Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
After sending that text, she did not expect he would reply so quickly, ‘You don’t have to thank me. The money is supposed to be yours in the first place.’
Ellen wanted to tell him more about her current situation but went against it later because she did not want to bother him, so she bid him goodnight.
The following day, she did not dare to turn on her phone because her phone would blow up once she did.
That was because the Andino siblings were out looking for her! Moreover, they found out from Olivia where Ellen was working—the Presgrave Group’s reception area. That was why the Andino siblings decided to wait for her there.
With Selena’s help, she received news that Ellen had not been coming to work these two days because she was on leave and would return to work tomorrow. Therefore, the Andino siblings knew when she worked as well.
When Selena heard from her mom that Ellen had received a million dollars of compensation funds, she, too, was jealous. All her current expenses did not even reach such a massive amount, yet Ellen had already become rich overnight.
Selena also knew that Lilac’s family was chasing after Ellen for her compensation funds, and her thoughts were the same as her mom’s—both wished that Ellen would divide and distribute the money among them. There will be an exciting show at the company tomorrow. I’ll get Mom to inform me, and I’ll head to the lobby to watch the show!
On the other hand, Ellen was ready to head back to work. At 8.30AM, she arrived at the company and changed into her uniform. Then, she sat in her seat and began organizing the documents.
“Ellen, someone came looking for you yesterday. He says he’s your relative,” said the colleague beside her, who leaned over.
Shock took over Ellen’s face. “What did he look like?”
“It was a man, but he doesn’t have a good attitude. Did you offend some big shot?”
Hearing that, Ellen became nervous as she remembered that Selena knew where she worked, so Garrett and the others should be aware too.
“No, they’re my relatives,” Ellen answered honestly.
“What kind of relatives are they? I would’ve thought they came here to settle scores with you!”
At that moment, Ellen felt like she was sitting on pins and needles. Will they be coming again today?
Around 9.30AM, Selena received a call from her mom, saying that the Andino siblings had left home. Her lips hooked into a smile as she thought, This time, Ellen will lose her job! That’s not all, for she will also be humiliated!
At 10.00AM, Ellen suddenly felt anxious. It was then that she saw the Andino siblings appear at the entrance to the lobby, and her face instantly paled. Though they were the ones who were being unreasonable, they seemed more assertive and terrifying.
“So, you do work here, Ellen,” Garrett called out. He was already in his late forties, yet he did not look like an elder. Instead, he behaved more like a debt collector.
“Ellie, we don’t mean to make things difficult for you. Just divide the money according to how we discussed it! Hm?” Nicole suggested gently.
“I won’t share any of the money with you.” Ellen decided not to give in at the last moment. No matter the reason, she did not need to share her money.
It was not out of greed but to defend her rights.
“Hmph! Look at this brat. She’s so greedy at a young age and wants to keep all the money to herself.” Garrett’s tone was filled with sarcasm while looking at his siblings.
“Ellen, if you want to continue working here, you’d better do as we say. Or else, we’ll cause a huge commotion and make you lose your job!” Ajax Andino also took his stand.
“You can’t do that. This is a workplace. You can’t cause a scene here,” Ellen anxiously told them.
“Sir, this is not the place for that, so please leave,” the receptionist warned them sternly.
“What does this have to do with you? If you interfere with our matters again, I’ll mess with you too!” Garrett roared.
By then, Selena had arrived and was watching the scene with her arms crossed. She came forward and greeted, “Uncle Garrett, you came.”
“Lena, come. Be the judge of this situation. Ellen agreed to share the money but then changed her mind. How could she do that?” Nicole grabbed Selena and pulled her over to their side.
The receptionist noticed that things were worsening, so she immediately called security. “Is this security? Some are causing a scene in the lobby.”
Just as she spoke those words, Garrett dashed over and snatched the phone away from her. His actions were so savage that they startled Ellen, and she came out from behind the reception table and pleaded, “Uncle Garrett, please stop causing a scene here! I beg you. Please leave!”
“If you don’t give us our share of the money, you’ll never know peace here!” Garrett threatened.
Instantly, Ellen broke down as tears pooled in her eyes. She felt so weak and helpless at that moment.
Meanwhile, Selena watched happily without uttering anything, wanting to see how Ellen would end this commotion.
Suddenly, Nicole grabbed Ellen and ordered, “Ellen, come with us!”
“I’m not going anywhere.” Ellen struggled to break free. Following that, she felt a large palm delivering a slap on her snowy-white cheeks, leaving a vivid palm print.
She went deaf for a few seconds, and everyone else on the scene was rendered shocked. Yet, the culprit remained unfazed. “If you disobey us again, I’ll punish you!” ordered Garrett.
Just as he was about to drag her away, an angry voice suddenly hollered in the lobby. “Let her go.” That voice sounded cold and sharp, which stunned the Andino siblings and made them turn around.
As Ellen was in front of them, she looked up and saw Jared approaching her. Instantly, she was surprised and embarrassed-surprised because he came to her rescue and embarrassed because of her situation.
Selena was also one of the first to turn around. Her eyes instantly bulged, and her lips parted slightly as her mind was blank yet excited at the man’s appearance. Oh my gosh! It’s him! It’s Young Master Jared!
While she was frantically tidying up her hair and clothes and revealing what she thought was a beautiful and elegant smile, Jared arrived beside Ellen. Then, he glared at Garrett, who was gripping her wrist, and shoved his hand away before drawing her to his side, threatening, “Who gave you permission to cause a scene here?”
Back at the reception, the receptionists were also shocked. Oh my! Who is the man that came to Ellen’s rescue? Isn’t that the president?
At that, Selena’s emotion turned from surprise to shock. How is this possible? How did Ellen and President Presgrave know each other? And why is he protecting her?
Meanwhile, the Andino siblings were eyeing the young man who had suddenly appeared. Garrett snorted. “Ellen, even if your boyfriend comes to your rescue, you’d still have to leave with us today.”
Ellen’s originally blushing face had now turned even redder. She had just muttered the word ‘he’ when she saw
Jared turning to look at her and declare, “Yes, I am her boyfriend.”
He used his eyes to hint at her not to explain their relationship because he needed an identity to interfere with this matter anyway. Hence, acting as her boyfriend seemed like a good idea.
Ellen blinked blankly for a few seconds. Then, her heart started racing, and her cheeks became even warmer.
On the other hand, Selena felt like she was about to faint, and her nails were digging into her palms. She could not believe that Ellen was now Jared’s girlfriend. Moreover, Ellen did not deserve nor have the right to be his girlfriend!
Yet, the man held Ellen’s cold wrist and announced, “With me here, you will never get to mistreat my girlfriend.”
Garrett was used to acting unreasonably. For the sake of money, he was not afraid of the young man before him, even though he knew he was not a pushover at first glance