Filed to story: Dumped by Scumbag Adored by Billionaire
Allen frowned, he didn’t like the sound of this. He didn’t even do anything wrong if not to point out that Neon was bad luck to this family. Why were they so defensive of him? Why couldn’t they let Neon go? Even his mental mother wanted him!
“All of your cards would be canceled for two months immediately. Every other expense aside from your feeding and school fees would be borne entirely by you. You don’t get to borrow from family members or relatives – not even the bank. Every privilege you enjoy as a Sparks would be withdrawn for the time being,” Niles gave his imperial verdict.
“Niles -” Reina tried to interfere but the man gave her a look that shut her up. It was at that moment that everyone realized that Niles was dead serious and no one could change his mind.
Niles strode over to his son till they were standing face to face, father and son facing off. Allen was a perfect copy of his father hence for Niles it was like staring down at the younger stubborn version of himself.
Niles was taller than his son by just a few inches, however, Allen was a growing kid and would be taller in a few months to come. Even at that, Allen could never challenge his father and he showed that submission by lowering his gaze.
“Since you claim to be the firstborn son of this family and deserve to be respected. Go prove yourself, then,”
“What?”
“For two months, you’d live outside my home. My secretary would move you to a modest property where you would spend the next two months -“
“Niles -!”
Yet Niles ignored his wife and went on, “Your security would be assured and you have all the freedom to go on with your hedonistic lifestyle. Survive for the time frame and Neon would leave here,”
“Dad!” Ailee didn’t know who to be in support of. She loved her brother Allen but she can’t let go of Neon as well. Why can’t both of them just live in harmony?
“I don’t think that’s a good idea,” Isabella pointed out, “With Jennifer on the loose, we have to stay united. What if she singles him out?”
“I’m starting a manhunt for Jennifer starting from now, plus the bodyguards are there. Allen would be safe,” Niles informed her just as Reina left the room, clearly angry at his decision.
A tensed silence stretched amongst them until Allen smugly announced, intentionally facing Neon, “I guess no school for me since I have to go pack up and move to my new apartment,”
He then leaned closer to whisper into Neon’s ears, “Be prepared to leave the rest of our lives in two months,” He then added with emphasis, “My sister would miss you,”
Neon clenched his fist by his side, however, he sadly realized he had no right to be with Allen. He was the stranger in this place and Ailee was leaving because of this – Reina would probably be pissed by this.
Allen left for his room smugly.
“I’d see you all when I’m back,” Neon announced, leaving for school with Ailee hurrying after him.
“Neon, wait up!”
As soon as the others left, only Anabelle, Isabella, and Niles remained at the table since the kids had been taken away by Amanda during the initial tension.
“So what now?”
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Hiya guys, a few more chapters and we’re done with this book. I still want to appreciate those who started and would be ending with me. I truly love you all ????????.. Thank you so much.
The third point of view:
“So what do we do now?” Isabella asked Niles with her arms across her chest. It was a few minutes after the little disagreement in the family.
“First of all, I need to find Jennifer-“
“Right after you console aunt,” Anabelle interrupted him, not that she meant to be rude by the way, “Your decision really hurt aunt Reina especially after she just discovered news of Jennifer’s escape,”
Niles pressed his lips together saying in a stern voice, “Allen needs to grow up. His selfishness is becoming unbearable and I can’t let him turn out to be the kind of emotionless bastard my father, Adam, was. My wife would be angry but with time, she’d understand my reason for this. Moreover, it’s not like Allen’s living far away, she can pay a visit as far as she doesn’t sneak my resources to him for the time being,”
At once Isabella’s phone rang and when she saw it was Julie calling, a smirk crossed her features. Since he was calling, that means the mission was done.
“Hello,” she said with an expressionless tone.
“Come out,” it was one single command.
“Where?”
“You’d receive the coordinates,”
As soon as the call ended, Isabella announced, “It seems I have to return early, father,”
“Where are you going?” Niles asked with a narrowed gaze. He noticed the call she made just now and knew she was up to something.
“Have you forgotten that my rehearsal dinner is tomorrow? I have to go prepare,” she said to him. If only Niles knew that the preparation she was talking about was taking care of a certain person, he would have flipped the table.
“Huh? We’re leaving?” Anabelle was surprised. She was hoping to spend more time with Isabella’s family and leave towards the evening time.
“Your fiancé planned an unexpected breakfast, let’s go,” Isabella was already on her feet causing Anabelle to keep up with her pace.
“See you later, father,” Isabella said, when it hit her. She turned, “And, do remember to invite the woman who saved mom. It would be a pleasure to finally meet her,”
Niles groaned, “You’re supposed to test her, not hurt her,” He knew Isabella’s tendencies.
“That’s what I’m going to do,” Isabella said.
Niles gave her a look of disbelief.
“Cross my heart,” She gestured across her chest, “Put a little trust in me, Niles. I’m your daughter, not a psychopath,”
Isabella then began to preach to him, “As you said to your son, Allen, just because I have the power and resources doesn’t mean I have to abuse it,”
Niles snorted with laughter, “Fine, do whatever you want. I wonder what kind of daughter you are, you never let me have the last words,”
“Of course, I’m your daughter, who else?” She stated proudly causing Anabelle’s face to distort. Why were they oppressing her with their relationship? She has a father as well, you know.