Ch. 361..365: The Adorable Twins and Their CEO Daddy Chapter 361-365

Chapter 361

After a moment of silence, Eliana got up, distancing herself from Maurice.

Then she quietly picked up the ring and put it into her pocket.

Maurice didn’t stop her. Instead, he stood up calmly and said to Harriet in his usual tone, “Didn’t you say that I need to see the executives off? Let’s go.”

Then he left with Harriet as if nothing had happened. He didn’t even look back once.

Staring at his receding figure, Eliana seethed.

She was speechless with anger. This man was so capricious!

On the one hand, he was a business elite who excelled at work. On the other hand, he was a domineering and childish man who made fun of her in private.

What was wrong with him?

During the confrontation, Leif and the other employees remained outside the sample center.

After Maurice and Harriet left, the employees came back inside one after another.

Leif was the first one to rush in and he immediately noticed Eliana’s sullen expression.

“Eliana, are you okay?”

It was not until he spoke that she extricated herself from her emotions.

“I’m fine.”

Looking at her distant expression, Leif had a bold thought.

It seemed as though there was something going on between Mr. Moran and Eliana!

“Eliana, I have life experience, so I hope you will listen to me. Don’t get too close to privileged people like Mr. Moran, or you will be hurt in the end,” he advised her.

“Leif…”

Eliana’s face turned red. She felt the urge to explain.

Leif waved his hand and said, “Listen to me, even though my words might be unpleasant for you to hear. I’ll use your ring as an example.”

Leif pointed at the ring on Eliana’s hand.

“Although it’s of stunning design, the materials used cannot be compared to the materials the company uses to make jewelry. The ring is just like a person. For whatever reason, some people are not comparable, and their paths are not meant to cross in this life.”

After letting his words sink in, Eliana felt enlightened.

Indeed, she and Maurice were incredibly different.

Why should she ask for trouble?

Swallowing the sadness in her heart, Eliana said sincerely, “Thank you, Leif. Whether for the ring or your words, I want to say thank you.”

Leif nodded with relief. “Well, it’s good that you understand what I’m saying.”

With a serious look on her face, Eliana continued, “I will take responsibility for using the company’s resources. I won’t let Mr. Moran blame you.”

“Silly girl, you don’t need to do that,” Leif said with a sigh.

“I asked you to help me with this. Of course I should take responsibility for it. Don’t try to dissuade me, Leif.”

With her mind made up, Eliana resolutely left the sample center.

After Maurice and Harriet left Eliana, they went downstairs to see off the senior executives.

As the executives prepared to leave, Harriet’s uncle patted Maurice on the shoulder and said cheerfully, “Maurice, wish us pleasant cooperation this time.”

“Yes, let’s hope for pleasant cooperation.”

Despite making such a big deal, Maurice remained expressionless, as if nothing could affect his mood. Of course, Eliana was an exception to that rule.

“What’s more, the elders of both families hope to see you make progress with Harriet as soon as possible!”

Harriet’s uncle winked at Harriet, and she shyly lowered her head.

Instead of responding, Maurice changed the topic. “Mr. Stone, don’t worry. I will do my best to be a host. I have already arranged for a dinner party at Moon Lake Manor, and we will treat the Stone family elders well.”

As an intelligent woman, Harriet immediately realized that Maurice was avoiding the topic of their marriage, which made her deeply uncomfortable.

Eliana.

It was all because of that woman.

A hint of viciousness flashed in Harriet’s eyes, but no one noticed it.

She believed that once Eliana was gone, Maurice would belong to her.

Chapter 362

After seeing off the senior executives of the Stone and Moran families, Harriet walked back to the Design Department with a long face. By the time she returned, Eliana was nowhere to be seen.

Sitting in her seat, Lilian watched Harriet approach. She was afraid that Harriet would get even with her, but she thought she might have a chance to make up for her earlier mistake.

“Miss Stone, what happened? You look unhappy. Is it because of Eliana, that floozy?”

Lilian greeted Harriet with a flattering smile, hoping that she would be pleased by the Eliana slander.

However, at this moment, Harriet’s mind was completely filled with the image of Eliana and Maurice on the floor together. She was furious and needed somewhere to direct her rage. Unfortunately for Lilian, she had put herself directly in the path of anger.

Harriet snorted and said fiercely, “Lilian, why did you bring Eliana to the meeting room today?”

Lilian broke out in a cold sweat. “Miss Stone, what do you mean? I don’t understand.”

Harriet’s face darkened as she glared at Lilian with a vicious expression.

“Do you think I’m a fool? You know what you did. If you can’t figure out what you should and shouldn’t do on your own, don’t blame me for not showing you any mercy next time. Do you understand?”

How could Harriet not know what Lilian had in mind?

Usually, she wanted her to make trouble for Eliana.

However, Lilian didn’t know how to act according to circumstances. Clearly, she had crossed a line in Harriet’s mind. All she knew was that if she impacted the business between the Stone and Moran families, Harriet would definitely punish her.

“Got it! I understand. I won’t do it again!”

Lilian immediately lowered her head in fear.

She thought that Harriet was different today, unlike her usual gentle and generous self. Lilian was frightened by the terribly cold woman that stood in front of her.

After Lilian apologized, Harriet’s face instantly softened and she smiled at the woman. “I didn’t mean to blame you. Just pay more attention in the future.”

“Thank you, Miss Stone. Don’t worry. I will keep an eye on Eliana for you,” Lilian offered.

As they spoke about Eliana, something suddenly occurred to Harriet.

To celebrate the cooperation between their families, Maurice had specially booked Moon Lake Manor to receive the Stone family. Harriet would be expected to take her subordinates with her to the party.

However, today in the meeting room, she had seen that whenever Eliana appeared, she attracted all of Maurice’s attention.

Therefore, she absolutely could not bring Eliana to the party.

Then what should she do?

Harriet looked at Lilian and came up with an idea.

“Lilian, Mr. Moran has booked Moon Lake Manor for several days to discuss the cooperation with the Stone family. You can attend the event with me. As for Eliana, I’ll find something else for her to do.”

Harriet knew how to keep people under her control. Lilian was still useful, but in order to keep Lilian as a willing pawn, she had to make it worth her while.

Sure enough, Lilian was excited by the invite.

“Really?! Thank you, Miss Stone! Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity!”

Satisfied, Harriet nodded and said, “Go and prepare.”

Back in her seat, Lilian shook with excitement.

She was invited to a Stone and Moran family party! The other attendees would surely be either rich or powerful. This would be her best opportunity to try and squeeze into the upper class.

Lilian was still buzzing with excitement when Eliana returned.

Lilian couldn’t help showing off as soon as she saw her.

“Guess what! Just now, Miss Stone said that she would take me to the Stone and Moran family party! How unfortunate that some people will never have the chance to attend such an upscale party in their lives.”

Eliana just smiled without replying immediately. Before her family had gone bankrupt, Eliana had attended this kind of party many times and was already tired of them.

“Well, have a good time,” Eliana replied casually.

“You!” Lilian was depressed that her gloating hadn’t elicited a bigger response.

Before long, Corbin came.

“Mr. Jenkins, why are you here? Did Mr. Moran send you?” Lilian greeted Corbin warmly.

However, he went straight to Eliana.

“Eliana, Mr. Moran requests that you prepare to accompany him on a business trip to Moon Lake Manor for a few days.”

“What?! Moon Lake Manor!”

Before Eliana had a chance to reply, Lilian shouted in surprise.

“If she’s going to Moon Lake Manor, then what about me?”

Chapter 363

“You?” Corbin arched his brow and answered, “The boss instructed that you do the cleaning while Eliana is away.”

“Why?” Lilian’s eyes widened in disbelief. “How come she can go to the manor while I do the cleaning?”

“Lilian, you are stupid, but others are not,” Corbin sneered. “There was a copy missing in the meeting just now. Do you think our boss wouldn’t figure out who was behind it? You could have simply asked an assistant to make copies of the documents. But you insisted on doing it yourself, and you ended up making a mistake. Shouldn’t you face the consequences?”

Lilian’s face flushed as Corbin chastised her. She was speechless.

They completely ignored Eliana. She didn’t get a chance to say anything until the two had finished saying whatever they wanted to say.

“I disagree!” Eliana protested. “I am not going to the Moon Lake Manor!”

She didn’t want to go to any party with Maurice.

Something bad would happen every time she went out with him.

She still wanted to live peacefully even for just a few days.

Corbin was surprised by her reaction, so he asked, “If you don’t go to the Moon Lake Manor with our boss, do you want to clean here with Lilian? Haven’t you already done enough cleaning? Do you want to do it again?”

Eliana was taken aback. “Why do I have to do the cleaning?” she retorted, blushing. “I’m a designer. My work does not include cleaning.”

“I think you’d better obey the boss,” Corbin whispered in her ear, sympathetically looking at her. “The boss now controls your entire family. Aren’t you afraid that if you don’t go, the boss will immediately assign the twins to do the cleaning with you?”

Upon hearing that, a ridiculous scene immediately appeared in Eliana’s mind.

Her family, along with Nana, wore aprons and were sweeping the floor bitterly. The two children were crying because they were so hungry.

Eliana shut up in an instant.

She only needed to attend a party.

As a mother, she knew when to eat humble pie and when to hold her head high. Besides, Maurice couldn’t devour her.

Eliana frowned and said, “All right, I… I’ll go.”

When evening came, Eliana left work and went back home. Aileen and Adrian ran up to her as soon as the door was opened.

“Mommy!”

“Hey, kids, did you have a good time in the kindergarten today?” Eliana smiled and gave her kids warm hugs.

Aileen raised her head, her big eyes blinking. She looked really adorable. “We had a great time in kindergarten. Were you happy at work?”

“What?”

Eliana was taken aback when she heard that. What an odd question from a youngster!

Adrian also asked, “Mommy, have you been in trouble at work recently? Did anyone bully you?”

Eliana was stupefied. Why were her kids acting so strange today?

“Why are you suddenly interested in my work, honey?”

Aileen hemmed and hawed.

Adrian was an impetuous kid. Seeing that Aileen’s attempt failed, he wanted to ask his mother directly whether Silas’ uncle was the bad boss who bullied his mother.

However, as soon as he opened his mouth, Aileen grabbed his hand, stopping him. “Nothing, Mommy. We’re just worried that you’ll be too tired at work.”

Eliana almost burst into tears when she saw Aileen’s sweet smile. Her children were really thoughtful.

“I’m not tired. I’m going to work hard for our family.”

She then kissed each of them.

“Mommy, have a rest. Adrian and I are going to the backyard.”

Adrian, who was frowning, followed Aileen to the backyard.

After a while, Adrian let go of Aileen’s hand and asked, “Aileen, why didn’t you let me ask about Silas’ uncle?”

Aileen raised her head proudly, rested one hand on her waist, and poked Adrian on the forehead. “Adrian, are you stupid? We should give Mommy and our new daddy more time to get to know each other. If you ask too many questions, it won’t be romantic.”

Adrian was stunned. He covered his forehead.

Their new daddy?

Was Silas’ uncle going to be his new daddy?

Chapter 364

Since Eliana was being forced to go on a business trip for a few days, she went back to her room and reluctantly packed up for the trip after having dinner.

While she was packing, Nana walked into the room.

Taking a look at the luggage on the floor, Nana raised an eyebrow in confusion. “Are you going somewhere, Eliana?”

Putting down the clothes in her hands, Eliana let out a sigh. “Unfortunately. I have to go on a business trip with Maurice for a few days.”

Nana’s eyes instantly lit up in excitement.

Why did she sense that something saucy was about to happen on this trip?

“Be honest, Eliana. Are you and Maurice going on a vacation together in the name of work?” Nana teased, playfully nudging Eliana.

“Don’t talk nonsense. Maurice has a new woman now. It’s impossible for us to be together. He’s just keeping me around as his secret lover or something.”

When Eliana spoke, she maintained a calm expression, expertly concealing the trace of loneliness in her eyes.

However, Nana didn’t buy it at all.

Maurice just kept Eliana around as his secret lover?

No way!

Not only was Maurice the CEO of the Moran Group, but he was also extremely good-looking with a distinguished family background to match. He had countless women lining up for a chance to date him. If he didn’t have feelings for Eliana, why would he do so much for her?

It seemed that Eliana was too close to the issue to see it clearly.

“Eliana, don’t be in a hurry to distance yourself from Maurice. To me, he doesn’t come across as a fickle man. Since he spent so much time and effort chasing you, his feelings for you must be sincere,” Nana pointed out.

At these words, Eliana’s heart trembled, and her firm mind wavered a little.

But her happiness was momentary. The very next second, those words she had heard in the meeting room today about how Maurice and Harriet were a perfect match, as well as Leif’s advice, echoed in her ears like a grim warning.

Trying her best to suppress any shred of hope she had left, Eliana smiled bitterly. “Nana, Maurice is not such a good man like you think.”

Nana shook her head. “Eliana, I think that as a third person, I’m able to see what’s going on more clearly than you are. In this life, not everyone is lucky enough to meet their true love. If you have the chance, don’t miss it. Don’t be like me. I have no idea where my true love is. Besides, I’m in a lot of trouble now.”

“Trouble?” Eliana asked in surprise.

Nana pursed her lips in displeasure. “Yes. I have an appointment with Huey and Rosamond tomorrow.”

“Huey and Rosamond want to see you?” Suspicion arose within Eliana’s heart at once. “Are they plotting something? How about I go with you?”

Nana waved away Eliana’s suggestion, and a playful smirk appeared on her face. “You don’t have to accompany me. Instead, let me borrow Aileen and Adrian. I don’t believe that Huey and Rosamond will have the nerve to badger me when they see me with the children.”

Hearing that, Eliana didn’t know whether to laugh or to cry. “Fine, but tell me where you’re meeting them.”

Nana frowned as she tried to recall the exact name of the appointed meeting place. “I think it’s called Moon Lake?”

“Moon Lake Manor?” Eliana gasped.

“Yes, Moon Lake Manor. Is there something wrong?”

“That’s where Maurice and I are going. What’s wrong with these people? Don’t they have anything better to do than gather together?”

All of a sudden, Eliana had a bad feeling about the business trip. She knew that it would not be a peaceful one.

Nana, too, scratched her head irritably.

Who knew what would happen when all these troublesome people gathered in one place?

The two women looked at each other, with worry clear in their eyes.

“Ugh, forget it!” Nana said, groaning. “We can’t afford to offend any of these big families. Let’s just play by ear and split up tomorrow.”

Eliana frowned, but she nodded. “That’s all we can do.”

After discussing it for a long time, the two women still couldn’t come up with a solid plan. In the end, it was time for Nana to leave.

But before she left, she secretly slipped something into Eliana’s luggage when Eliana was not looking.

Early the next morning, a car sent by Maurice arrived at the gate of the Pierce family’s house to pick up Eliana.

Dragging her luggage behind her, Eliana reluctantly got into the car.

Then, in a second car, Nana left the house with the twins.

On that bright morning, these two cars drove to the Moon Lake Manor one after the other.

Chapter 365

After several minutes of driving through the countryside, the two cars finally pulled over at the gate of the enchanting Moon Lake Manor.

Eliana stepped out of the car first. Before entering the estate, she looked back worriedly at Nana and the twins.

A few meters away, Nana was busy assisting Aileen and Adrian out of the car.

Seeing the three of them walk into the manor smoothly, Eliana finally breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.

“What are you looking at?” Corbin asked, approaching Eliana from behind.

Eliana was startled by Corbin’s question. She immediately changed her expression and pretended that nothing had happened. “I can’t help but appreciate the beautiful surroundings. The Moon Lake Manor is so breathtaking that I was enjoying the view.”

Her words rang true. The Moon Lake Manor was indeed a wonderful sight to behold. Looking like a setting from a fairytale, the luxurious property was built around the dazzling Moon Lake Spring.

Inside the manor, there were vintage buildings that stood tall. Every corner was a pleasant picture of captivating scenery. Vast greenery, colorful flowers, and ripe fruits stimulated the senses of every visitor.

Narrowing his eyes in suspicion, Corbin carefully assessed the situation.

Something didn’t feel right. He thought that he had seen Nana just moments ago.

But when he walked over to get a closer look, the figure had suddenly disappeared.

Were his eyes playing tricks on him?

Was it because he missed Nana so much that he was starting to daydream about her?

Corbin shook his head and chuckled at himself. He would not allow himself to become some lovesick fool.

“Hey. Aren’t you going to take me to Maurice? Time’s ticking. Let’s go.” Eliana quickly changed the topic and urged him inside.

Hearing her words, Corbin snapped back into reality. He remembered his assignment and forgot the figure he had just seen.

“Right. Come follow me.”

Leading the way into the manor, Corbin beckoned Eliana to walk closely behind him.

The pair went deeper into the remote parts of the extensive estate. Instead of going to the house to have a quick rest, Eliana soon found herself at a racetrack.

Watching the horses roam freely on the tracks, Eliana suddenly remembered something.

Her father had gifted her a horse on her tenth birthday. At that time, the Pierce family hadn’t gone bankrupt yet and owned a racetrack, so her father would take her there to ride horses every year.

During each of their trips, she would happily sit on the horse, and her father led them down the track. The pair spent the entire day in each other’s company, riding their horses until the sunset.

All those precious moments were still clear in her mind, as if they had just happened yesterday. As time went on, Eliana still kept that priceless piece of memory close to her heart.

But tragedy struck, and the Pierce family went bankrupt. The beloved racetrack was sealed up, and she had never ridden a horse again.

“Eliana, are you alright?”

Corbin’s voice suddenly pulled Eliana back from her memory.

“It seems you have a lot going on in your head. What are you thinking about?”

“Nothing important. I was just reminded of something from my past.” Her eyes were noticeably full of nostalgia. Suddenly self-conscious, she blinked and cleared her throat. “So, what are we doing here?”

“Since we are at a racetrack, you will be riding a horse.” All of a sudden, a question entered Corbin’s mind. “By the way, do you know how to ride a horse?”

Eliana said excitedly, “Not to brag, but I’m good at riding. I actually won the championship in a riding competition once.”

“Is that so?”

Corbin wasn’t buying her story after being fooled so many times.

His skeptical eyes seriously hurt Eliana’s ego. She raised her right hand and swore, “That’s the truth. I promise.”

It was true that Eliana wasn’t lying this time, but she couldn’t tell him why she liked riding so much.

The reason was pretty childish. When she was a young girl, she often dreamed that she was a princess and a handsome prince would ride a white horse to pick her up.

The next moment, Eliana heard a horse’s loud neigh.

She raised her head and saw a tall figure against the sunlight riding a snow-white horse slowly towards her.

As he drew closer, Eliana immediately recognized the handsome rider. It was Maurice.

The morning sun shined from behind him and outlined him with a layer of gold light, giving him the appearance of a powerful god who stepped down from the heavens.

He looked at her with a warm smile as if they were the only two persons left in the entire world at this moment.

Eliana was so excited that she got butterflies in her stomach.

She couldn’t stand it when Maurice gazed deeply into her eyes. If he kept it up, she would melt for sure.

Eliana held her breath when Maurice gracefully dismounted from the horse and walked toward her.

The horse, the dashing prince, and the affectionate gaze were too much to handle.

This dreamy scene was exactly the same as what she had fantasized in her childhood.

It turned out that the special man in her dreams who rode the white horse was not necessarily a prince. It could very well be a rich and powerful CEO.

Just when Eliana thought she had finally fulfilled her childhood dream, it was about to be completely shattered into pieces.

Another figure appeared behind Maurice, instantly breaking Eliana’s heart.

Harriet was riding her horse and stopped beside Maurice. She smiled at him and prepared to dismount.

But when she got off the horse, she suddenly lost her balance…