Ch. 221..225: Powerful Papa with Triplet Babies Chapter 221-225
Chapter 221 Anne thought, "No wonder I found Charmaine talking about how her husband was not at home outside the toilet the other day.
So this was the reason." Charmaine did not show up the entire afternoon, and she only returned to the Finance Department whenit was
almost time to get off work.
She stared at Anne with hatred and said, "Anne, come to my office." Anne went.
"You did this, right?" Charmaine asked.
"What?" Anne appeared innocent.
"Why are you still acting innocent? The matter on the company internal forum - Besides you, there’s no one else!" Charmaine shouted.
"Ms.
Turner, you should first reflect on why you did illegal things instead of investigating the person who leaked the matter," Anne replied calmly.
Then, she left the office, ignoring Charmaine's rage.
The situation was serious, and the shareholders' meeting was held the next morning.
Anne became tense when she heard from her colleagues that the head of Archduke Group was coming
Anthony was here...
It would not involve her, right? She hid it so well...
Then again, worrying about things that might never happen would increase their chances of happening "Anne, come to the conference room." On the phone,Anne's body trembled when she heard the order
from the secretary.
She had no choice but to bite the bullet and head over.
Anne knocked on the conference room, walked in, and found Anthony sitting in the main seat, exuding an intimidating aura, and his obsidian eyes were sharp.
Ron, Damian, and Tommy sat beside him.
Damian was instantly incensed when he saw Anne! Tommy did not show any expression, completely hiding his feelings.
Ron asked, "Were you the one who posted the matter on the forum? Don't be afraid.
You can just admit it if you posted it." Anne bit her lips.
They had obviously found who posted it.
"I posted it.
I discovered that the company's money was stolen, and I couldn't turn a blind eye, "Anne answered.
Damian's face was ashen.
It was inconvenient to lash out at her because of Anthony's presence, so his expression wasgrim.
"If that's the case, there's nothing else you can argue, right?" Ron looked at Damian.
"You've moved so much money from the company, so how can I solve it? Since you're my younger brother, I can't exactly get the police involved.
After all, it's also a scandal within the company.
Damian held back his anger and asked, "What's on your mind?" "Hand over half of your shares,” Ron replied.
"What?" Damian's voice cracked.
"You might as well rob me!" "Call the police, or hand over half of your shares,it's up to you!" Ron shouted.
Damian trembled from anger.
If the police were involved, he would have to go to jail.
On the other hand, losing his shares was just a loss of money.
Anyone with a functioning brain would know which choice was better without giving it much thought.
"I can't decide on this matter, so if there's nothing else, I'll get back to work,” Tommysaid, got up, and left.
Damian was completely helpless and turned his anger to Anne.
"You framed me because I wouldn't let you get close to Tommy!" "Mr.
Marwood, you've misunderstood.
I don't have that intention at all," Anne replied calmly.
Damian wanted to say more, but Anthony's authoritative voice sounded.
"Get out." Anne knew he was referring to her, so she hurriedly left.
While walking down the corridor, a gust of wind came from behind.
Before Anne could react, she was dragged aside "Ah!" Anne was pressed against the wall with a loud thud, and her back washurting from
the impact.
When she looked up, she met Tommy's evil gaze.
"W-What are you doing? We're at the company! Don't mess around!”
"What am I doing? Anne,you're quite bold! You actually plot against my dad behind our backs.
"Tommy grabbed her chin.
"It seems that you want the triplets to be exposed.
How about we give it a try and see how Anthony reacts?" "Don't..." Anne no longerappeared tough.
"I only did that because your dad and Charmaine made things difficult for me.
Besides, if you expose the triplets, you won't have anything to use against me anymore!" Tommy heard sounds not far away, and his
menacing voice suddenly became gentle.
"I've long disliked him, so you've done a good job.
You've become smarter after being with me." Just as Anne was confused by his reply, the sudden turbulence inthe air made her body tense,
and the familiar aura carried a strong sense of oppression.
Chapter 222 Looking past Tommy's shoulders and met those cold, obsidian eyes. Anne's face changed dramatically, and she pushed Tommy
away. Tommy pretended just to noticeAnthony, and he laughed.
"Anthony, it's you.
Don't mind us.
We can't help ourselves." "Tommy, you're also a person of status.
This type of woman will only embarrass you and bring misfortune to the Marwood family.
Your dad is the best example," Anthony said coldly.
On the surface, it seemed as if he was lecturing Tommy, but every word was actually belittlingand humiliating Anne.
"Yes, I got it." Tommy smiled, always acting like the obedient younger brother.
However, Anne knew he was a vile person.
"If I catch you acting like this again, none of you can stay in Marwood Group anymore." Anthony leftafter warning them.
The cold gaze swept over, and Anne shuddered as she suddenly felt chilly.
The pressure in the air finally turned to normal when Anthony disappeared into the elevator.
Anne did not want to talk to Tommy, so she left.
"Even though I let you do what you want, it doesn't mean you can go overboard and do things behind my back.
Anne, make sure there's no next time." Tommy's indifferent voice sounded from behind.
Anne did not respond.
She knew the threat within his words.
Charmaine was fired and replaced by Xander Goth as the new CFO.
It was said that he was from the Archduke Group.
Anne would feel uncomfortable with anything related to Anthony as if any indirect relationship with that dangerous mancould easily put her in agony! As soon as Xander took office, he held a small meeting for the department.
He looked very friendly, unlike Charmaine, who was always serious like the head teacher, and it made everyone inthe office happy.
However, Anne was not at all relaxed.
Since Xander was put in such an important position in the Marwood Group, he was definitely Anthony'scapable subordinate.
The smile on his face was probably just a facade.
Nonetheless, Anne still comforted herself that there would be no personal entanglement, and she just needed to do her job well.
Moreover, it could be seen from Xander's equal treatment of her and her colleagues that she was overthinking.
The incident did not alarm the police.
a Cuan Charmaine was fired, and Damian lost half of his shares, but his position was unchanged.
Even so, Damian was so mad that he lashed out in his office.
Losing half of his shares meant losing money! How could he be happy? Anne happened to bump into Damian in the elevator after gettingoff work.
Damian glared at Anne and warned, "Enjoy your days in Marwood Group.
I'll make sure you pay an even more painful price!" Anne watched as the elevator door closed and thought, "What price?As long as it doesn't concern my children, I don't mind anything." Just as Anne walked out of the entrance, her phone rang.
Then, she glanced at the incoming call, and a look of distress flashed on her face as she picked up the call, "Mr.
Newman."
"Let's have dinner together.
I'm at the drop-off point." "Ah? Oh, okay." Anne hung up and trotted down the road.
She saw Lucas's car from far away, and he even opened the door for her, which was very gentlemanly of him.
Anne said thank you and got into the car.
The car quickly drove away.
"How was work?" Lucas asked.
"It was okay," Anne answered.
After that, the atmosphere suddenly fell silent.
Anne felt as if she could strangely feel the factors moving slowly in the closed car, but her bloodwas rushing like a river.
Anne shuddered when Lucas held her hand, and she turned to look at him, only to find that he was looking at hisphone.
Anne realized that Lucas was also nervous, and she could not help but think it was a little funny.
Holding hands with the opposite sex? She wanted to withdraw her hand, but she felt powerless.
Chapter 222 Looking past Tommy's shoulders and met those cold, obsidian eyes. Anne's face changed dramatically, and she pushed Tommy
away. Tommy pretended just to noticeAnthony, and he laughed.
"Anthony, it's you.
Don't mind us.
We can't help ourselves." "Tommy, you're also a person of status.
This type of woman will only embarrass you and bring misfortune to the Marwood family.
Your dad is the best example," Anthony said coldly.
On the surface, it seemed as if he was lecturing Tommy, but every word was actually belittlingand humiliating Anne.
"Yes, I got it." Tommy smiled, always acting like the obedient younger brother.
However, Anne knew he was a vile person.
"If I catch you acting like this again, none of you can stay in Marwood Group anymore." Anthony leftafter warning them.
The cold gaze swept over, and Anne shuddered as she suddenly felt chilly.
The pressure in the air finally turned to normal when Anthony disappeared into the elevator.
Anne did not want to talk to Tommy, so she left.
"Even though I let you do what you want, it doesn't mean you can go overboard and do things behind my back.
Anne, make sure there's no next time." Tommy's indifferent voice sounded from behind.
Anne did not respond.
She knew the threat within his words.
Charmaine was fired and replaced by Xander Goth as the new CFO.
It was said that he was from the Archduke Group.
Anne would feel uncomfortable with anything related to Anthony as if any indirect relationship with that dangerous mancould easily put her in agony! As soon as Xander took office, he held a small meeting for the department.
He looked very friendly, unlike Charmaine, who was always serious like the head teacher, and it made everyone inthe office happy.
However, Anne was not at all relaxed.
Since Xander was put in such an important position in the Marwood Group, he was definitely Anthony'scapable subordinate.
The smile on his face was probably just a facade.
Nonetheless, Anne still comforted herself that there would be no personal entanglement, and she just needed to do her job well.
Moreover, it could be seen from Xander's equal treatment of her and her colleagues that she was overthinking.
The incident did not alarm the police.
a Cuan Charmaine was fired, and Damian lost half of his shares, but his position was unchanged.
Even so, Damian was so mad that he lashed out in his office.
Losing half of his shares meant losing money! How could he be happy? Anne happened to bump into Damian in the elevator after gettingoff work.
Damian glared at Anne and warned, "Enjoy your days in Marwood Group.
I'll make sure you pay an even more painful price!" Anne watched as the elevator door closed and thought, "What price?As long as it doesn't concern my children, I don't mind anything." Just as Anne walked out of the entrance, her phone rang.
Then, she glanced at the incoming call, and a look of distress flashed on her face as she picked up the call, "Mr.
Newman."
"Let's have dinner together.
I'm at the drop-off point." "Ah? Oh, okay." Anne hung up and trotted down the road.
She saw Lucas's car from far away, and he even opened the door for her, which was very gentlemanly of him.
Anne said thank you and got into the car.
The car quickly drove away.
"How was work?" Lucas asked.
"It was okay," Anne answered.
After that, the atmosphere suddenly fell silent.
Anne felt as if she could strangely feel the factors moving slowly in the closed car, but her bloodwas rushing like a river.
Anne shuddered when Lucas held her hand, and she turned to look at him, only to find that he was looking at hisphone.
Anne realized that Lucas was also nervous, and she could not help but think it was a little funny.
Holding hands with the opposite sex? She wanted to withdraw her hand, but she felt powerless.
Chapter 223 However, would it not mean she acquiescence to their relationship if she did not withdraw her hand?
Anne sat there awkwardly, thinking about the matter...
"My parents want to have dinner with you," Lucas said.
"What?" Anne was surprised and immediately felt nervous.
Lucas squeezed her hand.
"Don't worry.
It's just a meal, so don't be nervous." "Y-You told them?"
"I'll tell them during the meal."
Anne saw his determination, and she could hardly imagine what reasonhe would use to convince his parents.
"My parents said you can decide on the time." Anne did not expect the Newman family to appreciate her
so much, and she felt even guiltier.
"How about tomorrow?" Lucas helped her decide "S-So soon?" Anne was even more anxious.
Lucas chuckled, and his gaze was affectionate.
"It's only dinner."
"Oh..." Anne pursed her lips.
It still felt too soon...
Why did it feel as if Lucas was in a hurry, as if he was afraid that she would run away?
Was she worth his sacrifice?
Anne couldnot help but wonder if men nowadays no longer look for a partner of equal family background.
"Are you scared?" Lucas asked.
"Yes...
It feels too fast." "We've known each other for a month.
Don't forget that you and my mom have eaten together, and you were already my girlfriend then," Lucas said.
Anne hesitated and nodded.
She did eat with Lucas's mother, and while that was a coincidence, Joanna seemed to like her and find excuses to make room for them.
It was pretty fun.
"Are your parents okay with what happened last time? No matter what, my aunt did..." "After all, it has nothing to do with you.
What they care more about is you, my judgment." The dinner was set for the next day ata rather upscale restaurant.
Lucas went to pick Anne up.
When they entered, Lucas held her hand, and it would be a lie to say she was not nervous.
Thankfully, only Lucas's parents were in the private room, and there was no one else.
"Hello, Mr.
and Mrs.
Newman!" Anne greeted them politely, Joanne stood and welcomed Anne affectionately.
"You don't have to treat US like strangers.
Come and have a seat." "Okay." Lucas's father, Eason Newman, tried his best to appear amiable, but he could not hide his imposing aura.
"I "We've eaten together before, and I really like this girl,' Joanne told her husband.
"If you like her, it shows that she's an excellent girl," Eason said.
"People say that both mother and son have similar tastes.
So if the son likes something, his mother will naturally like it too." Joanne laughed.
The ambiance at the table was great, and it felt like a normal family meal.
Sure enough, Lucas's parents liked her very much, just as he said, and there was no pressure on her at all.
Even when the dishes came up, Anne noticed that none of them were seafood, and the prawns were freshwater.
Not only that, but Lucas was also the one who peeled the shells for her during dinner.
Anne wanted to tug Lucas's sleeves and tell him not to do it.
After all, they should restrain themselves in front of his parents.
However, she saw that Eason was peeling prawns for Joanne, which all seemed so natural.
Who would not like and yearn for such a loving and harmonious family lifestyle?
Anne could not help butbe lost in thoughts.
Could she really have such a beautiful life? Could it be that...everything was only an illusion and fleeting?
Anne sneakily took out her phone and checked Anthony's location.
Chapter 224 Anne's eyes widened when she saw Anthony's location, and her hands trembled, dropping her phone. "What's wrong?" Lucas
asked.
Annereturned to her senses and quickly picked up her phone.
"I just got clumsy.
Stop helping me peel the prawns; you should eat some yourself too."
Lucas gestured to the disposable glove on hishand and gently assured her it was fine.
Anne flushed, and she turned to look at Lucas's parents.
However, they acted as if they did not know anything, but the smiles on their facesproved otherwise.
Anne was embarrassed about showing a public display of affection in front of the elders.
Then, just as she was so nervous that she did not know what to do, there was a knock on the door.
Then, the waiter outside came in, bowed, and said something in Eason's ear.
Soon, Anne noticed that Eason's expression had changed slightly.
At this moment, a deep and intimidating voice sounded," Mr.
Newman, I hope I’m not interrupting." Anne's face was instantly ashen as soon as she heard the voice.
When she turned to look at the door, her eyes widened as she saw the tall and dark shadow.
Her body went limp, and she staggered backward.
Lucas supported Anne with one hand and cast her a reassuring gaze even though he also felt this coincidence was too unexpected.
He initially only wanted to give Anne a pleasant impression of meeting his parents, yet...
Eason immediately greeted Anthony with a smile and shook his hands.
"Of course not.
I didn't expect you to be having dinner here too, Mr.
Marwood.
I would've gone to meet you if I had known earlier.
I. apologize for that." Eason was much older than Anthony, but it was apparent that everything was still based on one's power.
"Mr.
Newman, don't worry about that." Anthony's eyes swept over Joanne, Lucas, and finally, Anne.
Anne felt as if thousands of arrows had pierced her, and she clenched her hands tightly to control her emotions.
She could not figure out why Anthony showed up.
Was he really here just to greet the Newman family, or was he here to scare her?
Even Eason and Joanne noticed the unusual atmosphere.
Eason tried to lighten the mood.
"If you don't mind, let's eat together." "Is this a family dinner?" Anthony's voice was indifferent, making it hard to figure out hisintention.
"Yes," Eason replied.
"Your son brought his girlfriend to meet the parents?" Anthony's hawk-like eyes stared at Anne again calmly.
Anne was almost out of breath.
Logically, this had nothing to do with Anthony, right? He had already let her leave Luton...
"Yes..." Eason said, "Excuse our family's humble dinner.
II. "It's a good thing," Anthony replied, "you're quite impressive.
You managed to find someone you like after leaving my bed." Eason and his wife froze.
Anne's heartbeat almost stopped, and her face became paler, looking at Anthony with trembling lips.
Lucas looked directly at him coldly.
"Perhaps you should refrain from mentioning things that you forced to happen.
Anne has nothing to do with the Marwood family anymore, and thank you for stopping when you can, Mr.
Marwood." Anthony snorted, neither light nor heavy, but it made the atmosphere of the whole room so terrifying, and
everyone brokeinto a cold sweat.
"Principal Newman, you should work harder on your interpersonal relationships ! Mr.
Newman, you'll need to help him with that," Anthony said assertively and walked away.
Eason looked at Lucas with a livid expression.
Joanne had just recovered from the dreadful atmosphere just now.
The Newman family was naturally aware of how difficult it was to get along with this man from the Marwoodfamily.
Moreover, Joanne also learned this from Sarah, but she had only heard about how scary he was.
Chapter 225 Joanne did not expect Anthony's aura to be so oppressive and dangerous in person. It wasso scary that it made her scalp
tingle! The dinner that initially went well turned sour.
Anne felt embarrassed and guilty.
"I'm sorry.
I-I'll get going." 'TH take you home." Lucas followed her.
Eason shouted, "Stop right there!" Anne paused for a moment, but she did not stop and quickly ran out of the private room, trottingdown the
long corridor.
A hand appeared next to her unexpectedly, clasped her neck, and dragged her into another room
"Ah!" Anne was slammed on thetable.
She turned to look in shock and found the terrifying Anthony.
Anne was so frightened that she quickly stood and moved backward.
"Is this why you're staying? Hmm?" Anthony was intimidating "No matter my reason, you shouldn't treat me like this!" Anne had tears inher
eyes.
Insulting her in front of the Newman family's parents was equal to humiliating the Newman family.
"Why are you doing this? You said you're letting me go!" Anthony stepped forward, grabbed her face, and lifted her
"Mmph!" Anne was in pain.
She felt that her neck was stretched to the extreme, and it was as if her neck would break at any time.
Anthony's obsidian eyes were cruel, and his breath was heavy.
"I told you to get out of Luton, but you insist on staying.
Do you like being abused by me so much? Huh?" Tears welled up in Anne's eyes.
"...You promised to let me go.
You promised..." "I promised you, but I didn't allow you to be an eyesore in front of me!" When Anthony saw thescene, he could not wait to tear up this damn woman into pieces! Moreover, she dared to say she was staying to investigate Cheyenne's murder, but her actions were obviously inconsistent! "Stop..." Anne stretched out her hands and grabbed the big palm on her face, but she could not remove it.
"You and Lucas have been together for long?" Anthony stared at Anne with his sharp eyes.
"No...
H-He said it was just dinner with his parents...
Mr.
and Mrs.
Newman really liked me, but I finally realized that it was just a fantasy..." Anne sobbed and said, "I thought I could have my own life after you let mego..." "Don't overestimate yourself.
Since you don't want to leave, I have the final say as this is my territory." Anthony's hand tightened.
"Mind yourself if you don't want the Newman family to be targeted by me.
Understand?"
"Yes..." Anne answered with great difficulty.
The shackles on her face were finally released.
Anne's legs were weak, and she almost fell to the ground.
Anthony glanced at her coldly and left the private room.
Anne covered her face which was still in pain, and tears rolled down her cheeks.
It was as if she was a survivor of a disaster.
After Anne returned home, she sat on the sofa with bloodshot eyes.
Sarah had moved to her mansion long ago, so Anne could completely relax at this moment and reveal her sadness.
Lucas called her and wanted to meet her, but she said she was fine and refused him.
That was still impossible, right? How could a beautiful life like that belong to her? It was nothing more than wishful thinking.
In the end, she still had to leave Luton.
However, how could she leave?! Anne was so furious that she kicked the coffee table hard!
Then again, she could only venther frustrations and could not do anything else! After sleeping all night, Anne came to accept the truth and
calmed down.
Was she not used to being humiliated by Anthony? So what was another time?
She thought it was dawn for victory, but it was actually an illusion of fallingfrom heaven to hell.
The fact that she was under Anthony's shackles would never disappear out of thin air.