Ch. 661..670

Chapter 661: Surely the unfortunate one won’t be Cindy Clarke

“So, these are the conditions you’re offering me?” Cindy Clarke said very clearly, “Actually, it means that as long as I agree to help you expand your business and turn the Clarke Family into a prestigious family, you’ll help me keep this secret, right?”

Seeing that Cindy laid things out so clearly, Wendy Clarke chose not to beat around the bush anymore and readily admitted, “That’s not a wrong understanding. I’ve always said that we should help each other. You use the influence and connections of the Zhekova Family to support the Clarke Family, and I’ll definitely help you keep your secret safe. You can live peacefully in the Zhekova Family, and no one will know about your relationship with Mr. Lopez.”

“I understand. Give me some time to think about it,” Cindy replied.

Wendy didn’t expect Cindy to agree quickly either, and it wasn’t a small matter. Even if Cindy agreed, she would have to deal with the Zhekova Family’s side of things too.

If Cindy agreed without thinking, Wendy would be suspicious instead.

“How long do you need to consider?” Wendy asked.

“I can’t give an exact timeline.”

Cindy thought, what is there to think about?

She’s wasting her time.

Wendy realized that Cindy was trying to stall and buy time.

Cindy wasn’t serious about considering the proposition at all.

Wendy immediately put on a cold face and said, “Cindy, since you’re not sincere, let me be straightforward. I’ll give you three days to think about it. If you haven’t made up your mind after three days, don’t blame me for being rude.”

“And how are you going to be rude?” Cindy sneered.

Wendy was provoked by her words: “By the time I take action, it’ll be too late for you to regret it. This is my mobile phone number, you take it down and call me in three days.”

Wendy checked the time: “It’s 11:05 now, so in three days at 11:05, I’ll be waiting for your call. If you still haven’t contacted me by 11:30, I’ll assume you have no intention of cooperating with me.”

“If you don’t consider us family members and enjoy wealth and luxury all by yourself without thinking about your family, don’t blame me for not treating you like one either!” Wendy said, “Cindy, think it over carefully.”

With that, Wendy hung up the phone.

Cindy rolled her eyes but still noted down the mobile phone number.

In the future, if Wendy bothers her again, she’ll know it’s Wendy’s number.

Cindy wanted to see what she’ll regret if she doesn’t contact Wendy in three days.

Anyway, Cindy wasn’t afraid.

Wendy’s speculations were all false.

No matter how Wendy exposes her, Cindy can always hit back.

When the time comes, whoever suffers, it definitely won’t be Cindy.

***

When Adrian Zhekova came home at night, Cindy told him about the situation.

It turned out that the phone call last night was from Wendy.

When mentioning last night, she couldn’t help but think about what they were doing when the phone rang.

Before Cindy even finished speaking, her face had turned red.

As soon as Cindy mentioned that time, Adrian already thought about what happened last night.

Now, seeing her blushing face, he knew she was thinking about it too.

Adrian didn’t care whether Wendy called or not.

He went straight to embracing Cindy’s waist, not taking Wendy to heart, and letting her do whatever she wanted. They weren’t worried at all.

Cindy told Adrian about this mainly because she had promised him that she would talk to him about anything that happened, just to let him know.

It wasn’t to ask Adrian to do anything or to be on guard.

So, Cindy just mentioned it.

Adrian gave a shallow acknowledgement to indicate he knew about Wendy’s matter.

Then his focus immediately returned to last night, which had been so pleasurable that he was still not satisfied.

So much so that he even thought about that wonderful taste while at the Company today.

Since Morgan Zhekova was around, Adrian didn’t dare to be too bold.

He could only hide his hand behind Cindy’s waist and play with her back, poking at the small indentation at her lower back.

Cindy felt it tickling and immediately reached back to hold Adrian’s hand, urging him to stop teasing her.

Morgan was very familiar with Wendy’s name and immediately caught on to the situation.

“Cindy, is it someone from your family coming?”

Morgan didn’t want to call them grandparents either because of Cindy’s past and had no good impression of Wendy.

Cindy nodded. She didn’t plan to let Morgan meet them anyway, so she went along with Morgan’s words.

Forcing Morgan to call them grandparents would only mislead her, causing Morgan to mistakenly think that she had a good relationship with her family.

If Morgan suffered because of this later, it would be no good.

“Uncle Cleave drops you off and picks you up at the Nursery, so I’m not worried about that. But you should also be careful. If anyone other than Uncle Cleave or our family members come to pick you up, don’t pay them any attention,” Cindy instructed.

“If someone you don’t know claims to be my sister, your aunt, or your grandparents, even if they really are, don’t go with them. Tell your teacher right away, and also explain it to the Headmaster.”

Adrian said to Morgan, “You’re usually very smart and quick.”

Caught off guard by Adrian’s sudden praise, Morgan couldn’t help but feel embarrassed.

Morgan covered her small face and crisply said, “Oh, so you think so too, Dad! It looks like my intelligence and cleverness can’t be hidden, so you have to admit it.”

Adrian: “…”

“Since you’re so smart and quick to react, don’t be easily fooled,” Adrian said. “Just remember, aside from familiar people from our family, or Cleave Roland and Sheldon Rowland, don’t pay attention to anyone else. Even if they say they’re your grandparents or your aunt, don’t mind them.”

“If they go directly to your Nursery’s teachers and the Headmaster,” Adrian added.

Morgan immediately said, “Then I’ll tell the teachers and the Headmaster that they’re lying, and they just want to kidnap and sell me.”

Morgan confidently said, “After all, I’m now the Golden Grandchild of the Zhekova Family, worth a lot of money! If I were kidnapped, a huge ransom would be demanded. That must be their plan. I’ll not only tell the teachers and the Headmaster, but I’ll also call the police to catch them!”

Cindy: “…”

But hearing the little one mentioning kidnapping made her worry a bit.

Cindy turned to Adrian and asked, “Yes, more and more people are aware of Morgan’s identity. I’m afraid someone will target him.”

Chapter 662: Even Jealous Like This

After all, there have been many reports in the news of ultra-rich children being kidnapped. Some can be ransomed with money, while others end up with their tickets torn.

Even if money can buy their release, the children are still mentally traumatized and physically harmed after being kidnapped.

Those criminals are not good people, and they won’t show mercy just because they’re children.

They may be beaten, scolded, or even tortured.

This worry is not unfounded; too many incidents have occurred.

Nathan Spencer himself had experienced this when he was a child, and it left him with psychological trauma.

It wasn’t until he met Millie Noelle that he began to slowly recover.

Although the criminals’ goal in kidnapping Nathan Spencer was not money but research from Skyrise Pharmaceuticals at that time.

Regardless of the reason, as long as there is profit to be made from children, they may be in danger.

The little one immediately became nervous upon hearing this. He is not fearless, nor carefree; he is actually quite cautious.

Morgan Zhekova is indeed a very scheming child.

Seeing that the mother and son became nervous, Adrian Zhekova said, “Your concerns are valid, which is why I’ve asked Cleave Roland to take care of Morgan’s transportation early on. Cleave Roland is in charge of his transportation, and there are also two bodyguards from the Zhekova Family assigned to him.

Seeing the surprised expressions on Cindy Clarke and Morgan’s faces.

“There are also bodyguards? I didn’t know.” Cindy said with surprise.

Morgan also said, “I have never seen them before.”

“If they are visible to you all, wouldn’t the criminals also become aware of them? These two bodyguards are retired from Lanarn Training Ground. Not only does Morgan have them, but you, I, the elders, and important people in the Zhekova family also have them. Otherwise, we would be keeping them for no reason.”

“Usually, they take turns protecting important people in the Zhekova family. Cleave Roland is a former Special Forces soldier who became a driver for our family after retiring.”

Cindy took a deep breath and said, “Isn’t that a bit of a waste of talent though?”

“It depends on personal choices, the treatment that the Zhekova family gives is quite high, whether it’s salary, bonuses, or various benefits, it’s much better than any other job options after their retirement. It’s just that the driver profession is not very conspicuous and might not get much attention.” Adrian Zhekova explained.

“Cleave Roland chooses more practical things, not just the various salaries, benefits, and bonuses promised by the Zhekova family, but also the investment information he hears while following me to various social occasions. He and Sheldon Rowland have both made quite a lot of money from them. So, don’t underestimate their positions as an assistant and a driver; they earn no less than some top executives in large companies.”

“They just don’t care about fame, as long as they have the money.” Adrian Zhekova explained.

Cindy couldn’t help but laugh, “I didn’t expect them to be so practical and down-to-earth.”

Adrian Zhekova said, “Both of them know what they want and have a clear life plan.”

Cindy couldn’t help but say, “They are so down-to-earth! If I have any suitable younger sisters, I would like to introduce them to Sheldon and Cleave Roland. Anyone who marries them would be quite secure.”

“What about being with me?” Adrian Zhekova felt a little jealous.

Cindy was praising Sheldon Rowland and Cleave Roland in front of him, but she didn’t praise him.

Cindy: “…”

“You even get jealous like this!” Cindy said helplessly.

She wanted to introduce girlfriends to Sheldon and Cleave Roland, which showed that she thought highly of their character and personality.

Cindy’s admiration was for good men, not for likings of the opposite sex.

After all, she had already married Adrian Zhekova, so what is he getting jealous of?

“Why didn’t you praise me when you praised them?” Adrian Zhekova felt wronged.

“…” Cindy had no choice but to hurry up and say, “It’s because you’re the best, so I married you. Then introduce those who aren’t as good as you, but still pretty good to some girls. But as for you, I have to claim you first, lest someone else snatch you away, right?”

Cindy now knew exactly how to please Adrian, knowing what to say to make him happy.

As soon as she finished speaking, she saw Adrian Zhekova’s satisfied smile.

Cindy: “…”

Morgan couldn’t believe that, at just 4 years old, he had to face such merciless teasing.

Eating witness PDA until stuffed at home every day.

These two parents don’t even know how to avoid showing affection in front of their child. It’s just too much!

Morgan rushed to the restroom to try to calm down and vomit.

Of course, he didn’t actually vomit, but he did calm down quite a bit.

Then he returned to the living room to remind them, “Don’t forget, we were just discussing the issue of kidnapping me! How did the topic drift so far away in such a short time?”

Cindy: “…”

The little guy’s talking about kidnapping like it’s child’s play.

Adrian Zhekova cleared his throat and said, “Anyway, Cleave Roland, as a retired special forces soldier, is more than enough to protect Morgan’s safety; whether it’s in terms of combat power, counter-tracking abilities, or tracking abilities, he is very good. Even if a group of criminals wanted to snatch Morgan away from him, it wouldn’t be easy.”

“Maybe he couldn’t prevail in a one-versus-many situation, but he could safely bring Morgan back. Plus, there are always two retired guards on standby to help, so there shouldn’t be any major problems. They can detect danger in time and be on alert early.”

“As for you not seeing them, it’s natural because they don’t want you to feel uneasy. They can’t let the criminals be on guard. This is not only for you two, but even the elders, my parents and I have hidden guards around us.” Adrian Zhekova said.

Cindy thought it was indeed true.

Ever since she met Adrian Zhekova and got to know the elders, Maverick Zhekova, and Victoria Wheeler, she had never noticed any bodyguards around them.

But considering their importance with such a huge family and wealth behind them, they were bound to be targeted.

It’s impossible not to be cautious and not fear danger when going out without any precautions.

Adrian Zhekova then said to Cindy, “You don’t need to feel uneasy; just continue living as you did before. They won’t affect our lives.”

Cindy nodded.

Lil Mo also said, “Got it! I feel so comfortable now, and I have a lot more security! Please make sure to let the uncle bodyguards continue protecting me!”

“…” Adrian Zhekova thought for a moment before saying, “Let’s all take Morgan to the nursery together tomorrow. By then, we’ll inform the teachers and the headmaster that no one, except our family members, Cleave Roland, or Sheldon Rowland, should be allowed to take Morgan away regardless of their claims of relationship with him.”

Chapter 663: I Gave You a Chance

Originally, when Cindy Clarke used to take care of Morgan Zhekova alone, Peggy Lewis would help pick her up if necessary.

But now, Peggy said she wouldn’t dare to pick up Morgan alone, fearing she couldn’t protect her if something happened.

Peggy was the first person to have worries about potential villains that hadn’t shown up yet.

Cindy nodded: “That’s for the best.”

So the next day, the two of them took Morgan to the nursery.

They informed the headmaster and Teacher Linda about the situation.

The headmaster and Teacher Linda immediately promised to pay attention and fulfill their responsibilities.

In fact, without Adrian Zhekova and Cindy’s reminders, the headmaster was already very careful with the Zhekova family’s golden grandchild in their nursery.

He had already instructed everyone from teachers to security guards and cleaning housekeepers to be careful and prudent.

They mustn’t believe any strangers claiming to have any relationship with Morgan. Instead, they should report to him, and he would verify with Adrian and Cindy before allowing the child to be picked up.

They should not let Morgan leave with anyone hastily.

The headmaster told Adrian and Cindy about his previous arrangements for the whole nursery.

In fact, he had taken these precautions a long time ago.

Seeing the headmaster’s cautious and attentive attitude, Adrian was quite satisfied.

The headmaster took this opportunity to let Adrian know that he truly valued Morgan and would not be negligent in any way.

Now was the time to prove his loyalty and show Adrian how much he cared for Morgan, so he could keep her in the nursery!

The headmaster had no idea that Adrian and Cindy had decided to let Morgan finish nursery before joining Jetaime Academy in primary school.

All this time, he had been very nervous, never feeling at ease.

He was afraid that Adrian might decide to transfer Morgan at any time.

Although having the Zhekova golden grandchild in their nursery brought considerable pressure, the headmaster had strengthened security measures to ensure Morgan wouldn’t be harmed during her time there.

However, compared to the benefits Adrian brought to the nursery, these concerns were insignificant.

Adrian didn’t bully others using his investments like Arthur Woods’ family had done at their nursery.

Adrian’s requests were simple: Morgan should play happily in the nursery like other children.

Minor disputes were acceptable, and Morgan didn’t always need to be favored. Rules should apply equally to every child.

If Morgan made a mistake, she should also be criticized, and if necessary, her parents should be called to pick her up. Adrian would then educate Morgan himself.

Adrian’s only demand about his investment in the nursery was to ensure Morgan’s safety and protect her childhood.

Taking good care of Morgan, nurturing her cheerful personality, teaching her right from wrong, and ensuring she learned the necessary things were adequate measures for him.

Children at this age spent most of their time in the nursery.

While they might be well-behaved at home in front of their parents, it wasn’t always the case outside their homes.

That’s why a large part of the children’s education depended on the teachers. Additionally, Adrian also invested in the nursery’s software and hardware facilities.

He also helped the nursery participate in various exchange activities.

Practically speaking, if Jetaime Academy’s nursery could participate in an exchange activity, so could this nursery.

They were even able to have exchange and learning activities with Jetaime Academy’s nursery.

These resources were invaluable and could only be provided by Adrian’s connections and support.

Compared to Adrian, the investments Arthur Woods’ family made in the nursery seemed insignificant.

The headmaster knew that once Morgan graduated from the nursery, Adrian’s support would likely cease. However, he felt that it would be good if he could keep Morgan until she graduated successfully.

At least in the next two years, their nursery could establish their own connections through various activities and projects. Even if they didn’t have the same influence as Adrian, the possibility of future collaboration would be much greater than before.

At least they would have the qualifications to have a conversation, unlike before when others wouldn’t even listen to them.

So, the headmaster must ensure that Morgan was happy and comfortable in the nursery.

He had to make Adrian Zhekova extremely satisfied with their nursery, so he couldn’t find any faults.

The headmaster’s careful and cautious attitude was indeed commendable.

Seeing the headmaster was more reliable than he thought, Adrian felt more reassured.

After watching the headmaster and the teacher accompany Morgan into the nursery, Adrian and Cindy left together.

Wendy Clarke had given Cindy three days to make her decision, and during that time, she had visited various locations to choose a suitable restaurant site.

After checking several places, including the sizes of potential restaurants, she finally narrowed it down to four locations.

She still needed to decide on the most satisfactory, and the most suitable one among them.

Her preferred location was in a bustling area with high foot traffic and numerous popular restaurants nearby.

Although having many famous restaurants around would divert some customers, the long queues at those establishments would drive potential patrons to try their restaurant.

As long as customers had a good experience, their restaurant’s reputation would gradually grow.

However, due to its prime location surrounded by office buildings, large companies, and shopping malls, the rent was high.

Wendy also had to consider their initial costs, as the restaurant wouldn’t make money in the beginning and would require continuous investment.

On that note, she had to calculate whether she could afford such a long period of investment.

Time flew by, and the three days agreed with Cindy approached.

Wendy had yet to choose her favorite restaurant location during these three days.

She decided to address Cindy’s matter first, but until their agreed meeting time at 11:30 am, Wendy had not received Cindy’s call.

Wendy sneered, “It seems you really think you’re safe and have nothing to worry about.”

She closed the screen of her mobile phone, murmuring to herself, “Cindy, I gave you a chance. You didn’t take it, so don’t blame me.”

Having said that, Wendy took her mobile phone to find Christy Xenos and Joshua Clarke.

Christy and Joshua were drinking tea in their room.

They had played all they wanted on their previous trip to Belfard and had little interest in going out now.

As Wendy entered, she said, “I’ve found a house for us. Belfard’s housing prices are high, so let’s rent for now. After all, if we want to buy a decent house in Belfard, it will cost a lot. It’s better to invest that money in the restaurant.”

Chapter 664: Going to the Family Mansion

“Moreover, didn’t Cindy marry into the Zhekova Family? We don’t need to spend our own money on a house. When the time comes, we’ll ask Cindy for money. Can Cindy really leave us without a place to stay when we come to Belfard? That would be too disgraceful and something to be laughed at. If she doesn’t want to lose face, she has to arrange everything for us and save us a lot of money.”

Christy Xenos nodded, “Exactly, we don’t need to buy a house ourselves. Before, Cindy said she had no money, so we didn’t argue with her. But now she’s the daughter-in-law of the Zhekova Family, and she has so much money that she can’t spend it all for generations. Can’t she spare a little money to buy us a house? If she doesn’t buy it, she’s being unfilial!”

After finishing, Christy asked Joshua Clarke for his opinion: “Don’t you think so? We traveled all the way to Belfard, and she didn’t even arrange a place for us. We’ve been here for several days, and she knows that, but do you see her coming to find us while we’re staying in the hotel?”

Joshua hesitated: “Maybe she doesn’t know where we’re staying? Wendy, have you told her?”

“Enough!” Christy immediately retorted, “Even if we didn’t tell her, how could she not know? Last time we came to Belfard, we didn’t even have her contact information, but she managed to find us quite easily. Now that she’s the Young Madam of the Zhekova Family, wouldn’t it be easy for her to find out where we’re staying?”

“It all depends on whether she has the heart to do so! She simply doesn’t care about us and doesn’t want to see us. We’ve been in Belfard for a while now. Has she ever visited us? Has she called to ask about us? Even just to say hello would have been something,” Christy said.

“Well, it may be difficult for her. Didn’t Wendy tell us the other day? Adrian Zhekova himself said that the Zhekova Family’s attitude is to not let her have any connection with us. In this case, it’s probably difficult for her to buy us a house,” Joshua spoke up for Cindy.

“What’s so difficult about it? A starving camel is still bigger than a horse. Since she married into the Zhekova Family, how could Adrian not give her money? He must give her some pocket money every month, otherwise, the prestigious Young Madam of the Zhekova Family would look poor and be laughed at!”

“As the Young Madam of the Zhekova Family, her allowance must be generous. I’ve heard that a wealthy wife on Harbour Island has a monthly allowance of 2 million. As the daughter-in-law of the Zhekova family, can the money she gets per month be less than that of a wealthy family on a small island? I don’t believe it!”

“Not to mention taking a little bit from the Zhekova Family’s wealth, even if she took a little from her own pocket money, it would be enough for us to buy a big house in Belfard. So for Cindy to buy us a house, she doesn’t need to beg the Zhekova Family and it won’t be difficult!”

“It all depends on whether she has the heart to do so for us.”

Joshua was silent for a while, then said: “Cindy is a filial child. Since it’s just a small amount for her without asking the Zhekova Family, she won’t be stingy. After all, we’re her family. Can she really ignore us while living in Belfard?”

Christy didn’t share Joshua’s beautiful thoughts, she just sneered: “I hope so. You better not put too much hope in Cindy. Has your little daughter ever disappointed you?”

Joshua didn’t say anything because he couldn’t argue.

Christy stopped talking to him and turned to Wendy, “By the way, is the time you gave Cindy up?”

Wendy nodded: “I came here because of this. We originally agreed that she would reply to me by 11:30 today, but it’s already 12 o’clock, and she hasn’t contacted me.”

Christy spat out in anger, saying, “Cindy is just playing with us!”

She also turned back to Joshua to complain: “Look at Cindy’s ingratitude. We clearly told her all this out of kindness, to remind her and let her be on guard. It’s also to let her know that her family members are on her side, willing to help her and keep her secret, but she’s still ungrateful!”

Joshua was silent for a while and then asked: “Cindy doesn’t trust us?”

Christy sneered: “She doesn’t even trust her own family. Wendy, what should we do then?”

“If we can’t persuade Cindy, let’s just go directly to the Zhekova Family Mansion and talk to the elder couple. We’re not going there to expose Cindy’s baby’s identity and ruin her marriage. Instead, we just want to discuss the matter of the dowry they should offer for marrying Cindy,” Wendy said.

“We should also let the Zhekova Family know that we value Cindy highly. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have come to discuss wedding customs with them. At the same time, let the Zhekova Family know that Cindy has a family in her hometown. We’ve already come to Belfard. Cindy isn’t someone they can treat casually.”

“Cindy should finally realize our sincerity toward her!”

Surprisingly, Joshua was convinced by Wendy’s ridiculous reasoning and felt that she made perfect sense.

He nodded in agreement, “When shall we go?”

It seemed that he was eager to go to the Zhekova Family Mansion to talk to the elder couple as if that would prove their loving intentions toward Cindy.

Wendy smiled with satisfaction: “Let’s go now.”

“So soon?” Joshua didn’t expect Wendy’s decision to be so quick.

Wendy then said: “It’s better to go earlier so we can feel at ease sooner. Besides, I’ve already found out where the Zhekova Family Mansion is. With the influence of the Zhekova Family, they couldn’t possibly be unaware that we have come to Belfard. What’s more, Adrian saw me with his own eyes that day. Since they all know that we have arrived and haven’t visited them yet, wouldn’t they think our family is impolite?”

“It’s better to visit them as soon as possible and show our courtesy,” Wendy said.

“You’re right,” Christy nodded. As long as Wendy said it, no matter what it was, Christy always thought it made perfect sense.

So Christy hurriedly rummaged through her clothes. She didn’t bring much with her when she came to Belfard because she planned to buy clothes here.

After all, Nork City was a small city, and Christy thought the styles and brands of clothes there wouldn’t be as diverse as in Belfard.

So when she came to Belfard and had nothing else to do, she went shopping in the mall and bought quite a few expensive clothes.

As for whether they were good-looking or not, that’s another story.

Ever since the Clarke Family had money, Christy had been shopping based solely on price.

As long as it was expensive, it was good. Of course, there were some issues with her aesthetic taste.

Being expensive doesn’t necessarily mean looking good.

Christy’s lack of taste was probably deeply ingrained in her.

Christy pulled out a fur coat, a cashmere sweater, wool trousers, and a pair of knee-high boots.

When Wendy saw the outfit that Christy had chosen for her, the corners of her eyes twitched.

However, she couldn’t say anything since Christy always believed that her taste was good.

Chapter 665: Leaving Cindy Clarke Behind

“I’m good now, I’ll wear this outfit to the family mansion.” Christy Xenos finished dressing, looked in the mirror, and seemed very satisfied with herself.

Wendy Clarke frowned: “Do you have any other clothes?”

“Don’t you like it?” Christy became unhappy, turning left and right in front of the mirror to inspect herself, “I think it looks quite good.”

Wendy wanted to say that her outfit looked like that of a newly rich person.

She then opened the wardrobe, only to be met with silence.

All of Christy’s clothes were of similar style, leaving no other choice.

“Fine, just wear this.” Wendy said helplessly.

Joshua Clarke also picked out a suit to change into.

Christy put on makeup.

The three of them then set off for the family mansion.

Actually, the address of the mansion was not a secret.

If one really wanted to, it could be found.

However, if someone had malicious intentions towards the Elders in Zhekova Family, success would be impossible.

The surroundings of the mansion appeared peaceful, but in reality, Zhekova Family’s bodyguards were secretly protecting it.

These bodyguards were retired secret guards who had come down from the Lanarn Training Ground.

Even though they had reached retirement age at Lanarn Training Ground, they were still under 30 years old and more than enough to protect the mansion.

This was because the requirements at Lanarn Training Ground were very strict.

Even after retiring from the Lanarn, they were still considered elites among elites elsewhere.

If anyone harbored evil intentions towards the mansion, it would be impossible to even get close to it.

As for those who wanted to ingratiate themselves with the Elders, they dared not act rashly and visit them.

Doing so would be extremely impolite, angering the Elders and leaving them without anything to gain.

So, anyone with a little bit of sense would not risk going there, even if they knew the address.

In that case, knowing the address or not made no difference.

As a result, people simply did not bother to find out.

The way Wendy had explained it seemed to make Joshua and Christy feel like they were quite well-mannered.

Having arrived in Belfard, they decided to meet their in-laws right away.

They knew about the exalted status of The Big Eight families but had no concrete understanding of it.

They had no idea that many people in Belfard knew the mansion’s address but dared not go there.

It could only be said that the Clarke Family trio were fearless due to their ignorance.

Upon leaving the hotel, Joshua said, “Shouldn’t we buy some gifts to bring along?”

“After all, it’s our first time visiting our in-laws, we can’t be rude.” Joshua continued.

“What to buy!” The moment Christy heard about spending money on others, even if it was for the Zhekova Family, she became displeased, “The Zhekova Family is so rich, what don’t they have? What haven’t they seen before?”

“I’m afraid the gifts piled up at their home are enough to build a mountain. They can’t even use or eat them all before they expire. No matter what we bring, they won’t care.” Christy scoffed.

“We can’t afford to give anything too expensive or luxurious. Besides, who would give something that expensive just upon meeting them? On the other hand, if we give something too ordinary, they might disregard it.”

“They might even laugh at us behind our backs for giving such poor gifts.” Christy continued with a pout, “The Zhekova Family will never be satisfied with us no matter what we do. So why bother giving them anything at all?”

“Moreover, in the eyes of the Zhekova Family, we are just poor relatives. Since that’s the case, we don’t need to be so particular.” Christy felt this was an apt reasoning.

“And besides, this time we’re going to the Zhekova Family to seek justice. They not only don’t value Cindy, but they don’t even acknowledge us as their in-laws. Furthermore, they failed to comply with even the most basic etiquette when marrying Cindy.” Christy spoke as if she had all the answers.

“Since we are seeking justice, there’s no need to be so polite.” Christy added.

“Wendy, don’t you think so?” Christy asked.

Wendy frowned and said, “We still need to bring something. How would it look if we showed up empty-handed? They already look down on us; if we go empty-handed, we’ll only be furthering their disdain.”

“During our visit, even if we can’t come to an agreement with the Zhekova Family regarding Cindy’s matter, we must let them know that our family isn’t some insignificant household like they think.” Wendy insisted.

Joshua, sitting in the back seat, nodded in agreement: “Right, that way it’s also better for Cindy. Otherwise, if the Zhekova Family thinks we’re being rude, they’ll look down on Cindy as well, and we’ll only be doing her a disservice.”

Christy hadn’t expected Wendy to disagree with her.

Did Wendy still care about Cindy so much?

But even if they cared about her that much, Cindy wouldn’t appreciate their kindness.

Thinking about this, Christy didn’t want to say anything in front of Joshua, so she secretly sent a message to Wendy on Whatsapp.

Some time later, she received a reply from Wendy: “Being polite to the Zhekova Family and leaving them with a good impression doesn’t hurt us in any way.”

“We’re visiting the Zhekova Family this time not for Cindy, but for a smoother development path for us in Belfard.”

“The Zhekova Family elders already dislike Cindy. After careful consideration, I think Adrian Zhekova likely said he didn’t see us as in-laws because the Zhekova Family dislikes Cindy.”

“They feel like Cindy doesn’t deserve to be a part of their family because of their negative impression of her. As a result, they view our family as being low-class as well.”

Christy angrily replied, “Our family is being dragged down by that wretched girl!”

“That wretched girl has never done anything good for the family, but when it comes to causing trouble, she’s done plenty!” Christy vented through her messages.

Christy didn’t feel like there was anything wrong with her own family.

She even thought herself to be quite presentable, able to get along with others easily and expand her social circle.

“That’s why we need to let the Zhekova Family know that we aren’t like Cindy. They may have a bad impression of Cindy, but that shouldn’t extend to how they think of us. If they refuse to help us because of Cindy, that would be a loss.”

“So we need to leave a good impression on the Zhekova elders, showing them that we are a family that understands etiquette. If there is any fault, it’s only with Cindy.”

“Even if we ultimately can’t agree on the matter of Cindy’s marriage, we can still have separate dealings with the Zhekovas, aside from Cindy.”

“As long as we establish a good relationship with the Zhekova Family, what’s there to worry about for our development in Belfard?” Wendy replied, “By then, we don’t need to be concerned about Cindy’s fate. Even if Adrian dumps her, our foundation in Belfard will already be laid, and we won’t need her at all.”

Christy suddenly saw the light, becoming much more willing to spend money on gifts.

If they could establish a good relationship with the Zhekova Family, such a small amount of money would be of no concern!

Moreover, they could distance themselves from Cindy.

Imagine how tormented she would be, watching them continue having a close relationship with the Zhekova Family while she continues to be neglected.

She would be infuriated, annoyed, and suffocated!

Just thinking about how Cindy would keep an eye on their good fortune while her hard work amounted to nothing, Christy felt incredibly satisfied.

Chapter 666: Deterrence

By then, Cindy would still have to rely on them.

Therefore, the three of them went shopping for gifts.

However, they did not have any experience buying gifts for a grand family like the Zhekova Family, so they felt uncertain about whether the gifts they chose were appropriate.

Of course, Christy Xenos was always stingy, so she really did not have much experience with gift-giving.

Whether in the past when they were poor, or when they later got in touch with the ultra-rich circles in Nork City, Christy never willingly spent a cent.

Even when they needed to grease the wheels, don’t even think about getting her to spend a penny.

Even though Wendy had explained this to Christy many times, when it was time to actually spend money, Christy felt it very heartbreaking.

Although it was Wendy’s money being spent, watching Wendy swipe the card felt painful to Christy.

What hadn’t the elders in the Zhekova Family experienced?

Not just any item could satisfy their eyes, hence no matter what they purchased, they weren’t sure if it was appropriate.

If the gift was too expensive, even Wendy was unwilling to buy it, let alone Christy. However, what was considered costly in their eyes might be trivial to the elders in the Zhekova Family.

So they bought some health supplements such as Bird’s Nest; Wendy was not stingy and chose the highest grade available in the store.

The elders were used to lavish diets; they could naturally tell whether these were of good quality.

They also purchased some fruit gift boxes. With Christy’s repeated statements like, “This should be enough”, “Okay”, “It’s enough”, they went to checkout.

The trio left the mall and hailed another car.

Christy then said, “Wendy, we will stay more often in Belfard from now on. Not to mention that your daily commute to and from the Restaurant would need constant hailing of cabs, we should have our own car.”

Wendy nodded, “It is inconvenient without a car. , I have already placed an order, and I will pick it up in a few days.”

“Why didn’t you tell me when you ordered the car?” Upon hearing this, Christy felt unsatisfied, “What, you only ordered one?”

“Then, how would your father and I get around? We don’t know how to use mobile apps to hail cabs, and it’s not convenient to wait for taxis. Plus, hailing a ride in Belfard is difficult — these drivers refuse passengers too often. Either the route isn’t along their way, or the distance is too short or long, it’s as if they only want to pick up certain types of passengers.”

“Mom, this is exactly when we need money for the Restaurant. Neither you nor dad can drive a car. Even if we get one, it likely wouldn’t get much use.” Wendy responded with furrowed brows.

“Can’t we hire a driver?” Christy retorted, “Belfard is not a small place like Nork City, where cars are available with ease. Here, we’re unfamiliar with the city and its routes, and taking public transportation is really inconvenient. Having our own car and a driver would make life a lot easier. We could go anywhere we wanted and wouldn’t need to bother you.”

“That’s right. Cindy, being the Young Madam, must have access to the Zhekova Family’s drivers for commuting. She can arrange for one of them to help.” Wendy immediately suggested.

“Oh yes!” Christy exclaimed, “We wouldn’t even have to invest in hiring someone else.”

“Moreover, hiring randomly from outside isn’t reliable; their Zhekova Family’s driver would provide us peace of mind. Also, the drivers from the Zhekova Family are experienced and wouldn’t behave like others who haven’t seen the world. They wouldn’t want to snatch a bit of our money, would they?” Wendy added.

Listening to this, Christy found Wendy’s point extremely reasonable. “Right, we should ask Cindy to arrange this. Adrian must have many luxury cars, we wouldn’t even need to buy our own or have Cindy spend her money. We could just directly use one of Adrian’s cars. That’s really convenient.”

Joshua Clarke hesitated and asked, “Wouldn’t the Zhekova Family dislike Cindy for sending everything home?”

“We haven’t asked for the Zhekova Family’s money or made Cindy pay for anything. We are just asking for one of their spare cars and a driver, which should be a small task for them.” Christy quickly responded.

“If the Zhekova Family would fuss over such trivial matters, then they are really stingy.” Christy mumbled.

“I’m worried that it’s not the Zhekova Family who might be unwilling, but rather Cindy herself.” Wendy took a different view.

“Cindy has many considerations to make in the Zhekova Family. She can’t act as she pleases, which is understandable.” Joshua defended Cindy.

“Even if it’s inconvenient, it’s just a trivial matter for a wife of the Zhekova Family. What’s the purpose of her marrying into the family then? Neither can do this nor do that. Everything seems to lack funds according to her. What did she see in Adrian then? Just his face?” Christy spoke sarcastically.

“She even denied her own family for Adrian.”

Wendy said flatly, “Since Cindy can marry into the family, there must be benefits. If she, as the Young Madam of the Zhekova Family, doesn’t even have this little power, then she will become a joke.”

Christy added, “That’s true. This is not just about Cindy losing face, but also about the Zhekova Family’s reputation. If their daughter-in-law can’t handle anything, the Zhekova Family will also become a laughing stock. Joshua, we should just let Cindy keep whatever pocket money Adrian gives her.”

“Having the car and driver from the Zhekova Family is great, isn’t it? Otherwise, what’s the point of marrying into the Zhekova Family? Isn’t it just to enjoy some of their benefits? There’s no advantage to it, so why would people break their heads trying to marry into rich families?”

Joshua then said, “Let’s discuss it with Cindy later. If it really doesn’t work, let’s not force her.”

“Alright.” Although Christy agreed with her mouth, she surely wouldn’t let Cindy off easily.

Unknowingly, while they were talking, the car had arrived at the entrance to the Zhekova Family Mansion.

The driver helped them open the trunk and fetched the gifts.

Joshua and Christy each carried some items, and went towards the mansion gate.

Before reaching the steps, Christy looked up at the mansion’s magnificent red giant door and its towering wall.

There was a huge plaque on the door with vigorous characters stating “Zhekova Residence”.

Christy was quite stunned by the grandeur of the mansion: “Wow! Such a big mansion, I’ve only seen these in TV shows set in royal and noble family residences. I can’t believe these still exist! If not for seeing it in person, I really wouldn’t believe that anyone could actually live in such a large mansion!”

“This place covers such a large area!” Christy looked up and added, “This courtyard is not like a block of flats, it occupies solid ground. I wonder how much this mansion must cost?”

Chapter 667: Not Interfering in Human Affairs

Wendy shook her head and said, “Such mansions are priceless and unattainable. Even if you can afford it, you can’t find a place to buy it. Only families like The Big Eight can have this. Not to mention this is in the prime location of Belfard. Just in this area, let alone this mansion, even ordinary two or three-bedroom apartments won’t go for less than eight figures.”

“As for the price of this mansion, with such a large area, even I wouldn’t dare say it.”

Christy Xenos muttered, “No wonder so many people want to get into the ultra-rich families, they have so much money!”

“Ultra-rich families?” Wendy snickered, “The Zhekova Family isn’t just an ordinary ultra-rich family. Those ultra-rich families may have the money to buy this mansion, but where can they buy it? Otherwise, with so many ultra-rich families, how many do you see actually living in mansions like this?”

As Wendy spoke, her heart was filled with shock and envy.

“Cindy Clarke mingles with families like this every day, eating and living here, laughing and talking,” Wendy said enviously. “Mom and Dad, can you imagine?”

This made Joshua Clarke and Christy Xenos utterly speechless.

They couldn’t imagine it.

“Cindy has really become a phoenix, going in and out of mansions like this every day,” Wendy sneered sarcastically, “What we find so shocking is just ordinary for Cindy. She probably doesn’t even think much about it anymore, not even lingering at the door or taking an extra glance at the mansion’s splendor. This is the gap; this is her daily life.”

“She lives this way but doesn’t tell us, enjoying the wealth and luxury in this family mansion. Did she even think of us for a moment? Today, we are like hillbillies, astonished at the sight of this mansion.”

Wendy’s words pierced the hearts of both Joshua Clarke and Christy Xenos.

Before on the road, Joshua could still occasionally speak up for Cindy.

But now, Joshua thought Wendy was right.

He once thought his life in Nork City was good enough, but now, looking at the Zhekova Residence, he felt impossibly poor.

One couldn’t imagine the life of the rich.

Joshua moved his mouth, looking at the plaque on the mansion’s gate, “These two words, ‘Zhekova Residence’, seem extraordinary, the handwriting is beautiful.”

Wendy chuckled, “This plaque looks quite old, I wonder which ancient master’s handiwork it is.”

Joshua couldn’t help but reveal an awed expression. Those seemingly distant and untouchable characters from books seemed to come to life, as if they had connections to him.

It was such a marvelous feeling.

Wendy reminded, “Let’s go in first. After we have a good talk with the Zhekova Family, perhaps we can come here more often. And once our family settles down in Belfard and joins the circle of famous and rich people, even if we can’t buy a mansion this big, we can still get a large courtyard.”

Christy had always longed for a big villa, but the choices in Nork City were limited.

When she watched TV or news, she admired the large and beautiful villas of the rich, which were also very modern and simply but grandly designed.

There was a mansion on Harbour Island owned by an ultra-rich family that resembled a castle, and Christy was extremely envious.

She had always thought that once they moved to Belfard, they must buy a villa as grand as that, like living in a manor.

The kind where you need to walk for half an hour on the lawn inside the courtyard.

In a city as large as Belfard, there must be such grand houses.

However, now that she saw the family mansion, she felt that her previous desires were not grand enough, and they didn’t have the grandeur that the family mansion had.

Although the family mansion wasn’t as big as the castle manors, it was clear that it had a long history and didn’t look like a newly-rich place.

This made Christy extremely happy, and she quickly nodded, “Yes, yes, yes, in the future, we will live in a place with culture.”

Wendy didn’t know about Christy’s lovely aspirations.

However, despite her seemingly knowledgeable explanation to Joshua and Christy, Wendy was also meeting a legendary family for the first time.

She had to be cautious around Edward Lopez, let alone the Zhekova Family’s elders.

Wendy’s heart was pounding as well.

She took a deep breath and prepared to press the doorbell.

Christy promptly grabbed Wendy’s arm.

Wendy heard Christy’s obvious deep breath.

Turning her head, she saw Christy swallow and awkwardly say, “I’m just a little nervous, give me a moment to prepare.”

Not just Christy, Joshua was also panting heavily.

Wendy waited for over a minute before saying, “I’m pressing it now.”

Joshua nodded, “No matter if you stick your neck out or not, it’s the same knife, go ahead and press.”

Christy stiffened her neck and said, “What do you mean ‘the same knife’? The Zhekova Family is our in-laws, not strangers. Don’t make it seem like we’re entering a dragon’s den or tiger’s lair.”

Unbeknownst to the three of them, their every move and word had been watched and listened to by the bodyguards since they got out of the car.

In the security room inside the large mansion, there were real-time video feeds.

The reactions of the three were clearly visible, and even their conversations could be heard clearly.

These monitors also transmitted the information in real-time to the Elders in the Zhekova Family.

The Old Master coldly said, “What a bunch of lowlifes!”

Aunt Evans sympathetically said, “I thought at least Cindy’s father would be good; even though he’s weak, he has a heart for Cindy. It’s rare in the Clarke Family to see such warmth.”

Aunt Evans wasn’t saying Joshua was good, but compared to Christy and Wendy, he seemed passable.

At least he showed some affection for Cindy, which, even if he didn’t have the ability, the heartfelt intent offered some comfort.

But looking at Joshua now, he wasn’t much better than Christy and Wendy, and perhaps even more hypocritical than Christy.

At least Christy was openly calculating and disliked Cindy.

But what about Joshua? On one hand, he claimed to care for Cindy, but on the other hand, he did nothing to help her.

Aunt Evans could discern all these things, and of course, the elders couldn’t be fooled.

From the very beginning when they heard of Cindy’s situation, the two elders had already seen through Joshua.

They didn’t hold much hope for him.

Now that they saw the monitored scene, it simply validated their initial thoughts.

At this moment, the doorbell rang.

Although the Main Hall was quite far from the gate, the doorbell sound could still be transmitted in real-time.

“It’s the three from the Clarke Family,” Butler Howard said.

Chapter 668: The Zhekova Family’s Rules Are So Huge

“Let them in,” the Old Master said, “to be honest, I’m really looking forward to meeting these three.”.

The whole family was shameless, and the Old Master really wanted to scold them in person.

Old Madam also wanted to meet them.

These three were the ones who mistreated Cindy Clarke.

“You don’t have to meet them personally,” Old Madam said.

Butler Howard didn’t personally meet everyone who came in.

Except for Cindy Clarke’s first visit, he went to meet her personally.

It totally represented the attitude of the elderly couple, who warmly welcomed Cindy.

Also, during the New Year, people from the Big Eight families came to pay their respects.

Butler Howard would come out personally.

As for normal times, when Clifford Wells and others came to see Adrian Zhekova, they would naturally not come to the family mansion.

Butler Howard personally came out to greet them, showing his respect for the guests.

After all, in the family mansion, there were only the elderly couple and their respective subordinates.

How could they ask the elderly to personally come out to meet the guests?

Butler Howard was, apart from the elderly couple, the highest-ranking and most senior person in the mansion.

That’s how he thought about it, too.

He didn’t want to greet these shameless three people.

To give them face!

Butler Howard first opened the walkie-talkie: “May I know who this is?”

Wendy Clarke and Joshua Clarke couldn’t say anything nervously.

They didn’t know if it was an illusion or not, but they both felt that Butler Howard’s voice had an imposing presence.

It was like the very distinguished butler from a big, noble family.

Wendy Clarke tugged on Christy Xenos’ arm, and Christy said: “We are Cindy Clarke’s family members, and I am her sister.”

Wendy Clarke moved aside and pulled Christy Xenos and Joshua Clarke over, “These are my parents.”

Christy Xenos hurriedly added: “Cindy Clarke’s parents, too.”

Butler Howard didn’t change his expression, but of course, Wendy Clarke and the others couldn’t see his face.

“We came uninvited,” Wendy Clarke said, “simply because Cindy Clarke married Mr. Zhekova, and we, as her family members, came to visit the elderly couple.”

Through the walkie-talkie, Butler Howard was silent for a while.

This brief silence made the three of them even more nervous.

The three of them dared not breathe heavily, involuntarily anxious.

After a while, they heard Butler Howard’s voice: “Please wait.”

After that, there was no more reply.

The three of them were anxious as they waited by the door, and Christy Xenos saw that there was no sound from the walkie-talkie anymore, indicating that the other party had probably turned it off.

She whispered to Wendy Clarke: “Is the Zhekova family this strict?”

Wendy Clarke shook her head and didn’t reply.

Christy Xenos then said: “Anyway, it’s too impolite. Just saying ‘wait’ and then not replying, leaving the guests hanging at the door.”

“Just because they have money, they can’t be so arrogant!” Christy Xenos said discontentedly.

Who would leave people hanging like that!

As a result, shortly after she finished speaking, the vermilion gate slowly opened.

A young man came out from the inside.

Christy Xenos couldn’t help but wonder, “Is this Butler Howard?”

It didn’t sound like such a young man by his voice.

“Hello, the three of you, please follow me,” the young man said.

He was still polite but not warm towards them, somewhat distance.

Christy Xenos curiously asked, “Are you Butler Howard?”

“No, I’m not,” the young man replied.

They couldn’t possibly trouble Butler Howard to come; they didn’t have such prestige.

“I’m just guarding the door,” the young man said.

He was a security staff member.

He couldn’t be considered a bodyguard of the family mansion, but he was responsible for monitoring the entrance.

Although he didn’t have the outstanding skills of the family mansion’s bodyguards, he was more than enough to watch over the three Clarke family members.

Along the way, Christy Xenos was like Liu Laolao entering the Botanical Garden.

Everything was fascinating and shocking to her.

The garden of the family mansion was indeed uniquely designed, reminiscent of the legendary noble and royal families of ancient times.

Along the way, Christy Xenos couldn’t take her eyes off it.

She thought, not to mention how much money was spent building it, just the daily maintenance would cost a considerable sum.

Christy Xenos marveled internally.

It just so happened that it snowed last night, and the white snow blanketed the artificial mountains and plants, adding a different kind of scenery.

As they walked, Christy Xenos suddenly saw a middle-aged man by the artificial mountain in the courtyard.

He was cheerfully holding a clean shovel, piling up snow beside the artificial mountain, making it quite high.

Next to the middle-aged man was a little boy.

He wore a woolen cap, thick down jacket, and snow boots.

He also wore small leather gloves on his hands.

His little face was red and flushed from the cold.

Because of his pale skin, the flushed color appeared even more obvious.

It made his little face look crystal clear, like a finely carved jade statue.

As the middle-aged man shoveled the snow beside the artificial mountain, the little boy gathered the snow.

It looked like they were going to build a snowman.

And that little boy was Morgan Zhekova.

After a heavy snowfall last night, Morgan had been thinking about the snow in the family mansion.

So early in the morning, he asked Adrian Zhekova to bring him to the family mansion to play.

Adrian Zhekova was happy that the little guy had somewhere to go, and wouldn’t bother them anymore.

He and Cindy Clarke could enjoy their world for two.

So the couple didn’t stay in the family mansion today, leaving Morgan behind and going out to have fun.

The gardener who was shoveling snow for Morgan was the family mansion’s gardener, who usually accompanied Morgan when he had nothing to do.

Christy Xenos pulled Wendy Clarke aside and whispered, “Is that child the child of a servant in the family mansion?”

To say that the family mansion offered good treatment, even the servants’ children could be brought in freely.

As Christy Xenos thought about it, she suddenly felt that her own came from a family that wasn’t even as good as the servants’.

At least the servants’ children could enter the mansion freely.

What about them?

“Anyway, the child looks quite good,” Christy Xenos whispered again.

She thought that by pulling Wendy Clarke back a little and speaking softly, the young man from the family mansion wouldn’t hear them.

But in reality, the young man could hear everything clearly.

As the young man walked in front, the three of them couldn’t see his expression.

The young man coldly pursed his lips.

They hadn’t even seen their young master, not even knowing who he was, yet they came to their door under the banner of being Cindy Clarke’s family.

They really had nerve.

Morgan saw them coming and suddenly froze, hiding behind the gardener, stealthily observing.

Adrian Zhekova, to be on the safe side, had intentionally shown Morgan pictures of the three Clarke family members.

So that Morgan could know who they were when he saw them.

He must not follow them.

Therefore, Morgan was not unfamiliar with them when he saw them now.

He recognized them at a glance.

Unexpectedly, they came to the family mansion!

Morgan saw Christy Xenos looking at him and quickly hid behind the gardener.

After they walked away, Morgan hurriedly called Adrian Zhekova.

Adrian Zhekova and Cindy Clarke were in the movie theater.

In fact, the two had never officially dated.

Even before their marriage, they hadn’t had a proper date.

Chapter 669: Let me take care of you for a day, okay?

Wherever they went, Morgan would be tagging along.

It was truly pitiful how few chances he and Cindy Clarke could have to be alone together.

After getting married, it would be even more difficult.

Morgan was happy to have both of his parents around.

They didn’t have the heart to leave him behind.

For most people, it was love, marriage, and then having a child.

He and Cindy Clarke did it in reverse: having a child, getting married, and then falling in love.

Although they had liked each other even before the marriage, they hadn’t had a proper romance.

Today, they finally had some free time, and Adrian Zhekova kept wondering what to do.

Unfortunately, Adrian Zhekova had no dating experience.

He had no idea what should be done on a date.

So, he took out his mobile phone to search on Google in secret.

He didn’t have to post a question and wait for others to answer, as there were ready-made answers available.

As a result, he found some people’s answers.

“Go to the movies at night, watch a romance, then go to a nearby hotel and get a room, you know what I mean.”

“If it’s just the beginning, book a fancy restaurant at night, don’t be stingy with money, after all, it’s just the beginning, you don’t want your girl to get a bad impression of you and never see you again. If the atmosphere is good, you can go to a hotel room afterwards. In general, my experience is to choose a restaurant inside a five-star hotel, usually with a nice setting. After dinner, just go upstairs, very convenient.”

“Whoever asked this question must have just started dating; people who have been dating for a long time wouldn’t ask this question. You can also go to an amusement park and find a haunted house-themed one. Go around, and I guarantee your girl will cling to you tightly throughout. When night comes and she’s too tired to walk, you carry her on your back and go straight into a hotel.”

Adrian Zhekova: “…”

What are these suggestions!

Were these people looking to get their girls into a hotel on a date?

Adrian Zhekova felt very clever thinking that he didn’t need to be so calculating.

He was already married.

As a result, Adrian Zhekova happily blocked out the last part of these answers.

Dinner would be better at night, and it was still early now.

Adrian Zhekova thought, why not go to a movie instead?

As for amusement parks…

On ordinary days, he and Cindy Clarke often accompanied Morgan to the amusement park, and he couldn’t really take it anymore.

Moreover, from his observations, Cindy Clarke didn’t seem too interested in amusement parks either.

When they took Morgan, it was mostly him who joined Morgan on some rides.

However, due to height and age restrictions, Morgan couldn’t go on all the thrilling rides.

So occasionally Cindy Clarke would take Adrian Zhekova’s place and accompany Morgan to play.

So Adrian Zhekova thought to ask Cindy Clarke’s opinion before ruling out the amusement park option.

As expected, Cindy Clarke decisively chose the movie: “We’ve been to the amusement park with Morgan quite often, I don’t want to go.”

When she was little, she used to want to go, but there was no way that Christy Xenos would ever take her to the amusement park.

Later on when she grew up, some classmates invited her to go.

But she had no money and also had to use all her time to study.

When it came to amusement parks, Cindy Clarke did have some regrets.

But after giving birth to Morgan, even before she had reunited with Adrian Zhekova, when it was just her and Morgan, she often took Morgan to the amusement park.

Her previous regrets had long been erased.

On the contrary, she seldom watched movies now.

Morgan was currently in the stage of loving animated movies, so when they went to the movies, they would watch animated films.

As for the ones Cindy Clarke wanted to watch, she was afraid that some would be too bloody, and some themes would be too heavy and boring for Morgan.

So, from time to time, Cindy Clarke could only go to the movie theater by herself when she got the chance.

If she didn’t have time, she could only wait for the movie to be removed from the theater after a while, then they would be added to the VIP Section of the Video Platform.

Some movies were free for VIP members to watch, and others required an additional fee.

However, no matter how they watched the movies, the experience was never as good as in a movie theater.

“There’s a movie playing recently that I really want to see.” Cindy Clarke took out her mobile phone, opened the ticket purchase app, and showed it to Adrian Zhekova.

“It’s a suspense thriller, well, not really a thriller, more of a suspense, but the word-of-mouth is excellent, and it’s a real brain-twister. They say you have to watch it at least twice.” Cindy Clarke said excitedly, “They say that every time you watch it, you’ll find new details, it’s amazing.”

Seeing how happy Cindy Clarke was, it was clear that she had had her eye on this movie for a long time.

Adrian Zhekova naturally didn’t hesitate and said right away, “Let’s watch this.”

Then, he was about to book the tickets, when he heard Cindy Clarke say, “Done, I’ve got the tickets.”

Adrian Zhekova: “…”

That fast?

This just showed that Cindy Clarke was really looking forward to it.

“Alright then, let’s go.” So Adrian Zhekova drove to the movie theater.

While driving, he even said, “It’s my first time being treated to a movie by a girl, and she’s my own wife.”

Later, Adrian Zhekova decided to enjoy it.

“How about I treat you more often, so you can enjoy yourself more often?” Cindy Clarke immediately said.

“Sure.” After all, he had given his money to Cindy Clarke.

So, however she spent it, he wouldn’t worry or be distressed.

Adrian Zhekova parked the car in the shopping mall parking lot and then went with Cindy Clarke to the top floor of the mall.

The movie theater was on the top floor.

It was lucky that Cindy Clarke had bought the tickets.

Since Adrian Zhekova didn’t know how to use the machine to get the tickets.

He had been to the movie theater before.

But those times were when Olivia Davis and Zachary Hamilton had works released, inviting their friends to the premiere.

He didn’t need to buy movie tickets on those occasions, let alone go collect them.

He saw Cindy Clarke scan the QR code on her mobile phone, and then take out two tickets.

Adrian Zhekova really had no knowledge of these things, so he decided to buy some popcorn and beverages for Cindy Clarke from the counter in front.

After taking a look, Cindy Clarke said, “Why don’t you go take a seat, and I’ll buy them.”

Seeing Adrian Zhekova raise his eyebrows, he asked, “Do you intend not to spend a penny on me today?”

He had proposed the date, and Cindy Clarke paying for it was simply absurd.

Cindy Clarke blinked her eyes and asked, “How about I spend all the money today, okay?”

“You want to support me only for a day, huh?” she suggested.

Adrian Zhekova thought about it and felt it was quite a special feeling.

Looking down, he saw Cindy Clarke’s charming little face turned toward him, full of anticipation.

Looking at her small face, it didn’t seem like someone who had a child.

It might be a bit exaggerated to say she was seventeen or eighteen, but she definitely looked around twenty years old.

Especially when she had that mischievous smile, she was irresistibly likable.

It made her look like a student.

Adrian Zhekova couldn’t help but think, when they went out, would people look at them and think he was old, tender grass, a student, and despise him in their hearts?

Having a young-looking wife can also be bothersome.

Under Cindy Clarke’s hopeful gaze, Adrian Zhekova nodded, “Alright.”

Chapter 670: Chapter 670: Thanks for the Invitation

So Cindy went to queue up for beverages and snacks, while Adrian found a place to sit.

Even though it was just for a day, the feeling of being supported by Cindy was surprisingly interesting.

Adrian was all ready to be fed for the day.

Looking at the back of Cindy lining up, he clicked on the search he had just done for help.

There were still questions within the answering period.

Adrian typed in, “Thanks for the invitation, coming to the movie theater for a date is a good choice. I’m in the theater now, waiting for the movie to start. She bought the tickets and snacks, and I didn’t spend a penny, it’s great.”

Adrian wanted to say that it was his own wife, though.

But if he said that, he wouldn’t be able to brag.

They were all members of the same family, and his wife’s spending was also the family’s money.

Furthermore, after getting married, the financial power is in the wife’s hands.

Isn’t it normal for the wife to spend money when going out?

Thus, Adrian deliberately blurred the concept.

After a while, he refreshed the page, and there were replies.

“Stop bragging!”

“Bro, you’re a 666 (Internet slang meaning awesome)!”

“Post a picture to prove it?”

Adrian ignored them.

Who would post a photo for them? That’s too good for them!

Just then, Cindy came over with a large bucket of popcorn and two cups of Coke.

Adrian looked up and quickly helped her take it.

They ate and drank while waiting until it was time to enter the auditorium.

Halfway through the movie, Adrian received a call from Morgan.

To avoid suddenly disrupting the movie for others, he put his mobile phone on vibrate.

He could still feel it in his pocket.

Upon taking it out, he didn’t expect it to be a call from Morgan.

That little guy was so carefree that Adrian didn’t think he missed them.

Moreover, if Morgan really missed them, he should be looking for Cindy instead.

There must be something up.

Adrian then told Cindy, “I’ll go out to take a call.”

Cindy thought it was work-related and casually nodded.

Adrian went out first.

“What’s up?” Outside the auditorium, Adrian answered the call.

“Dad, Cindy’s parents and sister have come to Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother’s place!” The little guy crawled into the rockery and called Adrian.

“Are they at the family mansion now?” Adrian asked.

“Yes, I just saw them in the courtyard,” Morgan replied.

“Did they see you?” Adrian asked again.

“I don’t know. I was playing in the snow in the courtyard. They must have seen me,” Morgan guessed, “But they didn’t come to talk to me, they probably don’t know who I am.”

“Okay,” Adrian nodded, “You don’t have to hide in the courtyard, just go back when you’re done playing. They should be in the Main Hall, so avoid it, and don’t let them see you.”

“Otherwise, they’ll cause trouble for you in the Nursery again,” Adrian instructed.

“I know,” Morgan nodded, knowing how smart he is, and thought about it. “I’ll have Grandpa Gardener take me along. If I run into them, I’ll hide behind him!”

“You handle it yourself,” Adrian instructed the little one before not worrying about Morgan anymore.

He had more confidence in the little guy’s ability to adapt and react.

He had no idea that Morgan was only four years old and was so carefree.

“But they must not come for good things. Maybe they’re here to talk bad about Cindy!” Morgan pouted.

If they really caused trouble for Cindy and were kicked out of the Zhekova Family, it wouldn’t do them any good.

Normally, people wouldn’t do something that harms others without benefiting themselves.

But if it were the Clarke Family, they might actually do it.

Adrian couldn’t understand their thought process.

A four-year-old child could think things through clearly, but the Clarke Family operated in a unique way.

Of course, they themselves were not normal.

Normal people naturally couldn’t communicate with their thought patterns.

“I understand,” Adrian said, “Don’t worry about it, and don’t try to eavesdrop. They might see you.”

But Morgan’s curiosity was excessive.

Even if Adrian told him not to do it, the little one might not listen.

Adrian knew him too well, so to prevent Morgan from acting on his own and causing problems again,

Adrian said, “If you really want to listen, ask Butler Howard, Aunt Evans, or anyone else in the family mansion to put a walkie-talkie or something in the Main Hall for you. You can listen in another room without crouching in the corner and getting tired.”

After all, the family mansion had bodyguards and eavesdropping devices were not in short supply.

Morgan’s eyes lit up, “Dad, you’re so smart!”

“Of course,” Adrian straightened his already very straight posture.

His wisdom was not something this little guy could compare to!

The little one was very surprised and didn’t expect his father to support him so much!

Adrian even helped him think of solutions!

That was so considerate!

“But no matter what they say, don’t panic,” Adrian instructed, “Be angry but don’t impulsively confront them. Don’t forget, there’s still Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother.”

“Trust Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother. They won’t be deceived by the Clarke Family’s words or be confused. Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother always stand by our side.”

“They know the grievances and bullying Cindy has suffered. They like Cindy and won’t listen to the words of the Clarke Family members. Whatever the Clarke family says, Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother will deal with them.”

“So, don’t get involved,” Adrian warned.

“I know,” Morgan crisply replied, “I believe in Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother.”

“They’re so smart; they won’t be fooled by the Clarke family,” Morgan said.

“You be good,” Adrian told him, “We’ll be back soon.”

“Okay,” Morgan finished and hung up the phone.

After hanging up, Adrian returned to the auditorium.

Upon finding their seat and sitting down, Cindy asked, “Was it something important?”

“Not urgent,” Adrian replied, “Don’t worry about it.”

Cindy nodded, and since Adrian said so, she didn’t think about it anymore.

She watched the movie intently until the end.

As they left, Cindy was still reminiscing about the film.

“No wonder this movie has such high ratings,” Cindy commented, “It’s really good. When it’s released on the Video Platform, I want to watch it again.”

“Call me when you do, and I’ll watch it with you,” Adrian said with a smile.

“Okay,” Cindy nodded.

Seeing Cindy in such a good mood, Adrian had to dampen the spirits, “Actually, halfway through the movie just now, it was Morgan who called.”

“Morgan? What happened?” Cindy asked in surprise.