Ch. 441..445: The Adorable Twins and Their CEO Daddy Chapter 441-445

Chapter 441

“Grandpa, are you forcing me to marry Harriet?” Maurice asked, holding the jewelry box with a gloomy face.

“As I’ve said, Harriet is the most suitable woman for you. This is the only way for the Stone family and the Moran family to be united. That’s why you must marry her.”

Earle’s attitude was firm. Obviously, there was no room for negotiation. Even if he was ill now, his aura was still terrifying.

“What if I don’t?”

Maurice refused to give in at all.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the ward became tense.

At this time, Harriet was outside the ward with a plate of washed fruits. She happened to see the doctor talking with Nancy privately in the corridor.

“Miss Stone, you go back inside first,” Nancy said solemnly.

Harriet nodded and continued to walk to the ward with the plate of fruits in her hands. Coincidentally, she ran into Gerald, who had just arrived.

Gerald’s eyes lit up upon seeing her. He immediately greeted her enthusiastically. “Miss Stone, what a coincidence! I can’t believe we will see each other here.”

Harriet smiled politely and said, “Mr. Moran, long time no see.”

“So, have you thought about my proposal? How is it?”

Gerald went straight to the point.

“What are you talking about?”

Harriet feigned a confused look.

“Miss Stone, I really want to cooperate with you. I believe you have seen it clearly. You have no chance of winning my nephew’s heart. But I can help you get his body and become his wife. Don’t you really want to think about it?”

Gerald’s words were like the devil’s whisper. Each word exactly hit Harriet’s heart. She almost couldn’t resist the temptation.

“Then I… What should I do?”

Harriet swallowed her saliva. The desire in her heart was burning.

She was hooked.

Gerald smiled complacently. He was about to say the next step of his plan when a voice suddenly interrupted him.

“What are you doing here?”

It was Maurice walking towards them.

He had an argument with Earle just now. Afraid that he would anger Earle more, he decided to go out first.

But unexpectedly, as soon as he walked out of the ward, he saw Harriet and Gerald chatting. The expressions on their faces were so strange that he couldn’t help coming over and interrupting their conversation.

Gerald and Harriet quickly distanced themselves from each other. And their expressions returned to normal as if nothing had happened.

“Mr. Moran, I haven’t seen your uncle for a long time, so I just said hello to him. That’s all,” Harriet answered, putting on an innocent look.

“Yeah, that’s right. What else can there be?”

Gerald acted with her too.

Maurice temporarily put aside his suspicions. He looked at Gerald and frowned. “So, what are you doing here?”

“My father is ill, and he is admitted here. Can’t I come here to see him?” Gerald asked back with a sneer. “I heard that he was so angry with you that he didn’t take his medicine. That was why he had a heart attack.”

Gerald was obviously putting the blame on him, so Maurice also sneered, “Actually, Grandpa was so angry that day because I told him about the trouble you made. If you want to blame me, you’d better reflect on yourself first.”

Gerald clenched his fists tightly in anger. “You… If you hadn’t called the police, it wouldn’t have bothered him.”

“If you don’t want others to know what you are doing, behave yourself. Do you think you can hide the things you did for a lifetime? If things get worse, I’m afraid you will suffer a more serious punishment than being detained for a few days.”

Maurice satirized Gerald deliberately.

Seeing that the war between the two was about to escalate, Harriet hurriedly mediated.

“Mr. Gerald Moran, Mr. Maurice Moran, we are in a public place. You need to pay attention to your actions. Whatever it is, talk about it when you get home.”

It was only then that the two men restrained themselves. Gerald was so angry that his expression looked horrible. Maurice’s expression, on the other hand, remained unchanged. It seemed that Maurice won the “battle” again.

Harriet took this opportunity to quickly put forward a request. “Mr. Maurice Moran, can you have dinner with me this evening? After finding a doctor for your grandpa, I don’t think it’s an excessive request.”

“Maurice, come on. Miss Stone has helped us a lot this time. Are you going to refuse such a small request?”

Gerald was obviously helping Harriet.

Maurice thought for a while. Indeed, the Moran family owed Harriet a favor on this matter, so he agreed and replied, “Okay. I’ll take you out to dinner this evening. You decide the place.”

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Finally, Maurice left with Harriet.

Gerald, on the other hand, hurried into the ward to see Earle.

“Dad, I’m here to see you. How are you? Are you okay?” Gerald asked in a flattering tone as soon as he entered the ward, walking over to Earle’s bed.

“How dare you show your face here?” Earle barked as soon as he saw his disappointment of a son.

Arranging his features into a pitiful look, Gerald begged, “Dad, no matter what, you’re still my dad. How could I not come to see you after hearing that you were sick? I know you are still being angry with me. It was really my fault. But please, forgive me just this once.”

Earle’s blood pressure seemed to rise, and his whole face reddened with anger. “Forgive you just this once? You buffoon, how many times have I cleaned up your mess for you? Can you even count them with two hands?”

“That’s not true! Did Maurice say something to you again?” Gerald retorted loudly.

The impenitent look on his son’s face only left Earle feeling even more disappointed. Clucking his tongue in disapproval, he snapped, “Look at yourself. You’re a good-for-nothing wastrel! I’m tired. I don’t want to see you again. Get out of here!”

Snubbed by his own father, Gerald had no choice but to walk out of the ward sulkily.

After Gerald’s departure, Earle was left alone in the ward. Lying in the bed, he couldn’t help but fondly recall the jolly time he had had with the three children in the ward last night.

He had taken a liking to the boy and girl twins.

“Aleck, come in.”

With his forehead scrunched up deep in thought, Earle called his assistant in.

“Mr. Moran, what can I do for you?” Aleck asked respectfully, stepping into the ward.

“Help me find the two children from yesterday. Be quiet about it, and don’t disturb their parents. When I go to see Silas next time, I will also visit the two children.”

Earle’s heart, which had been hurt by his grandson and son, seemed to heal when he thought of those cute and innocent twins.

Aleck nodded. “Yes, sir, I’ll do it right away. But there’s something I don’t know if I should tell you about…”

Earle narrowed his eyes. “Why are you hesitating? What’s wrong?”

After thinking about it for a moment, Aleck carefully said, “Mr. Gorman is in a bad mood today, so he didn’t go to class.”

“And?” Earle prompted him in confusion.

“Well…since those two children didn’t go home till late yesterday, it seems that their parents were worried. And Silas was the one they blamed.”

Hearing these words, Earle felt an emotion that hadn’t appeared in his mind for a long time: guilt.

It hadn’t occurred to him at all yesterday, but now that he thought about it, it was obvious that the parents of the two children must have been worried to death after their children disappeared all of a sudden.

Heaving a sigh, Earle said, “When you find the parents of the two children, give them proper compensation.”

Of course, Earle had no idea that the mother of the boy and girl twins he was so looking forward to seeing again was none other than Eliana, the woman he hated most.

At this time, Eliana was at work. Although she was busy with a lot of tasks, she couldn’t help but worry about Aileen, who was at home after suffering from an allergic reaction. In the end, she took some time out to call Aileen.

After a few rings, the line was connected.

“Hello, Mommy.”

Aileen’s childish voice came through the phone.

Eliana smiled. “How do you feel now, honey? Are you feeling better?”

“Mommy, don’t worry. I am fine now.”

Hearing that, Eliana breathed a sigh of relief and said, “That’s good. Just wait for Mommy at home. You must listen to Lena, okay?”

“Mommy, can I go to school this afternoon? I want to see Silas. He must be very worried about me now —”

“No, you can’t!” Eliana interrupted Aileen at once.

“Mommy…” Aileen murmured in a timid voice.

Realizing her gaffe, Eliana immediately softened her tone and explained, “Baby, it’s not that I don’t want you to go to school. But since you’re sick, you need to have a good rest first. The more you rest, the faster you will recover, and the faster you can go to school. Okay?”

“All right,” Aileen mumbled in disappointment before hanging up the phone.

Clutching her phone tightly in her hand, Eliana pressed her lips into a thin line and tried to settle the dilemma in her heart. She knew that Aileen liked Silas very much. And Silas was also a good boy.

Unfortunately, Silas was Maurice’s nephew. In that case, could she let her children still be friends with Silas in the future?

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“Eliana, what happened?”

Lucia couldn’t help asking with concern when she saw the disturbed look on Eliana’s face after the phone call.

“It’s okay. Not a big deal.”

Eliana came back to her senses. At this time, she and Lucia were on their way to meet Cheryl. So she could only temporarily put away her worries and concentrate on her work.

Soon, they arrived at Cheryl’s company. The receptionist told them to wait in the conference room first because everyone was busy dealing with the gossip about Cheryl and Eli.

While waiting, Lucia couldn’t help asking, “Eliana, do you think Eli and Cheryl are really in a relationship?”

Eliana rolled her eyes and said firmly, “No.”

“How can you be so sure?” Lucia suddenly became curious.

Eliana was about to explain that she knew Eli when Cheryl came.

“Hi, Eliana!”

Cheryl walked over with a smile and greeted Eliana enthusiastically. People who didn’t know her might think that she and Eliana were good friends who hadn’t seen each other for a long time.

Eliana got goosebumps upon hearing her voice.

Last time, Cheryl did not hesitate to conspire with someone to frame her. It made everyone online talk shit about her, and it had even almost implicated her two children.

How could Cheryl now still greet her with a smile as if nothing had happened before? Eliana couldn’t help but be impressed.

Indeed, Cheryl was a good actress. It was just that she only used her acting skills in plotting against others instead of acting in movies and TV series.

The more Eliana thought about it, the angrier she became. She said indifferently, “There’s no one else here, so you don’t have to pretend anymore. I’ve seen you in your true colors. Aren’t you tired of acting?”

The look on Cheryl’s face immediately changed. Even Lucia was shocked at how fast she could change her expression.

“Well, I didn’t expect that you could get out of the mess. You are really lucky, Eliana.”

Then a sinister smile crept across Cheryl’s face.

Not to be outdone, Eliana retorted at once, “I am actually not as lucky as you, Miss Gibson. You are the real mistress, but you can get away with it and let someone else take the blame. I really admire you for that.”

When Eliana mentioned this, Cheryl couldn’t help feeling complacent.

This time, she did not only escape from all the trouble but also got money from Willard. She even asked him to find her a better agency.

She was in the same company as Eli and Nicole now, and this was what she had always wanted.

Eliana didn’t like the complacent look on Cheryl’s face, so she couldn’t help but disappoint Cheryl. “Miss Gibson, you can’t get away with this forever. Aren’t you afraid that someone may find out what

you have done? By then, I’m afraid your life will become more miserable than mine was.”

Cheryl’s face darkened at once.

It took her a lot of effort to get to this position. She would never allow anyone to stand in her way.

She threatened coldly, “Eliana, I’m warning you. You’d better shut up and keep all of these to yourself. Don’t slip a word. You don’t want the bracelet you’ve worked so hard to design to represent mistresses, right? If the senior executives of Moran Group know, you’ll be in big trouble.”

After Cheryl said these harsh words, her agent, Janetta, came in.

“Cheryl, the interview is about to begin. Stop talking nonsense with her. I’ve called the makeup artist here. Hurry up and get your makeup done.”

The makeup artist behind Janetta walked in, carrying many bags of different sizes.

“Always remember what I said,” Cheryl warned Eliana in a low voice and gave the latter a fierce look before she sat down and the makeup artist could fix her makeup.

At this moment, no one paid attention to Eliana and Lucia anymore.

Eliana looked at the bracelet Cheryl was wearing, thinking of Cheryl’s threat just now and feeling ironic. She was the designer of this bracelet.

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“Oh my God! This is so exciting!”

Lucia stood at the side and watched Eliana and Cheryl bicker. It was an eye-opener for her.

Her scream brought Eliana back to her senses.

Damn! She actually forgot that Lucia was with her.

“Eliana… It’s so interesting and fun to work with you. If only I could have worked with you sooner.”

Lucia’s face flushed with excitement. She had never seen something so juicy as this.

She was not as shy as she was when she first met Eliana.

Eliana couldn’t help smiling bitterly. Then she thought of something and instructed Lucia seriously, “During the interview, record the entire interview between Cheryl and me, okay? But do it secretly. Don’t let anyone find out.”

“Why?” Lucia was confused.

“To prevent malicious editing. They might use it against me.”

Eliana had learned her lesson last time. So she believed that as long as she was careful, Cheryl couldn’t frame her again.

“That makes sense. Don’t worry, I’ve gotten this covered,” Lucia said, nodding solemnly.

At this moment, the reporter came.

They followed her to the room specially prepared for this interview.

Since this was an interview arranged by the Moran Group to publicize the bracelet, the reporter asked a few questions about the bracelet honestly and officially. Eliana answered them one by one.

Then the topic began to change.

The reporter suddenly asked, “Miss Pierce, I heard you know Eli Goodwin. Is that true?”

Eliana was stunned for a moment. But she chose to tell the truth. “Yes, I worked as a stylist before, and I once worked with him.”

The reporter’s eyes lit up. She immediately asked, “Then do you know the inside story of the relationship between Eli and Cheryl? Are they really in love as rumored?”

Eliana was confused by the reporter’s question.

Cheryl was sitting next to her. Why would the reporter ask her this question? She was an outsider, after all.

She subconsciously glanced at Cheryl and found that although Cheryl lowered her head, feigning shyness, her eyes were staring straight at her.

Did Cheryl mean she wanted Eliana to admit it?

Although Eliana understood what Cheryl meant, she didn’t intend to do it.

This matter had something to do with Eli. She couldn’t talk nonsense.

So what should she say?

Eliana hesitated for a long time until the reporter began to urge her.

“Miss Pierce… Why don’t you say something?”

But before Eliana could open her mouth, a male voice suddenly interrupted the interview.

“I’m sorry to interrupt. I wonder if I can have the honor to join today’s interview.”

At this critical moment, Eli suddenly pushed the door open and walked in.

His unexpected appearance surprised everyone.

Cheryl and the reporter became ecstatic.

Who would have thought Eli would come?

The reporter seemed to see the front page headlines waving to her.

On the other hand, Cheryl thought that Eli suddenly showed up here because the company wanted to help her.

She couldn’t help looking at him expectantly.

But she didn’t expect that he would just walk past her and sit next to Eliana.

“Why are you here?” Eliana asked Eli in a low voice.

Eli glanced at her and said, “Of course, to save your ass.”

She was rendered speechless.

Why was he still so flirtatious?

After this little episode, the interview continued.

The reporter urged, “Miss Pierce, you haven’t answered my question yet.”

It seemed that she was determined to get an answer from Eliana.

It was Eli who immediately spoke up. “Cut her loose. Eliana and I are friends, good friends.”

“You’re good friends?” The reporter’s interest was piqued. “It sounds like you are very familiar with Miss Pierce, Mr. Goodwin.”

Eliana kept winking at Eli, hinting at him to keep a low profile.

However, Eli’s next words were more shocking. “I met Eliana because she was my interim stylist before. Aside from being good at her work, she has a very likable personality. So we got along well. Even the indifferent Nicole ended up being good friends with her.”

Eliana’s eyes widened in shock.

Was Eli really referring to her?

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While Eli was talking about Eliana, there was a smile on his face, and his eyes were bright.

When Cheryl saw this, she gritted her teeth, and the jealousy in her heart suddenly ignited.

Eliana stole her thunder again.

As long as Eliana was there, why could no one see her?

“Of course, Eliana’s most excellent ability is in jewelry design. Just like this bracelet she designed this time. Don’t you think it’s really beautiful? I actually love it!”

Eli finally shifted the topic back to the bracelet after a long time.

But the reporter didn’t give up. After all, she didn’t come here for the bracelet. She was here for some gossip.

“Mr. Goodwin, can you tell us the real relationship between you and Miss Gibson? Many of us are really curious.”

Eli’s expression suddenly changed. “We are just friends,” he replied indifferently.

After saying this, he stopped talking, and his attitude became cold.

The scene was embarrassing for a while.

In the following interview, Eli didn’t give the reporter the answers she wanted no matter what she asked.

Cheryl wanted to hype their relationship. But since he was here, she couldn’t make things up.

So she could only watch the great opportunity slip away in vain. There was nothing she could do.

When the interview was over, the reporter suggested that they take a group photo together.

However, Eli suddenly asked for a moment. Everyone looked at him in surprise.

He looked at Eliana’s face carefully and said with a frown, “You are on TV, but your makeup is too plain. Is there a makeup artist here? Come and retouch her makeup.”

“No need…”

Eliana was rendered speechless. She was not the center of attention here today. Why did she need such delicate makeup?

However, Eli insisted. Everyone waited for the makeup artist to do Eliana’s makeup before they all gathered for picture-taking.

Cheryl had been trying to get close to Eli. But unfortunately, he always stood next to Eliana, giving her no chance at all.

So when everything was over, she left angrily.

It was only then that Eliana and Eli started to chat.

During the entire interview, Lucia stood at the side and recorded the whole interview according to Eliana’s instructions.

Now that Eliana and Eli were talking and laughing, she stood not far away and kept glancing at Eli.

He was really Eli Goodwin!

Her idol was right in front of her, but she was too shy to approach him and talk to him.

When Eliana noticed that Lucia had been staring at them but didn’t dare to come over, she was confused.

Was Lucia Eli’s fan?

“Lucia, what are you doing there?” She waved at Lucia. “Come here.”

“Oh, okay.” It was only then that Lucia came back to her senses. She summoned her courage, walked forward, and greeted Eli, saying, “Hello, Mr. Goodwin!”

Eliana realized what was going on. Indeed, Lucia was Eli’s fan.

So she said, “Eli, this is Lucia Todd, my new partner. She is your fan. Can you two take a picture together?”

“Can I, Mr. Goodwin?”

Lucia looked apprehensive.

“Yes, of course,” Eli agreed with a smile.

Lucia was thrilled to be so close to her idol. After taking a photo with him, he signed on it. She couldn’t stop smiling, holding it all the time.

“Eliana, you are so nice! I will definitely pay you back later.”

“What are you talking about? It’s not a big deal, okay?” Eliana said and chuckled.

When their work was over, Eli invited Eliana and Lucia to dinner.

But Inger, his agent, suddenly said, “Dinner? Eli, you still have work. We are going to be late.”

They actually had plenty of time. However, when Eli heard that Eliana and Cheryl were having an interview, he rushed over without saying anything. They had been delayed for too long, and thus didn’t have enough time now.

Eliana said sympathetically, “Eli, you’d better leave now. Thank you for your help.”

But Eli was still a little reluctant.

When he finally decided to leave, he saw Nicole walking toward him. They were artists of the same company.

Nicole greeted him casually and went straight to Eliana, smiling gloatingly.

“What did you guys do to Cheryl? I saw her just now, and she looked so furious. Well done!”