Ch. 136..140: The Adorable Twins and Their CEO Daddy Chapter 136-140

Chapter 136

Is the first time in Maurice’s life where he was faced with the excruciating experience of being refused by a woman.

In his agony, he drove to Wyatt’s house as fast as he could.

When Maurice opened the door, he was greeted with the foul perfume of alcohol. He grimaced.

Although it was daytime, the blinds of the house were closed tight. The dim living room was littered with empty wine bottles.

Wyatt was on the sofa, his shirt unbuttoned and a coquettish woman in his arms. They were kissing passionately. His eyes were unfocused and his face was pink. He was obviously a playboy who gave way to his carnal desires in the daytime!

Wordlessly, Maurice rushed to Wyatt and punched him in the face.

The woman screamed as Wyatt fell to the floor.

Wyatt didn’t seem fazed by Maurice’s attack. He raised his head and gave Maurice a bloody smile.

As Maurice glared down at the delirious Wyatt, his anger bubbled over.

“Do you know that Eliana was in danger last night? How could you leave her there alone?” Maurice roared.

Wyatt could tell that Maurice was furious, but he didn’t care.

Wyatt stayed on the floor, leaning back on his arms. “So what? Eliana isn’t your girlfriend, is she?” he said casually. “She’s just a new toy that you haven’t lost interest in yet. People like us don’t deserve true love. Why are you deceiving yourself?”

He grabbed a bottle of wine off of the floor and took a big drink.

Wyatt’s words were like an arrow in the bull’s-eye of Maurice’s heart. Seeing his friend give up on himself just made him even angrier. He raised his fist, ready to strike Wyatt again.

The woman screamed again.

Wyatt made no move. He just sat there, waiting for Maurice’s blow.

Maurice’s fist changed its direction and collided with the wall.

“Please, you have to pull yourself together.”

Maurice had nothing more to say. He turned and left.

Back in the car, Maurice became more and more confused as he considered the situation.

Why was Wyatt giving up on himself? He had been fine just yesterday, hadn’t he?

Maurice remembered what he saw in the video that had been taken last night. Wyatt had met a woman who was wearing sunglasses. Then he had suddenly seemed to lose control and he cut off contact with Maurice.

That woman…

Maurice picked up his phone and called Corbin.

“Corbin, Wyatt met a woman at the restaurant last night. I want to know everything about her!”

Corbin was silent for a long minute, and then said, “Mr. Moran, that woman… That woman is Nicole Swift.”

So he was right. It was her.

A sudden idea brought a clever smile to Maurice’s face.

“It seems that we’ve finally found someone who can control this guy.”

Back at the house, Wyatt was still sitting on the floor with his eyes barely open. He looked distraught.

As soon as Maurice left, the coquettish woman came to her senses and rushed to his side to help him up.

“He really has a bad temper.” Wyatt wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and smiled.

“Mr. Todd, was that Mr. Moran?”

The woman was holding Wyatt’s arm, but her eyes were lingering longingly on the door Maurice had stormed out of.

Wyatt glanced at her coldly and sneered, “Quit dreaming. His heart has already been taken by another woman. You don’t have a chance.”

The woman was embarrassed. “Mr. Todd, don’t misunderstand me. I love you wholeheartedly. Look at you. Your face is all swollen. How can you walk the red carpet like this?”

Wyatt stood up and threw himself onto the sofa. “It doesn’t matter.” He paused and laughed to himself. “I’ve been beaten by him, but I still have to return his favor. He thinks I’m a sucker. I don’t even know which beauty will walk the red carpet with me.”

“Well, Mr. Todd, you’d better go now. Don’t keep that beauty waiting too long.”

The woman sat on his lap, wrapped her arms around his neck, and leaned against his chest in a coquettish fashion.

Wyatt raised her face to his. “I have you in my arms. Let her wait.”

“Mr. Todd…”

The woman blushed and closed her eyes to ask for a kiss. She didn’t see the coldness in Wyatt’s gaze.

Chapter 137

The annual fashion show took place tonight. Many celebrities gathered on the red carpet. And as usual, the high-caliber celebrities wore stunning gowns and flawless makeup. They scrambled to the ceremony, being photographed by a slew of media reporters.

Nicole’s agent, Esteban Foley, was at the backstage, looking very anxious.

“Nicole, why are you still standing around? Maurice’s men haven’t arrived yet. Will they stand us up?”

He looked at Nicole, who was sitting in front of the mirror, with disappointment. She was wearing a lacey black off-the-shoulder evening gown, a pair of high heels and a pricey Van Boshy necklace. At this moment, she was just casually browsing through social media.

Nicole raised her head and cast her agent an unconcerned glance. “Relax, Esteban. Maurice, as far as I know, is a man of honor.”

She then continued to browse social media, liking comments that complimented her beauty with another account.

Esteban was forced to change the subject. “I heard from the members of the Moran Group that the exposure of the design draft had been thoroughly investigated. Eliana was clearly innocent. You can apologize, and the matter will be over.”

She really didn’t do it?

“I always keep my word. It’s just a slap. So I’ll ask her to slap me back,” Nicole said, raising her eyebrows.

“Nicole, do you not value your dignity?” Esteban was annoyed.

“I don’t care about that. I only care about the truth and keeping my words. I must keep my promise because I was wrong and made one.”

Nicole was very calm, and Esteban knew that no one could change her mind.

What could he possibly do? Nothing, but to just support her.

“I have spoiled you too much,” Esteban commented, shaking his head helplessly.

His phone rang at that moment, and Maurice’s men arrived.

“Great! They are finally here!” Esteban turned to face Nicole. “I’m going to welcome them. Please stay here. Do you hear me?”

“Go ahead.” Nicole waved her hand without looking up.

Cheryl, an uninvited guest, entered Nicole’s greenroom after Esteban had left.

“Hey, Nicole, why are you here all by yourself? I heard you wanted to walk the red carpet with Mr. Moran, but he completely ignored you. Without him, you might have to walk the red carpet alone this time.”

Cheryl only came to mock Nicole for failing to invite Maurice.

Nicole remained calm and just smiled, but her eyes were filled with contempt for the person in front of her.

“Where does such a vexing person come from? You seem to be adept at making fun of other people’s misery. You are not popular, and you have no notable film or television work. You may even have to rely on others to attract the audience’s attention. What a pity!”

It was a very sore point with Cheryl.

“Nicole, don’t be too haughty. You won’t erase the fact that you’ll be walking the red carpet alone this time.” Cheryl could not be outdone.

“So, who are you going to walk the red carpet with? Your sugar daddy? Ah! I apologize. I forgot that he is too old to walk for a long time.”

“You! Let’s see what will happen!”

Cheryl was so enraged that she was almost out of breath. Finally, she stormed out.

Nicole chuckled.

The stupid Cheryl was no match for her.

“You are so articulate, Miss Swift.”

All of a sudden, she saw someone she would never want to see again in her life. Her smile immediately faded.

“Wyatt…”

Nicole looked at the handsome man in front of her with a complicated expression on her face.

“Long time no see. It appears that your life has become better since you abandoned me.”

Wyatt’s eyes were mocking as he looked up and down at Nicole. It didn’t look like a reunion of two old friends, but of two enemies.

They both had complicated expressions on their faces as they looked into each other’s eyes.

“I’m not going to walk the red carpet tonight,” Nicole suddenly said.

“Nicole, what are you going to do this time?”

Esteban’s tone was very serious. He then turned around and pleaded with Wyatt, “Mr. Todd, don’t listen to her nonsense. She is just a little shy…”

“It’s not a big deal. I’m willing to be her partner if she’s also willing to give me a chance.”

Nicole was well aware that he was threatening her.

“Nicole, hurry up. The program is about to start. Don’t be late.”

Nicole had no choice. In the end, Esteban urged them to walk the red carpet.

In the spotlight, Wyatt, with his handsome face and elegant demeanor, made all the other men present pale in comparison. The spotlight followed him everywhere he went, and Nicole was no exception.

Witnessing it, Cheryl clenched her teeth in rage.

Damn it! Nicole had become the center of attention.

Cheryl would keep this in mind. She would find a way to get even with Nicole.

Chapter 138

In the end, Nicole had accomplished her aim.

Tonight, she had the spotlight on her, but she didn’t seem to be enjoying it.

Just walking beside Wyatt was agony. She was enamored with him, but her sane being kept telling her to get the hell out of there!

Nicole was in mental suffering as she went down the red carpet, which was barely more than 10 meters in length.

“Why aren’t you smiling? Without a grin, people will assume you’re putting on airs,” Wyatt murmured to Nicole as he took her arm and waved to the reporters.

“What’s your reason for being here? Don’t you really despise me?”

Then, after much deliberation, Nicole voiced her thoughts.

Wyatt’s smile was tinged with a hint of mirth.

“I’m not angry with you. Trust me, I have gotten over the past. I no longer feel anything for you.”

Looking at his smile, Nicole felt tremendous emptiness in her heart, as if she’d just lost something vital.

Could Wyatt have really gotten over it?

Nicole’s face was painted with a lovely smile despite her sadness.

She stood on her tiptoes and murmured, “You mean it?” into Wyatt’s ear.

In Wyatt’s ear, the sound touched Wyatt’s heart, which caused him to get somewhat excited.

Wyatt turned his head around and Nicole’s grin drew him in.

After saying that, Nicole instantly straightened up. The media erupted into applause, assuming that the two persons were just kissing.

“Look, I’ll be in the headlines in the papers tomorrow. All thanks to you, Mr. Todd.” Nicole’s face lit up with a big smile.

In an instant, Wyatt’s expression darkened.

He was once again a victim of this woman’s exploitation.

Following that, Nicole smiled broadly as she went down the red carpet, although Wyatt, who was standing next to her, had a sullen frown.

Nicole first went to sign her name while Wyatt received an interview. To make a point of catching up with her, Cheryl purposefully stood next to her.

“I had completely underestimated you. Tell me, how did you convince Mr. Todd to walk the carpet with you?”

A disinterested Nicole just responded sketchily to avoid further conversation.

“This beauty speaks for me!” she said.

Cheryl erupted in the blink of an eye. Nicole’s dress inspired her to come up with something.

Didn’t Nicole like being the center of attention? So, she’d give Nicole a chance.

Cheryl took a step forward and feigned to stomp on Nicole’s dress accidentally as she turned around to walk away.

Nicole, as predicted, was blissfully unaware of Cheryl’s moves. She raised her leg, and the strap of her expensive but fragile dress tore apart!

Nicole hit the floor hard!

Such a thing was completely out of her expectations for that day. She put her hand on her chest as soon as she hit the floor to cover it.

Pictures of her were promptly snapped by the media. You’d think they anticipated the opportunity.

As a result of the flashes, Nicole was unable to open her eyes in an instant.

It was a complete catastrophe for her.

There was no doubt that the media would write about her tumbling on the red carpet and exposing her breasts in the process. Nicole had a sneaking suspicion that she would be made fun of the next day.

She couldn’t even lift her head because she was humiliated.

“Is everything okay?”

Next, a black suit jacket that smelled like bergamot was on Nicole’s upper torso. She could feel Wyatt’s warmth enveloping her.

Wyatt placed his coat over Nicole, assisted her in standing, and shielded her from the flashes with his body while he wore a frown.

Nicole’s nose twitched as she seemed to be seeing the guy who had been nice to her in the past.

As soon as they entered the backstage area, Wyatt’s demeanor shifted. He instantly let go of Nicole, and he maintained a distance from her.

He mocked, “You are absolutely unlikeable.”

Nicole came to her senses and stopped thinking about the distant recollection that she had been on for a while. Indifferently, she murmured, “I could say the same about you.” and grabbed the coat tightly.

“You’re so stubborn.” Wyatt was irritated and said in a sarcastic tone, “My business is done here. I’m off now.”

He gave Nicole a fleeting glance before turning and walking away.

Nicole’s attention was drawn away for a long time while she watched him leave.

No one in the general public was affected by any of this. They were now working hard to support themselves.

One of the people was Eliana. The event was being televised live at the moment, and she and her coworkers were tuned in to see it. Women in Eliana’s workplace yelled as Nicole and Wyatt emerged, arm in arm.

“She is Nicole, the well-known actress who showed up at the company to bring up a commotion last time. I was told that the lovely jewelry around her neck belonged to Mr. Moran. Mr. Todd has a great physique.”

The female coworkers were fixated on Wyatt. When Eliana saw the attractive guy on the TV, she had the strangest feeling that he had something familiar about him.

Eliana had seen Wyatt beside Maurice on several occasions, but she seldom remained with him alone.

Despite the fact that they didn’t know each other, she felt as if they had spent some time together when she looked at him.

How so?

Chapter 139

“Eliana, Eliana.” One of Eliana’s female coworkers nudged her.

“Ah!”

Eliana came back to her senses. This wasn’t the first time she had been absent-minded since she saw Wyatt walking the red carpet on TV.

“Where has your head been lately?” her coworker asked. “The Product Department just asked you to take the pink diamond necklace. It’s been completed.”

“Okay, I’m on it.”

Eliana sighed. Finishing that necklace had been a struggle. She didn’t know who was going to receive it in the end.

Eliana stood and hurried to the Product Department. Then she saw two unexpected figures: Maurice and Corbin.

It was just her bad luck to meet her enemy. She had to hide before he saw her.

This turned out to be unnecessary. Maurice didn’t even look at her.

Eliana breathed a sigh of relief, but a heavy feeling remained in her chest.

What was wrong with Maurice?

His constantly changing mood was a mystery to her.

Maurice had his own plans.

He walked slowly on purpose. As soon as he saw Maurice, Corbin reported, “Mr. Moran, Asher Harrison is here. He said he came to negotiate a project.”

Asher!

Eliana’s eyes lit up when she heard this name. She was close to both of these men.

Eliana’s interest did not go unnoticed by Maurice. Knowing that she was listening, he said, “That’s good. I want to ask him a few questions about the Pierce Group.”

The Pierce Group!

This was another phrase that Eliana had been waiting to hear.

Eliana focused on their conservation and strained her ears to hear more, but Maurice’s and Corbin’s voices were getting quieter. She turned around and found that they had moved quite a way away.

This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so she couldn’t let it slip through her fingers.

Eliana followed the two upstairs without hesitation. When Maurice stepped into his office, she grabbed Corbin by the arm and pulled him to the door of the pantry.

“Mr. Jenkins, does Mr. Moran want coffee when he is talking business?” Eliana asked and put on her most flattering smile.

Corbin smiled to himself. ‘She has been trapped at last,’ he thought. ‘The trick I played with Mr. Moran just now was not in vain.’

When Maurice found out about Eliana’s background, he had asked Corbin to investigate what had happened to the Pierce Group. Maurice had invited Asher today because Maurice knew that Asher was likely to know the truth of what had happened that year.

Corbin raised his eyebrows in mock surprise and said, “Yes, he wants it, but you don’t want to serve him drinks, do you?”

“The boot is on the other foot now,” Eliana said in a honeyed tone. “I still owe Mr. Moran money, right? I was paid fifty thousand for a cup of coffee before. This time it will be the same, right?”

She was really good at calculating!

Corbin was tempted to applaud Eliana’s intelligence. She got the news and made money all at once, effectively killing two birds with one stone.

“Okay, you can bring the coffee in after you finish making it.”

“Okay!”

Eliana rushed into the pantry and made a cup of coffee in record time. She then headed to the CEO’s office and knocked on his door.

“Come in.”

Eliana opened the door and saw that Asher and Maurice were sitting together on the sofa.

Asher stood up in surprise.

“Eliana, why are you here?”

Eliana sneered and remarked, “Mr. Harrison, don’t act surprised. It was me who bought your wife’s pink diamonds. What? Didn’t she tell you?”

Asher was speechless. How could Erica mention her to him when she wanted him to never see Eliana again?

“Eliana, is that coffee for me?”

Asher quickly changed the subject and reached out for the coffee.

His hand slid deliberately across the back of Eliana’s, making her shiver in disgust.

She was about to step back.

In the blink of an eye, Maurice had snatched the coffee.

“Mr. Harrison, it is a policy of mine that no one is allowed to touch my things without my permission. This includes my coffee, and my people.”

Maurice gave Asher an icy stare as he held the cup.

Asher shivered. He could see the warning in Maurice’s eyes. Maurice was like a beast guarding its territory against an enemy.

Did Maurice mean that Eliana was his woman? When did he go out with Eliana?

Asher was shocked. He had an awful thought.

Did Eliana already know what had happened back then?

Then… Why did Maurice ask him to come here today?

Chapter 140

As Asher began to understand the situation, fear turned his stomach cold. His first instinct was to run away.

But Maurice wasn’t going to give him that chance.

“Have a seat.”

Asher sat down uneasily.

Maurice sat as well. He got right to the point. “I want you to do me a favor, Mr. Harrison.”

Asher’s body stiffened, and he hesitated for a moment before replying, “How can I help you, Mr. Moran?”

Eliana clenched her fists. She had a feeling that Maurice was about to bring up the Pierce Group.

Maurice took a leisurely sip of coffee and placed his cup down. “It’s not a big deal,” he said slowly. “It’s about some rumors that I’ve heard recently.”

Asher’s throat tightened and cold sweat ran down his back.

“What rumors?” Asher asked.

“I’ve heard that the reason the Pierce Group went bankrupt is because someone plotted against it,” Maurice continued. “Mr. and Mrs. Pierce were driven to despair and died by suicide. Mr. Harrison, as a former employee of the Pierce Group, I thought that you might know the true story.”

If it was fated to happen, it would happen.

Asher’s face went pale visibly.

Asher realized Maurice had found something out. He was testing Asher. If Asher didn’t give him some information, Maurice wasn’t going to let him go painlessly.

But Asher was also well aware that if he told Maurice that Gerald was the real culprit, he would die in agony.

Eliana lowered her head and stood quietly beside Maurice. She seemed calm, but her trembling hands gave her away.

She felt dizzy, like she wasn’t getting enough air. She was close to passing out.

Maurice noticed her discomfort and held her hand to support her.

The warmth from Maurice’s palm spread through Eliana’s body, slowly calming her down.

Asher nearly became blind with jealousy when he saw this.

He would never let Maurice win Eliana’s heart!

Asher took a deep breath and said, “I don’t know exactly what happened to the Pierce Group. I’m sure that Mr. Pierce’s death was a result of overwhelming pressure from the Moran Group. But I can’t say if anyone ever met with him in private…”

Eliana’s heart jumped into her throat.

Was the truth about to come out?

“To be honest, I suspected that the villain is you, Mr. Moran,” Asher said boldly.

The villain was… Maurice?!

What previously had been a comforting warmth from Maurice’s palm now felt like burning metal. Without thinking, Eliana snatched her hand out of Maurice’s and staggered back.

Maurice’s face darkened. He raised his head and coldly stared at Asher.

Of course, Maurice had done nothing that Asher was accusing him of. How dare Asher try to smear Maurice’s name right under his very nose!

“Stop talking nonsense. I’ll give you one last chance. Who is behind the plot?”

Asher’s confidence wavered in the face of Maurice’s threatening manner.

But one look at Eliana was enough to fill him with the fuel of jealousy once again. He gritted his teeth and continued to lie.

“Mr. Moran, please, it would be wise for you not to push me. If you threaten to nullify the business relationship between us, that will not change my mind. I will still believe that you are the culprit,” Asher said solemnly.

He was doing his best to act like a noble and resolute man, and to paint Maurice as a bully who used his power to target those beneath him.

Asher’s shamelessness was almost funny to Maurice.

By now, Maurice had determined that Asher would not be providing him with the truth. The only way to solve the mystery was to find Hodge.

A cold smile split Maurice’s face. “Well, Mr. Harrison, you’d better pray that the one behind you is strong enough to protect the Harrison Group. Now get out of here!”

Asher trembled and rushed out of the room.

Eliana felt like someone who had drunk far too much. She thoughtlessly leaned forward as if to follow Asher, but Maurice grasped her arm before she could move.

“Do you really believe that bastard’s bullshit? Do you really think I did this?”

Eliana’s mind was in chaos. Who was telling the truth and who was lying, Maurice or Asher? Who was the villain?

“Whether he is telling lies or not, it’s none of your business.”

Eliana tried to shake free of Maurice’s grip.

Maurice didn’t let go. His hold on her arm only tightened, preventing her escape.

“Mr. and Mrs. Pierce had a daughter…”

This short sentence hit Eliana like a thunderbolt.

She stared at Maurice, speechless.

Had her real identity been exposed?