Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
After changing his towel, Jared ran back out to the lawn again, whereas Elliot simply sat down beside Annastasia. Remembering the annual celebration, she asked, “It’s Bourgeois Jewelry Atelier’s annual celebration this Friday. Are you free to attend?”
Upon hearing that, he shook his head. “Larry informed me about this, but I have no time for it.”
“I see.” She nodded. “Then I’ll go on my own.”
Elliot had just turned his head to look at Jared, but upon hearing her words, he immediately turned and looked at her again. “You’re going?”
“Felicia said there will be some good performances. I’m interested.” At that point, Anastasia was already looking forward to seeing her favorite singer.
Elliot changed his mind and said in a deep tone, “Okay. I’ll ask Rey to allocate some of my time then.”
That startled Anastasia. “That’s not necessary. Your work is more important.”
“Work will never be more important than my girlfriend,” he replied casually. He initially refused to attend the annual celebration because the atelier was unimportant to him in the first place. That was just a jewelry brand he bought for fun.
In fact, Elliot acquired it to get closer to Anastasia.
His words gave her a warm feeling. Even the cold air surrounding her became warmer now. Pursing her lips, she smiled and said, “But I’m not planning to bring Jared along. Too many people will be there.”
“That’s great. If you don’t mind, I plan to send Jared to Grandma’s house. She had been nagging to see him.” Elliot looked at her, to which Anastasia nodded in agreement. “Send him there then!”
She did not mind it at all. She merely hoped that Jared would not be too mischievous and cause trouble for Harriet.
When they mentioned that to Jared, he happily agreed and asked, “Mommy, are you going on a date with Mr. Presgrave?”
‘No. We’re just attending a work event,” she explained.
However, Elliot did not go along with her. “You’re right, Jared. We are going on a date.”
“Enjoy your date then! I’ll be good.” Jared hoped that they could be together more than anyone else.
Seeing them both, Anastasia was rendered speechless.
Jared was still young, but he was preoccupied with adult issues.
There were still two days until Friday. The next morning, Anastasia received a call from Francis informing her that there would be a year-end inventory meeting in the afternoon and inviting her to attend.
Though it was still too early for her to take over Francis’ business, she was trying her best to become a qualified successor.
“I’m dropping by my dad’s company, so I’ll leave Jared to you,” she told Elliot.
Elliot had just woken up and his hair was still in a messy state. But not long later, Jared came down with the same hairstyle.
Anastasia couldn’t control her laughter when she saw that. Indeed, hair in the winter is uncontrollable.
“What are you laughing at?” Elliot asked while handing her a cup of milk.
“Both you and Jared really look alike sometimes,” she answered.
Hearing that, Elliot turned around to look at Jared and smiled. “This is our fate as father and son.”
Anastasia had no idea what to reply to that. Jared, on the other hand, hugged Elliot’s legs and asked, “Mr. Presgrave, when can I have such long legs as yours?”
He already had Elliot’s looks and now, he wanted to have Elliot’s long legs as well.
Elliot then put a cup of milk before him and answered, “You will have long legs if you eat more and drink more milk.”
That immediately prompted Jared to take the milk and said, “Okay. I will finish this!”
“Jared, I need to go to your grandpa’s company later. Stay at home and listen to Mr. Presgrave, will you?”
“Sure! I can play with Mr. Presgrave then!”
“Don’t. He is now working from home and has a large amount of work to complete. Don’t bother him,”Anastasia mentioned. In fact, Elliot chose to work from home because they were at home.
However, Elliot consoled Jared, “Don’t worry. I will play with you.”
When he heard that, Jared proudly raised his brows at Anastasia. The child looked exactly the same as Elliot while doing this, leaving her speechless.
She did not drive her car here and hence, she couldn’t go out. It wasn’t practical for someone to pick her up either.
In the end, Anastasia could only borrow a car from Elliot.
“Don’t you have other cars which are not that eye-catching?” Standing in the basement garage, she was taken aback by the array of sports cars in front of her.
All of the cars were either cool, dark, or wild in color, making them completely unsuitable for her to drive.
“That suits you.” Elliot pointed to a gray Ferrari.
Anastasia wasn’t choosy, so she got into the driver’s seat right away and adjusted the seat. Elliot couldn’t help but to admire her from outside the window for a while before she left.
At the same time, Francis walked out from the Tillman Residence. Coincidentally, Erica returned from breakfast with Hayley and when she saw Francis, she asked, “Where are you going, Dad?”
“Of course I am going to work. There’s a year-end inventory meeting today.”
Just as he finished his words, Naomi approached them and said, “Go with your father, Erica. Year-end inventory meetings are very important, so join it and learn from your father.”
With that, Erica had no other option but to say, “I’ll go with you, Dad.”
“You don’t need to. Rest well at home.”
“Dad, please let me go! You can leave first and I’ll drive there on my own.” She then looked towards Hayley and asked, “Hayley, do you want to visit my dad’s company?”
“Sure. Let’s go together!” Hayley figured that since she had nowhere else to go, she might as well check out Francis’ company.
Erica followed Francis shortly after he left, taking Hayley with her. Erica treated Hayley like a family member and talked to her about everything throughout the journey.
“My dad wanted to leave the company to Jared, Anastasia’s illegitimate son. Hmph, he’d better dream on! As long as my mum and I are around, we will never let that happen.”
“Of course! What rights does she have to take away what is yours for her son? Don’t let her do that, Erica.” Hayley encouraged Erica to fight for her share in Francis’ estate as well.
“That’s for sure.” Just after she ended her sentence, Erica stepped on the accelerator harder.
When they were near Francis’ company, a gray sports car dashed out from the other junction. Under the winter sun, the paint on the sports car shone brightly. It appeared exceptionally elegant and luxurious, with a commanding presence.
“Oh my! Who would drive such a car on the road? He’s got to be some wealthy young master!” Erica sighed. How wonderful it would be to meet someone like this.
Hayley looked at the car as well, thinking that in order to return to her previous extravagant lifestyle, she could use her pretty face to seduce some wealthy men.
And that included the man in the gray sports car in front of them now.
The sports car was obviously a popular style among men, so they both assumed the driver was a man.
“He just drove into my dad’s company. Perhaps he’s my dad’s client!” Erica couldn’t help but be ecstatic about it.

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