“I don’t mean it. I—”
“You like me, don’t you?” Gregory interrupted me and asked rhetorically. He held his chest high and announced, “Don’t worry! My father is a great man! He will take good care of you! As long as you promise me to marry him, I’ll deal with the rest!”
I found his reaction hilarious and asked, “What do you mean by dealing with the rest? What are you going to do?”
Once again, the young boy announced with his chest held high, “My aunt told me I can get myself another few siblings if I get Daddy to spend more time with that woman. Since I don’t like her, I’ll get Daddy to spend more time with you to get myself another few siblings!”
I gaped at his reply because the things he had been exposed to weren’t supposed to be shared with a child of his age. Perhaps he had inherited the genetics of the prodigy—his critical thinking skills were top notch.
With that being said, he was way too na?ve in which he had approached a random woman on the streets for the task.
After I took a deep breath and regained my composure, I stepped forward and caressed his head, explaining patiently, “It takes more than spending time together to bring two adults together. I can agree to help, but your father may not have any feelings for me. If that’s the case, things will end up miserably and cause both of us a lot of trouble. You’re not supposed to do such things, okay?”
Halfway through my orated speech, his father’s sarcastic remark flashed back in my mind—have you always considered your father a man with bad taste?
I should have been more precise with my choice of words because I was certain Anthony didn’t have a thing for me.
Shrugging my shoulders with a self-deprecating smirk, I said, “Alright, I need to leave because I’m here to meet someone. Stay here and wait for your uncle’s arrival, okay?”
Once I was done, I brought myself up in an attempt to leave the room, but I could feel a chubby hand on my thumb.
When I lowered my gaze, I saw his abysmal pair of eyes. He said, “You don’t need to head anywhere because I’m the one who asked you out.”
“You did?”
I couldn’t believe my ears—no ordinary six-year-old little boy could execute such a flawless plan, including bribing someone to send me a note and sending a chauffeur my way to bring me to the hotel.
Nodding, the little boy repeated the content of the note, “Meet me at The Jade at nine o’clock. I’ll be waiting for you in room 608.”
That single statement had me convinced; he had managed to repeat the contents of the note without fail.
It wouldn’t be much of a surprise for a six-year-old boy from such a renowned family to be able to produce such neat handwriting. However, it was tough to believe he could get so many people to do his biddings.
Crouching, I held his arms and asked with a serious expression, “You’re not allowed to lie, okay? Tell me the truth! Do you know the one who asked me over?”
“Do you not believe me?” As Gregory asked, he walked over and accessed his tablet. The moment he took his seat, he started executing a series of commands. If I hadn’t been there to witness it, I wouldn’t believe have believed he had such a mature side.
Since he had dove right into it, in fear of interrupting him, I had to sneak my way over to check on the things he was up to.
Countless rows of codes could be seen on the screen as Gregory swiftly ran his chubby fingers across the keyboard.
After a short while, a large notification was prompted on the screen—Success!
He seemed to have gained access to another person’s device.
I asked, “Did you hack someone?”
The little boy explained in a mellifluous tone, “Nah, I have merely edited a program and disguised myself as Daddy. I dropped our chauffeur and Mr. Campbell a text, acting as though I’m my father. They approached you and brought you over because they thought it was Daddy’s instructions.”
It turned out that he had been manipulating his father’s subordinates in a rather creative and complicated method.
With that being said, the thing that surprised me the most was the fact he could easily execute countless complicated commands to edit the software.
However, I still had my fair share of doubts. Thus, I looked at the screen and repeated my question, “Are you really the one behind the note?”
“Mmm!” Gregory nodded with a determined look. He must be afraid I wouldn’t trust him.
I secretly sized him up and wondered if I should consider myself lucky.
Initially, I had thought I could regain a part of my lost memories, yet I had been brought over for something else.
I can’t possibly pick on the child and ruin his day, right? After all, he merely wished to see me in person.
Sighing, I returned his tablet to him and put on a stern front, seriously warning him, “You’re smart, but you’re not allowed to keep your father in the dark anymore if you’re going to meet another stranger in person. You’re the son of the wealthiest man in the country. If anyone figures out your identity, you’re going to be in huge trouble, okay?”
I had a hard time figuring out if the child could comprehend my words when he began blinking his eyes rapidly.
I wasn’t in the mood to teach someone else’s son on their behalf anymore. “Alright, since you have seen me, and I have turned you down, I guess it’s the end of our session today. It’s getting late. I’ll be heading back now. Goodbye.”
Just as I was about to leave, the young boy stopped me and begged with his face puckered in a pitiable manner, “What do you need from me to be my mother?”
I actually started feeling bad when I heard him crying. It was indeed an odd sensation for a woman who had never given birth.
When I was about to say something, a stern voice could be heard, yelling at the entrance, “Stop fooling around!”
The moment I turned around, someone had barged into the private room.
Anthony was dressed in a gray suit and a pair of suit pants that didn’t have a single wrinkle on them. His neatly combed hair matched his public image; he had always shown up on the television in such a manner.
He glanced at me before asking the little boy with a straight face, “Are you going to move away from her or not?”
When the little boy heard his father’s question, he glared at him and yelled, “No! I want her to be my mother! I don’t want anyone else!”
It was such an awkward scene to be a part of. With no idea on how to deal with the awkwardness, I began with a smile, “I think he’s missing his mother…”
“If that wasn’t the case, do you think you could get the better of him?” Anthony deadpanned his reply. I couldn’t help but wonder if the man was human.
I was rendered speechless by his harsh remark. “Mr. Featherstone, I think you have misunderstood me—”
He strode over and brought Gregory away from me with brute force before I could finish my sentence. “There are a lot of women who wish to become Mrs. Featherstone, yet no one has tried something as silly as this.”
Halfway through his speech, he paused and signaled Gregory to stay away from me. Although the little boy was stubborn, he dared not defy his father’s instructions. Albeit unreluctantly, he inched away from me.
Anthony looked at me and spat out, “You’re a smart woman because you’re capable of utilizing your strength. Unfortunately, you have picked the wrong target. If you wish to become my wife, why don’t you come after me? You better stay away from him in the future. Otherwise, get yourself ready for the things that are in store for you.”
Huh? Is that a warning? Why does he make himself sound so superior?
At that point, I had had enough of the man’s arrogant remark. Suppressing my wrath, I repeated myself, “I’ll make myself clear for one last time—this is nothing more than a misunderstanding. I have no intention to approach your son, let alone be your wife. Although you’re not half bad in terms of look, you’re nothing more than a single parent with a son. I don’t see the need to waste my time with you.”
Since he didn’t bother to hold back against me, I decided to return the favor and went all out in front of him.
The man frowned when he heard my words. I could detect a hint of frustration through his eyes that had narrowed to a slit.
There wasn’t anything else I could do to prove myself innocent because he seemed to have gotten used to different women saying the same things.
Okay! Considering he’s such an exceptional bachelor with a great look and sturdy figure, it’s not entirely impossible for those who have ulterior goals to approach his son to win him over!
If he compares me to those with ulterior goals, it makes me seem as suspicious as them!
“Since you think I’m up to something else, I’ll leave you and your son alone at once! Also, you should really keep a closer eye on your son. Goodbye!”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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