The next day as promised they went to visit Granny Wu in the hospital. But before they went Alphonse took the kids to the grocery store to buy something for Granny.
When they arrived at the grocery store Alec was excited and he asked if he could sit on the childseat on the trolley.
Meanwhile Lilian was busy checking the snacks if they were the same as when she was living as Elizabeth.
Most of them were the same flavor or content but with different names. "Daddy can I buy some snacks to eat at home?" she asked cutely to her father.
Alphonse as a new father still couldn't say no but he knew it was unhealthy and his children were still growing. "You can only pick 3 snacks each" Alphonse stated.
They went to the snack aisle and Alec eyes widen while Lilian was busy picking potato chips and some salted shrimp flavored snacks.
Little Alec was conflicted as he stared at the snacks. He grabbed and returned snack after snack until h
Chapter 24 Moonlight Media GroupAlphonse Monroe and the twins were seated comfortable in the car. When they saw a familiar building of 'Moonlight Media Group'. When the twins saw the building they couldn't help but asked their father if they could visit Qing Lian."Alec Lilian I don't think we can just visit Ms. Qing Lian. What if she is busy? Ms. Qian's boss might get angry at her" Alphonse explained.But the children wouldn't listen to reason. They continued to plead and begged there father. Alphonse had not choice but to sigh and agree.They told the driver to stopped at the entrance of Moonlight. The trio went down and with each child in hand they walked to the entrance.The Moonlight Headquarter's was a tall building inside you can see the poster of there famous artist on the walls. It had a big reception desk and security personnel walked around.Before you can go in you needed to present identification. Alphonse presented his ID and
Both Monroe brothers looked at the approaching Alphonse dragging Qing Lian. "Ms. Qing" "Aunty Qing" the father and daughter greeted. "Mr. Monroe, young miss" Qing Lian greeted with a smile. She couldn't help but feel the tension in the room. "Aunty Qing you can call me Lilian and let me introduce you to my uncle. This is my uncle Robert, Uncle Robert this is Ms. Qing Lian yesterday she helped Alec we are here to say thank you" Lilian explained cutely while wrapping her arms around her uncle. "Ms. Qing thank you for helping my nephew" Robert greeted "It is no trouble at all Mr. Robert" Qing Lian replied. A awkward silence befell the group. Lilian was thinking on how to escape this awkward silence when a handsome uncle approach them. "Mr. Monroe and the younger Mr. Monroe this is a rare sight" the handsome uncle stated walking towards at the group. Qing Lian looked up seeing CEO Qin who stood beside her. "
The Monroe's followed Director Freed to one of the indoor studio. Inside the studio was a set for a ad campaign.The set was prepared as they walked inside people were setting up the lights. Beautiful dresses were lined up at the side."Finally you are here Director" the photographer Miles Quinn stated looking at the people behind the Director his eyes widen."Miles the original model couldn't make it. Good thing we found the perfect replacement. This is Lilian Monroe" he introduce the little girl."Miss Monroe this is the photographer who will take your pictures today Mr. Miles Quinn" the Director stated smiling.The photographer looked at the little girl and the Monroe brother's behind her. He had guessed the identity of this young miss.The director and the photographer led the father and his children leaving Robert and Claire alone."Claire" "Robert" both said in unison. The two looked at each other and lau
"DADDY" Lilian shouted at her father. Alphonse turned to the side and saw his daughter. He immediately pushed Claire away from him. "Lilian are you done with everything little bun?" He asked as he met his daughter halfway. He carried the little girl in his arms. "Daddy I am thirsty can we buy some juice?" Lilian asked "Sure little bun come on" Alphonse replied as they went to the vending machine. The female protagonist stood at the side completely forgotten. The father and daughter passed by her completely ignoring her. Claire Steven was furious she couldn't help but stomp as she returned to the studio.The father and daughter returned to the studio. They bought some drinks and gave some to the staff. Instead of going to the vending machine they went to the in house cafe. The staff thanked the Monroe's for the treat. The Director gave Lilian's talent fee to Alphonse. "Thank you so much Mr. Monroe for allowing your daug
The next day when the Monroe family were eating breakfast."Alphonse what are your plans today?" Madam Monroe asked her son. "We don't have an itinerary today Mom, Me and the kids might just play some games or swim in the pool" Alphonse stated as he ate his porridge."Then why don't you and the kids come with me to headquarters?" Madam Monroe asked excited to have a day out with the twins. "Sure Mom I think the kids would love to visit the store" Alphonse agreed it has been years since he visited his mother's shop" "Then it's a date" Madam Monroe happily stated.After breakfast the Monroe trio joined Madam Monroe to go to work. When they arrived at the store the twins were amazed at the row after row of jewelry. Three staff members welcomed Madam Monroe to the store."My little dumpling this is grandma's first store behind it is my beloved workshop. Do you guys wanna see?" Madam Monroe asked the twins excitedly nodded. She guided the two t
"Let go of us" The twin's struggled from Madam Veros bodyguards grip. "Put them inside my car" Madam Sato ordered the guards. The children tried to kick and punch the men to no avail. The twins were slowly losing hope Alec saw Alphonse from a distance. "DADDY.....DADDY.....DADDY SAVE US" He screamed and shouted towards his father. Lilian followed Alec's line of sight and immediately cried for help. "DADDY DADDY HELP US" Lilian cried for help."You two brats shut your little mouths" Madam Sato scolded the two when they continued to scream for Alphonse she slapped Lilian and Alec. She was starting to feel embarass as they were drawing the attention of passerbys."DADDY HELP US" they screamed even louder. "I told you brats to shut it" their maternal grandmother raised her hand and was about to hit them again when her arm was pulled back. "Where do you think your taking my children?" Alphonse furiously asked as he signaled his men to take the children.
"Are you sure? Are ready to reveal them Alphonse?" Alexander Monroe asked his son. "Having the Monroe name is a double edge sword son. They would have privilege yet danger would always be near them" his father explained. "Don't worry Father I think this is the safest route we can take" Alphonse answered.He knew what the Monroe name brings people will try to use you or cheat you, even so you would have the protection of the family. "Then tomorrow I will ask my secretary to make an announcement" CEO Monroe stated as he stood up and patting his son shoulder. "Thank you father" Alphonse said as he excused himself.While walking to his room he felt someone text message him. He smiled when he saw it was Wu Jin about the job offer.The next day the Monroe Conglomerate put out an announcement to all of their official public media accounts. "Today Alexander Monroe, the CEO of Monroe Congolomerate gives his grandchildren Lilian Yui Mon
A few weeks after the big announcement the children were woken up early by Aunt Mai and the other maids. They were greeted by their grandfather at the dinning table. "I have some good news Alec and Lilian today grandmother and me are taking you to school" CEO Monroe announced full of excitement. "SCHOOL!?" the twins shouted in unison. Alec was excited, he always wanted to go to school but his sister sighed in disdain. 'I need to do it all over agian' she thought to herself remembering her memories from her past life. Alec looked at his sister, he felt her emotion, and held her hand. Lilian stared at Alec's hand enclosing hers. She smiled at the comfort her brother is giving her. 'Maybe this time it would be different she wasn't alone' she smiled at the thought. "Dad why wasn't I informed of this?" Alfonse asked staring at his father. "I informed you I gave Nathan the list of schools." CEO Monroe stated ignoring his child's gaze. Alphonse jus
"Lilian come on sweetheart let's go" Sophia Monroe held her hand and the trio walked inside with Director Howard and the others."What's wrong?" Alec asked his sister. He was worried seeing that Lilian was lost in thought. "Big sis?""I am fine Alec don't worry" Lilian reassured her brother. The Monroe grandmother and grandchildren were escorted to the back of the orphanage. There was a big vacant space at the back of the orphanage it usually empty but today it was filled with tables filled with food, balloons, and many fun activities.Alec eyes filled with excitement when he saw the different activities laid out for the children. Meanwhile Lilian looked around until she saw the rare and beautiful heterochromia eyes of Theodore Jameson Bently.He was the villain in the second half of the story. He would try to ruin the lives of Robert and Claire's children, in the end of the book he would be sent to jail and be found beat
She failed she needed to accept the truth. It's been weeks since Qing Lian visited the house, she needed to aceept that maybe her Dad and Qing Lian didn't have fate. She still remembered her dad talking to her about her mission on finding a new love for him. (Flashback) "Sweetheart do you really want a mother?" Alphonse asked "What do you mean Dad?" she replied looking at her father with a confuse expression. "I found this in your room" He handed his daughter her stepmother criteria. She took the paper as she read the familiar paper her eyes widen. "Um Dad,...dad you .....see..um" Lilian didn't know what to reply as she stared at the paper in her hand. "I know Daddy is being a little selfish but sweetheart I don't want to share you and your brother to anyone." he started to explain. "But you share us with grandpa and grandma" she retorted making Alphonse smile and squeeze her noise. "Cheeky" he commented.
When they arrived at Henry's place. Qing Lian and the driver carried him inside. As they laid him on the bed the driver excused himself while she helped him take off his shoes and socks.Henry Qin felt someone tugging him and he slowly opened his eyes to see Qing Lian. He smiled in surpise and slowly pulled Qing Lian towards him. "Mr. Qin let me go" She tried to get away from his embrace but he held on tighter. "Mr. Qin please let me go" she repeated as he tried to untangle his arms around her."No I don't want to let you go" Henry stated as he tighten his embrace. "Goodnight Lian" he whispered before falling asleep.Qing Lian tried to get away but to no avail. SHe realized that the more she struggled he tighten his embrace and before she knew it he even wrap his legs around her. Before she knew it she feel asleep.The stars watched the two sleep until the sun rise and Henry Qin slowly opened his eyes to his surprise he found Qing
"Sofia... this is!?" Qing Lian couldn't believe her eyes as she stared at the paper. "I don't believe it" she said as she felt tears falling from her eyes. Sofia Monroe smiled at the girl infront of her. Qing Lian read the papers again. She couldn't believe it Madam Monroe paid all her debts. "I promise you Mrs. Monroe I will pay you back" She vowed as she couldn't help but hugged the Monroe matriach. "Don't worry about it Lian" Madam Monroe comforted the girl as she cried in her arms. When Qing Lian finally calmed down she felt herself blushing from the embarrassment. "I am so sorry Sofia I ruined your shirt" she looked down ashamed at her actions. She couldn't help but feel overwhelmed. "Tell me Sofia if you need anything I will definitely return this favor. I will pay you back" she stated. "Don't worry about it Lian why don't I tell you a story. When I was your age I was also in your position. My father was an alcoholic and a gambler when
"This is my mother's herb garden" Alphonse explained pointing at the small enclosed plot of land with the array of different herbs and spices. Alphonse was taking the twins and Qing Lian around the grounds. They were currently behind the main house.Qing Lian looked around the vast grounds in awe. Since she became the chairman's secretary, she was able to visit a lot of beautiful homes and this was probably the prettiest she has seen. "Thank you for the t
Alphonse sat in a chair beside Lilian's bed. "Are you sure sweetheart you are alright? Does it hurt anywhere?" He asked his daughter as he gently patted her head. "Don't worry Daddy I am alright" she assured her father. Lilian turned around to face Alec who wanted to sleep together."I am fine Daddy Alec so let's sleep. I can't wait to go out with grandma tomorrow" She stated as she closed her eyes and soon she fell asleep. Alec beside her watched his sister and still felt a little guilt of being useless."Alec don't worry" Alphonse walked towards Alec's side and kneeled down. He stared at his son and gently smiled. "Don't worry have fun and just be a kid, your father is here to protect you and your sister." He vowed.Alec tears fell and he whimpered as he hugged his father. "I am sorry Daddy I couldn't protect big sister" he cried "I wanna become stronger""Sshh...sshh...don't cry Alec you will become stronger.....sshhh.....Daddy. is here" Al
The children and their grandfather were seated in a booth. The twin's happily ate ice cream, as their grandfather fondly watched them.He felt his heartache as he saw the bruises on his granddaughter. "Are you alright Lilian? Are you sure? Do you want grandpa to talk to that Briana girl?" CEO Monroe asked feeling unsatisfied and bloodthirsty for revenge."I am alright grandpa even if we asked Briana to apologize to me it wouldn't be sincere. I just wish for her to leave me alone, she doesn't matter to me. I only wanted to protect Alec and the kitten" Lilian explained as she took another bite of her chocomint ice cream.Alexander Monroe stared at his granddaughter and patted her head. 'She is wiser than her years' he thought. But he still felt unsatisfied, this was his precious grandchildren."Eat, eat, if you want some more just tell grandpa" CEO Monroe encouraged them to eat some more ice cream. "So tell me how is school lately? a
The two little girls were seated outside the Principal's office. "This is your fault" Briana stated while pulling her tongue out. Lilian just ignored her while tapping her watch.'I am alright don't worry' she messaged Alec."Hey, Listen to me" Briana pulled one of her ponytail. Lilian glared at her but before she can say anything Briana's father arrives.When her father saw her his eyes widen. Both children were bruise and had bandaids every, Vincent immediately lift up his daughter. "Daddy she hit me" the little girl pointed at Lilian and cried."Shh...Daddy is here" Vincent comforted his daughter as he glared at Lilian. "Daddy...daddy..."Briana sobbed as her father comforted her.Lilian stared at the father and daughter feeling a little envious. But she shake it off and returning the glare that Mr. Veros is giving her.Teacher Mikaela entered the waiting area with the Principal. "Mr. Veros thank you for coming
"Lilian Alec come here Dad wants you to meet a few people" Alphonse called the twins over. The twins were getting their backpacks and stuff for school. After putting on their matching backpacks they walked towards their father.Alphonse was with 2 other people. He was happily chatting with the two when the twin's arrived. Lilian and Alec smiled when they saw the familiar face of Granny Wu's son."Uncle Jin" both of them greeted, as they hugged their uncle. "You guys grew bigger since the last time as you"Wu Jin commented. "One day I will be taller than you Uncle Jin" Alec proudly stated. Wu Jin smiled at Alec's determination and he couldn't help but ruffle the little boy's hair. "What are you doing here Uncle Jin?" Lilian asked as she stared at Wu Jin and the mystery lady beside him."Lilian Alec I have good news for both of you. Starting today Uncle Jin and Aunt Tanya will be with you when you go out of the house" Alphonse explained introducing Tany