I walked outside and got into my car. When Silver Fang's driver saw me coming out, he immediately followed me and got into the car as well.
The moment I closed the door, Raphael entered my car through the other door. He looked casual and aloof, as if it was his own car. I smiled politely, "Mr. Lancaster, this is my car." "My car is broken down, Ms. Chancey. Please send me back to Royal Pack first." Raphael leaned back in his car seat and said, "I have something to talk to you about." I raised an eyebrow and said, "I'm sure Eclipse's driver would be happy to give you a ride, Mr. Lancaster. Why don't you give Melany a call?" "Are you that afraid to be alone with me?" Raphael suddenly bent down and moved closer to me. I could even smell the faint scent of his body. His breathing was calm, while my heartbeat suddenly became fast. I blinked uneasily, pretending to be calm, and turned my head to stare out the window. I said,I looked at Essel seriously. "Baby, are you crying? It's okay..." "Araceli..." Essel sniffled. "I haven't seen you for too long. I missed you so much..." She stared at me, tears in her eyes. I put Essel on the ground, squatted down, and whispered, "Honey, I'm really sorry, but I have things to do now. I have to go back first. I'll see you next time, okay?" "No!" Essel hugged me. She cried, "Araceli, please don't go! I have a lot to say to you." I looked up at Raphael. He frowned slightly and crouched down too. "Araceli..." Essel's tears kept falling. "Daddy let me study at home, but I don't want to, and I hate the food the chef makes! I'm starving now. Araceli, please don't go, okay? Staying with you will make me feel better." She hugged me and cried out. I felt sad, too, so I reached out and patted her on the shoulder. I whispered, "Essel, what do you want to eat? Maybe I can bring some food over to see you nex
Raphael POV My heart was pounding. Araceli was wearing my shirt. Why did I feel all hot after seeing her? She looked really beautiful, though. Her hair was brown and shiny and curly. Her eyes were so deep and mesmerizing... No wonder she was previously known as the most beautiful woman in New York. I had never been frivolous, but this time was different. I couldn't seem to control my feelings. When Melany came to me with two babies in her arms, I didn't feel any bit of affection for her. I just accepted her, but didn't admit to being with her. I thought, went to my room and took out my hair dryer and gave it to Araceli. "Thank you, Mr. Lancaster." She said politely with a smile as she took the hair dryer. I didn't know what to say in response, and nodded without speaking. I watched as she turned around, entered the room and closed the door. I felt my throat go dry, and my body got hot. I touched my forehe
Araceli POV I left Royal Pack's villa and went to pick up my kids from Brizela Daycare. We went to the supermarket to buy some things. I held their hands, carried the shopping bags and walked towards my car. Suddenly, Krish whispered to me, "Mommy, someone has been following us." I turned my head slightly and saw the face of a man with a mask and hat reflected in the glass of the window beside me, and my heart suddenly jumped. Someone was really following us. Who was this man? I picked up Valeria, took Krish by hand, and walked quickly outside. I remembered that there was an alley not far ahead of here. If I could just turn around quickly and walk into the alley, I could lose this man. "Krish, don't look back. Follow me." I whispered, picking up my pace and walking forward. The man kept following us. I could even hear his footsteps getting closer. Krish whispered, "Mommy, there's a restaurant ahead. Why d
"Crap!" Reynaldo slammed his fist on the table. "Krish and I both lost!" Krish pursed his lips and said, "This person is a true master hacker. I'm not as good as him." I brought four plates out and glanced at them, probably understanding. "Boys, dinner is ready." Reynaldo carried Valeria over and sat her in the chair. Valeria grabbed a spoon and started eating. I smiled and said, "Put the laptops all away. If we don't eat now, Valeria is about to eat all the food." Reynaldo and Krish both burst out laughing. After the meal, Krish and I watched TV on the couch, and Krish told me what had just happened. The video had been deleted by a master hacker. I rubbed his head and reassured him that it was nothing. Reynaldo washed the dishes, dried his hands, and came over to tug on my sleeve. He whispered, "Araceli, I don't have a place to stay in New York. Can I stay here tonight? I see there are plenty of rooms on the second fl
Araceli POV Silver Group used artificial intelligence as a gimmick to attract a lot of people for this new product launch. When I appeared, the room was in an uproar. I knew that there was no stopping the discussion about me on the internet. Reporters were shouting my name and asking me questions without mentioning the new product at all. They knew that as long as my name was in the news headlines, the hits would be high. "Ms. Chancey, may I ask why you are at Silver Group's new product launch?" "Ms. Chancey, what are you here for?" "Ms. Chancey, you used to be the successor of Eclipse Group, but now you have joined Silver Group instead of returning to Eclipse. Can you tell us the reason?" "Ms. Chancey..." I smiled, picked up the microphone, and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, I am Araceli Chancey, the software inventor of Silver Group's new product. The software used in this robot was designed by me. This robot incorpora
Araceli POV I looked sideways and saw a wolf pup. His fur was silver and looked as smooth as silk. Moreover, his eyes were golden and full of imperial majesty. I froze for a moment. Wait a minute... I seemed to see Raphael in him... I looked back and realized that he was the boy who had helped me, Micah. He had just been talking to me with mind-link. The man covered his eyes and screamed in agony. I calmly rushed over and without hesitation slit the man's throat. Blood gushed out. Micah rushed up as well, tearing into the other two men's bodies. "Werewolf! He's a werewolf! Fuck!" One of the men shouted, pulling out a knife and preparing to stab Micah. I saw it and immediately rushed up and slit the man's throat. His eyes lost their sparkle, and his hand instantly let go. The knife fell to the ground with a crisp sound. Just as I was breathing a sigh of relief, Micah suddenly le
Raphael POV In Royal Group. The sun was about to set. The clouds were gorgeous and stunningly beautiful. I stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, raised my wrist to glance at my watch, and my eyes grew cold. I had put off my entire afternoon schedule in order to talk about cooperation with Araceli, but she had actually stood me up. This was the first time someone had been so bold as to ignore my offer of cooperation. This woman did have a lot of guts... Very good... I would remember that. "Mr. Lancaster, Ms. Chancey's secretary just called." My secretary stood in the doorway and said politely. I glanced at her, only to feel annoyed. "Tell her that I'm in a meeting." My secretary, Laurel Bayler, nodded and turned to leave at a brisk pace. I suddenly thought of something and called out to her, "Wait, Ms. Chancey? Which one?" I subconsciously thought "Ms. Chancey" was Melany, for
Araceli POV I froze. Valeria was automatically drawn to Raphael every time she saw him. Krish turned his head. He frowned slightly when he saw Valeria and pulled Valeria's arm. "Vallie, don't go out. Mommy will be worried." Krish whispered, "Mom is not feeling well right now. We can't let her worry about us, right?" Valeria looked at Krish, nodded, and stopped in her tracks. She looked at Raphael's back in the corridor. After a long moment, she withdrew her eyes. I breathed a sigh of relief. ... I felt better, but still a little groggy, so I decided to stay here until tomorrow. Krish and Valeria slept on the other bed in the ward. They stayed quiet and didn't make a fuss. Reynaldo sat on the edge of the bed and whispered, "I have sent someone to check it out. It was indeed Eclipse who sent those men to kill you today." "I know." I frowned. "Eliezer just went to the police station, but the female se
Araceli POVMicah suddenly runs toward the door and comes out with a bunch of gift boxes.He gave Valeria a doll of the latest model."Micah, you got a gift for Valeria, not Krish?"Raphael asks calmly.Micah nodded. "Of course I got gifts for everyone."He placed the bunny doll in Valeria's hand, then pulled a box out of his book bag and walked over in Krish's direction."This is a gift for you."Micah opened the box.It was a Rubik's Cube.He handed the cube over. "If you don't know how, I can teach you."Krish took the Rubik's Cube, played with it for a moment, raised his eyes, and said, "Thanks, I like it."Micah said calmly, then pulled another stack out of his book bag."Mommy, this is my gift to you."I froze.My heart suddenly overflowed with emotion and my voice became softer."Micah, thank you."I flipped the document in my hand over and froze.It was actually the share transfer lette
Araceli POVHospitals were perpetually filled with the pungent smell of disinfectant.Micah had a head injury that didn't require hospitalization and was bandaged up and picked up by Maddox and taken back to Royal Pack.I was worried about Valeria and asked Krish to follow them back to Royal Pack.Raphael watched me quietly, his eyes following me at all times.I sat down and asked, "When did you find out about this?""Last night." Raphael's voice was a little raspy. "I heard you on the phone when I went to look for you at Creaty Company."My lips pursed."Why didn't you tell me?" Raphael said in a single word.I lowered my eyes."I didn't take a paternity test to know if this was true, so I didn't tell you."Raphael stared at me for a long time, then suddenly smiled, "You actually offered me to be your boyfriend just to get close to Micah and Essel, right? You already knew Ramon wasn't the father of the baby, but you favored thi
Araceli POVShe laughed out loud, full of eeriness and hostility.I settled down and looked over at Micah.Micah seemed to be unconscious.I gritted my teeth, resisting the urge to pounce on Melany and kill her, and kept waking Micah up with mind-link.Suddenly, a miracle appeared.Micah's eyes snapped open.He looked towards me, his gaze becoming very complicated in this instant.Seeing Micah open his eyes, I breathed a sigh of relief.I raised my eyes and stared coldly at Melany, saying word for word, "Do you realize what you're doing is stupid?""Araceli, you're still a bitch! You said yesterday that you would help me keep this secret, but today Raphael knows!" Melany sneered, "He hates me so much now that he can't wait to break me into pieces. Aren't you so proud of yourself? But let me tell you, I won't let you have your way! If I die, I'll let Micah die with me. I'll make you and Raphael live in remorse for the rest of your liv
Araceli POVThe night was getting late.The inner turmoil gradually ate away at me.Essel was sitting on the couch somewhat six-footed, staring out of the window with two blank eyes.Krish was sitting on the floor clutching his laptop. His fingers clicked quickly on the keyboard.After ten minutes, he looked up."Mommy, I found Micah. He's moving fast now and should be in a car."He tracked Micah's cell phone and was able to pinpoint Micah's location.I sent the location to my phone and stared at the map for a minute.I was getting more and more uneasy, as if a million ants were crawling inside."Why would Micah be at the docks so late?"The marina over there had once flourished, but now it was abandoned because the coastal environment was polluted.Not many people had been in that neighborhood for a long time after the factories moved away."Mommy, I feel bad..." Essel rubbed where her heart was. "I always feel as if
Araceli POVAt the Royal Pack.Essel reached for her cell phone and dialed two numbers. I distinctly heard a mechanical, cold female voice coming from her cell phone saying that Micah's phone was off."What's Micah doing? Why isn't he answering his phone?"Essel said with some concern."Normally, Mr. Micah doesn't turn off his cell phone. This is weird."Maddox scratched his head. "Mr. Micah's cell phone doesn't turn off all year round. But he should be back soon. Maybe we should wait a little longer."I didn't know why, but I'd been feeling uneasy.This uneasy feeling even prevented me from calming down to make dinner for the kids.I pursed my lips and said, "Maddox, do you have Micah's assistant or secretary's number? Call it and ask."Maddox nodded and immediately dialed a number.The call was quickly answered. maddox chatted with the person on the other end of the line for a few moments and quickly hung up."Okay,
Raphael POV"Raphael, I do love Essel and Micah, and you..."Melany paused and said, "Araceli can't love you at all. She approached you to take away Essel and Micah.You must stay away from Araceli! She'll get back at you for what happened five years ago..."I lifted my foot and stomped on Melany's calf bone.I didn't want to do this to a woman, but Melany was just too hateful. Even if I had one of my men beat her up instead of me, it wouldn't be able to quell my hatred."Raphael, you have to believe me. I have the recording to prove it!"Melany hurriedly and tremblingly picked up her cell phone.I frowned slightly.What recording?Soon, the recording began to play. I heard Araceli's voice."You don't like Raphael?""If it wasn't for the kids, I wouldn't have had any dealings with him at all..."Melany and Araceli's conversation came out clearly from the phone.Even though I already knew that Araceli's willingness to be
Raphael POVI was downstairs in Creaty's office within ten minutes, but Araceli never came down, so I had to go to the office to find her.I was about to knock on the door when I heard her on the phone with someone, so I stood at the door and waited for her.After a while, I heard her say that Krish had gone for a paternity test and that I was his father.I froze completely.There was no way Araceli could have known I was at the door and she spoke in a somber and despondent tone.There was no way she was lying.That meant Araceli was Essel and Micah's real mother.It also meant that Melany had been lying to me...I clenched my fists, veins rippling in my hands, and quickly descended the stairs and drove as fast as I could towards Eclipse.The car quickly pulled up in front of Eclipse's villa.I violently pushed open the car door, got out, and approached the door with large strides.The servants immediately greeted me respectfully when they saw it
Araceli POVI was in the middle of a meeting. Suddenly, my cell phone vibrated and the screen lit up."I'll be downstairs at your office in ten minutes."Raphael texted.I froze for a moment.What was he doing coming to see me?Soon another text came through."I promised Valeria I'd pick her up from school today."I put my phone down and made my way back to my office after summarizing the meeting.I cleaned up my desk and lifted my bag, ready to go downstairs and wait for Raphael.That was when my cell phone vibrated.It was Eliezer calling."Araceli, I heard that two men were outside your window last night trying to come in and kidnap Valeria and Krish. Is this true?"I froze."Eliezer, how do you know this?""The men I arranged for today found a shell casing when they were weeding your yard."Eliezer sighed and said, "Araceli, why don't you move back in with Grandma? It would be safer for you and the kids."I frowned and said, "Do
Araceli POVI pursed my lips.As soon as I sent the paternity reports of my two children and Raphael to him, the Fleming family would stop pestering me.However, I couldn't talk to Raphael about it.I was worried that Raphael would make the same choice as the Fleming family.If Valeria and Krish's identities were revealed, I would definitely not get custody of them."Raphael, this is between my Ramon, so it's better to leave it to me."I said slowly, "He's the children's real father no matter what..."Raphael stared at me for a few seconds without saying anything else.He sighed slightly and took out his cell phone.I didn't know what he was going to do and was a little confused.He made a call and said something. Soon, several sedans drove up. A group of men in black got out, put their hands behind their backs and stood in a line.Raphael had them patrol the neighborhood every half hour. Then he had them take the two men who had been placed in th