Rachel nodded without hesitation. "Yes, I would love that." Attentive to Rachel's heartiness, Nathan nodded satisfactorily. "Come to the Chapman Group headquarters tomorrow at 8 AM, bring the card, and ask for me at my office." Upon finishing his sentence, Nathan left Rachel's sight in huge strides. Rachel immediately sank into her thoughts. Everything in the Orange Country depended on the qualification one had. If they were looking for a job after graduation, it depended on their certificates and from where it was obtained. Even professional industries looked for fresh hires that were from a good school. Her frantic escape from Istituto Marangoni had caused her to not have a degree, and because of that, she would have been stuck in the Orange Country without a way to move forward! An employer like Nathan Chapman, who does not look at qualifications, was rare, let alone being hired by one! Even if she started from the very bottom of the hierarchy, she would not need to toil f
No longer than thirty minutes later, Ziggy exited the room expressionlessly. Rachel carried Ziggy in her arms, but seeing his unconcerned face, she became a little anxious. "How was it, Ziggy?" Jodie looked at Ziggy with the same intense, anxious expression. "A normal person's intelligence is around 80 or more, and this school's entrance prerequisite is 120! If someone knows someone on the inside, they usually waive the high requirement, requiring only 100 to 120 to admit." Her head swayed to the side. "In this case, little Ziggy, you only need to score between 100 to 120." Upon hearing Jodie's words, Rachel slowly furrowed her brows. She remembered clearly that her IQ score was 130 when she was young. If the man who slept with her that fateful night had a high IQ, Ziggy's IQ should not be lower than 120! Yet Rachel did not know that her IQ score was switched with Rue. The 130 she had been memorizing was, in fact, Rue's! Since they were young, Rue's reputation as a
Ziggy's finger pointed at the furthest teacher, the one without makeup and who was not the prettiest. It was the teacher who spoke last. Jodie looked at Ziggy. "Ziggy-boy, why did you choose this teacher?" 'Don't they say all men judge by looks? No matter children or adults, everyone would subconsciously choose prettier things.' Ziggy's big, round eyes sparkled. "She's right. My future, my choice, no one else can decide for me." He paused for a split second before he continued, "Except for mommy." Mainly, it was because the teacher's words were almost identical to what mommy had just told him earlier. Jane was surprised to be chosen by a genius like Ziggy. In Minnow Nursery School, it had always been the teacher's prerogative to choose their students. Due to their high qualifications, the teachers had always been finicky in their selections. Only genius students were given the choice to choose their teachers. Moreover, this was Jane's first time being chosen by a ge
On the roller coaster, Jodie looked at Ziggy and Rachel in the first row with utter resentment. 'These jerks!' 'You want to take the first row, fine! Why make me take the second row?!' The staff member lowered the overhead restraints one by one, scaring the shivers out of Jodie. When everything was ready, the staff member signaled 'OK' at another worker in the control room. When the roller coaster emitted a series of humming sounds, Jodie shuddered uncontrollably. Closing her eyes, she asked her ride partner, "E-excuse me sir, a-a-are you scared?" "Madam, who are you calling sir!" A childish voice spoke up. Confused, Jodie's head snapped around to face the young girl beside her who was about 6 or 7 years old. 'What happened to children these days? Why do they like to ride on torturous things like this??' "Madam, don't worry, it's my first ever ride, I'm so nervous!" Jodie was slightly relieved at that confession. "Hearing you say that made me feel better." The g
Ziggy's footsteps slowed to a stop as he looked at the blindingly bright Ferris Wheel that towered into the clouds with sparkles behind his wise-beyond-his-years eyes. Rachel grinned audibly beside Ziggy. "Ziggy, do you want to ride the Ferris Wheel?" Ziggy nodded seriously at Rachel. “I want to go on it with mommy and Aunt Jodie!" Jodie took Ziggy into her arms. Although her legs were shaking, she had an expression that said, 'If not me, who?' "If Ziggy-boy wants to go on it, we should!" Ziggy patted Jodie's head lightly while he teased, "Aren't you scared, Aunt Jodie?" Standing in line with Ziggy in her arms, Jodie snorted. "Scared? There's no such word in my dictionary!" Rachel shrugged as she shared a smile with Ziggy. Waiting in the VIP waiting area on the other side was a woman in a lavish off-shoulder top who had the same face as Rachel and a child with the same face as Ziggy. The difference was that the boy in the VIP area had the aura of the ice queen, and he
Since Edward was not coming to the amusement park, how would Rue have the patience to accompany Josh in his pursuit?! However, seeing how much Edward cared for Josh, she endured her own thoughts and came to the park with him. That was until she saw Rachel who was lining up outside! If that was the case, how could she stay in the amusement park?! If they met Rachel, this lie would pop like a bubble! As Josh prepared himself to go on the ride, Rue reached out and clutched his arm. She yanked Josh to her, not caring if he would be hurt. "You may not go!" Josh looked at Rue in puzzlement. His mother was not at all nice to him, and she was not like the other mothers. It could be said that his mother would behave one way in front of his father, and behave another way away from him. Even so, he had never faulted her. Mother had given him his life, so he could not blame her but, undeniably, he did not like her. She had been very ladylike in the past, but today, she was rude a
The old butler nodded and turned around to leave the room. Before he got out, Edward's voice stopped him. "Don't let him know I bought it for him. Don't even mention me when you talk to him, understand?" The old butler paused, not understanding as his brows furrowed. "Master Edward, what will that achieve? You have always been strict on Young Master Josh, and have put on an uncaring facade. In the Bluemel household, no one cares for him as much as you do." Edward frowned as he slowly turned to his butler. "Because that's how I grew up. I hope for him to become someone independent in the future, and not just be headlined as 'Edward Bluemel's son'. Do you understand?" The old butler nodded after a short pause. "Yes, Master Edward. I understand." The flashback concluded as the old butler soothed his own chest. Even though Young Master Josh was a genius, he was still an easily-fooled child. Josh carefully placed the plush toy beside his pillow before a faint smile eventuall
Ziggy inspected the card for a while before he opened his tiny mouth. "Nathan Chapman of the Chapman Group?" Just before he shut down the laptop, Ziggy’s tiny hands swiped at the mouse pad and started typing on the laptop. Very soon, information about the Chapman Group and Nathan Chapman appeared on the screen. Ziggy quickly read through the information on the screen attentively. 'Looks like this is where mommy is going to work in the future.' The company was not bad considering that there was practically no sketchy past. Furthermore, the company's main portfolio was fashion design, which is what Rachel was good at. Ziggy nodded satisfactorily, not noticing that Rachel approaching from behind. "How come the information I looked up on Google was not half as detailed as yours?" Rachel's gaze lingered on the article on the laptop the entire time with her head slightly tilted. Shocked, Ziggy quickly shut down the laptop. As the screen turned dark, Rachel was baffled. “Why
Ziggy kept his head lowered. If he had lifted his chin, his face that was identical to Josh's would be recognized. "Mommy, I have a stomach ache. I'm going to use the toilet." He then turned around and ran, not seeing Jane who was approaching. As a result, the two crashed into each other, and Ziggy was sent flying before he landed by Edward's side. "Are you alright?" Edward helped Ziggy up with one arm but was stunned when he saw Ziggy's face. The little boy had pink lips, pearly teeth, and looked adorable. However, the child and Josh looked exactly the same too! Ziggy stood up straight, his wise-beyond-his-years eyes reflecting a hint of seriousness. "Looks like we can't hide it anymore." "Hide? Hide what?" Rachel and Edward asked simultaneously. Josh and Ziggy shared a look before Josh took his mask off. The moment the mask was off, Rachel froze in surprise. Her eyes were wide as she looked at the twins — Ziggy and Josh. She could not seem to react. "What, wha
Edward shook his head lightly, his eyes deepening in coldness. Since when did he catch a cold? Some ungrateful fool must be talking about him behind his back. Seeing as Josh and Edward were descending the staircase, the old butler approached them. "Master Edward, Young Master Josh, good morning." Josh nodded as he fixed his gaze on the main entrance of the house. "How is mother?" The old butler shook his head before saying, "Mistress is nowhere to be seen, I checked this morning. I didn’t see her anywhere." Josh's eyebrows raised. "Did you send someone to have a full sweep of the area?" The old butler answered. "We've looked everywhere, but we couldn’t find her." Edward carried Josh into the bathroom calmly. "Don't worry. She's an adult, not a child. She wouldn't have waited the entire night outside. She's probably back at the Bennets' place. He handed Josh the electric toothbrush. Josh took it before they both stood side by side and brushed their teeth by the sink.
Remembering how she had criticized Jodie, she was instantly filled with regret. So the former assistant set down the box in her arms and walked toward the entrance of the building. She needed to expose everything! Just as she was approaching the entrance, her hand was pulled and she was dragged aside. The assistant looked at Jodie, slightly disoriented. "Jodie? Why are you still here?" Jodie lowered her gaze and looked at the woman she had fired. "Why did you turn back?" The assistant retrieved the card from her pocket. "I saw this and realized I might have misunderstood you. So I turned back and saw the entire scenario. Jodie, I'm so sorry to have doubted you!" Jodie shook her head as she did not mind the apology. "There's nothing to apologize for. As long as you bring the card to that company, they'll give you a pretty good position." The assistant nodded, but her gaze lingered on Rue and Ian. "Jodie, thank you, but there's something I need to do before I go!" Jod
Jodie frowned and picked up the business card from the floor. Then, she pulled the assistant's arm and placed the card into her hand. "Don't be silly, you need the job. You need to build your career in the city so you can earn more money to send home, don't you?" The assistant scoffed before she turned around to pack her things. "I don't need your pretentious pity! Since you wanted me to leave, you must have cut me off any backup plans I may have, so save it!" Jodie backed up, still frowning. "I'm not pretending. I'm just thinking you should leave here before it's too late." The assistant was so enraged, tears began to well up in her eyes as she put her things in a box. "Fine, since the entire Comer Corps is yours! I'm just a tiny employee, I have nothing I can say!" After quickly cleaning up her desk, the assistant bumped into Jodie’s shoulder when she walked past Jodie as if she was avenging herself. Jodie almost fell. However, she still walked up and grabbed the assist
The next day, when Rue woke up in the bed, Ian was already dressed and prepared to leave. "Ian, where are you going?" Rue cocked her head and asked in confusion. Ian was slightly surprised. "I have to go to work." Disappointed, Rue lowered her head. "What about me, Ian? Where am I supposed to go?" Ian sat on the side of the bed and hugged Rue. "You weren't home the entire night, won't the Bluemels be worried about you? Why don't I send you home?" Rue's gaze lowered. 'Worried about me? Impossible! Why would the Bluemels worry about me?' She reached out and tugged at Ian's collar, shaking her head. "No, I want to follow you to work." Ian was a little hesitant. "Today? Right now? But I haven't let my current assistant go yet..." Rue grabbed onto Ian's waist with an affectation on her face. "So fire her. You're the general manager, right? It's just a phone call away. I want to be with you, the sooner the better..." Ian was ecstatic at Rue's words. He stroked her back.
Josh's eyes sparkled. When he had gifted the gift, Edward was aloof and only casually asked the old butler to keep it. However, he did not expect Edward to value it so much that he placed the table lamp here. Edward looked at Josh's sparkly eyes and patted his head. "What are you looking at? You should sleep. Aren't you going to school tomorrow?" Josh nodded quickly and the two fell onto the bed playfully. Even though the two were sleeping on one side of the bed each, Josh was satisfied. The moment he shut his eyes, Edward took him into his arms. The young Josh was immediately enveloped in Edward's warm embrace. Deeply moved, Josh's eyes opened wide. He then reached out to hug Edward's waist with a glad smile. As everyone had slowly drifted off into dreamland, a human figure sat in front of the Bluemel mansion, shivering in the cold breeze. Rue clutched her palms into fists. Seeing the darkness around her, she picked up her phone and dialed a number. A drowsy voice
Rue halted and turned around, her body trembling uncontrollably. Mr. and Mrs. Bennet were right. She could not control a man like this! However, she did not want to give up on a man this exceptional, even though she could not manipulate him, and worse, she did not want to give Rachel the opportunity! "Edward, w-what is it? Do you have anything else you'd like to do?" Edward squinted coldly. "What are you trying to do, going upstairs?" Rue gritted her teeth. "I would like to go and rest..." "Rest? You hit my child, and now you want to go upstairs and rest?" Edward cocked his head with Josh in his arms. There was a chilling look on his face. Rue shuddered. "I've already explained myself. It was only an accident, but you didn't believe me. Besides, you've already hit me, what more do you want?" Josh tugged at Edward's hand non-stop. "Father, please let it go. I think mother might not be in a great mood tonight, so she..." Edward held onto Josh's tiny hand with his large
Rue's expression was full of darkness and displeasure. "What did you say, Josh? You've become bad. You weren't like this before. Who taught you to disobey your mother like this?" Josh allowed Rue to pull him around by the collar and his face turned redder by the second. Lifting Josh by his collar, Rue almost strangled him as Josh was about to pass out from not being able to breathe. "No one taught me, I was only stating the fact." Rue's eyes narrowed as she lifted Josh higher and higher, not paying attention to how he was struggling to breathe. "Rue, what the hell are you doing?!" Edward was standing on top of the staircase when he called out coldly. He could not wait for Josh to knock on his door anymore, so he went outside to see what was happening. However, He did not expect to be treated to a sight like this! 'That woman deserves death for treating my son like this!' Hearing Edward's voice, Rue whipped around instinctively to look at Edward. She shuddered and
Rachel paused, confused. "Baby, why do you say 'again'? I just found out from them this afternoon, did you already know?" Ziggy shook his head. "No, didn't you just mention the incident at the toilet?" Rachel scratched her head awkwardly. "Oops, I must've confused myself."Ziggy reached out from under the blanket and patted Rachel's head with a smile. "Mommy is a little scatterbrained!" Rachel hugged Ziggy and rolled around in bed as they both laughed loudly like bells. "Baby, I have a feeling that a guardian angel is protecting me! Every time something bad happens, they’ve always protected me from all the bad things!" Ziggy nodded happily. He wanted to tell Rachel that he was the guardian angel she was talking about.However, to avoid scaring her, he chose to remain silent. "That's right! Mommy's guardian angel must be very handsome!" Rachel pouted. "How do you know it’s a man?! I think she must be a beautiful woman angel!" Ziggy shook his head decisively. "No no!