a chance to get my revenge on her for the humiliation that I’ve endured today.” Leah was so mad that she nearly fainted.

Felicia dealt with the matter that involved Leah so well that nobody in the office knew that it was Elliot who actually took the initiative to set things straight for Anastasia. Otherwise, Anastasia would have made everyone burn in jealousy.

In fact, Anastasia, who was carefree in character, wasn’t bothered by that incident as well since she had gotten back her money. She had learned that she shouldn’t allow things that had nothing to do with her to occupy her time.

At 3:00 PM, after having a few words with Felicia, Anastasia pushed open the door to her own office. Unexpectedly, she found Nigel sitting on her seat.

Upon seeing that she had returned, Nigel spun around on the chair and flashed a bright grin at her, revealing his dazzling, pearly white teeth.

“Why are you here? Are you done with the renovation work?” Anastasia asked as she walked into the room.

“I’m here to check around and to pay you a visit and also to have dinner with you and Jared tonight.”

“Huh? Tonight?” Her heart leapt into her mouth as she had to cook dinner for Elliot that night.

“I’m thirsty,” Nigel said, then he extended his hand to grab the glass of water on her desk. Anastasia’s eyes widened. With speed as fast as lightning, she snatched the glass. “You can’t drink from my glass.”

“Don’t be so stingy! Taking a sip won’t hurt!” He bit his lips, looking as though he was hurt by her reaction.

While holding her own glass in her hand, Anastasia made an internal call and asked Grace to send over another glass of water.

Something suddenly flashed across Anastasia’s mind. She didn’t react much when Elliot had been using her glass at home all this while, so why did she react like this now? Why did she show such a huge reaction when all Nigel did was try to drink from her glass?

“Are you really eating with us at night?” Anastasia subconsciously asked as she sipped the water in her glass.

Nigel elegantly sipped his water and answered, “I have to treat you guys to a fancy meal.”

“Alright, then. I have some work to attend to. Please wait for me until I get off work.”

He returned her seat to her, then he suddenly rose up when he thought about something. “I’m going over to look for Elliot. I’ll see you in a while.”

“Okay,” Anastasia replied, nodding with her chin propped on her hands.

However, when Nigel was at the door, he abruptly looked back at the woman behind the desk. “Anastasia, are you close with Elliot?”

She reflexively responded, “Not close. We are not close at all.”

He smiled before he pushed the door open and left the room.

Anastasia exhaled in relief as she comforted herself. Why do I feel like I’m in a secret relationship with Elliot? Why do I need to keep telling lies? Come to think about it, there’s nothing between me and Elliot, so that’s not considered a lie!

She took her phone and texted the man. ‘I’m having dinner with Nigel and Jared tonight, so I won’t be making dinner. After sending the message, she exhaled in relief at the thought of being able to rest for one night.

At this moment, Felicia knocked on her door and entered her room while being followed by a young lady behind her.

“Anastasia, you have a customer.”

Although Anastasia had traumatic experiences with clients who requested customized products, she quickly rose to her feet politely to greet her, “Hello.”

“Miss Tillman, I have a friend who is interested in your designs. She wants to customize a necklace for her boyfriend.”

“No problem. Please, have a seat. Why didn’t your friend come with you?”

“She’s abroad. She has no time to return, so she has asked me to meet you about the design.”

Felicia and Anastasia exchanged glances before she hinted, “The female customer who requested

the custom-made jewelry said that she saw magazines that featured your designs when she was abroad. She really adores your style of design.”

“Yes, my friend saw magazines about you when she was abroad and has taken a liking to you.” The lady smiled.

The explanation cleared Anastasia’s doubt. She had indeed been featured in magazines in which she had shared a few passages about her thoughts in jewelry design.

“My friend said that she wants to customize a pair of matching necklaces. The one that she plans to give her boyfriend will look like a lock, while the other one, which she will be wearing, will look like a key. Miss Tillman, you are free to design them as you wish, but she hopes to see the final product by the end of the month.”