Ch. 261..265: The Adorable Twins and Their CEO Daddy Chapter 261-265

Chapter 261

Eliana could call Corbin and ask if Maurice was inside the company building.

She took out her phone and called him, but he didn’t answer. She called a few more times, but still he didn’t receive the call.

Now that she was here, she couldn’t back down.

Eliana hyped herself up silently and approached the entrance.

Before she reached the gate, a security guard stopped her.

“I’m sorry. People unaffiliated with the Moran Group are not allowed to enter without permission.”

The Moran Group had tightened security because of the disturbance caused by Eli’s fans a few days ago. Now it was hard for most people to get inside.

What could she do?

“Please let me in. I have an urgent situation to deal with,” Eliana pleaded.

“An urgent situation? What is it? What could you possibly have to do inside the Moran Group? Tell me.”

The security guard glared at her.

She was here to plead with Maurice. But there was no way the security guard would believe that.

Eliana didn’t know what to say.

She saw a group of people waiting in line to enter the building. The other security guards were not stopping them.

Eliana had an idea.

“I came with them.”

The security guard gave Eliana a suspicious look. “You’re here for an interview too?”

“Yes, I’m here to be interviewed,” Eliana said. “Did I go through the wrong door?” she asked, to make her lie more convincing.

“All the interviewees have to wait there and will be allowed to enter together later.”

The security guard pointed to another hallway.

Eliana followed the group of interviewees into the building.

Corbin was dropping by to check on the interviewees. He saw a furtive Eliana in the crowd.

Why was Eliana here in a group of interviewees?

What is possible that… Had she changed her mind and decided to return? Corbin was eager to tell the boss the good news.

He hurried upstairs to Maurice’s office.

“Boss, you’ll be glad to hear this.”

“What is it?”

Maurice didn’t look up from the paper in his hand.

“I just saw Eliana.”

Who? Eliana?

Maurice finally looked up and raised his eyebrows. “What is she doing here?”

Maurice’s heart ached when he thought of what Eliana had said to him last night when he was Preston.

“She’s here for an interview,” Corbin said excitedly.

An interview…

She had broken up with Preston only the night before, and now she was here at the Moran Group for an interview.

Had she broken up with Preston so that she could start over again with Maurice?

Maurice couldn’t help but consider the possibility.

Corbin noticed the change in Maurice’s expression and decided to share his other news.

“Boss, according to my investigation after I followed Nana to the hotel last night, the twins are the children of Nana and Jonathan. They are unrelated to Eliana.”

Maurice was stunned. So the children were not his and Eliana’s. A faint sensation of loss rose in his heart, but he pushed it down.

“Boss, should I inform the HR director now that Eliana had decided to have an interview?” Corbin suggested.

“No need. Bring her here. I want to interview her in person,” Maurice said quietly.

“Okay.”

Just as Corbin was about to leave, Maurice stopped him.

“Forget it. I’ll go myself.”

Maurice put his coat on.

Eliana waited nervously outside the interview room.

She was supposed to be finding Maurice and speaking to him about Eli, but now she was trapped waiting for an interview.

She was in a bind.

She was about to try to sneak away when a strange voice spoke to her.

“You are… Eliana Pierce!”

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Eliana turned toward the voice that called her name.

Standing in front of her was a tall woman with graceful features and black hair, which was combed high and revealed her full forehead.

She was dressed in slim and professional clothes, which made her look capable and mature.

Who was she? How did she know Eliana’s name?

Eliana was confused.

“Who are you?” she asked.

“Hello, Miss Pierce,” the woman said warmly as she stretched out her hand. “My name is Harriet Stone. I’m the new director of the Design Department at the Moran Group. I saw the pink diamond necklace you designed. I found it to be stunningly beautiful.”

Eliana smiled at the praise and shook Harriet’s hand.

“Really? Thank you for your kind words.”

Harriet’s smile was as bright as the diamonds she worked with. “I’ve always wanted to meet the person capable of designing such exquisite jewelry. It was unfortunate that you had already resigned by the time I joined the company. I didn’t expect that my wish would be granted today.”

“Ms. Stone, I’m flattered.”

This was the first time Eliana had been praised by a woman.

Harriet looked around. “Miss Pierce, are you here for an interview?” she asked in surprise.

“No, Ms. Stone, that’s not why I’m here,” Eliana replied quickly.

“That’s a shame. A skillful jewelry designer like yourself should put your talent to use on a major stage like that of the Moran Group.”

The regret in Harriet’s voice made Eliana feel a little awkward.

Just as she was about to speak, someone called her name.

“Eliana.”

It was Maurice’s voice. He was here to see her in person.

Maurice!

How did he know she was in the building?

Eliana felt like a mouse who had seen a cat.

But she realized that it was actually a good thing that he came to find her. After all, she came here to see him.

Her eyes were bright and she didn’t think about running away anymore.

“Mr. Moran, why are you here?”

Eliana wasn’t sure if she was imagining it, but she thought that Harriet’s voice was much softer when she spoke to Maurice.

“Miss Stone, I’m going to interview this applicant in person.”

Maurice didn’t even glance at Harriet before he left with Eliana.

Harriet stared after the two receding figures. Her warm smile faded and her face darkened.

The friendliness left her face like old paint flaking off of a painting.

“Miss Stone, that woman is Eliana Pierce. She is a shameless tramp. She was driven out but now has the gall to return for an interview. It is fortunate that she does not work for the Moran Group anymore. Otherwise, she could use any means to seduce Mr. Moran,” Harriet’s assistant reported to her.

Harriet sneered. “I’m going to get Eliana to come back to the Moran Group.”

“But didn’t Mr. Earle Moran tell you not to let Eliana return?” The assistant was confused.

“Let me explain. A proud and refined man like Mr. Moran is used to grand banquets, so sometimes he gets bored and wants to try plain dishes. I want Eliana to return so that she will be near Mr. Moran all the time. This closeness will ensure that Mr. Moran will eventually see her true vulgar nature. He will then leave her without my intervention.”

Harriet was confident. After all, Earle had selected her as the prime candidate for Maurice’s wife.

No one was going to stop her.

Maurice pulled Eliana quickly to his office.

Once they entered, Maurice sat straight in his chair and looked intently at Eliana.

“Didn’t you say that you would never return to the Moran Group as long as you lived? Why did you change your mind now? Has causing two bosses to fail in succession made you nervous?”

Eliana couldn’t even argue.

It was true that she was unlucky.

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Eliana said nervously, “I’m not here for an interview today.”

What was the point?

Without saying anything, Maurice just blinked.

“About Eli, Maurice. Can’t you just let the poor guy go?”

Eliana made up her mind, closed her eyes, and blurted it out. She didn’t seem to want to rethink it.

Was she attempting to sway him for the sake of another man?

As soon as he realized this, Maurice’s eyes shrank and a melancholy mood swept over him.

He gave a frigid reply, saying, “Why should I listen to you?”

“What?”

Eliana didn’t expect such a reply.

“Aren’t you begging for Eli’s release? Why should I let him go?”

Did Maurice erroneously interpret something?

Eliana suddenly realized what he was thinking.

She really came here to beg for Maurice’s sake, not for Eli.

She witnessed how Eli’s crazed admirers assaulted Maurice and discussed how they would cause problems in the Moran Group once again over the Internet.

Therefore, she wished for Maurice to end this situation as quickly as possible.

“Maurice, you misunderstand what I’m trying to convey to you. I am here for you, not Eli.”

Once she had her phone out, Eliana went to the Moran Group’s social media account and reviewed the comments there. She wanted Maurice to see the inflammatory remarks and manipulated images that had been made against him.

The phone was handed to Maurice, who had a look through it.

An angry look spread over the man’s face. His eyebrows furrowed deeply, and his face became more irate.

As a result, Eliana hoped he would now believe her.

She had no idea how critical the situation was. Just as she was going to resume her proposition with him, she heard Maurice yelling angrily at her, “You saw these comments?”

Maurice was enraged at the moment. Was Eliana enjoying reading the comments criticizing him?

Eliana was shocked to hear that. When she got her phone, she saw that all of her remarks in favor of Maurice had been removed, leaving just the defamatory ones.

This was simply messed up! She couldn’t even explain herself in this manner.

Eliana was distraught. Except for her comments, none of the others were deleted. This was truly unfortunate.

Eliana was forced to give up when she saw that Maurice’s expression was becoming more sinister by the second.

“Let’s not bother with it because you don’t want to. I must go at this time because I have to deal with something at home.”

It was a bad day for negotiating, unfortunately.

While speaking, Eliana took steps backward.

As soon as she reached the door, she spun around, opened it in an instant, and prepared to leave.

As if on cue, a large hand pulled her backward.

Harriet, who was on her way to report to Maurice with interview materials, occurred to walk in on this situation by chance.

Once again, the door was shut, and Eliana collided with a robust chest.

“The Moran Group, Eliana, is not a location where you may come and leave as you choose!” Maurice hissed in a husky tone.

Eliana’s breath was a bit jumbled for a minute. Just now, she appeared to catch a glimpse of Harriet.

Harriet seemed downbeat.

“Release me, Maurice. We’re in the firm. Miss Stone is standing outside. Be a good sport.”

Eliana’s efforts to free herself of him were unsuccessful.

“In the Moran Group, the ultimate word belongs to me.”

Her pleas were disregarded by Maurice. Eliana’s power was like a tickle to him.

“Eliana, I’m with you.”

“What do you mean with me?”

Eliana didn’t understand what he was trying to say.

“As long as you return to the Moran Group, I am prepared to accept Eli’s apology.”

In the end, Maurice came around.

“Eliana, are you interested in rejoining the Moran Group?”

Eliana instantly lifted her head and stared at Maurice upon hearing this. This guy was taking it quite seriously.

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Did he imply he consented to Eli’s release?

Eliana didn’t understand what Maurice meant till then. So long as she agreed to return to the Moran Group, he would be happy to forgive Eli.

She had nothing to lose if she agreed to Maurice’s requirement.

So, why not return?

Her return to the Moran Group would not only address Eli’s situation but also land her a job.

She had no business turning off the opportunity to accomplish two goals at once.

Her unequivocal refusal to return to the Moran Group, however, had been made clear. If she returned now, wasn’t it a smack in her face?

Eliana found herself in a quandary.

Seeing her frown, Maurice didn’t try to push her too hard.

Then he said, “Let me know when you’ll get back to the company! Take time. The decision is yours to make. Take like three days…”

“I’m in!” Eliana replied all of a sudden.

This time, Maurice was the one stunned. Was it that easy for her to decide?

It was surprisingly simple. Then why did he need to do so many things in the past?

Maurice was almost speechless.

Did he get it correctly?

Was Eliana’s decision to break up with Preston a signal for her to begin over with him?

“Won’t your lover be bothered by this?” Maurice inquired intentionally.

Was he referencing Preston in his remarks?

Eliana’s mood darkened when Preston was brought up.

Before, they got into an altercation. She assumed that their relationship had ended.

Wait…

Was there any history between them?

“You don’t need to be concerned about my personal life. I’ve agreed to your terms, and I won’t let you back out of your commitment.”

Eliana pushed Maurice away, agitated. He decided to let her go this time.

Eliana was startled to see Harriet still waiting outside as she opened the door.

“Have you concluded your conversation with Mr. Moran, Miss Pierce?”

Harriet’s demeanor remained kind and courteous.

“Please accept my apologies for the inconvenience. I’m done with Mr. Moran now.”

Eliana’s cheeks flushed as she felt a twinge of remorse.

Harriet questioned hesitantly, “It seems like you had a pleasant discussion with Mr. Moran. Are you planning to return to this company?”

“Yes… It’s mostly due to the fact that I haven’t paid Mr. Moran yet. I need to pay back the money I owe him,” Eliana said awkwardly.

Repay the debt? Harriet believed that Eliana was trying to woo the guy.

Even though Harriet didn’t like Eliana, she acted as she did. She complimented Eliana, “Congratulations, Miss Pierce,” as she grasped her hand affectionately.

Eliana had no idea how to react since it was the first time she had received kindness from a female coworker.

“Miss Stone, see you again in our organization next time.” Nodding, she turned and walked away.

What Eliana didn’t see was that the instant she turned around, Harriet made a long expression and gazed with distaste at the hand she had just shaken with Eliana.

Harriet washed her hands five times in the bathroom before she started to feel better.

In front of the mirror, she meticulously powdered her nose and reapplied her perfume. Then she strolled out of the bathroom and directly to the CEO’s office, with the most gorgeous grin on her face.

“Are you present, Mr. Moran?” Harriet knocked at the door.

“The door is open for you.”

Harriet entered the room with elegance. “These are the specifics on today’s interviews, Mr. Moran. You’re the one who has to make the ultimate call.”

“Put it there,” Maurice uttered without lifting his head.

“Certainly, Mr. Moran.”

Harriet placed the papers neatly on the desk.

She exposed her delicate neck by pretending to caress the hair strewn about her ears.

Maurice’s nose was instantly hit by a faint scent.

Maurice lifted his head and took a serious look at the new design director for the first time.

“Harriet Stone, the Stone family’s daughter. Currently, Stone Group is the world’s most prominent luxury perfume company. It looks as though working for the Moran Group is beneath your dignity.”

Maurice’s response was nonchalant. He didn’t give a damn about her, despite what he stated.

While Harriet looked at the guy she liked, her pulse rate began to rise and even her cheeks flushed uncontrollably.

“I requested that your grandpa put me in the Moran Group since it seemed like a better fit. Please, Mr. Moran, don’t hate me.”

In spite of her inner enthusiasm, Harriet maintained a dignified demeanor. She didn’t go too near to him, but she made it clear that she wanted to be close to him.

She has a good chance of catching Maurice’s eye this way. It was hard not to flick her hair as she reflected on how far she had gotten.

Unexpectedly, the guy dropped his head and his eyes displayed discontentment.

“Change your perfume the next time you visit my office. You have a peculiar odor.”

Harriet’s mind was blown right then and there.

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Harriet was humiliated by Maurice’s blunt remarks.

The perfume was a big business for the Stone Group. She had carefully selected the scent in order to seduce Maurice. It was a surprise that he didn’t like it.

“Really? Next time, I’ll switch the fragrance.”

Harriet tried to hide her shame as she responded.

“Well, since you have nothing else, you may now go.”

Maurice scowled and was eager to ask her out of his office. Apparently, Harriet’s fragrance bothered him.

Harriet was devastated by this since she had always held herself in high regard. Her polite and dignified grin was so fragile by now that it was practically falling off her face.

“Well, Mr. Moran, I’m going. Thanks.”

Harriet walked away, her face flushing with disappointment. Maurice didn’t give her a second look the whole time.

After going out, Harriet ran into Corbin. She smiled and said, “Hello there, Mr. Jenkins. It’s a nice coincidence.”

Corbin came to a halt in front of her and said, “Please, Miss Stone, give me any documents you need to submit. Our boss dislikes it when individuals enter and exit his office without concrete reasons.”

Corbin strode past Harriet and into the office after saying that.

Why would Maurice not let her, a respectable director of the firm, enter his office, but permit a lady who had quit to enter his office casually?

Astounded, Harriet experienced envy for the very first time.

Eliana phoned Inger after she left the Moran Group.

“I made every effort to speak with Mr. Moran today, Ms. Sumner. He is willing to forgive Eli.”

“Really?” Inger’s eyes glowed on the other end of the phone line. “Miss Pierce, I felt there had to be a turning point in this situation as long as you stood out in your efforts to assist.”

At this point, Eli stood next to Inger. In response, his eyes furrowed and he seized the phone in his hand as quickly as he could.

“I don’t see how Maurice could be so generous as to allow me to go. Eliana, have you made any promises to him?”

Eliana was taken aback when she heard that. She wasn’t prepared for Eli’s sensitivity.

But ever since she chose to aid him, she had never thought to ask Eli for anything in exchange for her assistance. In the event that she gave him the whole truth, he would reject her goodwill and make things much worse.

“The problem is that you’re overthinking it. If things continued in this fashion, it would be of no use to anybody. Maurice is able to halt the losses before they become too serious.”

Despite what she said, Eli could not shake the suspicions he had in his heart. More than anything else, he believed Eliana was trying to keep something from him.

To find out what had occurred, he really wanted to run to Maurice and question him directly.

Eliana continued, “Maurice would not complicate matters for me.”

The only thing she hoped for when she returned to the Moran Group was that everything would go flawlessly this time around.

Initially, Eli wanted to say something, but he reconsidered after a moment of hesitation. Eliana hadn’t replied to him since he expressed his love for her in a realistic way.

Eliana could have been unable to reply.

Her relationship with Maurice was such that he wouldn’t make it tough for her.

What was Eliana’s stand in this matter? Did she also develop feelings for Maurice?

Eli cracked a sour grin as he thought about this.

“Eliana, thank you very much. Please keep in mind that you may turn to me for protection if Maurice doesn’t value you.”

When she remembered Eli’s confession that day, Eliana’s heart pounded.

“Eli…”

“It’s all good. There is nothing further I can add. I’m off to do something else. Bye.”

Eli was the first to hang up the phone.

Eliana spent some time staring at her phone. Her head was a jumble of Preston, Maurice, and Eli, and she couldn’t keep up.

It was a waste of time!

In one swift motion, Eliana shook her head and cleared her mind.

Regardless, she had told Maurice she would return to work. Too much mental effort was a waste of time.

Eliana chose to bring the children back after an additional two days when all public criticism had subsided.

The twins were staying at the Empire Hotel with Nana, so she went to get them.

These days, Aileen and Adrian enjoyed themselves at the hotel. When she arrived, each of them attempted to tell her something intriguing that had occurred.

Eliana was relieved that the youngsters were not scared, but she also felt a touch of sadness.

She felt pity for her children since their home was so tiny.

Before they departed, the hotel staff informed her that she had a letter waiting for her.

Eliana received and opened the letter. When she opened it, she gasped in disbelief.

The penmanship belonged to Jonathan. Was this even happening in the first place?