Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
“Are you still afraid that I’d steal Young Master Nigel from you, Queenie?”
“He’s different from Leslie. Plus, you don’t have the charm to do so,” Queenie answered calmly.
“From your words, I can tell that you don’t understand men. Men always prefer novelty. Do you think Nigel will still be attracted to you once he loses interest in you? With his wealth and appearance, he has countless women actively lunging at him! By then, you’d have no choice but to cry!” Bonnie decided to plant some evil thoughts in Queenie’s mind.
A trace of anxiety flickered through Queenie’s mind, but she soon stated firmly, “I believe he’s different from other men.”
Just as she was about to enter her room, a sarcastic voice sounded from behind her. “Oh, Queenie, don’t be full of yourself. Once a man gets the woman he wants, he won’t feel the same passion anymore. I’m sure Nigel won’t be an exception.”
“Are you done?” Queenie snapped while turning around.
“That’s right! I heard you received a newlywed home. Now, Dad and Mom are planning to buy me a house too. How big should I go?” With a smile, Bonnie smugly raised an eyebrow.
Naturally, Queenie could not say anything because her parents had long since prepared a 400-square- meters house in the city center as her newlywed home.
Back in her room, Bonnie’s words remained upsetting as they raised suspicions within her toward her marriage. Yet, after thinking about it, Aren’t the happiest people in the world right by my side now?
Ever since she was young, her parents had always been a loving couple and had accompanied each other until now. Therefore, it was one-sided of her to be pessimistic about marriage. Also, she should have more faith in Nigel.
Discarding those thoughts away, Queenie began to look through the files her father had assigned her. While she sat before her computer, she found these complicated sales reports difficult to comprehend, but to help her father, she had to cheer herself up and fight through these boring reports.
She perused the documents until late at night. When she was unable to keep going, she instantly plopped onto the bed and fell asleep.
The following morning, she went to her father’s company at 8.00AM. Meanwhile, Bonnie watched Queenie leave from the balcony on the third floor as her grip instinctively tightened out of jealousy. Although she was not the real Bonnie Silverstein, she had indeed replaced the real one and could not control her greed to want more.
The Silversteins were so rich that she had never seen so much wealth in her life, which fed her greed and made her want to have the entire Silverstein Family for herself.
Now, the only obstacle in her path was Queenie’s boyfriend, Nigel. The more contact she had with that man, the more worried she was that she might not be able to hide her secret and be exposed later on.
Also, if Queenie is to live a good life in the future, would she bully and step on me instead? During the year she came to the Silverstein Residence, she had grown increasingly jealous of Queenie. We’re both humans, but why is Queenie’s life so much better than mine?
She has everything, but what about me? I met a pair of gambling-addicted parents who didn’t even care about me and forced me to start earning money after graduating from junior high. To rid myself of this unfortunate family, I had no choice but to work at places with high pay and suffer grievances and criticism from other people.
When she reflected on her life, she felt both jealousy and hatred for Queenie’s pristine and happy life; she hated the heavens for their unfairness.
Therefore, even though Lisbeth had reminded her not to target Queenie, she still could not control the displeasure she felt when seeing Queenie’s unchallenging life, along with the elegant and noble temperament she was born with.
That afternoon, Bonnie had her mother accompany her to visit all the large residential showrooms. I must own a large flat for myself, and it must be in the city center as well.
At the Silversteins’ company, Queenie sat beside her father with a pen in her hand and a laptop beside her while attentively making notes. Meanwhile, Brandon was a patient mentor to his daughter. Thanks to her sharp mind, he only needed to provide her with a few key points before she grasped the concepts he was teaching.
As a result, Brandon took note of all that and secretly made a decision. In the future, he would leave the company to Queenie because that would be the only way he could ensure that the company would fall into good hands. After all, the family business was established by his grandfather and the elders of his generation, so he could never afford to lose it.
“Queenie, keep it up. The company and I will be counting on you in the future.” Brandon laid that out straightforwardly.
With pursed lips, Queenie nodded. “I will do my best to not disappoint you.”
“I’m worried that with Bonnie’s personality, she might compete with you to take over the company. I’d better talk to her and tell her that managing a company is not as easy as she thinks.” He sighed.
Regarding this matter, Queenie also abided by her father’s arrangement. If he wanted her to take over the company, she would wholeheartedly take on that responsibility. “If that’s your plan, you need to have a good talk with her,” she told her father.
“Sigh! That child had a poor life when she was young, and I can tell that she desperately wants our acknowledgment. Your mother and I treat you both equally, so why would we disregard her?” Brandon sighed. Of course, he knew his younger daughter had some flaws in her personality, which was why he and his wife had tried their best to help her overcome those shortcomings.
Ring! Ring! Noticing his buzzing phone, Brandon picked it up to answer the call. “Hello.”
“Dad, it’s me, Bonnie. Mom and I are looking at showrooms now! I found a house that I like, but it’s quite expensive.”
“That’s not a problem! As long as you like it.” He chuckled.
“It costs eighty million, though!” Bonnie added.
“Eighty million? How’s the location? Daddy will take a look with you soon,” Brandon suggested affectionately.
“Sure. Then, I’ll look at some more houses.” After saying that, Bonnie hung up.
Meanwhile, Queenie remained silent on the side. The house she chose back then cost fifty million and it was apparent that Bonnie was selecting her house in the utmost best locations. Still, she could not comment on the situation because it was her parents’ money. As their daughter, she could only support their decision.
“Queenie, if you ever wish to have a different house, I’m on your side as well.” Brandon comforted her.
“Dad, I don’t need to change houses. I’m happy with the one I have now,” she answered. The company was not doing well recently, so she did not want to spend any of her family’s money and add to her father’s pressure.
Later, the daughter-and-father duo got off work together. Just as they had arrived at the company’s exit, his phone suddenly rang. It was a call from one of his business partners asking him out to dinner for some work discussion.
Seeing that Queenie was with him, he asked her to tag along. “Queenie, come with me to meet with one of our clients. This is something you will have to do in the future.”
“Sure.” Queenie nodded.
At Manson Hotel, Nigel had just thrown aside the information for a meeting and was planning to take a rest on the couch when his phone rang. Picking the phone up, he took a look and immediately sprang to his feet. He had almost forgotten that he had a dinner appointment with his mother.
“Hello, Mom.” He quickly answered his phone.
“Have you finished your meeting? I’ll send you an address. Come over at 6.30PM sharp. Don’t be late!” Brenda ordered him.
“Alright. I know, Mom!” He supported his forehead. The day-long meeting and international video conference had made him so busy that he did not have time to rest. After taking a look at the clock, he retrieved his keys and left.
The restaurant he was heading to happened to be the same place where Brandon was, but they arrived one after another.
Queenie followed her father into the private room the client had booked in advance and began their meal after exchanging a few pleasantries. It was not long before a white and cool-looking sports car arrived at the restaurant’s entrance. Nigel descended the car and took a look at the private room’s number. Then, his long figure began heading inside the restaurant.
“Mr. Manson, please follow me,” a waiter greeted him enthusiastically.
When Nigel arrived at the private room that his mother was in, he was met with a room filled with women. Being the only man in the room, he was taken aback. Then, he naturally looked at his mother. What kind of dinner is this? How can Mom ask me to come to dinner with her besties?
Brenda immediately smiled and introduced him to everyone. “This is my son, Nigel.” After that, she beckoned him over. “Nigel, have a seat.”
Since he was already here, he thought he could not embarrass his mother in front of her friends, so he found an empty seat and sat down. The seat beside him was occupied by a beautiful young woman, who was his blind date for tonight.
As he was surrounded by women at this point, Nigel did not notice that the person sitting beside him was a young lady. However, the young lady was staring at him with shy and cheerful eyes. What’s ‘love at first sight’ you ask? This. This is it. I’ve fallen in love with Nigel Manson.