Brak

Chapter 34 He Had Become Increasingly Ruthless

“Mommy, have you arrived yet? On the nights when I’m not around, always remember to have a warm glass of milk before you go to sleep. Also, don’t forget to take your vitamins… and don’t kick off your blanket while you sleep at night; you’ll catch a chill. I left my and Eli’s favorite plush toys in your suitcase. If you can’t sleep, let them keep you company…”

When it came to her eldest son, he was the type who, if he didn’t feel like talking, wouldn’t utter a single word.

However, whenever he spoke, he sounded like an elder, constantly nagging and fussing. It was unclear who he had inherited this from.

At times, Cecilia felt as if he was the adult between them.

“All right, I’ll definitely remember.”

Once Jon finished speaking, it was only then that Cecilia reluctantly ended the call.

Back when she first left for abroad, she had been battling depression and suffered from hearing impairment. On top of that, she was pregnant, so she often had sleepless nights and struggled to

cat.

After the birth of the twins, her illness hadn’t been cured, but her condition had improved somewhat.

As the children gradually grew up, they surprisingly began to take care of her once the two little ones learned to walk and talk.

They were practically her saviors.

After having some milk and vitamins, Cecilia proceeded to open her suitcase. Sure enough, she found two rabbit plushies inside, both faintly carrying the scent of milk.

That night, Cecilia lay in bed and was able to sleep remarkably peacefully while holding onto them.

The following day, at the break of dawn.

Cecilia received a text message: Nathaniel returns home today and is set to attend a charity auction at the Stelason Hotel at nine o’clock in the evening

Before returning here, Cecilia had already instructed people back home to investigate Nathaniel.

She knew he was overseas managing a project and was due to return soon, but she hadn’t expected him to be back this quickly!

Four years had passed, and even though she had gradually let go, the thought of having to actively approach this man again filled her heart with an extraordinarily complex mix of

emotions.

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Chapter 34 He Had Become Increasingly Ruthless

In the evening, at nine o’clock, the charity gala officially commenced.

-5 Pearls

A person of power and influence like Nathaniel had a private room all to himself. He didn’t need to bid personally; that task was taken care of by an assistant or a secretary.

On the second floor, Nathaniel sat in the VIP room, immaculately dressed in a crisp suit. His eyes, cold and as dark as obsidian, watched the charity auction taking place downstairs dispassionately.

The reason he came here today was for a necklace.

It had previously been left at the Smith family residence by Cecilia, and afterward, Paula and Magnus sold it off for a pittance overseas. Now, it had somehow found its way back.

Over the years, he had never missed any news about Cecilia, no matter what it was.

After several consecutive auction items, it was quickly the Trapiche emerald necklace’s turn, with a starting bid of ten million.

Nathaniel’s secretary promptly raised a sign. “Twenty million.”

The people present o

help but gasp at how the price suddenly doubled. Many of the

wealthy individuals had seen Nathaniel’s secretary before.

Hence, everyone knew full well that they couldn’t afford to offend Nathaniel,

Just when everyone thought that the necklace would go to Nathaniel, an unexpected turn of events occurred.

A stunning woman, almost enchantingly beautiful, raised a sign. Thirty million.”

For a moment, everyone held their breath, not because her bid was high, but because she had the audacity to vie for something that Nathaniel desired.

Over the past few years, Nathaniel had become increasingly ruthless. Anyone who dared to snatch something he had his eye on would either end up with their family destroyed and lives lost, or they would be left in a state worse than death!

Nathaniel was the tyrant of this place, and no one dared to cross him.

As the woman spoke, Nathaniel’s gaze successfully fell upon her. His black pupils contracted, and in that moment, it seemed as if his heartbeat had come to a halt.

In the depths of Nathaniel’s dark eyes was the reflection of Cecilia’s stunningly beautiful face.

Four years ago, she only wore dark–colored clothes and never wore makeup. But now, she was different. She was dressed in an off–shoulder ivory white gown, her ink–black hair cascading over her shoulders. A pearl hairpin adorned her temples, adding a touch of radiant elegance without being overly seductive.

At that moment, every drop of blood in Nathaniel’s body began to roil with excitement.