Ch. 26..30: Powerful Papa with Triplet Babies Chapter 26-30

Chapter 26 While she was waiting, the staff came over. “Hello, would you like the bill?” Anne’s face reddened, and she said, “Oh… wait for a while? She went to the washroom.” “You mean the customer who came with you? She left.” “What?” She was played by Michelle. She claimed to be unwell when she was running away! Now that Anne was left here alone, she had to pay the bill. “How much?” “The total is 12,356 dollars, and after rounding off, it’s 12,350 dollars.” Anne was speechless. Her hand stiffened as she looked at the dishes on the table. “So expensive…” “Mainly, it was this bottle of wine,” the staff said. “I didn’t drink it.”

The staff did not reply and just smiled. Anne knew that this was not an excuse not to pay. However, paying ten thousand dollars for a meal would make her heart bleed! “If…if I don’t pay, what would happen?” “We will call the police.” Anne took a deep breath and tilted her head. She raised her hands and said, “Take me, then!” The staff was speechless. She was weird! Anne could not care less about being an embarrassment. She could have bought so much milk powder for her children. Also, Nancy was now taking care of three children on her own, and she had to increase her pay. It seemed that if she were caught, she would have less stress! “Madam, this will put us in a difficult situation. My advice is that if you can’t afford it, don’t come to an expensive place like this. It’s embarrassing,” the staff said mockingly. Anne blushed and lowered her head.

The staff spoke in a louder tone, and the other customers heard and turned over. Even the manager came and asked, “What’s the matter?” “Sir, this person is refusing to pay for the bill,” the staff said. The manager looked at Anne and said, “I noticed you when you came in. Your clothes are so cheap. What were you thinking when you came in here?” Anne lowered her head to look at her shirt. Other than it being cheap, it was cleanly washed. Why would he say that? “If you don’t have money, ask your friends or family to pay,” the manager said. “I don’t have friends and my family…it’s complicated.” Anne dared not to ask for her aunt. Also, she had no money in her bank account, and she still had to take care of her kids. To choose between paying or calling the police, she preferred the latter. The manager said, “I’ve never seen someone as shameless as you. Since you’re so shameless, I have to call the police.” Meanwhile, a staff member ran over. “Sir, Mr. Marwood is here!” The manager jolted and quickly turned to the door with the staff. They stood politely before bowing all the way. The big and tall figure arrived and exuded a powerful aura. His dark and eagle eyes glanced over and fell onto Anne’s face. Anne had not expected to see Anthony. How she wished there was a hole for her to hide in… The manager noticed Anthony’s gaze, and he knew he had made a scene earlier, so he quickly explained, “This woman can’t afford to pay. This is the first time we have come across something like this. Sorry for the disturbance, Mr. Marwood. I’d like to send my most sincere apology on behalf of the restaurant.”

Chapter 27 “Can’t afford it?” Anthony asked calmly, his eyes dark as usual. “Yeah! She wore cheap clothes and came here to eat for free. She is a little weird! After all, we’re one of the finest restaurants in Luton. The poor would want to try once before they die!” the manager said. Anthony walked in without a change of expression. The manager said, “Mr. Marwood, your room is this way…” Yet, Anthony did not seem to have heard him, and he kept walking. He had one hand in his pocket and another hand pulled out a chair. He sat down, and his eyes were cold. Anne pursed her lips, and her head tilted. She looked away from him. The manager was quick to realize. If not, he would not have become the manager. Seeing that this was abnormal, he was terrified. Could it be that they knew one another?

However, the clothes on this woman… “How much?” Anthony asked darkly. “This…no! She did not owe us anything. She did not eat for free. This lady wears the most expensive shirt in the world. I was foolish not to realize!” the manager said in terror. He would say anything to make up for it! In front of him, he was merely an ant! Anne saw the manager looking like a completely different person, and she thought to herself, ‘You were not wrong. I’m not wearing an expensive shirt. You’re merely intimidated by the powerful Anthony…’ Seeing that Anthony did not speak, the manager quickly asked the staff to clean the table. He asked, “Mr. Marwood, what would you like to have today?” “The usual.” “Yes, sir! I will prepare for it.” The manager bowed deeply and only stood upright after walking away. He wiped the sweat on his forehead. Anne could tell that this was not the first time Anthony had dined here. She did not know if she was unlucky or what. At least she was not arrested by the police…

“Thank you, but I don’t have the money to pay you. You could take that away from my salary,” Anne said. There was no way for her to take out the money from her bank account. “The amount you can’t afford is less than how much I’d pay for a meal,” Anthony said coldly. Anne understood what he meant. He was looking down at her. “If you want to, you can actually,” Anthony said abruptly. “What?” Anthony did not speak but merely looked at her dangerously. The bad memories flushed her head. Her face turned red, and she gulped. Anthony looked at her darkly and did not move. Michelle ran over and yelled, “Anthony! Anthony, it’s really you! thought…I thought I was delusional!” Anthony looked up and saw the charming face. “Anthony! Do you remember me?” Michelle asked with anticipation. “The daughter of the Grainger family.” Anthony looked away, looking impatient. “Yeah! I’m Michelle Grainger. I used to play in the Marwood Mansion.” She was pleased that he remembered her. The man before her was more charming than before. His body was well built, and his face was handsome. Her admiration for him had deepened. When she saw Anne sitting opposite him, she was instantly less pleased. Anne seemed uncomfortable, and she said, “I’ve something to do. I’ll leave now.”

Chapter 28 Michelle smirked. It was good that Anne knew her place. Anne better leave quickly in order not to disturb her reunion with Anthony! “Did I give you permission to leave?” Anthony’s voice was heard. Anne’s body stiffened, and she sat back down. The table was set for two people. Therefore, if Anne did not leave, Michelle had to leave. Michelle had no choice but to keep her smile up. “I asked Anne out today. I had a matter to attend to, so I came back to pay. Who’d have thought that I’d bump into you.” The truth was, she came back to look at how embarrassing Anne would be. “I’ll leave now, Anthony. Let’s meet again next time.” “Okay.” Michelle was not asked to leave. After she turned away, her smile vanished. However, before she left, she paid the bill. Anne noticed her paying. If so, she owed Anthony nothing. She had eaten, but as long as Anthony had not given her permission to leave, she dared not to leave. She sat on the chair as if there were needles on the chair. She watched Anthony as he ate. She observed Anthony. He had a full forehead, straight nose bridge, and thin lips. His jaw was sharp, making him look cold and handsome. In addition, his aura was so powerful that it made it hard to breathe. He had a deadly charm. Even if he was eating, he still seemed dangerous. Michelle liked this man? Did she want to die? However, this had nothing to do with her. All she wanted was to get away from this man…

On the way back, Anne sat in the black Rolls Loyce. Her body was surrounded by luxury and pressure, and she grew anxious..

However, when she saw her apartment outside the window, her anxious heart was calmed. “Argh!” She was pulled over and fell on Anthony’s seat. Before she could react, he pressed onto her and made it hard to breathe. She curled up and trembled. “What…what are you doing? “What do you think?” “Don’t…this is the car…” Anne resisted. He was too sudden. Apparently, this beast did not seem to care. It seemed that he was about to press her into the deepest end of the chair. Anne curled into a ball. “…I’m on my period. It’s inconvenient.” Anthony’s eyes darkened. “Do you think I’ll touch you?” Anne halted and refuted, “You better not…” Anthony grabbed her chin, and his thick fingers were powerful.” Men do not like stubborn women.” “…I won’t do it again…” Anne mumbled. There was no point in refuting him. Anthony pushed her away and sat back in his seat. His face had darkened. He was somehow turned on. However, when he saw her, he merely wanted to punish her. She could not get away every time. The car pulled over and Anne rushed down. Seeing the car speeding away, Anne let out a sigh of relief. Luckily she was clever. If not, it would be over. If she did not come up with the excuse, he would have gone on right behind the driver! Anne lay in bed after showering. She was searching for what to do when one lost a passport. It seemed that she had to report to the police station and then re-make another passport at the immigration office. It would take up to half a year. Also, she needed her ID to make a new passport. So she would have to make a new ID… No matter what, she had to do this secretly. She must not let Anthony find out…

She did not know when she could leave, but she had to have these ready… On the next day, inside the surgery clinic, Anne went to get a drink from the pantry. One had to admit that the business of the clinic was very good. Or perhaps, everyone was expecting too much from themselves these days. Before she could take a sip, a nurse came in. “Anne, something’s up. Come over quickly!” “What is it?” “A client asked for you to consult.” “But I’m just a part-timer.” “Yeah, that’s what we said, but it didn’t work.” Anne was confused. When she saw the client, it made sense. Michelle sat in the waiting room with her arms crossed. She watched angrily as Anne walked over. “What took you so long? Is this how you all treat your customers?” Anne walked over and greeted, “Hello.” “All of you, out! I came here for her!” Michelle instructed. The doctor and nurses went out. Anne said in a professional tone, “Madam, may I help you? I’m just an assistant, and I might not be as professional.” Michelle went straight to the point, “If you’re not professional, why do you work here? Also, since when have you seduced Anthony? What have you been secretly doing to Anthony?” Anne thought, ‘Does having three babies count?’ “You like Anthony, too?” Michelle asked. “Don’t worry. I don’t like him at all.” “Then stay away from him!” “This is not something I can decide.” “You can’t decide, or you’re just like your aunt, who likes to seduce men?” Anne was shaken and answered, “Please mind your tone.”

“My tone? Everyone knew that your aunt was a mistress. I remember how Anthony’s mother jumped off from the tallest building in Luton!” “This has nothing to do with my aunt!” “As I said, she’s a mistress!” Anne was furious. She had heard about this from her aunt long before. Sarah met her husband after Anthony’s mother had died. How could they blame this on her? Yet, she could not say this to Anthony because he hated Sarah! If she mentioned this, she might as well be dead! “If there’s nothing else, I’m returning to work.” Anne did not want to fight, and she turned to leave. “If you dare!” Michelle rushed up to her and pushed her away. Anne looked at this mad woman coldly. “Although you didn’t have surgery on your face, I don’t recall your eyes being as big?” “What…!?” Michelle had a look of disbelief. “You enlarged your eyes?” “What nonsense are you talking about? Be careful. I will sue you! “Michelle was agitated. She grew furious, out of shame.

Chapter 29 The truth is, she did enlarge her eyes. Her eyes were not big enough for the camera. Anne’s words stabbed into her heart. “Did you tip Dr. Carlson well? If this goes public, it will affect you, ” Anne said. “You!” Michelle was fuming as she pointed her finger at Anne.” I’ll now ask the clinic to fire you! I don’t mind not being a celebrity. My family is rich anyway!” She rushed out Anne frowned. This woman came prepared… “You all must fire Anne Vallois !” Michelle called out from the outside. The manager rushed over and the nurses stood around. “What is it?” the manager asked. “Anne was rude to me. You must fire her! If not, this will not be over!” Michelle declared.

“What happened ?” The manager looked at Anne, who did not speak, and asked. “As I said, she was rude. Can you understand me?” Michelle mocked. “Anne, apologize to the client!” The manager did not care to find out. Michelle was still not pleased. She said proudly, “I said, fire her! Why do you not want to? Do you know what would happen if I posted online about your clinic?” Everyone halted. The Aesthetic Clinic was known for its service and quality. Furthermore, if their staff was reported more than three times, the nurses would be fired, and the doctors would have their salaries reduced. This was a severe accusation. Michelle was a top celebrity. It would get serious if she made a scene. The manager had the right to fire the employees. She would not let a part-timer who had passed probation bring down the clinic’s reputation. “Go to the HR.”

Anne halted. She looked at Michelle, who was filled with pride. “Okay.” She turned to receive her pay. Anne took less than a month worth of pay back to her apartment. She did not mind. She would work if she had a job. If not, she did not mind. She was planning to leave Luton anyway. It was just that Michelle was being rude. Not having to work, Anne woke up early the next day and left her phone in her apartment. She then took a taxi to the immigration office. Applying for an ID would take a month. She made a temporary one and then reported that her passport was lost. After sorting it out, she quickly left the place. A week later, she could use her temporary ID to claim a new passport. She went back into her apartment through the back door. When she went in, she heard her phone ringing. She was worried that it could be Anthony. If she did not answer his call, it would end badly. When she took her phone and saw the caller ID, she panicked. She pressed her nose and went to the sofa. After accepting the call, she made herself sound as if she had not woken up. “Hello, who’s calling?” “What took you so long to answer?” Anthony’s dark voice was heard. Anne looked at her phone and said, “Sorry, I fell asleep on the sofa. I woke up too early and then fell asleep on the sofa. I can’t believe it’s so late now…” Not hearing his voice, she continued, “I don’t work at the clinic anymore. I was…fired.” In front of the all-mighty Anthony, there was nothing to hide. Therefore, as long as it was not about her plan to escape, she could tell him everything in order to make

herself seem more honest.

Chapter 30 “Anne, if you try to play a trick behind my back, you won’t survive another day.” Anne felt her scalp numbing and chilling. “I know, what I said was true. Michelle went to the clinic and made sure the manager fired me. I had to leave. You can check with them …” Before she could finish, he hung up coldly and powerfully. Anne did not know if her words were effective. She was weak and scared, like a victim. While Anthony was the cruel predator. She felt unsettled… . When her phone rang again, she was so scared that her phone almost fell. It was an unknown number. She answered, “Hello?”

“I’m the HR from Aesthetic Clinic. I have called you a few times, and you finally answered. Why’re you not coming in to work?” Anne was confused. Wasn’t she fired yesterday? “Okay, I will go in the afternoon.” After hanging up, Anne saw that there were a few missed calls before Anthony called. They were all from the clinic. After lunch, she went to work, and only then did she realize what happened when she was not around. The manager who fired her was now fired. They said it was arranged by the company. The reason was that she fired an employee for no reason and tried to please a client that was being unreasonable. It was for a logical reason. However, only Anne knew that this was Anthony’s doing. Anne went back to her place, and she worked while waiting for her temporary ID. As she was waiting, she received a call from Nancy. Since she was working and put her phone on silent mode, Anne did not know. In the afternoon, she took

out her phone and had an unsettling feeling. She knew that when Nancy called, it was during midnight. Why did she call at midnight? Did her kids miss her? Anne went to make the call in the washroom. Before making the call, she made sure the washroom was empty. After the call went through and before Anne could speak, Nancy’s anxious voice was heard. “Anne, it’s bad. Chloe has a fever and a bit of a seizure…” “What…” Anne had a sharp pain in her head. “Send her to the hospital!” “But Chris and Charlie are at home. I can’t go out!” If Nancy brought Chloe to the hospital, the two-year-old Charlie and Chris would be left at home on their own. This was not safe. However, Anne had no time to think things through. Chloe had a seizure. “Nancy, are Charlie and Chris asleep? They shouldn’t wake up anytime soon. Bring Chloe to the hospital, quick!” Anne was very anxious. “Alright …then!” Nancy had Anne’s permission and hung up. She carried Chloe with a high fever and then brought her phone and wallet. Anne sat on the floor with tears in her eyes. She was so worried about Chloe that she was unable to calm down. How she wished she could fly back to her kids right away! However, she could not leave. She did not even have her passport She could only worry and cry in here… The washroom door opened, and a nurse came in. When she saw Anne, who was breaking down, she asked, “Anne? What happened? Are you okay?”