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Thaddeus observed his son righteously taking full responsibility. For Bobby to have such cognition and accountability at his age, the boy showed the grace Thaddeus had once demonstrated in his younger years. โAlright. Weโll go with your idea. But I need to make one thing clear though: Iโll be the first to beat you up if you make Mommy sad.โ Thaddeus caressed his sonโs head.โOkay. Got it.โ Furrowing his brows, Bobby took a glance at Thaddeus and mumbled under his breath, โJesus, we all know you love your wife the most.โ With his son grumbling, Thaddeus pulled on the boyโs ear. โWhat are you doing there, mumbling to yourself?โ โUh, nothing. I should get back to class, Daddy.โ Bobby jumped off Thaddeusโ lap and waved his arm. Thaddeus put on a straight face and educated his son, โGo on. Although itโs good to help out a classmate, you canโt let it get in the way of your business. Got it?โ โYes.โ Bobby turned to the side and looked in the direction of the schoolyard. The other
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Mona told the cab driver to pull up and stared from afar while taking note of the address. With the phone in her handbag ringing, she pulled it out of her bag for a look. It was Ben calling. Mona took the call, and the voice on the other end of the line sounded anxious. โWhere are you now, Mona? We couldnโt get in touch with you for the last few days. You got us worried sick.โ โI had a little situation. What happened?โ โItโs the opening of our studio today, but we have people coming here and calling our flagship designs rip-offs. They are threatening to report us to the Federal Trade Commission for unfair business practices.โ โAre you talking about my two designs?โ โYeah. The two hit designs.โ โDonโt sweat it. Those are my original works, so itโs ridiculous to say the designs are rip-offs. They can take us to court all they want, but they wonโt get anything out of it. We can sue them for slander.โ โMona, things are not as simple as you think. They came here with the d
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The leader of the group โ a tall and burly man โ took a step forward and blocked the entrance. He said to Mona, โWell, youโll be wasting your time. The owner across the street is on vacation in the Maldives. Otherwise, he wouldnโt have sent me in the first place.โ Furious, Mona lifted her chin and looked the man in the eye. She angrily uttered, โThat doesnโt give you the right to come in my place and cause havoc. Youโre breaking the law by starting trouble here. Iโm going to call the cops.โ Mona was incensed as these people had to ruin the opening of her business. They acted righteously as if they had a leg to stand on. They would only push her and her team around further if she did not show them who was boss. โCall the cops? Go on. I can tell you that my uncle is the chief of this precinct. We are not scared of a copycat like you.โ The man looked at Mona and Ben in disdain. The way he saw it, these people were young and easy marks. He was only paid to do a job, so he would m
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The police officer frowned. โCouldnโt you have settled this on your own?โ โI tried to talk to them, but as you can see, they refuse to leave. They threatened us to move our business elsewhere or his uncle, apparently the police chief, will put me behind bars. I want to know if Iโve broken any laws that called for jail time.โ Mona made it sound serious as there was an ongoing investigation into the integrity of government officials. For someone to throw their weight around in the name of their uncle who was the chief of police, the uncle would probably take a lot of heat if it made headlines. The burly man freaked out. โNobody said anything about putting you behind bars. Donโt be ridiculous.โ โQuit the racket and shut up.โ With a stern look, the police officer gave the burly man a glare and then turned his attention to Mona. โYou two should come with me to the station, so I can get your statement. Iโll sort this out for you.โ โThank you, officer.โ Mona expressed her gratitud
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Thaddeus glanced at the woman by his side, assured that she was doing well. He then pulled a long face and stared at the man who went after Mona. He questioned, โWhat did you chase after her for?โ The man took stock of Thaddeusโ expensive taste in clothes. Intimidated by his commanding presence, the man backed down a little in confronting Mona. โShe hit me. Half of my face is swollen,โ the man whined as if Thaddeus was the father of the offending daughter while he tattled to the father as the victim of bullying. โDid you hit him?โ Thaddeus lowered her head and asked Mona in a soft voice, not putting the blame on her at all. โI canโt believe heโs the one complaining. He started it, so he deserves a beating.โ Mona stared daggers at the man. Thaddeus furrowed his brows and reached out to hold Monaโs hands to rub between his palms. โYour hands must be hurting. Iโm only a phone away. Just leave this to me the next time.โ Mona was dumbstruck, and so was the man standing in the
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Surprised, the man lost his manners for a moment and cried out. Mona had an idea who the man was after Thaddeus addressed him as Mr. Foster. The man was likely the richest man in the neighboring city and Sherryโs father. โYeah. We have two children together.โ Getting a grip on himself, James looked at Mona a different way. The stunner must have a couple of tricks up her sleeve to have Thaddeus wrapped around her little finger. โThaddeus, youโve got game. You have two children before youโre even married.โ James sneered. It was common for men to fool around with women and have children out of wedlock in the business circle. Thaddeus was the first to have the decency and the gall to admit to it. โYouโve got the wrong idea, James. We were married, and our marriage was legal in the eyes of the law. Sorry to let you down, but Iโm not that kind of guy.โ Upset, James pointed at Mona and questioned Thaddeus, โSo, youโre saying that you caused a ruckus and even tried to throw my d
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โAre you saying that Bobby has a crush in preschool?โ Mona cut Thaddeus off mid-sentence and eagerly asked in the restaurant.Thaddeus pulled out a napkin and reached out to wipe the bits of food on the corner of Monaโs lips. He patiently explained, โYou always get ahead of yourself whenever it comes to the kids. Just let me finish.โ Putting down her cutlery, Mona quietly looked Thaddeus in the eye and gave her full attention. Once Thaddeus gave an account of what he had seen at the preschool, she let out a sigh of relief. โIt sounds like Bobby cares a lot about his classmate. I feel bad for the girl, Megan. Why donโt we invite her to the house for dinner? My heart goes out to her.โ Mona was sympathetic to Meganโs situation at home as it invoked her feelings as a mother. She wanted to give Megan some help the best she could. โSure. Iโm sure our son will be happy if youโre glad to do that. You have no idea how much he likes the girl.โ Thaddeus made the decision for his son. โ
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Folding his arms, Thaddeus idly sank into the back of the chair and flashed his bad-boy smirk. โThank me? How do you plan on thanking me?โ Mona curled her lips, stood up, and nonchalantly said, โYou get a free meal from me, and thatโs it. Take it or leave it.โ Thaddeus grinned and watched her from behind as she advanced to the counter to settle the bill. The woman sure had an attitude. After the brief lunch, the pair exited the restaurant and went their own ways. None of them said a word as they simply went on with their business. It was close to two oโclock in the afternoon by the time Mona returned to the jewelry design studio. Ben sat in the lounge area and buried his head in his packed lunch, gulping down the food. Standing at the door, Mona looked around the empty studio. There was not a customer in sight. She turned her attention back to Ben, feeling a catch in her throat. It was just pathetic. She went over and filled a disposable cup with water before placing
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Clingy Loveย ย ย Chapter 999
The couple was tired after a time of bonding, and they lay on the wicker chair, closing their eyes before slipping into dreamland. Sometime later, Thaddeus felt a chill and opened his eyes. His T-shirt was wet, and Bobby and Millie were spraying water at him with water guns. The youngest child was nearby too in her stroller. She suckled on a pacifier and watched the bustle. โWhereโs your mommy?โ Thaddeus shuffled his hair and looked around, searching for Mona. โFreeze, Daddy. We have held Mommy captive. Surrender yourself to us.โ Acting like the boss, Millie pointed her massive water gun at her daddy. Thaddeus had indulged his eldest daughter so much that the girl would only have things her way. Nevertheless, Thaddeus played along since it was only a game. He knew his children well. Millie took after Mona and was shrewd. Still, Millie would be on her best behavior when in public. โHurry up and surrender, Daddy. Put your hands up, and we will release Mommy.โ Millie poked
Clingy Loveย ย ย Chapter 998
It was a cooling breeze for the Summer as flowers bloomed in the garden of Fontaine Residence. Mona rested on a wicker chair under the wine arbor, holding in hand the latest issue of the weekly design magazine, with her face on the cover. In the photo, she held a trophy up on the stage of a design competition, standing out amidst the radiant background. Since the birth of her youngest, Mona took a month off for rest before picking up her passion again and returning to the world of design. Recently, she won first place in an international design competition and found fame. Mona was happy with her life and enjoyed the rich and peaceful state of things. She had time to herself for once during the weekend, so she found a quiet spot to enjoy time alone while the kids had a nap. The sunlight shone over Mona through the leaves, basking her in warmth. She let out a yawn and closed her eyes for a nap. Thaddeus walked out of the house and saw the woman enjoying the moment of bliss. The t
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โMommy, did the baby kick you today?โ Millie wobbled her way over and placed her hand on Monaโs belly. She could feel the baby stirring inside her mommyโs stomach. Millie was pleasantly surprised. โThe baby kicked me! Mommy, is the baby swimming inside your belly?โ โYeah. The baby is kicking.โ Mona affectionately caressed her belly. The fetus had been kicking and rolling a lot more lately, so she could not get much sleep. The tall and strong man drew near and looked tenderly at Mona. His husky voice lingered in Monaโs ear. โWerenโt you craving strawberries? I placed an order, and the fruit is being airlifted here as we speak. Itโll arrive tonight.โ โYay.โ Mona was gleeful. Since the beginning of her pregnancy, she had become quite fussy and craved the strangest food. She wanted caviar from Japan, cookies from France, and strawberries from the highlands. Anything she asked for would be transported fresh to the house the next day.The man had taken good care of her during her en
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โNo. I wonโt let myself go.โ The man huffed heavily after finishing his sit-ups. Then, he rolled out of bed and got changed in the walk-in closet. Mona stared at the manโs well-toned back, gasping at his body upkeep. People would probably have a hard time believing he was a father of three. With that in mind, Mona became aware of a potential threat. She got up and drew close to the man. โYouโre responsible for taking care of the baby once the child is born.โ Thaddeus straightened his tie. โAlright. I can do that. I want to be present in the babyโs life and your pregnancy. You should rest at home once your belly gets bigger. Iโll handle Bobby and Millieโs school run, okay?โ The man pinched Monaโs face dotingly. โNow youโre talking. Are you heading out?โ Mona got up on her tiptoes to brush off the dust from his shoulders. โYeah. I need to sort out a lot of paperwork.โ โI wrote down notes of the meeting I attended on your behalf a few days ago.โ Mona walked out to retrieve a
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Thaddeus was in the hospital for a week before he was discharged. The election day for the successor of the Fontaine Group was two weeks later, but Thaddeus had not made a full recovery in his legs. He remained in a wheelchair and persisted in his daily physiotherapy. Mona had a room freed up in Fontaine Residence for Thaddeusโ rehabilitation. A specialized doctor would come around the house every day to help Thaddeus with his recovery. Thaddeus was a strong man to fight through the pain in his physiotherapy sessions. That day, Mona watched as the workers hung a decorative painting on the wall in the hallway. She ordered paintings of her preference and had them shipped from abroad. Mona instructed the workers to put it up, not paying attention to the wobbly painting that had been hung behind her. The painting was about to hit her from the back. Thaddeus was exiting the rehabilitation room when he caught sight of the danger. Getting up from his wheelchair, Thaddeus took large stri
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The few pictures of Mona and Victor at the height of a tussle gave the impression that they were having an intimate moment. Thaddeus went through the photos with a look of disdain. โSo you stood there and pretended to take pictures of me to show me these? You set my wife up with another man to tell me she was cheating on me?โ It was not hard to guess the game the paparazzi were playing, but who was he trying to fool? The man was dumbstruck, as it never occurred to him that Thaddeus could see through him. It had taken the three of them to come up with the idea. However, it had not taken much for Thaddeus to foil their plan. Mona let out a relieved smile. She thought that Thaddeus would be furious at the look of the pictures and had prepared herself to give a long explanation. She was surprised that Thaddeus quickly saw through the attempt to drive them apart. Their relationship was solid, and no one could come between them. Mona thought to herself with glee when she took
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Mona stood in front of Thaddeus, blocking his face as she confronted the paparazzi who took their picture. โHand over the camera!โ โThereโs nothing in the camera. Besides, itโs my personal property. Why should I give it to you?โ โYou clearly took a picture of my husband. You have some nerve to say thereโs nothing.โ Mona grabbed the man by the wrist and lifted her foot to kick. Thaddeus grabbed her wrist to stop her. โYouโre pregnant. Think about the child.โ Thaddeus pulled Mona back, leaving himself exposed to the paparazzi. โWhy do you want to photograph me? Do you want to see me in a wheelchair? Take a picture then.โ Thaddeus pulled a straight face. His nonchalant gaze spoke of intimidation. Dumbstruck, the paparazzi looked at Thaddeusโ legs and smiled dryly. โWhat happened to your legs, Mr. Fontaine?โ Thaddeus did not answer. However, his dark eyes flicked chillingly as he looked murderously at the paparazzi. Even in a wheelchair, Thaddeus did not have to say anythi
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With the help of the two caretakers, Thaddeus sat in the wheelchair. He had overcome his emotions and pulled himself together. His mind was clear as he sorted out what he should do next. Thaddeus called the assistant into the room and laid out the following plan. โI wonโt attend any media interviews before the election, but I wonโt disappear from the public eye either. I donโt want to give the press something to talk about. My wife will represent me. Going forward, whatever she says or does will be considered my own. She has the authority to attend all corporate conferences, big or small.โ Mona dropped her jaw in shock. She was to attend company meetings and speak on his behalf. It was trying to make the impossible happen. On second thought, Thaddeus must have his reasons to do so. She had the confidence to do a good job anyway. The assistant took note of everything Thaddeus said. The Fontaine Group was about to choose its next leader, and with Thaddeus still in recovery, the
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โItโs okay. Thatโs normal after surgery. The doctor gave me a heads-up. Since itโs a brain operation, you might have damage to the motor nerve. With the help of physiotherapy, youโll be back to running in no time.โ Mona consoled Thaddeus. Thaddeus lifted his hands and gave Mona a gentle push. โLeave.โ Mona froze. She looked at the man who was fine a second ago, not knowing what to do. โCan you leave? I need some time alone,โ Fixing his gaze on Mona, Thaddeus spoke callously. โOkay. Iโll be right outside if you need me.โ It dawned on Mona why the man was persistent in driving her away. He did not want her to see him at his worst. In a way, he was trying to protect his pride and dignity as a man. However, they were a married couple. Mona would never turn her back on him. Mona could understand the manโs vulnerability and his feelings at the moment. Hence, she said nothing and quietly left the ward to give Thaddeus the time and space to sort his emotions. Instead of doing n
