Ch. 256..260: The Adorable Twins and Their CEO Daddy Chapter 256-260

Chapter 256

Eliana saw Preston’s face grow in her eyes in a split second.

Desperately, she kissed his delicate lips.

His lips were chilly and gentle, and Eliana could even detect a distinct scent on his body.

Before this moment, Eliana had only kissed him when he initiated the kissing.

She closed her eyes uneasily, anticipating that Preston would once again kiss her fiercely.

But not this time. She was mistaken.

Preston was quite relaxed. Standing there, he was as still as an audience member observing her act with calm eyes.

Eliana almost got swallowed whole by the intimidation she was feeling. Without doing anything, she would have little chance of capturing Preston’s attention.

Eliana was determined, so she put in more effort.

Maurice’s lips were firmly closed as she inserted her tongue to pry it open. After her tongue got caught in, she had no skills and merely plunged deep and swirled haphazardly.

She acted like a stupid animal, carelessly provoking a vicious beast.

For a while, Maurice did nothing except look calmly at Eliana, oblivious to her self-sacrifice kiss.

This woman was perhaps the worst kisser!

Because of her inexperience and sloppiness, she sparked his interest.

Gradually, this kiss ceased to be Eliana’s solo performance. Maurice couldn’t resist the temptation.

Eliana felt as though she had been swaddled in a fierce and suffocating hug.

She let out a sigh of fear.

In a flash, the towering guy sprang into action and aggressively swept everything. Affectionately encircling her little tongue, he plundered the woman’s saliva before moving on to the next step of the exploration.

Eliana’s moans were muffled by the kiss, and she was carried away in the kiss. At the same time, she was aware of the primary aim of her kiss.

Adding to the intensity of the kiss, she wrapped her arms around Preston’s neck and yanked him back as she took him to the elevator.

The folks hiding in the corner had a window of opportunity to flee at this point. Nana did not disappoint Eliana and swiftly took the youngsters from there.

Eliana had reached her limit of sobriety and was almost unable to hit the floor button with Preston in the elevator.

She was so close to giving in to Maurice’s incredible kissing prowess.

Air seemed to glow in the small elevator. Until the elevator door partially opened, the two of them kissed fiercely.

“Ah!”

In a split second, the elevator door swung open, revealing the steamy scene outside.

When Maurice returned to his senses, he cradled Eliana in his arms and placed her head on his chest.

It was a disgrace in its own manner.

With Maurice embracing her, Eliana had egg on her cute face.

Maurice seemed to be at ease. He was casually kissed and duped.

Yes, he was aware that Eliana was enlisting the aid of a honey trap in order to aid the individuals hiding behind her in their escape. So he decided to go along with her and see what she might conjure up for him.

He had planned a backup plan as well, of course.

The elevator door slid open.

With his arms around Eliana’s waist, Maurice stepped out of the elevator and all the way to her house.

Eliana fumbled for her key in her pocket and unlocked the door, her mind racing.

Maurice shoved Eliana against the door as soon as he entered the room, wanting to prolong their kiss.

He was startled by a sudden, distinct sound.

A ring dropped from Eliana’s pocket.

The ring!

Eliana eventually came to her senses when she saw the ring.

It was quite perilous now. She was duped by this irresistible guy.

“I forgot to inform you that I retrieved your ring, Preston.”

Eliana took the ring from the floor and gave it to Preston. “So now that I’ve returned the ring to you, I guess we’re done here,” she remarked solemnly.

How could she distance herself from him after getting the ring?

What was she looking for in him? Was he a tool that could be dropped at any time? Or a major problem she couldn’t wait to eliminate?

As Maurice leaned down to get closer to Eliana, he grinned smugly. “We are done here? You drove me home so that you could return the ring to me and then settle everything?”

“Yes, what more would you want?” Eliana answered immediately, resoundingly.

“So what did you mean when you kissed me just now?” Maurice made steady progress forward.

“I meant to…”

Eliana was mute in the face of this.

 

Chapter 257

“That was… a goodbye kiss!”

Yes, that was what it was.

Eliana had come to a decision. She could see that Preston cared about the children a lot. If he found out the truth, he would probably try to take Aileen and Adrian away from her.

Eliana couldn’t take that risk. She had to cut Preston off completely. She couldn’t see him again.

Eliana’s heart hurt.

“A goodbye kiss? What do you mean by that? You want to dump me because I discovered your secret? Eliana, this is stupid.”

Maurice clenched his teeth and gripped Eliana’s shoulders. “Tell me the truth, are the children mine?”

Eliana tried as hard as she could to keep her expression under control and put on a righteous tone.

“Of course not. Their mother is my best friend, Nana. She used to be a star and had to hide her children to protect her career.”

“I don’t believe it. If they are Nana’s, why did you have to hide them from me?” Maurice demanded.

“I had to hide them because Nana is my best friend. To protect her future, I would gladly keep this secret from everyone, even you.”

As she went on, her words became more eloquent.

Even now, she was still lying to him…

Maurice had to hold his feelings back. He felt almost angry enough to hurt her. The ache in his heart was nearly unbearable.

But he felt powerless as well.

He couldn’t even remember how many times she had said goodbye since they first met. She could push him away so ruthlessly.

It seemed so easy for her to say they should separate. Like it was only a trivial thing to her.

Frustration put every nerve in Maurice’s body on edge. There was a wall in Eliana’s heart that he could never break through.

He didn’t know how to continue to face Eliana as Preston.

“Okay. I understand what you mean.”

Maurice let go of Eliana. His expression became calm, but a hint of redness in the corners of his eyes betrayed the strong emotions that raged inside him.

He reached out for the ring in her hand. “If it is your wish, then I will not appear in your life again.”

The words pierced Eliana’s heart like a knife.

She knew that Preston meant what he said.

She should be happy. She would no longer have to deal with the problem of the ring, and she wouldn’t have to fear that he would one day find out about the children and take them from her.

She should be happy…

But… her heart felt like it was being torn to shreds.

Eliana clenched her fists so hard that her nails pierced into her flesh.

“But Eliana, it’s your fault that my precious ring was lost for a long time. Surely it’s reasonable for me to charge you interest?”

The hoarseness in his voice made Eliana’s toes curl. When she met his gaze, his eyes were full of burning desire.

“How much do you want?”

Eliana swallowed.

“I don’t want money. You know what I want, and you can’t refuse this time.”

As soon as he said those words, Maurice lunged forward and kissed Eliana passionately.

Eliana’s first instinct was to pull away, but then she thought about how she would never see Preston again.

She didn’t want to resist anymore. She wanted to indulge herself this time.

She relaxed and leaned into Preston.

Their mouths were full of the bitter taste of sadness. This was the real goodbye kiss.

What happened next was only natural. They made love.

This time, there was no aphrodisiac. There were only two hearts longing for each other.

Maurice caressed her body, his eyes full of obsession. Eliana moaned. Her vision was blurred.

She raised her head and opened her red lips slightly, letting herself sink into the sea of lust.

A cold tear fell from the corner of her eye.

The two beautiful bodies intertwined.

It was an erotic scene.

Meanwhile, Nana had finally escaped with the twins. Everything had happened so suddenly that they had no time to find a house to stay in. They were discussing finding a hotel to stay in temporarily.

On the way, Nana got the feeling that they were being followed.

She was right. Someone had secretly followed them ever since they left home.

The spy was Corbin.

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Nana stood by the road with a group of people, her arms laden with bags.

She was still worried about which hotel they could stay in, how long they would remain there, and how the twins would go to school…

She wondered whether she would have enough money for the hotel.

Kimora noticed Nana’s indecision and spoke up.

“Miss Marlin, I know a place where we might be able to stay temporarily. I have a relative who works there. I can ask him to give us a discount. Wait a minute. I’ll call him and ask.”

Kimora took out her phone and walked to an empty corner.

“Hello, Mr. Bowman.”

The person on the other end of the line was Jonathan.

“Is there anything wrong with Eliana?” Jonathan asked in a gentle and kind voice.

“Yes. Miss Pierce is hiding from the father of her two children. Miss Marlin is taking care of the children for now.”

Where Jonathan was, it was late at night.

Jonathan was wearing a black bathrobe as he stood in front of a huge French window.

He was tall and handsome with an elegant aura. Water dripped from his hair due to his recent shower.

He held the phone in one hand and a wine glass in the other. His eyes flashed.

“Check them into the hotel under my name. I will send you the address and arrange everything. Keep a close eye on Eliana for me. I want to know about her every move, including everyone she interacts with.”

The possessiveness in the man’s tone made Kimora shiver.

“Yes, Mr. Bowman.”

After he hung up, Jonathan swallowed the rest of the wine and sat on the sofa. He picked up a photo frame from the table.

In the photo, Eliana was holding the twins and smiling brightly. Jonathan reached out his hand to touch Eliana’s beautiful face. His eyes shone with affection.

“Eliana, wait just a little longer. We’ll see each other soon.”

Though these words were gentle, the way he said them would send a shiver down anyone’s spine.

Kimora reported the news to Nana.

“Your relative has agreed to let us stay for free?” Nana hesitated for a moment. “Isn’t it a little inappropriate?”

“It doesn’t matter. He is the manager and therefore has the power to do this. Right now is the off- season for tourists, so there are vacant rooms. If you really feel bad about it, you can give him some money when you leave.”

Kimora tried her best to be persuasive.

The moment Nana got out of the car, she was shocked to see the luxurious hotel waiting for her.

She had expected a small inn, not a huge five-star hotel. The decoration was expensive but tasteful. Everywhere she looked there were signs of wealth. The guests were all rich people wearing famous brands.

“Adrian, this place is so big and beautiful. How long will we stay here? Can Nana afford it?” Aileen whispered to Adrian.

“If she can’t afford it, we can sell you to pay for the rooms,” Adrian teased.

“Humph! I won’t talk to you anymore!”

Aileen puckered her lips and decided to ignore her brother for three days… No, one day was enough.

“Empire Hotel… Kimora, are you sure this is the right place?”

Nana stood at the entrance of the hotel and stared in amazement.

“Of course.” Kimora nodded.

What would the cost be?

Nana pitied her wallet, but now that they were here, she had no choice but to go inside.

As soon as they entered the hotel, the manager greeted them warmly and checked them in. The doorman came and helped them carry their luggage.

Adrian had a strange feeling about all of this.

“Nana, don’t you think there is something wrong? They are treating us too well.”

Adrian’s suspicions had only increased ever since they stopped in front of the hotel. It seemed to him that the hotel staff were treating them like distinguished guests.

It was bizarre.

Nana carried the sleepy Aileen. She was also confused.

She felt suspicious as well, but Kimora promised over and over that everything was fine. With so much luggage and two children in tow, it was too late to find another hotel.

“Adrian, you and Aileen go ahead to bed. I’ll go downstairs and inquire.”

Nana set the two children down and headed downstairs to ask some questions.

Corbin, who had been following them the whole time, was coming upstairs just then.

When the elevator door opened, Corbin and Nana were face-to-face.

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The stalker was caught by the person that he was stalking. What could he do next?

He froze like a deer in headlights, and beads of sweat gathered on his forehead.

After a few suffocating seconds of indecision, Corbin made up his mind to play the offensive before Nana could ask him anything.

“Nana, what a coincidence! I didn’t think I’d see you at this hotel. What are you doing here?” Corbin asked, widening his eyes in a mixture of feigned confusion and surprise. There was a light smile at the corner of his lips, as if he was pleased to run into Nana here.

Thanks to his excellent acting skills, he successfully deceived Nana and saved himself from hot water.

“I’m staying here with the children for a few days,” Nana replied curtly. There was no hint of suspicion in her voice.

“Children? Well, why are you all staying in a hotel?” Corbin raised a questioning eyebrow.

Nana was about to tell him the truth, but changed her mind at the last minute.

The less people who knew about Eliana’s children, the better. Nana didn’t want to air out the truth to anyone else.

“It’s nothing serious. The guy pursuing my friend finally came to our house. I wanted to give them some privacy, so I booked a hotel room for me and the children. Anyway, it’ll be like a vacation for us,” Nana lied casually.

Corbin frowned. Judging by Nana’s candid explanation, it seemed to him that the twins really were her children.

‘Gerald must have misunderstood the whole thing! Mr. Moran and I were worried about nothing,’ he thought to himself.

Inwardly heaving a sigh of relief, he nodded and said in a relaxed tone, “I see. Well, have a good time. I’m leaving now.”

“Wait! What about you? What are you doing here at this hour?”

Nana finally came to her senses and narrowed her eyes. Looking at Corbin carefully, she realized that he had come to the hotel late at night without any luggage…which could only mean one thing.

“Are you here with a woman?” she continued coolly.

“What are you talking about? Stop imagining things,” Corbin retorted, instinctively denying Nana’s accusation.

“Then why are you here?” Nana asked, folding her arms over her chest.

“I…”

Corbin’s mouth went dry. Obviously, he couldn’t tell Nana that he was following her, but he hadn’t thought of an excuse for being here, either.

“I was right, wasn’t I?”

Nana’s voice rose sharply. She didn’t know why, but her temper flared all of a sudden.

Learning that Corbin had come to a hotel in the middle of night to sleep with a woman left a bad taste in her mouth. She felt deeply displeased for some reason.

While the two of them were arguing, a drunk woman suddenly staggered over, wrapped her arms around Corbin’s shoulders and clung to him.

“Honey, why are you so late? I have been waiting for you so long. You’re breaking my heart,” she whined, her words coming out in a slur.

“Who are you? You got the wrong person. Let go of me,” Corbin said gruffly.

He tried to get rid of the woman’s grip, but she continued to clutch on to him, letting her hands restlessly roam his body.

Nana almost threw up at the disgusting sight. It turned out that Corbin was really such a man. ‘How could I have been so blind?’ she wondered.

Watching Corbin and the drunk woman stand there entangled, Nana stormed off with her hands clenched into fists and her eyes burning with fury.

“Nana!”

By the time Corbin finally managed to break away from the drunken woman, Nana had walked far away. He anxiously ran after her.

But when he arrived at the door of her hotel room, two hotel staff members rushed over and blocked his way.

“Mr. Bowman has told us that no one is allowed to disturb Miss Marlin and the two children. Please leave, sir,” one of them explained coldly.

It turned out that this hotel was Jonathan’s territory.

Corbin had investigated Nana before, so he was well aware of who Jonathan was.

It was suddenly crystal clear to him why Nana had chosen to stay in this hotel.

It seemed that Jonathan attached great importance to the mother and children. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have ordered people to guard them.

‘So I was right. Jonathan must be the children’s biological father,’ Corbin thought. A humorless smile spread across his face.

They said that the truth could set one free, but at this moment, Corbin didn’t feel relaxed at all.

‘Is Nana going to be Jonathan’s secret lover all her life?’

Nana’s pretty face appeared in Corbin’s mind. All of a sudden, he felt as if a big stone was pressing on his chest, making it impossible for him to breathe.

Chapter 260

The next day, by the time Eliana woke up, Preston had already left.

This time, Preston left with the ring, leaving nothing behind.

Reflecting on the crazy night yesterday, Eliana couldn’t help but slap her head. She smiled helplessly.

She was completely smitten by Preston’s charm.

Luckily, she had rid the room of every trace of the children yesterday. If Preston had found any evidence, she would have had to open up to him.

Just to be on the safe side, Eliana decided to call Nana and ask her to stay away from home with the two children for two more days.

As soon as the call was answered, Nana’s anxious voice came through on the phone.

“Eliana, watch the news. Something has happened.”

‘What’s going on?’ Eliana thought to herself.

She quickly opened Twitter only for her to see Eli’s apology statement.

Eli who had hit Maurice issued a public apology, hoping that Maurice could forgive him for his impulsiveness.

The apology statement was quite detailed and honest.

Strangely, Maurice made no response to it.

But just now, the official account of the Moran Group suddenly released a message that due to Eli’s misbehavior in recent days, the Moran Group would withdraw his advertisement and claim a high sum

as penalty for breach of contract.

The news instantly sparked a buzz across the internet.

Eli was fooled!

It was then everything became clearer to Eliana.

Perhaps, Maurice never wanted to let Eli off the hook from the beginning, and the reason why he didn’t clarify it despite public pressure was because he wanted Eli to finish filming the whole commercial.

As soon as the commercial was done with, he immediately produced evidence to prove his innocence and get back at Eli.

When Eli apologized under pressure, the Moran Group had a reason to bring a claim against him for misconduct that damaged the group’s interests.

It was Eli’s fault. He had to pay for it.

Maurice perfectly planned his game. Now there was no escape for Eli.

Eliana was a little worried.

She felt Maurice was a terrifying person.

Eliana sighed and continued flipping through the Internet.

A large number of Eli’s loyal fans commented in the comments section of the official account of the Moran Group. They rained curses on Maurice, using all kinds of terrible pictures. Some of them clamored to go to the Moran Group to protest.

Eliana couldn’t put up with it and retorted when she saw a bad comment about Maurice.

Consequently, she was immediately chewed out by the aggressive fan who even threatened to track down her details.

Eliana was so livid that she was about to harshly reply to the fan, but her phone rang.

It was Inger!

Why was she calling?

“Hello, what’s up, Ms. Sumner?” Eliana answered the call.

“Miss Pierce, can you do me a favor? I’m aware that you have a special relationship with Mr. Moran. Please plead with Mr. Moran to let Eli go, okay?”

Special relationship?

Eliana smiled wryly. “Ms. Sumner, you’re wrong. I don’t have any special relationship with Mr. Moran. He is just my former boss.”

“Miss Pierce, I know that Eli has wronged you before, but he is really not a bad person. You don’t want to see him ruined, do you? Besides, if this continues, Mr. Moran won’t be able to get off the hook either.”

As expected of a top agent, Inger made the stakes clear in just a few words, playing the pity party.

Eliana was indeed swayed. She suddenly remembered that only just a few days ago, Maurice was beaten and scolded by Earle because of this matter. If things continued like this, Maurice would probably be hit again.

“Okay, Ms. Sumner. I promise to do my best, but I can’t guarantee that Maurice will let go of Eli.”

“Thank you so much, Miss Pierce.”

After hanging up the phone, Eliana resigned herself to getting up from the bed and got dressed.

An hour and a half later, she was at the entrance of the Moran Group again.