Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
Five days after the crash, Elliot learned what caused it. It was planned by a foreign competitor who wanted to exact revenge on the Presgrave Group for stealing away their business interests.
Shortly after Elliot learned this knowledge, a disaster occurred in the middle of the open seas. The miscreant with the temerity to touch Elliot’s son vanished from existence.
This was exactly Elliot’s style. But despite so, he was unable to quell his anger. He went even further to ensure that the entire sinner’s clan would never be seen in the world.
As Jared required a quiet place to recuperate, Elliot’s entire family migrated to a tranquil manor abroad and had since resided there.
Sixteen years later, a young, attractive figure could be seen sitting at the president’s desk in the president’s office. He then stood to his feet and gazed out the floor-to-ceiling window. His captivating appearance was a gift from god, with the sun rays accentuating his aquiline nose and enhancing his facial contours, thin lips, and fair forehead as seen through his combed-up fringes.
Jared, who turned twenty-six this year, completely inherited his father’s genes. He stood close to 1.87 meters tall and exuded an elegant aura, which was how a son of a noble family would appear.
“Mr. Presgrave, the documents required for the board meeting are ready. You can go now.”
“Okay.” Jared had spent the previous years living and studying overseas and had rarely returned, but this time, he would have more time to stay in the country.
Despite his young age, he had a comparable capability to his father. As a result, he was now in charge of running the whole Presgrave Group while his parents focused on caring for his younger sister.
At the same time, a figure who had just returned from studying abroad was grandly greeted. Another woman laden with jewelry rushed up to hug the woman as soon as she emerged from the airport wearing only branded clothing from head to toe. “My daughter, you’re back at last!”
It was Olivia Fraser, hugging her daughter, Selena, who had been studying abroad for the past four years. This daughter of hers, having a beautiful appearance and obtaining foreign degrees, had made Olivia proud. Olivia was certain that Selena would have a bright future ahead.
“Mom, I’m running out of money again! Transfer some to me!”
“Okay! I’ll transfer five hundred thousand to you tomorrow! That’s more than enough!” “Well, that’s just the bare minimum,” Selena responded, her lips pouting.
“Let’s head back first, come on! You arrived just in time for tomorrow’s wedding of your aunt’s daughter. We’ll go join the fun.” “Will Ellen be going as well? What has she been doing recently?”
“What else could that girl be doing but toiling away? She’s not at all comparable to you!” Olivia said as she looked at her daughter proudly. Selena has indeed made a good choice to be born into our family!
Soon later, Olivia drove her Mercedes-Benz into a basement car park in Averna’s high-end residential area and stopped it in a luxurious parking space.
Selena got out of the car. Behaving just like a princess, she did not pick up any of her belongings and instead waited for her mother to carry everything for her. This resulted in Olivia spoiling Selena since she was young as if she were truly a princess from a royal family.
“Let’s have something special tonight, Mom!”
“Sure! Pick whatever you like,” Olivia agreed right away.
Selena then trailed behind Olivia. She appeared dissatisfied with and looked down upon everything in the country, perhaps because she had lived abroad for the previous years.
“Mom, I don’t intend to look for a job now. I want to have some fun for a while.”
“That’s perfectly fine. Our family does not require money anyway. I don’t want you to suffer outside too,” Olivia responded lovingly.
That evening, Connor and Olivia took Selena out to a fancy dinner before visiting a few designer stores to get their attire for the wedding the following day. Their total expenditure for the night itself came up to more than one hundred thousand.
But Connor and Olivia were unconcerned at all. They spent as though the money would keep falling from the sky and were unconcerned about the possibility of becoming broke.
This was what Selena had always been curious about. According to what she had recalled, their family lived in a run-down alley when she was seven. However, they moved into a big mansion subsequently, and when she graduated from high school, her parents immediately sent her abroad to study when she failed to get into a local university. Not only that, but the university she attended abroad was also one which was reputable, all thanks to her parents’ connections. At that moment, everyone in her high school was envious of her.
She felt that her parents possessed a mystical ability that allowed them to instantly make their entire family rich.
She had previously asked Olivia about this, but Olivia did not tell her the truth and continued to indulge her every wish.
As time passed, Selena gradually developed the mannerisms and habits of the wealthy and lived just like a lady who was born with a silver spoon.
The next day morning, Olivia had arranged for a makeup artist to come to their house to doll up both Selena and herself. Selena wore a six-figure gown, and because she had undergone some minor cosmetic surgery abroad, she truly appeared beautiful.
Under the power of money as well, she shed her prior persona as a poor, disheveled lady and appeared to be a wealthy and noble woman. Connor had begun investing recently and Lady Luck had also been kind to him too as he managed to earn a few million solely from investments.
Their entire family then boarded the posh car Connor had just purchased and made their way to the hotel where the wedding was hosted. The moment Olivia appeared in the hall, all of their relatives and friends greeted her respectfully, worrying that any delay would annoy her.
“Wow, this is Selena, right? She looks just like a celebrity!”
“That’s right! Such a beautiful lady! You’re so blessed, Olivia, to have such a beautiful daughter!”
“Of course, she is! Furthermore, Selena is an international graduate from a world-known university!”
“That’s incredible!”
Hearing all the compliments, Selena couldn’t help but raise her chin proudly. She knew she merited all of these praises. She was also aware that many young guys in the hall were placing their attention on her, but she found all these men ridiculous. She would never take a fancy to these ordinary men!
Her ideal life partner would undoubtedly be a member of the elite and the most influential group.
She followed her mother to the front seats, sat down, and then started scrolling through her phone while acting oblivious to everyone else. Olivia, on the other hand, looked around the room before turning to the woman with grey hair seated next to her and asked, “Where is Ellie, Aunt Jessica? Is she not coming?”
“Ellie should be back soon, and she’s probably on her way. She had to change her shifts to make it here today,” Jessica Aguirre said. She was the elderly woman who had adopted Ellen Reiss.
When Ellen’s name was mentioned, Selena’s head shot up, and a flash of superiority lit up her eyes. She had nothing better to do and was curious to see what Ellen, whom she had once despised, had become.
Selena despised Ellen because her family had fostered Ellen and her brother for a year when they were young. Despite her young age, Selena never overcame her animosity toward Ellen, especially after she realized Ellen had a beautiful doll that she had always wanted. However, Ellen never gave it to her, and Selena hid it, which resulted in her father spanking her. Although her only recollection of Ellen was from their childhood, the vengeful nature of her character meant that she would not let the memories fade. She was relieved that Ellen’s brother had died of illness because otherwise, she would despise them even more.
“Mom, what is Ellen doing now?” Selena asked curiously.
Olivia turned to ask Jessica, “What has Ellie been up to recently?”
“She currently works part-time at a cafe. Moreover, she recently graduated but has yet to find a suitable job.” A worried look crossed Jessica’s face as she answered.
Selena snickered when she heard that. So, she’s working part-time in a cafe, huh? I was hoping she’d do better than that!
After the newlyweds made their grand entrance, the guests were treated to a few toasts before being seated for the meal. At the same time, a young lady hopped off a bus that had pulled up to the bus station near the hotel, checked the time, and ran to the hotel. Although she was still dressed in her waitress uniform, she managed to exude a cool demeanor despite the sweltering heat. The breeze blew her bangs and highlighted her attractive face.
Slightly out of breath, she entered the elevator and soon arrived in the hall. She looked around for a seat, but an elder ushered her to a seat with the directors. With a bright grin, Ellen made her way to her seat while attracting the attention of several young men as she passed by. She radiated an air of mystic authority that drew people to her like moths to a flame. Then, she affectionately embraced Jessica before taking a seat beside her. Afterward, Jessica began caring for her as though she were her own child, pouring her drinks and setting out her cutlery.
However, Selena’s attention was on Ellen as soon as she walked in, but Ellen still hadn’t noticed her. Selena couldn’t help but feel superior at seeing Ellen in her cheap uniform.
A sudden thought prompted Jessica to pat Ellen on the shoulder and exclaim, “Ellie, Aunt Olivia and Selena are here too.”
When Ellen turned around, she spotted Olivia and Selena, so she flashed them a bright smile and greeted them as if they were strangers.