Chapter 223 – Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel

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Then, both Elliot and Aliona made their way to the private room in front of Anastasia. With this, Anastasia suddenly realized the reason why Felicia had diverted her attention earlier. Was she worried that I’d see both of them?

“Anastasia, it’s not a big deal. It’s perfectly normal for a superior to have a meal with his subordinate. Who knows that they may even be relatives?” Felicia attempted to console her.

Anastasia smiled in response. Acting as if she wasn’t affected, she answered, “They are not relatives. Aliona’s father was a close friend of Elliot’s father.”

That stumped Felicia had no idea what to say. “Let’s eat.”

While eating, Anastasia feigned that she was alright too. In fact, she believed she was genuinely unaffected and was not merely pretending. It’s Elliot’s choice to date anyone he wanted; it’s none of my business.

“The upcoming competition is quite pressing. Do you have any ideas?”

“Yes, I’ve already sketched the first draft and will give it to you after some modifications.”

“That’s great. We’ll try to get the product out before the jewelry show. I hope that you will be able to make a name for yourself through this.”

“I’ll do my best.” Anastasia felt the same way. She wished she could attain some achievement in this industry and carve a name for herself.

Throughout the meal, she kept looking at the private room subconsciously and imagining things.

Considering Elliot’s flirting character and Aliona’s beauty, of course he would lay his hands on her. Perhaps he was planning how to take advantage of Aliona.

As a designer, she had a surprisingly rich imagination and started picturing Elliot pressing Aliona against the wall, trying to kiss her. The image she pictured was extremely vivid.

“I’m full.” Anastasia had no appetite and had only a few bites of the food on the table.

“We’ll go back now then! I’m stuffed too.” Felicia wanted to bring her away from this restaurant.

In the private room, Aliona was happily supporting her chin with her hand on the table in the private room. “I’m so happy.”

“I promised your father that I’ll take good care of you in the company.”

“Thank you, Elliot. I’ll rely on you in the future! Oh, were you the one who sent me the flowers this morning?”

He responded with a nod. “It was to welcome you as a new employee in our company.”

“Thank you. I love it!” Despite her broad smile, Aliona was disappointed in her heart. Doesn’t he have another meaning for sending the flowers?

With that, she intentionally asked, “By the way, everyone in the company is spreading rumors about us. Do you think I need to explain to them?”

“You should if it affects your work.” Elliot appeared to be deep in thought as he looked out the window.

“No, it doesn’t affect me at all! I’m not explaining then.” She smiled, her lips pursed. Such a misunderstanding suited her perfectly, and she craved more of it!

When Anastasia crossed the road after leaving the restaurant, her thoughts wandered and Felicia had to hold her across the pathway. Once she reached her office, she heaved a deep breath and sat on her seat. All she could think about was Elliot with nothing else about work on her mind. Why am I thinking about him?

At this moment, Grace knocked on the door and entered. In hushed tones, she said, “President Presgrave had lunch together with Aliona earlier, Anastasia. Everyone thinks they’re dating. Are you all right?”

Hearing that, Anastasia sneered in her heart. Well, he’s making it so obvious to everyone! He sent her flowers and took her out for lunch, not fearing that the entire company would know. Is he now publicly showing his interest in Aliona?

“Don’t tell me such matters anymore. I’m not interested.” Anastasia raised her head and reminded Grace.

To that, Grace puffed her cheeks and replied, “Okay, noted.”

Grace left after that. Anastasia then rubbed her brows, attempting to chase her messy thoughts away so that she could focus on her work.

At about 3.00PM, Anastasia received Felicia’s call. “We’ll have a meeting in five minutes.”

On the other hand, Aliona was admiring the roses in her office, her chin resting on her hand. Though they were meant to welcome her, she wondered if they meant something else—Elliot was interested in her.

After all, he did not reject her invitation for lunch earlier. Perhaps I overestimated how important Anastasia is to him.

Furthermore, she was extremely confident in herself. Thus, sooner or later, he would be hers.

In the president’s office.

Elliot was staring at the computer screen with his thoughts wandering around. He was recalling Anastasia’s cheerful smile toward Alex the day before. With that, he did not intend to explain to her about his flower gift to Aliona this morning as well as his lunch with her.

He simply did what Anastasia had done as she had made no mention of her meeting with Alex the day before.

He needed to make her feel insecure at times.

Their encounter in the restaurant today wasn’t a coincidence either. He was the one who instructed Rey to find where she was. After knowing she was having lunch with Felicia at the restaurant across the road, Aliona happened to invite Elliot for lunch, hence he accepted it and suggested the same restaurant.

At this moment, his office phone rang, and he answered it. “Hello?”

“Hello, President Presgrave. The Department of Design is having a meeting. Do you want to join?” Felicia asked.

“Sure. I will attend,” he nonchalantly replied. After he hung up the phone, his gaze twitched, as if he was thinking of something. He was really interested to know whether Anastasia would be jealous.

At the Department of Design, Felicia immediately called Anastasia after finishing her conversation with Elliot.

“I’ll be there in a while, Felicia,” Anastasia’s voice resonated from the other end of the call.

“Just to remind you, Anastasia, that President Presgrave will be attending the meeting as well.”

Hearing that, her body stiffened. He is joining the meeting too? Is he doing so for Aliona and trying to mesmerize her in every possible way?

Then, Anastasia took a deep breath and walked toward the conference room with her notebook in her hand.

Aliona had already taken her seat in the conference room. She had everyone’s attention since she entered the room because she now had a new identity: Elliot’s new lover.

When Anastasia stepped into the room, everyone’s gaze was drawn to her—some were sympathetic, some were mocking, and others were simply rejoicing in her misfortune. She, like Aliona, had taken on a new identity: she was the pitiful old flame who had been abandoned by Elliot.

Anastasia walked right to the last seat and sat down. Knowing that everyone was staring at her, she lowered her head and played with her phone.

Alice couldn’t help but sneer. “Why are you sitting at the back, Anastasia?”

At this instant, the door was opened again and an imposing figure stepped in. It was Elliot making his entrance.

He was dressed simply but elegantly in a white shirt and pants. Walking with his long legs, he exuded such a commanding presence that the entire conference room fell silent.

Then, he took a seat next to Aliona after surveying the room. The corners of her lips curved when she saw this.

Anastasia was sitting behind and raised her head to take a glance before quickly retracting her gaze. All she saw was his attractive side face while he was telling Felicia, “Let’s start.”

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