Filed to story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
She bit her lower lip to suppress her panic and fear. The past was no longer relevant; from now on, she would be known as Bonnie Silverstein, the Silversteins’ second daughter.
At the banquet hall, Queenie was introduced to Nigel’s group of close friends and acquaintances. Some of them eyed him with envy, wondering where he had gotten his hands on such a beautiful woman. When she was introduced to the group, one of the men couldn’t help but stare at her. He was known for being a playboy, and she had piqued his interest tonight. When Nigel gets tired of her, I’m going to have her all to myself.
She sensed the man’s presumptuous gaze and that made her extremely uncomfortable. Then, she reached out, grabbed Nigel’s arm, and urged him to leave.
Unbeknownst to her, Nigel was also staring at the man. He had done so ever since the man started to give Queenie the eye.
Nigel gave a ferocious glare. Then, he gently pried open her hand while commanding her, “Stand here and don’t move.”
Before she could respond, he violently raised his fist and landed a punch in the face of that presumptuous man. There was no time for the man to react before he was knocked to the ground. He tipped over a table before he was soaked in wine and made a general mess.
“What are you doing, Nigel Manson?” the man roared as he was helped to his feet by his friend.
Queenie was taken aback when she saw that. She covered her mouth as she stared at Nigel, who emanated an aura of menace. Then, she found out he’d gotten into an argument with another man over her.
“Do you want to lose your sight? How dare you stare at my woman!” Nigel’s handsome features were veiled in a stern expression and his dark orbs glowed with a piercing and frigid radiance.
The man’s sense of guilt made him holler, “You must be sick, Nigel! What’s wrong with me staring at her? Is that against the law?”
Nigel clenched his teeth and growled, “I dare you to stare at her again with those beastly eyes!”
The uproar startled everyone in the banquet hall, and when they saw the two parties fighting, it dawned on them that both came from wealthy families. They did not risk offending or trying to persuade them, so instead, they chose to observe the heated show from the sidelines.
Brandon pushed his way through the crowd and inquired anxiously, “What happened, Queenie?”
Queenie reached out to grab Nigel’s arm and urged him, “Let’s go, Nigel!”
Instantaneously, Nigel transformed into a tamed werewolf. After ensuring her safety, he reached over and stroked the back of her head while he assured her, “Don’t be afraid.”
As the commotion unfolded, Lina watched from a distance. She did not anticipate Nigel, who had maintained a low profile, to fight for Queenie! In addition, he had thrashed another wealthy heir from a well-known company in Averna.
Was it worthwhile to stand up for Queenie?
The man who had been beaten was called Steve Nolan. He came from a wealthy family and was a member of the same social circle as Nigel. In addition, his vile personality was well-known among his peers. It was rumored that he had a penchant for hooking up with women and that he sought only attractive women.
As a result, Nigel’s anger surfaced almost immediately when Steve looked at Queenie earlier. Even if he had continued staring at Queenie for another two seconds, it would be regarded as insulting her.
“Just you wait, Nigel Manson. We’re not done yet.” After leaving those words, Steve walked away while he was aided by his friend.
“Are you alright, Nigel?” Lina seized the opportunity, approached him, and asked in a concerned tone.
“I’m fine,” he replied and took Queenie’s hand. “Let’s go.”
Lina turned around and exhibited an evident expression of disappointment upon seeing their backs. At that moment, she was feeling quite envious of Queenie. She admired Nigel’s manliness but knew she could not claim him as her own.
Nigel and Queenie approached Brandon, who was delighted with how Nigel protected his daughter.
“Nigel, showing your dominance over these unruly people is the right thing to do. You did well.”
“I’ll send Queenie back home now, Mr. Silverstein. Feel free to have some more drinks,” Nigel said.
“Okay. I’ll leave her with you, then.” Brandon nodded, relieved that Nigel was with Queenie.
As soon as they stepped into the elevator, she reached out to examine his fist. “Does it hurt?”
“Why should I feel pain? I regret not kicking him, too.” Nigel’s anger was still raging uncontrollably. How dare Steve try to hit on his woman? As such, he deserved to be beaten.
She was relieved that he was protecting her, but she also felt distressed! If the man fought back, Nigel could get hurt.
“Did I scare you?” After noticing that her pretty little face was still tense, he concluded she was terrified. How could she not be? It was the first time in her life that she had witnessed a fight and her boyfriend’s involvement made it even more shocking.
“Nah, I’m fine. It doesn’t hurt to be stared at—” Queenie appeared indifferent to the situation.
However, the man beside her did not share her sentiment and was not magnanimous. He wrapped his arm around her waist, drew her into his embrace, and stared at her with dark orbs. “Who said so? You’re my soon-to-be wife. No one else besides me is allowed to look at you. If anyone tries to hit on you, I will make them go blind!”
In response to Nigel’s shocking declaration, Queenie reached out a hand to cover his mouth. “D-Don’t break the law because of me! I don’t want you to be imprisoned before I marry you! What would I do if that happened?”
Nigel was speechless at her remark, after which he gave a low chuckle before he finally burst into laughter. Queenie, who was also amused, covered her mouth with her hands as she giggled.
The two of them laughed all the way to the elevator, and when they arrived, several guests were waiting outside the door to enter. When they saw a handsome man and a beautiful woman laughing at each other, the guests couldn’t contain their laughter!
“Stop laughing. This is a serious matter. You must listen to me.” Queenie glared at him.
Nigel suppressed his laughter and nodded. “Okay, I’m going to stop laughing now. I will never do anything illegal for your sake. I will keep my promise and marry you. Moreover, I won’t let you spend the night alone in the room on our wedding night.”
Queenie couldn’t help but roll her eyes bashfully at him. “What’re you talking about? You honestly think I don’t want you to break the law because we can’t be together? That’s not what I mean! All I ask is that you always be by my side.”
After making that statement, her face flushed as she continued walking forward. A black car failed to notice her and nearly collided with her, but Nigel quickly pulled her back to safety. She was so startled that she clung tightly to him.
“Let’s get something to eat before I send you home,” he suggested as he held her hand and led her to his car.
Meanwhile, Bonnie dashed home and sat on a park bench near the Silverstein Residence. She frantically reached for her phone, tapped a few numbers, and anxiously asked, “I’m scared. When I arrived at the banquet earlier today, someone unexpectedly called my actual name. Do you think they recognized me?”
“Don’t worry. You’re now the Silverstein Family’s second daughter. Nobody will doubt you. Do you remember that they looked at the report of your DNA test with their very own eyes?” Someone on the other end of the line had a soft, female voice.
“What if they request a retest? Then, what am I going to do?” Bonnie’s hands trembled as she clutched the phone in her fearful grip.
“No, they won’t because they’ve been looking for you for years, and I know they’ll shower you with double the amount of affection to make up for the lost time. So, from now on, avoid overcrowded banquets. All that is required of you is to continue acting as though you are the second daughter in the Silverstein Family to eventually obtain half of their assets. You’ll feel like a winner when you finally achieve your goals.”
“Do you think I can get five billion?”
“Even if you don’t have five billion, three billion is enough to make a fortune. This is a corporation owned by the Silverstein Family that has been around for a century, and while I am unsure of their precise value in today’s market, the Silverstein Family has promised that they will leave you half of any inheritance. Just be patient and wait for the right moment!”
“Are you positive that the Silverstein Family’s second daughter is no longer alive? What if that girl eventually returns home and reveals her true identity? I will be charged with a crime if my identity is revealed.”
“Don’t worry. The Silverstein Family’s second daughter was only three years old when she went missing. How could a three-year-old child remember who they were? It’s likely that she’s still living in an orphanage. Furthermore, she is now a common person excluded from high-society circles. No matter how hard she tries, she will never know who she really is.” The woman on the other end of the line calmly reassured Bonnie. “However, you must assure me that you will share the inheritance equally with me once you receive it. Remember that I invested a lot of time and resources to help you.”
“Sure, I know what you’re talking about, and I get it. Your generosity to me is something I will never forget. You are like a second parent because you provided me with everything I have right now.” Bonnie addressed the person on the other end of the line respectfully.
