Chapter 188 – Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel

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“Your father plans to let Anastasia’s son inherit the company, and he is also currently training Alex so that he will marry Anastasia in the future and help her manage the company.”

“What about us? Mom, what about me? What do I get?” Erica was so anxious that she leaped up from the couch and looked at her mother.

“What else do we get if the company is going to be passed on to Anastasia and her son? We don’t get anything. Your dad never planned to leave us with anything. Hah! I finally see his true colors now. He only cares about Anastasia and his ex-wife. I guess our relationship means nothing to him!” Naomi gnashed her teeth in anger.

“We have to find a way to grab Dad’s company, Mom! We can’t let Anastasia and her son have everything. Dad has already been so cruel to us, so we shouldn’t worry about him anymore.” Erica wanted her father’s company desperately because no other asset was comparable to a listed company worth several billion.

Instantly, there was a flash of ruthlessness in Naomi’s eyes. “You’re right, Erica! Your father is too harsh on us. He doesn’t even care about us! You must inherit the company. Will you take my advice, Erica?”

“Of course, I will! I will do whatever you ask me to.” Erica grew up under her mother’s protection, so she believed that everything her mother did was for her own good.

“Then, seduce Alex and make him stand in line with us. He will be of big help to us when we decide to take over your father’s company.”

“What?!” Erica grunted in disdain. “Alex Hunter? He’s just an insignificant finance manager under Dad’s company.”

“But he is the successor of the company chosen by your father and Anastasia will depend on him in the future. Your dad has already been so cruel to us, so he can’t blame us for being unloyal to him one day. Alex will be really useful to us in the future.” Naomi looked at her daughter calmly, already having a rough plan in her mind.

“Hmph! He’s just a sore loser. Getting him to fall head over heels for me is easy-peasy. It’s a blessing for him to have my admiration.” Though Erica was forced by her mother to seduce Alex, she despised his background from the bottom of her heart.

Having known someone like Elliot, who was high-up and elegant, there was no room for ordinary men in Erica’s eyes. Even if she couldn’t marry Elliot, she still had to marry into a wealthy family.

“Isn’t Dad’s company going to be acquired, Mom? What if Dad no longer has his company?” Erica inquired worriedly.

“What’s the hurry? The Presgrave Family is still indebted to Anastasia’s mother, so they definitely won’t sit back and do nothing. Once Anastasia asks them, the Presgraves will definitely lend a hand.” Naomi was certain that Anastasia would ask for Elliot’s help.

“Anastasia wouldn’t be so delusional to think that she can marry Elliot, right?” Erica inquired with jealousy.

A worried Naomi thought that no matter what, the Presgraves would never accept a woman with a child. “I don’t think the Presgraves will take her in. They are just nice to her because they are repaying her mother’s kindness. Besides, why would they want a woman with a child born out of wedlock?”

“That’s true. Anastasia isn’t even worthy of such a handsome and sophisticated man like Elliot.” Erica also thought that the reason why Elliot was nice to Anastasia was to repay her kindness and that he would certainly marry another woman in the future.

In the early morning, Anastasia woke up, but she didn’t catch a good night’s sleep. After having breakfast, she brought Jared to the hospital to visit her father.

When Francis saw his grandson, he was delighted and his mood had lightened so much that he was able to be discharged from the hospital by noon.

Anastasia came out to the corridor, not wanting to interrupt the grandfather-and-grandson moment. Just then, Alex walked over with some fruits in his hands. “Miss Tillman, I heard that you sought help from President Presgrave. President Tillman looks more relaxed now.”

Anastasia nodded, but her heart was heavy since asking for help came with a lot of pressure.

Looking at her, Alex could feel a strong sense of admiration as he had fallen in love with Anastasia at first sight. No word could describe how much he liked her or loved her.

At that moment, Anastasia was wearing a ruffled blouse paired with denim jeans. She looked casual yet stylish and her long hair was let down over her shoulders as it accentuated her delicate face. All in all, she looked extremely attractive.

“Miss Tillman, let’s have lunch together. I have already booked a restaurant to celebrate President Tillman’s discharge.”

“Okay, sure!” Anastasia nodded.

Hearing that, Alex was over the moon. He could finally sit down for a meal and have a proper conversation with her. Taking out a bottle of water from his bag, he handed it to Anastasia, offering, “Here, drink some water.”

Anastasia took the bottle and unscrewed the lid to drink it. Just then, footsteps were heard in the corridor, and they were coming from the corner of the elevator. Anastasia couldn’t help but glance over curiously while drinking her water.

Pfff! When she saw who it was, she instantly choked on her drink.

It was Elliot and Rey who came uninvited.

Elliot strode in with his strong and slender legs. At the same time, he exuded a powerful aura that forced anyone on his way to look at him.

Why is he here?

When he saw that Anastasia was standing beside Alex and was seemingly chatting with him, he narrowed his eyes dangerously. He didn’t like the fact that men were always around Anastasia.

“President Presgrave, what brings you here?” Anastasia walked up to him politely.

“President Presgrave came because he is concerned about your father,” Rey explained with a smile.

“Thank you for your concern. My dad will be discharged by noon.” Anastasia looked at Elliot gratefully.

“Bring me over to see your dad,” uttered Elliot in a low voice.

With that, Anastasia led him into Francis’ ward. When she pushed open the door, she informed her father, who was playing with Jared. “Dad, President Presgrave is here to see you.”

Francis immediately felt overwhelmed. Beside him, Jared exclaimed, “Is Mr. Presgrave here?”

Right then, Elliot entered the ward, his gaze turning gentle upon seeing Jared. “You’re here too, Jared!”

“Hi, Mr. Presgrave.” Jared walked up to him and held his hand before they both walked hand-in-hand to Francis’ bed.

“Young Master Elliot, why did you come all the way? It must have been bothersome. Why did you buy all these gifts too?” Francis felt flattered because he was grateful that Elliot was willing to save his company, so why would he still come all the way to visit him?

“It’s no big deal. I was so worried when I heard that you were hospitalized.” Elliot looked at Francis with concern, and he was also aware that Francis was eager to know what would happen to his company. “I already settled the acquisition of your company.”

“So soon? How did you do it?!” Francis exclaimed in astonishment. “Did Lawrence agree to give up on acquiring my company?”

Rey, who was standing at the side, smiled while answering, “Old Master Tillman, you might not know about it, but President Presgrave has long been worried that your company will be acquired, so he has prepared for this beforehand. We’ll acquire their company soon, so you don’t have to worry about it anymore.”

Hearing that, Francis was shocked yet relieved. At the same time, he also witnessed the power of wealth and power. That was the cruel reality of the business world that resembled a battlefield. Like a food chain, the strong ones would feed on the weak ones. Though his company was small, Lawrence’s company eventually couldn’t escape the fate of being acquired by another bigger company.

Standing on the side, Anastasia was also dumbfounded. Elliot acquired Lawrence’s company?! When she thought about how the old man bragged and yelled in front of her father yesterday, she could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

“Thank you for your concern. I’m really grateful for your efforts.” Francis was so overwhelmed that his eyes turned red. He looked into Elliot’s eyes as if the latter were a parent who provided for him all their life.

At the same time, Anastasia couldn’t help but cast a look of gratitude at Elliot. She wasn’t capable of supporting her father, but Elliot managed to boost up her father’s confidence in front of his rival.

“This is what I should do, Mr. Tillman.” Elliot stayed true to his words that he would do anything for the Tillman family.

Jared, who was standing beside Elliot, seemed to have sensed the atmosphere. He hugged Elliot and raised his head at him, saying, “You’re a good man, Mr. Presgrave. You saved Grandpa’s company and even helped my mom out a lot.”

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