Ch. 21..25: Powerful Papa with Triplet Babies Chapter 21-25

Chapter 21 Anne knew that Anthony would never let her go unless she was dead… “Anne, come to my place for a nice meal tomorrow!” Sarah said. “Nice meal?” “You don’t remember my birthday? I lived with you for so many years, and I always remember your birthday!” Sarah rubbed Anne’s nose. Anne flinched. How could she go? Anthony did not want her to get in touch with the Marwood family, especially her aunt. However, it would be cruel of her not to attend Sarah’s birthday… “Don’t worry, just a meal at home. Just me, you, and your uncle. Anthony won’t come to our mansion. You can go home after the meal. Nobody would know.” Anne was convinced. “Okay, I will go.” She had no way of turning her aunt down.

Since it was just a meal and she could leave afterward, Anthony would not find out so soon… On Sarah’s birthday, Anne finished work as usual. After returning to the flat, she went through the back door and took a taxi to Marwood Mansion. She bought a gift for Sarah yesterday. “Aunt, happy birthday !” “Look at you, why bother buying a gift?” Sarah smiled at her. “Just something small.” “I will like whatever you buy me.” After getting inside, the memories came back to her. Anne recalled Anthony’s figure. He was in his twenties, standing on the stairs, looking down at her from above with his chilling eyes. In her eyes, he was a dangerous person. “Anne, do you remember this place?” Sarah asked. “I do. It looks the same as before,” Anne said. Ron smiled and said, “I remember when Anne first came here, she was in a dress looking adorable.” “Come here, don’t just stand there. Let’s eat. Are you hungry?” Sarah pulled Anne’s hand. They sat

before the table. “I made all of your favorite dishes.” “Aunt, this is your birthday. Why did you make my favorite dishes …” Anne felt bad. “Silly kid, as long as you’re with me, it doesn’t matter who’s favorite dishes we’re eating,” Sarah said. “Thank you, aunt.” Anne was touched. “Thank me for eating more!” Sarah gave her more food. Anne was grateful. This was something she lacked living abroad all these years. Her aunt had always been very kind to her, and she treated her like her daughter. Therefore, on her birthday, she had to risk everything to stay with her aunt… As they were happily eating, there was the sound of an engine coming from outside. Sarah was curious. “Who came? I’ll have a look.” She walked past the living room to have a look. When Sarah saw the black and arrogant Rolls Loyce, she was still confused until she saw the man coming out. She grabbed the handle in shock.

Chapter 22 “Who is it?” Ron walked over and saw Anthony, his son, who had not returned since he had severed ties with them. “Anthony?” The bodyguards rushed inside forcefully. They were so powerful and almost knocked over Sarah, who was by the door. Luckily Ron caught her quickly. “Anthony, what are you doing?” Ron asked. Anthony was cold, and he ignored them, so he walked in. The mansion looked the same, though he did not see his prey. He walked into the dining hall. The table had dishes all over but only with two sets of cutleries. The bodyguard who had searched all over came back and reported, “Mr. Marwood, empty.”

Anthony narrowed his sharp and dangerous eyes. He took out his phone to check. His lips curled up cruelly. His big figure turned away. “Go!” Anthony went inside the car, and the car left the mansion. Sarah and Ron went back to the dining room. Anne was not there, and even her cutleries disappeared… Meanwhile, Anne was running away by a trail on the mountain behind the mansion. She tossed her cutleries into the woods! Her heart was in her throat! She ran away when she sensed that something was wrong. She knew she must not leave the cutleries on the table. “Argh!” She panicked and fell. She rolled off the hill and crawled to the side of the road. A car passed by, and she quickly signaled for help. The driver was shocked and quickly stopped. Anne opened the door. “Sorry, can you give me a ride? I have urgent business! I can pay you!”

The driver saw how beautiful and clean she was. He felt like protecting her. “Don’t worry. Where are you off to?” Anne told him the address, it was not far from where the driver was heading, and they left. The car drove on the road, and Anne still felt unsettled. How did Anthony get to the Marwood Mansion? Was he stalking her? It seemed that he got here not long after her! As long as Anthony did not catch her, it was fine… The driver was kind, so he insisted on sending her to her door. Anne would have grown suspicious of him if he had not followed the path home. “Just there, in front…” Anne looked out the window. When he saw another car that turned into the area, her head buzzed. She pestered the driver. “Don’t stop! Keep driving!” The driver asked, “Not here?” “Yeah, here. Drive to the back door.” Anne then rushed out of the car and ran to her apartment from the back. She saw Anthony going into the apartment. The lift went to the sixth floor, and the lift door opened. Anthony walked out coldly toward an apartment. He seemed to know the way. He did not even bother knocking on the door. He raised his leg and gave a good kick… The door was smashed open. “Argh!?” Anne cried out in shock, standing by the door. She looked at the big figure in front of her. “Why… why do you kick my door?” Anthony glared at her and barked, “Where have you been?”

Chapter 23 Anne answered with confusion, “I was right here. I was showering, and I just got out when you kicked the door…” She did seem as if she had been showering. She was in her pajamas with her hair wet. “How do you know where I live?” Anne asked, feeling suspicious. Anthony was furious that he did not catch her. He went forward to pull her hair… “Argh,” Anne cried out. “Are you lying to me?” “…I’m not…” Anne would never admit it unless she wanted to die! “If you don’t trust me, you can…check the CCTV…I haven’t been out since I got back…” “Are you playing with me?” Anthony pressed her chin, almost breaking her. Anne held back the pain, and she groaned out in pain.

“Do you think I won’t catch you if you want to run away?” Anthony asked coldly. “Even if you want to punish me, you should have a reason to. I don’t know what you’re talking about…” Anne defended herself. Anthony glared at her dark eyes. He gave in, “Alright, good game. If I catch you next time, I’ll cut you into pieces.” Anne could not help shivering. When he let go of her, she staggered back and touched her chin. When she looked up, he was already gone. Anne closed the door and realized that the door was broken. This man was too powerful. Luckily she came up from the back lift, which was quicker than the front lift. It was also closer to her apartment. When she entered her room, she removed her clothes and drenched her hair to look like she was showering.

Normally, she could have said that she was shopping, but knowing Anthony’s power in Luton, she knew he would find out. It would be very bad for her if he found out that she was lying. Anne sat on the sofa listlessly. She wondered how did Anthony get to the Marwood Mansion? Was he stalking her? Or… Thinking of something, she took out her phone to check. She checked the apps and found nothing suspicious. She had always been cautious and turned off her location long before. Could it be some external software? She took out her sim card and found something strange. There was a small piece of sticker that looked almost transparent. What technology was this? When did he put this in? How had she not realized this before? He must have placed it when she was in the Royal Mansion! Anne was terrified. No wonder he stopped her before her plane departed! With this, no matter where she had been, Anthony would find her! Anne went ahead to remove the small sticker, but her finger stopped. If she took it out, Anthony would find out! He would then plant another tracker somewhere on her. No way! With that, Anne pretended as if nothing had happened and placed the sim card back in. She believed that the sticker only gave out her location. If not, he would have found out about her three kids since she called them every night. Anne broke out in cold sweat. Luckily she figured it out or else she would not be as lucky next time around. Although Anthony did not punish her this time, it did not mean that he knew nothing. He had full control of her, and he was dangerous. The feeling of being completely controlled by another person put her in despair…

Chapter 24 When she turned on the phone, the phone rang. It was Sarah. Anne answered, “Aunt…” “Anne, how are you? Are you okay? Did Anthony catch you? I dared not to call you.” “I’m back. I’m fine.” Sarah said, “That’s good. Anthony is unpredictable. He would go back to the Marwood Mansion in order to catch you. I thought he would never show up here again.” Anne lowered her eyes. Was there a place in Luton that he would not go to? If he wanted to extinguish the Marwood Mansion, it would be like him killing an ant… “Anne, don’t worry. I will try my best to save you.” “I will do it myself…” “Even so, I have to help you. I won’t let you get bullied by him!” Anne went to the living room after making the call. Ron was sitting there with a frown.

“I can’t believe that Anthony has not given up on Anne. It’s all my fault,” Ron apologized to his wife. “It’s not your fault. Who can stop him? Also, he’s your son, and he won’t go too far.” Sarah had a thought and said, “I’m thinking, why not find him a woman so that he is preoccupied?” “A woman?” “Do you remember the daughter of the Grainger family, Michelle Grainger?” “The one who’s a celebrity now?” “Yeah! I saw her on the street a few months ago. She even asked me about Anthony. Back then, we hadn’t seen Anthony for a long time. When I told her I didn’t know where he was, she seemed disappointed! Michelle must have liked Anthony!” “Really?” “You don’t trust my instinct ?” Sarah said with confidence, “She is two years older than Anne. She used

to come to our place for Anthony. She probably liked him back then.” “If that’s the case, it’s not too bad,” Ron agreed. Today, the Aesthetic Clinic was different from other days. Michelle brought her assistant and some reporters to the clinic. They came in a group. When Anne, standing among the nurses, saw Michelle, she paused but resumed her work. Inside the office of the clinic… “Doctor Carlson, help me check and see if my nose is natural or fake, even to the slightest. Come on here, when Dr. Carlson is examining, make sure the camera zooms in in case those women think that my face is unnatural,” Michelle instructed her assistant and reporters. One of them held a camera, and another held a phone pointing at Michelle. When Michelle sat down, the doctor examined her face from her eyebrows, jaw, and nose. “No surgery was performed on your face, not even to the slightest,” Dr. Carlson concluded with a smile. Michelle smiled gratefully and said, “Dr. Carlson, thank you so much. I’m glad.” “You’re welcome.” Michelle turned over, and her smile vanished. “That’s it. Prepare the clip and post it online.” The reporters and her assistant packed up, and they left. The sky darkened as Anne walked out of the clinic. A burgundy colored car stopped by her. The window rolled down, and Michelle’s exquisite face was seen. “I can’t believe it’s actually you,” Michelle said. She noticed Anne when she first walked in. Seeing that Anne did not speak, Michelle said, “Come in? Let’s chat.” Anne did not know what to say to her, and she was unwilling to get in. “Anne, we’re not strangers? We used to play together. Also, someone will see my car here and assume I’m doing procedures in this clinic.”

Chapter 25 Anne wanted to say that nobody told her to park here. However, she opened the door and went in. They went to a high-end restaurant. Anne felt that she did not belong there. The diners there were dressed fancily. Michelle was in heels and a branded dress, while Anne had ordinary shoes, jeans, and a loose T-shirt. Her clothing was worth less than a hundred bucks. The manager stared at her when she went in. If it were not for Michelle’s sake, she would have been asked to leave. After they were seated, Anne asked, “Why are we here?” “To dine, of course. This place is private. It’s suitable for popular celebrities like me,” Michelle said. Anne did not mind her tone as she had always been this way.

Michelle picked up the menu and said, “Order something ! You probably haven’t eaten, let’s eat together.” Anne just got off work. She had not eaten. She was planning to make instant noodles at home. She did not have to read the menu to know how expensive the food was! “No need.” Anne thought Michelle wanted to talk. She did not know they were here to eat. Michelle did not say much. She ordered a few dishes and a bottle of wine before returning the menu to the staff. After the staff had gone in, Michelle looked at Anne’s face with a judgemental look. She had disliked Anne since the first time she saw Anne in the Marwood Mansion. It had been a few years, and she disliked Anne even more now. “When did you come back?” Michelle asked. “Almost half a month ago.”

“I just finished shooting, and I know nothing. Are you still in touch with Anthony?” Anne’s eyes changed. It seemed that Michelle did not know that Anthony was back. However, Anne had always known that Michelle fancied Anthony back then. She once rushed up to Anne and warned her, “I like Anthony, don’t fight with me.” Back then, Anne was in high school, and she did not understand what Michelle was doing. Now she understood. Michelle seemed relaxed. “Looks like you don’t know either. Why’re you back? I don’t think you’ve graduated?” “I didn’t finish and came back.” “The college has no place for you?” Anne stayed silent. The dishes were served. Michelle saw that Anne did not speak, and she said, “Why’re you intimidated by me? Will I eat you? I don’t like people watching me when I eat.” “If there’s nothing else, I will go back.” Michelle was not pleased. “Anne, it has been years. You can’t be busier than me. I ordered for two. How am I going to finish this?” Anne looked at the other tables, and she was afraid that she might attract attention. Also, she did not want to waste food, so she picked up the fork and started eating. Michelle was pleased when she saw Anne eating. Before they finished, Michelle looked as if she was in pain. “Oh, my stomach is unwell. I’m going to the toilet.” She stood up and left. Anne thought she would come back soon, but it had been twenty minutes since and Michelle had not shown up. Did she have diarrhea?