Ch. 166..170: The Adorable Twins and Their CEO Daddy Chapter 166-170
Chapter 166
Eliana had been staying in the villa for two days already.
Maurice had never shown up since that night. The servants of the Moran family, however, did not dare to let her go because of his order.
Nancy, on the other hand, made sure she ate nutritious food every day. Now that Eliana had completely recovered, she could no longer bear being imprisoned in his villa.
Moreover, Aileen and Adrian would be worried if she still did not go home.
Nancy came over with a smile on her face, looking quite happy, just as Eliana was busy thinking about how to escape.
She took Eliana’s hand and said, “Eliana, I’ve been here for quite a while, and it’s time for me to go. But before I leave, I want you to promise me one thing.”
Eliana, surprised and delighted, responded, “Mrs. Moran, I will promise to do whatever you ask of me.”
“Good girl. An auction is coming up in a few days, and I’m too old to go out. Please do me a favor and attend the auction on my behalf. You are free to leave after that. I’ll take care of everything else.”
Eliana’s face turned red unexpectedly when she heard that. Nancy had apparently read her mind.
Nancy was the one who helped Earle establish their family business. With her experience, how could she not know Eliana’s desire to leave?
So she went along with it because she wanted to use the auction to bring Maurice and Eliana together.
“Mrs. Moran, I…”
Eliana was in a dilemma. Every time she attended such an event, something seemed to go wrong. She was drugged the last time she went to a dinner party with Maurice and spent the entire night with him.
“Eliana, don’t say no too quickly. I’ll show you the auction items, and maybe you’ll be interested in them.”
Nancy took out the auction booklet and handed it to Eliana.
Eliana was about to refuse when a small antique music box on the cover caught her attention.
She immediately collected the booklet and took a closer look at it.
Indeed, it was her parents’ antique music box. She had always seen it at their home when she was still a child. Later on, the Pierce Group declared bankruptcy, and all of their valuables were auctioned off.
Eliana took a deep breath and felt conflicted emotions.
She was overjoyed to see her parents’ old belongings again. But she was well aware that she couldn’t afford the music box.
However, even if she couldn’t buy it, it would be good to be able to see it again in person after years of not having a glimpse of it.
With the music box in mind, Eliana decided to grant Nancy’s request.
“Okay, Mrs. Moran. I promise to attend the event.”
Nancy instantly gave Eliana a beaming smile and gently patted her hand.
“Good girl. I knew you would not refuse me. Don’t worry. I have arranged everything.”
After Nancy left, the driver came to her.
“Miss Pierce, Mr. Moran has requested that we take you to the salon.”
Eliana took the opportunity to make a request. “Can I go home first?”
Not knowing what to say, the driver then called Maurice.
Maurice paused for a moment before responding, “Grant her every request. Let her do whatever she wants before the auction.”
In the end, Eliana went home using Maurice’s luxurious Maybach.
Nana, who had received the news, was waiting for her at the building’s entrance with the twins. Eliana hurriedly got out of the luxury car, which surprised the three.
Nana was taken aback when she realized the car was Maurice’s.
She rushed forward, grabbed Eliana’s arm and whispered, “Really? Your relationship with Maurice has progressed to this point?”
“You think too much,” Eliana replied, shaking her head.
Adrian raised his head and doubtfully asked, “Mommy, did you win a lottery while you were gone? Where did you get this car?”
On the other hand, Aileen didn’t give it much thought. “Mommy, are you playing a princess?” she asked, clutching Eliana’s thighs. “I want to join you.”
Eliana held Aileen in her arms and explained softly, “Mommy is not playing a princess. My friend let me use his car. I have something to deal with today, so I won’t be able to get home until the evening. You have to behave yourselves.”
“Oh.” Aileen lowered her head in disappointment.
Meanwhile, Adrian was staring at the car and recognized it.
‘That car… Why is it so similar to the car Silas’ uncle used to pick him up? The license plate number is even the same.’
He frowned. Something was wrong.
Eliana kissed Aileen and Adrian on their cheeks. “Nana, thank you for taking care of the kids,” she said. “I’m attending an auction. Please look after them for a little longer.”
Eliana then got into the car and left.
Adrian stared at the plate number, feeling that there was really something strange about it.
“Do you think two cars will have the same license plate number, Nana?” Adrian asked.
Nana didn’t take his words seriously. “Of course not. You must be seeing things incorrectly.”
“Really?”
Adrian was lost in thought.
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“Miss Pierce, are those kids your children?” the driver immediately asked as soon as Eliana entered the car.
“No, they are my friend’s children,” Eliana answered calmly.
The driver asked no further questions. They arrived at their destination shortly.
Eliana was stunned as soon as she stepped out of the car.
A tall white building stood in front of her. In the front wall of the building, there was a scarlet word that read “Rebirth”.
In the industry, “Rebirth” was a well-known design and styling salon. Its customers were all politicians and business people. But not everyone who was wealthy could book a slot there.
It was just an auction. Was it absolutely necessary to come here for styling?
As soon as Eliana walked in, a group of stylists surrounded her.
They took her measurements and did her skin care and make-up. About a dozen people were attending to her.
“Miss Pierce, what color do you like? Blue or white?”
“What kind of hairstyle do you want, Miss Pierce? Sweet, elegant, or seductive?”
“Does this pair of shoes fit you, Miss Pierce?”
More than a dozen senior stylists, who were really well-known in their field, attended to her. Their voices made her feel like there were a group of flies around her.
When she couldn’t stand them any longer, she asked in a respectful manner, “Well, don’t you have any other customers? You don’t have to be all around me.”
One of the stylists smiled at her and inquired, “Miss Pierce, don’t you know? Mr. Moran has reserved the entire salon for you today.”
“The entire salon!”
‘Oh my God! How much did it cost?’ Eliana was taken aback.
Even though it wasn’t her money, she still felt uncomfortable.
“Well, forget it. You can do whatever you like.”
Eliana settled into being like a puppet, allowing the stylists to do whatever they wanted with her hair and makeup.
Two hours later, Eliana fell asleep while sitting on a chair and with her hair hanging on the perm machine.
“Mr. Moran is here.”
Ignoring the crowd’s murmurs, Maurice walked toward Eliana. He felt a tug in his heartstrings as he stared at the sleeping woman, who didn’t look ladylike at all.
For many years, he had kept his heart closed to avoid being disturbed by anyone. Unexpectedly, he met Eliana, a girl who defied logic and appeared in his life.
Maurice couldn’t count the number of times he’d lost control of himself because of Eliana. It was as if his happiness, excitement, and anger were all caused by her, and those strange and surging emotions often surprised him.
At that point, Eliana suddenly tilted her head to one side, and Maurice quickly reached out to hold her face.
Eliana then woke up in a daze.
“Well, is it done?”
When Eliana opened her eyes, she saw Maurice standing in front of her, his hand still holding her face. She was so terrified that she stood up right away, not realizing her hair was still stuck in the perm machine.
“Ah!” Eliana screamed out in agonizing pain.
Maurice then pushed her back into the chair.
“If you don’t want to have your hair shaved, just behave yourself,” Maurice threatened her.
Eliana obediently sat on the chair, although she was feeling rebellious deep inside.
Maurice was such a bastard. He imprisoned her in his house and did not show himself up for days. Now, he was here in front of her again. What did he take her for?
Sulking, Eliana completely ignored Maurice.
“Mr. Moran, please choose a dress for Miss Pierce,” a stylist requested as she pushed a row of dresses over.
Maurice chose a pink lacey gown.
Eliana wanted to oppose him. So, she casually picked up a white satin dress and walked into the fitting room without even looking at the dress he had chosen.
However, when she changed into it, she realized that the neckline of the white satin dress was very low, and it was slit to the thigh.
Eliana felt disappointed. She hadn’t brought any other clothes with her, but she was too embarrassed to go out like that. She was in a dilemma.
She still didn’t come out as time passed. Maurice grew impatient.
He then walked over and knocked on the fitting room door.
“Eliana, what are you doing inside?”
Eliana became even more agitated when she heard Maurice’s voice.
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‘Damn it! Can’t the door of the fitting room be locked from the inside?’ Eliana wondered irritably and pressed against the door in a hurry.
“Don’t come in!” she shouted.
Maurice’s lips pressed into a thin line when he heard that. He didn’t know what the hell that woman was doing inside.
Knocking on the door two more times, he warned sternly, “I’ll count to three. If you don’t come out by then, I’ll come in.”
“No, wait!” Eliana shouted, putting all her weight against the door in a bid to stop him.
“One… Two… Three!”
Eliana was no match for Maurice in terms of strength, and it was with ease that he opened the door.
Maurice quickly slipped into the fitting room and closed the door behind him.
The moment he laid eyes on Eliana, he was stunned into silence. It was as if she had become a whole different person.
The white dress was wrapped tightly around her slender body, hugging each and every curve. On top of that, the low neckline, which framed her cleavage, and the slit at the side of the dress, through which her thigh peeked out, both fought for attention. Wearing this bold dress, Eliana looked indescribably sexy and charming.
Looking at her, Maurice swallowed hard.
‘This dress… It’s too revealing!’
That was the only thought on his mind, but he couldn’t tear his eyes away. It was as if his gaze had a mind of its own.
Seeing the greedy way Maurice was staring at her, Eliana was alarmed.
“Maurice, where are you looking at? You pervert!”
Crossing her arms over her chest, Eliana shot Maurice a ferocious glare.
“Didn’t you choose this dress yourself?” Maurice pointed out, raising an eyebrow.
“I…”
In her annoyance, Eliana’s face turned red. Unwilling to lose to Maurice, she decided to stick to her decision, no matter what.
“I’m taking this dress!”
With that, Eliana swung open the door and stormed out.
Maurice reached out to stop her, but it was too late.
As soon as Eliana walked out of the fitting room, all eyes turned to her, as if towards a magnetic force that they couldn’t resist. Everyone’s face lit up in amazement.
But a moment later, they hurriedly lowered their heads in fear. The stunning beauty was accompanied by a fierce man, who loomed behind her like a devil and glared at everyone with a murderous look on his face. No one dared to so much as glance at Eliana after that.
Soon, the chief stylist came out to assist Maurice. “Mr. Moran, how about letting the lady try on another dress?”
“Hmm.” Maurice nodded expressionlessly.
The chief stylist took out a dark blue velvet strapless evening dress that she had prepared.
Not wanting to miss the opportunity to change out of the uncomfortable white dress, Eliana quickly grabbed the new dress and hurried back into the fitting room, where she changed her clothes.
When she stepped out of the fitting room again, there were a few audible gasps.
The dark blue velvet dress elevated Eliana’s appearance, making her look noble. The diamonds lining the hemline of the dress were like the stars in the night sky, shining brightly. The contrast that this dress cast against her fair skin made Eliana look elegant and mysterious, just like the goddess of night in legends.
Eliana herself was shocked when she took a look at the mirror.
At this moment, she felt like she was finally looking at the noble daughter of the Pierce family again.
By now, Maurice had also changed into his suit.
When the two of them stood next to each other, they looked like a perfect match.
The chief stylist nodded in appreciation and clapped excitedly. “Perfect!”
Finally, Eliana’s transformation was complete.
The two of them left the store and got into the car. Eliana inadvertently looked forward and found a strange man sitting in the driver’s seat.
“That’s my new assistant, Theo Scott,” Maurice explained indifferently.
Eliana frowned in confusion, before realizing that Corbin couldn’t be here because of the car accident.
As soon as she thought of Corbin, she inevitably thought of Hodge, who was still lying on the hospital bed. Her mood suddenly plummeted.
“Hello, Miss Pierce,” Theo greeted her politely.
“Theo, right? You should be really careful from now on. You know what happened to Mr. Moran’s last assistant, right? That poor man is still lying in the hospital. It is said that Mr. Moran asked him to kill someone.”
Eliana’s words seemed to send shockwaves throughout the car, rendering Theo speechless.
“Eliana,” Maurice hissed, narrowing his eyes at the woman next to him.
“Did I say anything wrong? Corbin got into a car accident because of you, but you don’t look guilty at all. And you already even found a new assistant,” Eliana retorted, glaring back at him fearlessly.
“Shut up!”
Blue veins stood out on Maurice’s forehead, and it was clear that he was on the verge of losing his temper.
“I’m just stating facts!”
Eliana was so angry that she didn’t notice the dangerous shift in Maurice’s mood.
“All right. You asked for it,” Maurice said with a tight smile.
Then, without any delay, he grabbed the back of Eliana’s neck and kissed her on the lips.
His fierce attack left her no room to escape.
Wound up with anger, coupled with the lingering lust after seeing Eliana in the white dress earlier, Maurice was like a ferocious lion.
Eliana struggled with all her strength, but she couldn’t get rid of him.
In the end, she bit down hard on Maurice’s lip, instantly drawing blood.
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Maurice’s lips were aching.
Then, after a little pause, he continued. He proceeded to kiss Eliana with a deeper feeling of retribution, eagerly grasping her distinct sweet fragrance.
He continued till he tasted the astringency of her tears.
“Ahem, Mr. Moran, we’re here,” Theo reminded him in a hushed tone.
Maurice didn’t let go of Eliana till then.
The next thing he did was to open the door for Eliana after stepping out of the car as if nothing had occurred.
“Let’s get going.” Looking down at Eliana, Maurice extended his hand to her.
Eliana snapped, “No,” with her brow furrowed and her eyes crimson.
Despite her exhaustion, she was still quite enraged by Maurice, even though she couldn’t contend with him anymore.
“Something from the Pierce family, according to rumors I’d heard, is going up for sale. Isn’t it tempting to take a peek?”
Eliana was astounded for a second.
Without a doubt, Maurice was aware of her frailty. Her breath caught in her throat as she grabbed his hand.
The Jade Hotel hosted the auction. It had white walls and stone pillars, all designed in the Greek style, with blooming flowers all over the place. Eliana’s mind wandered to Olympus, the mythical home of the
gods, as the lights flickered.
The sight, on the other hand, brought back memories for her. She had frequented such opulent locales before the Pierce family went bankrupt.
The wealthy and influential from all walks of life gathered in the hall before the auction began. It was at this moment that Maurice and Eliana came together, causing an immediate sensation in the auction hall.
“Isn’t that the chief executive officer of the Moran Group? Who is the lady next to him? She’s just stunning!”
“It’s the first time I’ve seen her. She’s obviously the daughter of a well-to-do family. Even Miss Jarvis couldn’t get Mr. Moran to submit back then.”
In a short time, a large number of individuals approached Maurice to extend their greetings. Everyone had a meaningful expression on their faces as they glanced at Eliana. She couldn’t help but feel anxious. She had been distant from the so-called upper class since the Pierce family went bankrupt.
“I need to take a breather.”
Eliana attempted to let go of Maurice’s arm, but she couldn’t. He gripped her hand in his own.
“I’ll come along with you.”
“Isn’t it obvious to you? For the time being, you’re the last person I want to come into contact with.”
Eliana turned around and walked away after removing Maurice’s hand.
The hotel brought up memories for Eliana. She remained in a state of disarray as long as she believed that Maurice was somehow connected to the bankruptcy of the Pierce family.
Maurice did not pursue her since he understood that Eliana wanted some time alone.
In the immediate aftermath of Eliana’s departure, Asher and Erica came to the door, arm in arm.
“Eliana?”
Asher’s gaze followed the sparkling figure automatically when he saw her.
Erica was quite envious when she saw her husband gazing absently at Eliana.
Erica had been searching for a chance to reclaim the limelight since the Harrison Group was on the verge of bankruptcy, so she went all out for her appearance this time. In her eyes, Eliana had surpassed her as the most attractive lady at the auction, and she was devastated.
“Why the fuck on earth is that piece of trash here?” Erica growled, clenching her teeth.
“All kinds of famous people are in attendance today. Keep your mouth shut and don’t bother Eliana,” Asher forewarned her.
Then he was hot on Eliana’s tail.
Erica was left all alone. Her eyes were a flash of craziness.
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Eliana didn’t see the unexpected person approaching her.
She stood in front of the sink and peered at the beautiful lady reflected in the mirror, feeling a bit odd about her.
Eliana Pierce, the daughter of a wealthy family, seemed to have reappeared five years after she was supposed to have died.
Was it all due to Maurice? Eliana was clueless.
She shook her head, threw off her tangled thoughts, inhaled deeply, and exited the restroom.
Asher was waiting for her outside the restroom door at that moment.
With excitement, he approached Eliana as she emerged from the restroom.
“The timing couldn’t have been better, Eliana. I had no idea you’d show up here.”
Asher intended to grasp Eliana’s hand while he talked.
Eliana evaded his grasp. “Behave yourself! When your wife sees what you’re up to, she’ll go wild once again.”
At the mention of Erica, Asher’s visage sank into a frown.
Seeing Eliana blossom over time before his eyes and contrasting her with Erica’s growing shrewishness made Asher feel more and more awful.
Why? Why did Eliana not belong to him anymore? When Asher thought about Maurice’s gaze when he looked at Eliana, he was filled with envy.
“Why do you continue to be with Maurice, Eliana? The Pierce Group went bankrupt and your parents died because of him!” said Asher eagerly.
“You think I’m naive enough to accept whatever you say, Asher? In order for me to trust you, you must provide me with proof that Maurice was the perpetrator right now.”
Asher was stunned and speechless at the mere mention of proof since he had none to back it up.
“Now that you have no proof, I need a clear path,” snarled Eliana.
How did Eliana manage to protect Maurice in this manner? It pushed Asher to the edge of sanity.
Holding on to Eliana’s hand, he shouted uncontrollably, “What are you doing, Eliana? You’re simply making up reasons! Simply because he has the means to provide an extravagant lifestyle, you’ve chosen Maurice. I’m no less capable than him. Are you so financially strapped?”
Asher’s psyche had been ravaged by jealousy, and he was entirely irrational.
Clap!
Angry, Eliana smacked him in the face.
“Are you in the clear now?”
Laughing slyly, Eliana stared at Asher’s astonished expression. “Aren’t you, Asher, setting yourself up for a humiliating situation? What do you have to offer in comparison to Maurice? Besides his superior strength, he is also more attractive and fascinating than you. In addition, he is a more responsible person than you are. If he has a wife, he won’t be thinking about other women constantly.”
“Eliana!”
Asher’s face was savage and half of it had bloated. He had a devilish appearance.
“Don’t scream in my face. Dare you utter those remarks in front of Maurice once more?” Eliana had a stern look on her face as she gave him a taste of his own medicine.
Asher could not speak.
“Well, now you know what makes him so unique from you.”
In a single breath, Eliana said all the words she had inside of her. She was feeling a lot better by the time she was done.
A pair of dark eyes not far away was studying her, but she was unaware.
While Eliana was speaking, Maurice happened to be close and heard every word.
The fact that this lady had so much regard for him surprised him.
She hadn’t returned to him, and Maurice was concerned, so he came to look for her. He wasn’t prepared to hear her honest assertion.
The mood of someone else, on the other hand, was quite different. Erica, who had pursued Asher, was also in the audience for this moment.
She was enraged by the situation and reacted angrily on the spot.
“You’re one mean bitch, Eliana! What the hell are you doing seducing my husband?”
All eyes were on them as a piercing cry erupted in the otherwise serene hall.