Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
But she couldn’t embarrass her grandmother. At least, she had to be polite.
“You are so outstanding, Miss Lloyd!” Carlisle praised.
“Oh, it’s nothing, Shirley modestly replied.
“My grandson just obtained two master’s degrees, and he returned to the country to inherit his father’s company. I heard that the company’s performance this year is even more remarkable!” Lyra complimented her grandson.
Carlisle seemed a bit shy. “Aw, shucks. Let’s not talk about me, Grandma.”
“They are both good kids. And at your age, you both look very compatible. I think you can be friends. Who knows? You might even become a family in the future!” Ava cheered.
Shirley swallowed hard, wondering why her grandmother didn’t give her any heads up. She was caught completely off guard. “Grandma, I haven’t had enough fun yet!” She laughed.
Lyra was broad-minded. “It’s okay. Even if you decide to get married, there’s no rush to have children. You can take a few more years to enjoy yourselves before starting a family. My grandson can share those enjoyable moments with you.”
Shirley’s face was filled with embarrassment.
Why did the conversation suddenly turn to having children?
At this moment, Tony sent the video to Zacharias and simultaneously sent a voice message. “Bad news, Uncle Zacharias. My Goddess is actually on a date with a dude, and that guy is really hot and outstanding.”
Zacharias had planned to rest at home today. However, when his phone kept ringing incessantly, he finally picked it up. It turned out to be a video from Tony. As he played it, his pupils immediately dilated.
Sure enough, Shirley went out for a date with a man. So that was why she dressed up in the morning.
Listening to Tony’s voice message, Zacharias sighed. He pondered, She had just broken up with Cole. Now she’s already interested in someone else! Am I not worthy of her affection?
“Uncle Zacharias, come quickly to assert your dominance! I’m afraid someone will snatch my Goddess away if you come too late!” Tony sent another voice message, accompanied by a photo of Shirley smiling brilliantly at Carlisle.
Zacharias, now dressed, took a glance at the photo. While dialing Roy’s phone number, he fixed his clothes and hairstyle.
“Prepare a car for me; I need to go out for a while,” Zacharias ordered before hanging up the phone.
Normally, Zacharias wouldn’t pay too much attention to his hairstyle and dressing at home. However, today was different. Before he went out, he chose a more stylish khaki trench coat, which made him look several years younger.
Once in the car, he asked Tony to send him a location. Roy’s car fleet immediately headed toward the given address.
At the same time, the atmosphere remained pleasant as the two elderly ladies chatted together. Shirley and Carlisle acted as listeners, hearing about the struggles of their grandparents’ generation. When they heard certain stories that made them happy, they couldn’t help but exchange smiles.
Tony felt the impulse to intervene several times, but he resisted it. After all, what could he do?
His uncle was the key!
Tony mused, Just wait a little longer. Uncle Zacharias is already on the way. Also, my Goddess doesn’t deserve anyone besides Uncle Zacharias.
A black sedan, escorted by three SUVs, entered the street, drawing the attention of many bystanders as such a well-organized motorcade was a rare sight. The tight formation of the convoy didn’t allow anyone to cut in.
Some people speculated that the person inside the car might be a big shot in some field. These people guessed right, but he was not just a big shot-it was more than that!
“Mr. Flintstone, are you sure you want to go up alone?” Roy asked, worried. In the back seat, Zacharias had already put on his mask. He nodded. “Yes, I’ll go up alone. All of you can wait downstairs.”
“But… your safety…”
Zacharias waved his hand. “No need to worry. I’m safe.” With that, he pushed open the car door and stepped out, his tall and handsome figure drawing the attention of women.
Regardless of their age, women couldn’t help but take a second look at him. Although his face wasn’t visible, his presence alone exuded exceptional charisma.
Zacharias walked into the restaurant step by step. The waiter opened the door, and he ascended to the second floor. When Tony saw him coming and realized he was alone, he immediately stood up in surprise. “Uncle Zacharias! Where are your bodyguards?”
“I don’t need them. Where is Shirley?” Zacharias asked, squinting.
Tony pointed ahead. “In that private room.”
Zacharias let out a sigh. “Is her grandmother here?”
“Yup! There are four of them. Two elderly women, my Goddess, and a man,” Tony informed him.
After hearing that, Zacharias adjusted his tie slightly. It was evident that he was somewhat anxious about meeting Shirley’s grandmother.
“Uncle Zacharias, are you nervous?” Tony giggled when he saw through Zacharias’ facade. It turned out that even his usually confident uncle had moments of self-doubt.
Zacharias didn’t say anything. Instead, he walked toward the private room. Shirley stood up to pour tea, starting with her grandmother and then moving on to Lyra and Carlisle.
“Thank you,” Carlisle said with a gentle and joyful tone.
“You’re welcome.” Shirley smiled and poured tea for herself. At that moment, she noticed someone entering. She wondered if it was the waiter and glanced up. With a single look, she froze while pouring the tea, making it spill over the cup. She quickly put down the teapot as she gawked incredulously at the tall man standing at the door. She wondered why Zacharias was here.
“Young man, who are you looking for?” Ava asked curiously. She wondered why a young man suddenly came to their private room. Zacharias pointed at Shirley. “I’m here for her.”
Feeling a sudden urge to exit, Shirley hesitated. Regrettably, the room’s layout forced her to navigate past Carlisle. With a polite smile, she murmured, “Excuse me for a moment.”
As Carlisle moved his legs aside, her leg brushed against his. However, a certain man’s sharp eyes narrowed dangerously as he noticed this.
She grabbed Zacharias by the arm and pulled him out, exclaiming, “Why are you here? Who told you to come?”
“It was I!” Tony chimed in.
She turned to him in surprise. “And how come you’re here too?”
“Uncle Zacharias asked me to follow you early in the morning. He suspected you were going to meet a man, and it turns out he was right.” Tony spilled the entire plan.
Shirley was taken aback. Looking at the man who shouldn’t be in the restaurant, she couldn’t help feeling jumpy. “Go home!”
“What’s your relationship with him?” Zacharias stared at her face and questioned her.
“We are just friends!” she replied casually. After all, describing Carlisle as a potential partner would be even more inappropriate.
“Goddess, don’t lie to Uncle Zacharias. Do you like that guy, or do you like my uncle?” Tony asked, crossing his arms over his chest.