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Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3011-"Stop with the nonsense. Please leave this mansion immediately." The head of security could not help but wonder why any mother-in-law would want her daughter-in-law to cheat on her son.

He was just doing things within his scope of work, yet she said that he was having an affair with Nina.

There were so many people here, and if they believed her words, Nina was not the one who would be done for. It was him.

“Hmph, she should be the one to get out of the house. This house belongs to my son. Let's see who will be able to drive me out of here today!" Karen said rudely with her hands on her hips.

Nina felt helpless seeing her like that.

If this were a different house, she would leave right away so that Karen could stay as long as she wanted.

Besides, Percy had many properties, so it would not hurt even if one of them got wrecked by Karen.

However, this house was different. She and Percy had decorated every single corner of the house together, and they put so much effort into it that she could not just leave.

If Karen were to lay a finger on any part of the house, she would be heartbroken.

The security guard's head hurt at the sight of stubborn Karen and the extremely burly-looking man next to her. He could tell that the man was well-trained.

It was obvious that the security guards would lose against that man. Although Karen was not going to call the police, they still had to find a way to make these troublemakers leave. They could not use brute force because even a little accidental scratch would cause them huge trouble.

The head of security knew that they could not afford to offend the other party, but he had to fulfill his duty. He said firmly, “Madam, if you don't leave, I'll call the police."

“Call them, then. Once they're here, we'll see if they'll make me leave or chase that woman out!" Karen said. Percy had yet to issue a restraining order against her, and as his mother, she had the right to show up at his house.

Although Karen refused to admit Nina's identity, when the police arrived, they would just deem it as a family conflict. There was nothing they could do to her.

That was what she thought, but the man beside her reminded her in a low voice, "Madam, with your current situation, it's not a good idea to alert the police."

Karen hit Nina.

It would only be a matter of minutes before the police took Karen away.

It would not be a big deal for others to go to the police station as they would be released in no time.

For Karen, however...

It would be a serious matter. Although the celebrity scandal was helping her stay away from the spotlight, many reporters were still keeping an eye on the Mallory family.

That included Karen's and Pierre's affairs. Once she entered the police station, there would be disastrous consequences.

The man whispered his opinion to Karen.

Karen's expression sank, and she looked resentful. Was that bitch, Nina, going to win like this?

The head of security got a hunch, so he immediately took out his walkie-talkie to tell the people in the security room to call the police.

Then, Karen fiercely glared at him and Nina. “Bitch, you may have gotten lucky today because some guy helped you, but just you wait, I'll make your life miserable!"

After that, she made her way through the crowd and left.

The head of security watched Karen leave and heaved a sigh of relief. He finally scared her away.

Otherwise, he would not know what else to do as Nina did not want to call the police.

The head of security looked at Nina's red and swollen face as he said, "Mrs. Mallory, you should go to the hospital to have your face treated or it'll take days for the swelling to subside."

"I will. Thank you for today. By the way, if you see Mr. Mallory, don't tell him what happened. Thank you, everyone," Nina said. She did not want Percy to get angry.

When Percy left for his business trip, he said that he would be gone for more than a week, so she reckoned that her face should be all better by then.

"Are you really not going to tell Mr. Mallory?" The head of security hesitated. Any daughter-in-law who was wronged by their mother-in-law would want their husband on their side. Whether it was to vent their anger or reason with them, they should still tell their partner what happened.

It was unusual that Nina wanted to hide it from Percy.

"It's just a small matter, so don't tell him. I don't want him to get angry. Please tell the property management and security guards not to let her in in the future," said Nina.

"Yes, Mrs. Mallory. This was an oversight on our part. We'll make sure to not let that lady in in the future." The head of security was secretly glad that Nina did not pursue the matter, so the issue was easily taken care of. All they had to do was not let Karen in ever again.

"Also, please ask the door repairman to come over. The door here seems to be broken, so it needs to be repaired." Nina pointed to the door Karen's men kicked in.

The door had to be repaired, lest Percy get suspicious when he came back.

"Yes, Ma'am. I'll contact him now." After responding, the head of security left with his colleagues.

He dared not talk to Nina alone now. If just one person spread what Karen had said just now, it would become so-called 'evidence'.

The head of security sympathized with Nina, but he was worried that he would get in trouble too.

After he left, Nina did not go to work straight away. Instead, she waited for the repairman to replace the broken door before getting ready for work.

Seeing as the house was not too messy, she sighed in relief. Fortunately, Karen was still somewhat sane in the presence of outsiders. If she had broken anything, Nina would have had to replace them.

It would have been painful and heart-wrenching, and it would have killed her.

Exhaling, she touched her face. Then, she remembered that one side of her face was swollen from the slap.

No wonder the repairman looked at her weirdly just now. It seemed like her half-swollen face had shocked him.

Nina laughed bitterly and made a hissing sound.

"Ouch..." she muttered. Then, she was reminded that no one was there to comfort her as her pillar of support had gone away on a business trip.

Nina walked into the bathroom and looked into the mirror. She noticed that half of her face was severely swollen, and she could feel the stinging from the slap.

Karen hated her guts, so she did not hold back when slapping her.

How cruel.

Nina took out an ice pack from the freezer and put it against her face. She endured the pain and cold for a while. She looked at herself in the mirror before finally giving up.

Even the ice pack could not relieve the swelling on her face.

In the end, she put on a mask and went to Brilliant Architectural Design LLC.

After arriving, the front desk employee told her that Sue was looking for her.

Nina hurriedly knocked on Sue's door and went in. "The front desk said you were looking for me."

"Yes, take a look at this document. If you're okay with it, I'd like you to do the job." Sue pointed to the seat across from her and handed the document to her.

They had been partners for many years, so they did not bother with the formalities.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3012-"Okay, I'll have a look first." Nina sat across from her as she read the documents Sue gave her.

After flipping through just a couple of pages, Sue asked her, “Why are you keeping your mask on? Isn't it stuffy?"

"It's fine." Nina did not want others to know that Karen had hit her. Besides, it was not worth making the issue known.

Sue frowned as she recalled that Nina had gone home because of Karen showed up there.

She had a bad feeling about it, so she looked at Nina's face carefully.

"What is it?" Sue was scrutinizing her, so Nina could not help but look away.

"Did Karen slap you?" Sue asked once she understood what had happened.

Nina was shocked. If Sue had not been at the company the entire time, Nina would have suspected that she had followed her back and seen what went down. "How did you know?"

"I guessed it. Seeing as you refused to take off your mask, something must have happened. The tone of your voice was off too, like you were hiding something. Plus, if you're only covering your face, the only answer must be..."

Sue made a slapping motion before gesturing to Nina to take her mask off.

"Let me see the extent of the damage."

Nina could not hide it anymore, so she had no choice but to take it off.

When Sue saw Nina's red and swollen face, she gasped in shock. "It's that bad?"

She thought that a lady like Karen would not be strong enough to make someone's face that swollen even after slapping them.

She did not expect Nina's face to be so swollen!

"Did you go see a doctor?" Sue asked.

Nina shook her head. "I put ice on it. It's no use going to the doctor for this."

"It's better to go see a doctor and get an X-ray scan." Sue was worried that Nina might have knocked into something if she lost her balance after getting slapped. There could be serious repercussions.

"I didn't hit my head, and she didn't touch my ear. I was just caught off guard when she slapped me." Nina shook her head, not wanting to make the matter seem more serious than it was by going to the doctor.

If she went, Percy would know.

She knew how much Percy loved her. If he found out about it, he would forget the task at hand and come back straight away just to defend her. Then, the Mallory family would be in chaos again.

Nina did not want that to happen.

Sue could read her mind, so she shook her head and said, “You don't want to go to the doctor because you don't want Percy to be alarmed...

"Yes. He's on a business trip right now, and if he leaves his work to come back, it'll affect the company," Nina wanted to explain with a smile, but even just raising the corners of her lips slightly was unbearably painful.

"Fine. Since she was able to look for you, you should be careful. In that case, I don't think you should handle this job. I'll find someone else to do it." Sue took back the document from her.

The job required the person to meet clients, but it was inconvenient for Nina to do so in her current state. Others might find her rude if she wore a mask all the time.

Nina did not object. She really could not do it.

"I'm sorry, but you'll have to meet the clients on my behalf for the time being," said Nina.

"Don't be sorry. Just stay in the office and handle the paperwork. Don't worry about anything else," said Sue.

Once Nina left the office, Sue told Jason that Karen slapped Nina.

After Jason got the news, he knew who to tell—Luca.

When Luca saw Jason's message, she sent an invitation to Nina. Considering that Nina's face was swollen, it would be difficult for her to speak. Thus, she sent her a text instead.

[Nina, the children have been clamoring for a barbecue today. Can you come over? Aunt Neile is on leave today, and I can't do it by myself.]

She did not ask Nina to come over for a meal, but she asked her to come over and help instead.

Luca knew that Nina would never say no to that.

Nina looked at Luca's message with a troubled expression.

It was not that she did not want to help, but her face was still swollen.

When Nina was still hesitating, Luca sent another message. [Please just look after the children for me. I can't do it alone.]

Nina had no choice but to say yes. [Okay, I'll be there after work.]

[Thank you. I'll be waiting.]

Luca called Aunt Neile right after to check if there were ice packs in the refrigerator at home. Then, she told her to tidy up the guest room before she continued with her experiments.

After telling Luke, Queenie, and the others who she was, Luca was much more at ease.

Knowing that they were in good health made her much more efficient at work too.

After she got off work, she went to the mall nearby to get some clothes for Nina and then rushed home.

The barbecue was just an excuse. She had no intention of having one as she just used it to trick Nina into coming over.

Luca planned to have Nina stay with her until Percy came back.

Karen already slapped Nina today, and according to her temper, who knew what she might do in the future? If Nina lived here, Karen would not dare come here because of Luke.

Luke told her this morning that Karen went to look for him and Old Master Crawford.

Luca knew that the gift Luke prepared for Karen was Rain's appearance at the hotel, which led her to think that she had evidence.

In reality, Karen had nothing, so she failed once more.

After countless obstacles, Karen went to look for Nina.

Nina did not like inconveniencing others, so she did not want to tell Percy that Karen slapped her. Luca shook her head at the thought of that.

When she got back home, Nina was not there yet. After greeting the kids, she told them that Nina would stay with them for a few days.

The kids gladly welcomed her.

Luca gave it some thought before saying, “Ms. Nina's face might be a little swollen, but you have to be respectful, so don't ask her about it, okay?"

"Okay, Ms. Luca," the kids replied in unison. If their mother said so, they would have to follow as it was not their place to question.

Luca went upstairs and put all the new clothes she bought for Nina in the guest room wardrobe.

Not long after, the doorbell rang.

Luca went downstairs to open the door for Nina.

She saw Nina walking up to the entrance. Just as Nina was about to change into slippers, Luca pointed to a brand-new pair. "Don't change into the disposable ones. Wear these. They're brand new."

Since Nina was staying here, disposable slippers might not be comfortable. Hence, she bought Nina a new pair while shopping for clothes.

She put them in the shoe cabinet when she came back.

Nina looked at the slippers in confusion and said softly, "I can just wear the disposable ones..."

"Just wear them. These will be yours from now on, so you can wear them every time you come over," Luca said with a smile.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3013-Nina was deeply moved. Luca even prepared new slippers for her. It was a welcoming gesture.

It meant she welcomed her for an extended stay here.

Nina could not resist Luca's kindness, so she changed into the new slippers without taking off her mask and asked, "Is there anything I can help with?"

“No, it's alright.” Luca shook her head. With Nina's arrival, she had no intention of pretending anymore. She planned to let Nina spend the night here.

The moment Nina finished her sentence, she saw Aunt Niele with a surprised look on her face. Did Aunt Neile not take the day off today?

Her questioning gaze then landed on Luca.

"Alright, I lied to you. There's no barbecue today. I found out about your situation. Since Mr. Mallory is away on a business trip, you might as well crash here for a bit,” said Luca.

Nina was about to ask how Luca found out about it, but then she thought of Sue and figured that she must have told Luca.

Hence, she changed her statement. "No, staying here would be too much of a bother for you all."

"What's the matter? Didn’t you spend a few nights here before? Plus, the kids are totally cool with you staying. Just make yourself at home here. Take a seat. Let me grab something real quick, then we can head upstairs together.”

Luca pushed Nina to the sofa and headed to the kitchen.

Nina understood Luca's intention. She wanted her to stay.

No wonder she had the new slippers ready. It was more convenient this way.

"Hello, Ms. Nina," greeted the three kids in the living room who were doing their homework.

"Uh, hi..." Nina looked at the three well-behaved kids, but her mind was on what Luca had said.

Was it really okay for her to stay here?

If it were just for a day or so, she would not have minded. She did not think it was a big deal either when she came to stay here last time. After all, it was Luca who asked her to stay here and take care of the kids.

However, Nina staying here for a whole week to avoid Karen for no apparent reason did not seem right.

As Nina was lost in her thoughts, Luca returned from the kitchen with an ice pack in her hands.

"Let's go upstairs.” Luca waved at Nina. The kids were occupied with their homework. Thus, she planned to take Nina upstairs to apply an ice pack to her swollen face.

Jason had relayed what Sue said about Nina's face being pretty swollen. Even though she had a mask on, she could still sense something was off.

Nina nodded and followed her upstairs.

They came to the guest room. Nina realized everything was prepared, and even a set of pajama-like clothes was laid out on the bed.

"Luca, you were planning to take me in from the start, right?"

She calmly took off her mask as the kids were not around.

Luca was shocked. “Why is it so swollen?!"

Nina gently touched her face, feeling a slight pain. Even though she applied an ice pack on her face right after she got slapped across the face, an afternoon had passed, and it seemed to have gotten more swollen.

Nina shook her head helplessly and answered, "My body's just built this way. It doesn't handle hits well."

"Yes, that's why Mr. Mallory should protect you well." Luca thought about Nina's delicate body, which was quite different from her own. Nina would swell up with just a slight bump, and it was hard to get the swelling down.

Nina sensed Luca's implication of blaming Percy. She shook her head and said, "It's not his fault."

Nina did not expect Karen to behave so crazily that she would slap her across her face. She even asked someone to kick the door open. It was far from the demeanor of an elegant lady. Instead, she exuded a mafia boss vibe.

Nina could not help but shudder at the thought of how Karen behaved just now. If she had known Karen would dare to hit her, she would not have gone back. She should have called security to kick Karen out.

When Luca noticed her little gestures, she felt sorry for her and felt helpless at the same time. She knew why Nina shivered. Hence, she comforted her, "Don't worry. No one will dare to come cause you trouble while you're here."

"She wouldn't dare to do anything if I'm staying here, but what about the office..." Nina replied helplessly. Karen might not find her at the villa, but she could still go to her office.

"Relax. She still needs to maintain the Mallory family's reputation, so she won't act recklessly. There are so many people at the office. If she were to really go there and cause trouble, the Mallory family's

reputation would be at stake. She wouldn't dare to do that," concluded Luca.

Luca had heard that Karen's mental state was not great, but the more someone was in such a situation, the more they cared about their reputation.

Even if she did not care about her own image, causing a scene at Brilliant would not go unnoticed by Old Master Mallory.

Moreover, now that Nina was legally married to Percy, it was known among all the employees working at Brilliant.

Even if Karen stirred things up, it would only look like a conflict between mother and daughter-in-law. It would not be like before when Nina was labeled as Percy's secret lover.

Nina did not think that far ahead. The pain in her face was still bothering her. She slowly heaved a sigh and muttered, "I hope so." "Let me apply some ice for you. Otherwise, it might swell even more tomorrow." Luca looked at the red swelling on Nina's face and shook her head helplessly.

Nina reached out and said, "Let me do it."

"It's not convenient for you to apply it yourself. I'll do it,” replied Luca as she picked up the ice pack and applied it on Nina's face.

"Ouch." The icy touch did not numb the pain right away. Instead, it magnified the sensation exponentially. Nina could not help but draw in a sharp breath of cool air.

"Hold on, it'll get better soon." Luca knew it was uncomfortable, but for Nina to be presentable tomorrow, she had to put on the ice pack.

"Even with the mask on, I could tell something was off with one side of your face. If you don't get the swelling down, when Mr. Mallory comes back and sees your swollen face, he'll know Madam Mallory slapped you. You wouldn't want him to find out, right?"

"No, I don't want them to erupt into a war again,” mumbled Nina.

Luca understood her meaning and expressed her confusion, "It's really rare to have such a good- tempered daughter-in-law. Why doesn't a certain someone know how to appreciate it?"

Nina gently shook her head, not agreeing with Luca's words.

Truth be told, she was not good—not in the slightest. It was just that Percy had a soft spot for her, making him see her in a positive light.

Considering her past experiences, any average guy from a respectable family would find her off- putting.

Luca knew why Nina shook her head and said, "You're actually great. Everything about you is wonderful. Besides, some things weren't choices you made willingly. But let's not dwell on the past. Things are good now.

"With Mr. Mallory doting on you so much, imagine the happiness of having two little ones in the future."

When it seemed about right, Luca moved the ice pack away. She looked at Nina's face which was still red. She let out a sigh and said, "It's still quite swollen."

"How can it instantly go down? But it feels much better now." Nina touched her face. She could not even smile with one side of her face swollen. It would be painful.

"That's the numbing effect. Starting today, you'll settle down here and wait for Mr. Mallory to return from his business trip before heading back." Luca insisted that Nina stay here.

"Okay, I'll have to bother you for the next few days." Nina agreed. She did not want to meet Karen either.

"Don't even sweat about it. With an extra hand watching the kiddos, Mr. Crawford will only be thankful." Luca smiled and winked at her.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3014-Nina could not help but shoot her a grateful look. It was a silent expression of thanks.

Staying in Luke’s villa meant Karen would not come over, and she could spend the next few days in peace.

Luca held the ice pack and walked into the bathroom. After she placed it in the trash can, she said, "Let's go. Mr. Crawford will be working late tonight and won't be back for dinner. Let's have dinner first."

"Isn't it still early?" Nina had been living here for a while. She knew the usual dinner time for them was later than this.

"The kids are unusually hungry today, so we're eating a bit earlier," explained Luca as she led her downstairs.

It was not really that the kids were hungry. Luca considered that Nina might not have had lunch, especially after being slapped by Karen. She probably had no appetite.

"Aunt Neile made some soup today. Have a bit more later," added Luca as they made their way down the stairs.

"Okay." Even though Nina could not smile, she felt grateful. She knew that Luca had planned for her to stay here after knowing that Karen slapped her.

Hence, this soup was definitely specially prepared by Aunt Neile.

After they reached the ground floor, Luca went straight into the kitchen and asked Aunt Neile, "Is dinner ready, Aunt Neile?"

"Ms. Craw, everything is ready. Would you like to have dinner now?" asked Aunt Neile. Luca had informed her earlier that they would be having soup tonight, which saved her a lot of trouble.

"Yes, let's eat. The kids are hungry," replied Luca. She did not want Nina to feel burdened, so she was still using the kids as an excuse.

"Okay, please wait a moment. I'll bring the food to the table now." Aunt Neile nodded, preparing to bring the soup and other foods to the table.

Nina heard them. She entered the kitchen and asked, "Aunt Neile, is there anything I can help with?"

Nina did not wear a mask after applying the ice pack. Aunt Neile noticed the swelling on one side of her face but did not comment or stare at her too much.

Even though she thought Nina's face was quite swollen, Luca had told her not to mention it. Aunt Neile would not say anything that might make Nina uncomfortable. "There's nothing for you to do, Mrs. Mallory. Please have a seat. Dinner will be ready soon."

"Are these bowls clean?" asked Nina. Even though she would be temporarily staying here and would not eat that much, it was in her nature to feel the need to contribute.

"Yes." Aunt Neile had no choice but to nod when she saw Nina insisting on helping. If she did not let Nina do something, she might feel uncomfortable.

Nina carried the bowls out, and Luca served the other foods. Then, she called out to the three kids in the living room who were doing their homework, "Lanie, Rainie, Tommy, let's have dinner first and you can continue with your homework later."

Even though the kids usually finished their homework before dinner, they were having dinner half an hour earlier tonight. Thus, they still had some work left.

However, none of them complained. They put down their pencils, washed their hands, and joined the dinner table. "Wow, the soup smells so good."

Tommy could not help but express his admiration with a deep inhale.

"Yes, it's your favorite tomato soup." Luca grinned as she set out the bowls that were brought to the table.

After Aunt Neile brought the soup to the table, she started serving them.

Luca remembered the bread she bought for the kids when she went out to buy things for Nina. She rose to her feet, took it out of the fridge, and said, "And here's your favorite bread."

The bread was for the kids, as Luca was concerned that having just soup for dinner might make them hungry later in the night. Pairing it with bread would keep them satisfied.

"Awesome!" Tommy cheered again, clearly satisfied with tonight's dinner.

Nina let out a sigh of relief when she saw that. She was fully aware that this dinner was arranged with her convenience in mind, but she was still concerned.

Fortunately, the kids enjoyed such a simple dinner too.

The two adults and three kids calmly enjoyed their dinner. During the meal, the kids did not ask anything about Nina's face. They were well-behaved.

Nina's heart gradually eased. She had initially been worried about how to explain if the kids asked about her face.

After all, if she claimed that she accidentally fell which led to the swelling on her face, the kids were smart enough to not believe her words. It would not be good if they thought she was lying.

Besides, a fall was not a good excuse.

Luckily, none of them asked.

After dinner, the kids happily went back to finish their homework. Luca and Nina sat on the living room sofa, waiting for the kids to finish their assignments.

Lanie was the first to complete his homework. After handing his exercise book to Luca, he picked up an extracurricular book and started reading.

Luca checked his homework and found no errors. Then, she habitually imitated Luke's signature on the back of the book.

Nina, having dealt with company documents, had seen Luke's signature.

When she saw Luca smoothly imitate Luke's signature, she could not help but exclaim, "Oh my goodness, that's spot on!"

Luca, unaware of what she was amazed about, looked up at her and noticed her staring at Lanie's book. Only then did she realize what Nina was talking about.

Luca explained embarrassedly, "Mr. Crawford is always busy. Sometimes, when the kids need a signature on their homework and he's not available, I’d imitate his signature. I didn't expect it to become so similar after doing it a few times."

"This is not just similar. Without professional authentication, no one could tell the difference. I've handled many of his documents, and I’ve seen his signature tons of times. Yours is identical," exclaimed Nina.

She did not pay attention to the fact that her face was still swollen and talked animatedly. After she finished talking, she realized her face was hurting slightly.

When Luca saw Nina unconsciously touch her own face, she shook her head helplessly. How amazed must she be to say something like that?

"Practice makes perfect," Luca explained with a smile. "If you ask me to deliberately imitate your signature, I’m sure I can do it, given a little time."

There were courses on the Island of Despair that taught such skills.

After all, in this era, the requirements for a professional killer were high. In addition to being highly skilled in fighting, proficiency in various methods was also essential.

For instance, they sometimes received assignments that involved mimicking someone else's signature to accomplish a task and secure a substantial sum of funds for their employer.

Imitating someone's signature was too easy, especially with simple strokes.

While most people on Island of Despair found some difficulty in doing it, Luca had mastered the essence of imitating handwriting. It was a simple task for her.

"Imagine if we made you imitate a celebrity's signature and sell it to those young fans. Wouldn't that be a profit?" After chatting with Luca, Nina discovered another potential source of income.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3015-"Yes, but do you really need that money?" Luca laughed and shook her head. Nina was still the same as before. Her way of talking and her thoughts were just like they used to be.

She had a wild imagination, which was incredibly adorable.

No wonder Percy liked her. He was drawn to Nina's unique qualities, which he himself did not possess.

Luca suddenly thought of Luke. Even though he had feelings for her since high school, what specific trait of hers did he like?

It suddenly crossed her mind—innocence...

Bianca, before the events of the past few years, was very innocent—especially during her school days...

Meanwhile, Luke was abandoned when he was born. Life's grind must have stripped away his innocence, and even the people around him would not be untouched by simplicity.

"Well, I don't need that money. The point is, those young fans won't spend that much money." Nina helplessly shook her head. How did she end up thinking about such things?!

She was not short of money either.

Back when she had such fanciful thoughts, before she got messed up by Pierre, she and Bianca could talk about anything.

However, after those incidents and Bianca's changes, she also changed rapidly. She no longer liked to talk about such imaginative things anymore.

Now that she realized she was saying these things to Luca, she was a bit surprised.

Rainie handed her homework to Luca. When she heard what Nina said, she chimed in, "Ms. Nina, kids nowadays have a lot of pocket money. They even secretly use their parents' money. It happens at my school too."

"What? That's happening in your school too?" Nina widened her eyes. She often heard about students secretly using their parents' money to spend on games, but she did not expect such things to happen at Rainie's school.

She thought that students from schools like the one Rainie attended could not be from ordinary families.

Hence, they should have a lot of pocket money. How much money could they spend on chasing celebrities or playing games to the extent that they even sneakily used their parents' money?

"Yes! One girl is obsessed with a celebrity. She spends a lot of money on votes and spamming gifts. When she runs out of pocket money, she'd use her parents' money.

"And there's also a boy who spends a lot of money on games. When his money isn't enough, he does the same thing.

"Their parents blamed the teachers for not educating them properly, so it escalated to the school. The school later warned other students not to follow their example," explained Rainie.

This incident happened not long ago. That was why her impression of it was still vivid.

"Oh my goodness, what a mindset..." Nina disagreed while shaking her head. She did not think the blame lay with the teachers. They merely taught the children to cherish food and money.

If there were issues, it must be the parents' fault.

Luca was also surprised. It was one thing for children to spend money, but secretly using their parents' money was another matter. There was a big difference between the two.

She glanced at the kids. Although they did not often ask her or Luke for money, was their pocket money enough?

Luca was worried that the kids might not have enough pocket money but did not tell her. She added, "Yes, always make sure to spend money in the right places. If it's the right cause and the child runs short on cash, parents will find a way to figure it out."

After that, Luca was reminded of her own childhood.

Even though her father's wallet was tightly controlled by her stepmother, Old Man Rayne and Wanda never treated her unfairly.

Knowing what she needed for her studies, Old Man Rayne would save and scrimp just to give her some money to spend.

As for Wanda, she felt sorry for Luca, and she would always secretly give her some money before she got married.

Luca was someone who believed in repaying kindness. Thus, when she had the ability, she would definitely go the extra mile for those who have been good to her.

By now, Tommy had also finished his homework. "Ms. Craw is right. The three of us usually save our pocket money."

They have the habit of saving money, and Luca was aware of it.

Nina felt envious when she looked at the three outstanding kids. "If my kids with Percy turn out as well- behaved as you three in the future, we shouldn't have to worry too much."

"Don't worry. Kids think of their parents as role models. Given how impressive you and Mr. Mallory are, your future kids are going to be well-behaved," replied Luca. She glanced at the clock on the wall. It was the kids' cartoon time, so she turned on the TV for them.

After checking their homework and making sure there were no issues, she signed Luke's signature. She then said, "Done. Nina, can you help me to watch the kids? I need to go upstairs and go through some documents."

"Sure. Leave it to me." Nina nodded as she looked at the three well-behaved kids. It was easy for her.

After Luca headed upstairs, she took out the documents from the briefcase.

Since Luke already knew she was Bianca, he did not hesitate to let her bring out the company's confidential documents.

She was Bianca. How could she harm Luke's interests?

The moment Luca confessed her true identity, she believed Luke could deal with the Island of Despair.

She was right. Luke was indeed accelerating the resolution of the issue.

In T Corporation, Gale and Rain were sitting in Luke's office. They were accompanied by someone else.

This man was under Ray, and he had just arrived in A City yesterday.

"Mr. Crawford, this is the document my boss asked me to bring to you." The man handed a file to Luke.

The file was brought personally because the internet was heavily monitored by the Island of Despair. Ray was worried that if they sent it via email, it might be intercepted, alerting the other side. Thus, he chose the most traditional way of delivering documents.

Moreover, it was the safest. Sending someone he trusted to bring it over would avoid suspicion from the Island of Despair while safely delivering the document to Luke.

"Thank you. What's your boss been busy with lately?" Luke asked nonchalantly, making conversation.

However, the man replied seriously, "Our boss has been busy collaborating with other forces in Russia, preparing to assist you in getting rid of the Island of Despair again."

Luke nodded.

Rain and Gale exchanged glances with each other. There was excitement in their eyes.

They used to hate the Island of Despair. If it were not for the Island of Despair, they would not have had to live such anxious and blood-stained lives.

Ordinary people did not like to kill, and before they were sent to the Island of Despair, they were just ordinary people.

However, the Island of Despair left them with blood on their hands, turning them into bloodthirsty killers.

If it were not for Luke, they would never have been able to escape that kind of life.

The Island of Despair might be gone, but their hatred for it and their mischievous spirits were still alive and kicking.

Especially for Rain, she could never forget how her parents were killed by people from the Island of Despair. That scene, countless nights after the Island of Despair was wiped out, still haunted her dreams.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3016-Such dreams were a constant reminder of the hatred that Rain carried with her.

Her hatred was magnified countless times. Even though she had personally taken down her enemies, the lingering unease in her heart continued to spread.

Perhaps it was not enough for her.

Hence, when she learned that there was a chance to launch another attack on the Island of Despair, Rain had been patiently waiting for this opportunity.

This was despite the change in the ownership of the Island of Despair.

The mastermind behind it was someone from the organization back then, someone who had a connection with her in that space.

Rain knew that those who were supporting the Island of Despair now had significant influence. They were definitely not just small fries.

While Rain was immersed in her internal hatred, Luke was meticulously going through the document delivered by Ray's men.

After a while, he handed the document to Gale and Rain, who were sitting nearby.

Gale and Rain, having undergone training on the Island of Despair before, quickly went through the data and finished reading it in no time.

"Damn it. It's him..." exclaimed Gale. In the document, details about the mastermind behind the Island of Despair had been gathered, together with the names Luke had previously shared with them. Suddenly, a person came to Gale's mind.

"Do you recognize this person?" Luke turned around to look at Gale.

Gale and Rain, having spent more time on the Island of Despair than Luke, nodded. Even though they did not know everyone on the island, they were familiar with most people.

After all, this man was part of the organization's management back then.

"Yes.” Gale nodded, and Rain followed suit. A figure immediately came to their minds.

He had some real skills, and he was one of the men whom Robert trusted more. Otherwise, when Luke got nabbed by the Island of Despair back then, they would not have been assigned to be at his side.

It was because Robert trusted them that they got to know most of the people in the organization.

They did not recognize this person earlier from the information provided by Luke as there were many people on the Island of Despair with similar names.

At that time, code names were not as popular, unless someone deliberately made their name sound unique. There were plenty of people named Abel.

Additionally, they did not have a clear impression of that person's appearance.

They thought he was just taking advantage of the momentum of the Island of Despair to rebuild it.

Now, looking at the data Ray had given them, they remembered the man at once.

Gale said, "If this Abel is the one we remember, then he must have undergone plastic surgery. He's one of Robert's adopted sons, and it's just like what Ms. Craw said—he had a crush on Robert's daughter, Kassy.

"He even confessed several times, but Kassy never agreed."

Rain added, "Abel handled external affairs and rarely returned to the Island of Despair unless there was something special. That's why our impressions of him aren't deep. But I remember him, so I can confirm that he must've had surgery. He didn't look like this back then."

Luke frowned. "Handled external affairs? Mostly away from the Island of Despair?"

"Yes, that's right. He took care of the clean businesses that the Island of Despair conducted out there. So, when the Island of Despair was eliminated, he managed to escape unscathed due to these legitimate businesses. No one suspected him."

Gale nodded in response. Due to that, it gave him a chance to start fresh. "Among the adopted sons, Robert trusted this guy the most, so he handed over all the seemingly legit businesses to him."

Now Luke understood why, back in the day, he went all out trying to figure out every key player on the Island of Despair but had no clue about this Abel that Luca mentioned.

Him not being around the Island of Despair often explained why he was not on Luke's radar.

Only people like Gale and Rain, who had spent years on the Island of Despair, would have a clue about this guy. Furthermore, Abel was a cautious man. He went as far as getting plastic surgery to rebuild the Island of Despair without getting recognized...

"Back then, I stuck close to Kassy. That was when I got a chance to meet this dude. He had a grip on a third of the Island of Despair's assets and was busy laundering money for Robert. He was really busy.

"But every time he swung by the Island of Despair, he'd cozy up to Kassy. Boss, you ruined the woman he loved the most and put her in jail. It's pretty normal for him to hate you,” Rain could not help but heave a sigh.

Abel used to be known for his devotion. Even when he was out and about, he kept it clean for Kassy, never messing around.

His actions were shady, but his love game was as serious as their boss'.

Thus, with Luke destroying Abel's beloved and tossing her behind bars, it was like a tit-for-tat situation. It was expected.

However, Abel not only harmed their boss' woman but also kidnapped their little girl. Their boss would not let this slide easily.

This mess could only be sorted out once Luke took care of Abel and wiped out the other forces on the Island of Despair.

"He's not gonna have a good time ahead." Luke pulled out another set of documents and flipped through them. Once he found out Abel ran a biopharmaceutical company, he had his men dig deeper into Abel's other identities.

Luke had already got a good handle on quite a bit of it.

At the same time, he was surprised to find out that Abel had several identities and passports in A City.

With his top-notch disguise skills, he was able to smoothly breeze through the customs.

A City's border control was usually strict, but Abel's disguises were on another level. After a moment of silence, Luke turned to one of Ray's subordinates and said, "I'm heading to Russia to meet with Mr. Lacroix in a while."

"Okay, Mr. Crawford. I'll take off first if there's nothing else. Boss told me to check on Ms. Vivian and see how she's doing lately," replied the man as he rose to his feet.

"Alright. Gale, please see our guest out." Luke instructed Gale.

Gale also stood up to see Ray's subordinate off.

Rain stayed back in his office and asked, "Boss, what should we do next?"

"I reckon he's got plenty of identities in A City and other countries. If we want to keep tabs on this guy, we need to know all his aliases. The moment he switches to any of them, we should be ready to make a move," suggested Luke.

He meant they should continue investigating Abel's other identities.

Their goal was not just to catch Abel. It was to wipe out the Island of Despair and rescue Nyla.

Without Abel, someone else might step up and lead the organization to carry on with their shady business. Their existence could throw the world into chaos.

Therefore, Luke planned to shut down on any chance of their comeback.

"Alright, got it. I'll keep digging," Rain agreed with Luke's approach.

This time, taking down the Island of Despair was different from the last. Back then, she and Gale had a deep understanding of the Island of Despair. Coupled with Luke being undercover for a while, they had a lot of intel on the organization's activities and geography.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3017-The situation was different now.

They were no longer involved with the Island of Despair. They were constantly investigating the organization. Moreover, the Island of Despair was an underground organization, making it difficult for them to gather intelligence.

That was why there was a need for extensive pre-preparation. Otherwise, the later rescue efforts would be challenging.

After Rain left, Luke picked up the document again. Having already memorized it, he found it unnecessary and tore it into pieces. Then, he tossed the shreds into the ashtray, watching them succumb to the flames until they were all but ashes.

Only destroyed information was truly secure.

Luke took the matter of the Island of Despair seriously because it affected him and Luca. Therefore, he was meticulous in every detail.

A message notification came from his phone.

Luke checked his phone and realized it was a message from Luca.

It was a simple text explaining that Nina would be staying with them, along with her current situation. It ended with a reminder to eat on time.

A faint smile played across his lips. He appreciated the concern expressed by Luca, even if it was just a short message.

After replying with a simple 'okay', Luke made an internal call and instructed Jason to bring him dinner.

He would heed Luca's advice.

...

In the university town, Vivian received a call and quickly excused herself from the evening self-study session. Carrying her backpack, she rushed out of the campus gate.

She was slightly surprised when she saw a familiar tall figure. She walked toward him and asked, "Aaron, what brings you here?"

Aaron, the one sent by Ray to deliver the document to Luke, wore a shy smile when he saw Vivian.

A burly man showing such a smile struck Vivian with an indescribable visual impact.

It was quite shocking.

He was a man with ordinary features but a well-toned physique, but he wore a shy smile that seemed more fitting for a delicate woman. The sight caught her attention...

"What's wrong?" Vivian asked again. Then, upon recalling something, she added, "Is my brother here?"

"No, Mr. Lacroix didn't come. Actually, I'm here to carry out the task assigned by Mr. Lacroix. I also came here to see you, Ms. Vivian. Good evening!" Aaron performed a family salute while they were surrounded by the bustling campus crowd.

Vivian felt embarrassed. There were so many students coming and going. Aaron's gesture attracted a lot of attention.

There were many foreign students at Capital University, so seeing a foreign face was not that novel for them. Still, the salute piqued the curiosity of many students.

"Aaron, we're not in Russia, and this is definitely not a family gathering. You don't have to salute me. People will gather around us," Vivian reminded him in a soft voice.

Aaron noticed the puzzled look on the students' faces and awkwardly rubbed the back of his head. "Sorry, Ms. Vivian. I forgot."

"It's okay. Did you deliver the document?" Vivian shook her head. She did not want to put on any airs of a young lady of a noble Russian family here.

Here in A City, she felt an overwhelming sense of freedom!

There was no need for her to put on the airs of a rich lady in front of these people. No one would heed her imperious commands. Hence, she remained composed, personally dealing with every matter that came her way.

It felt a bit strange at first, but now, she was loving the independence. She could manage everything in her life herself, piece by piece.

"It's been delivered. It's something important, so I handed it directly to Mr. Crawford before coming to see you," replied Aaron. He was one of Ray's most reliable subordinates. He was at the top of his game.

"So, it's related to Mr. Crawford," muttered Vivian. Then, she smiled. "It's pretty late. You haven't had dinner, right?"

"Not yet." Aaron shook his head. He headed straight to T Corporation right after getting off the plane. The top priority was delivering this important document to Luke. After that, he made his way to Capital University.

As for whether he ate or not, he had not really paid attention. After all, he often skipped meals during previous missions.

"You can't be like this. You're only delivering a document for my brother. Did you seriously forget about eating?" Vivian shook her head, pondered for a moment, and said, "Come on. Let's go to my apartment first and drop off my backpack. We can grab dinner together after that."

Her backpack was heavy, filled with books she borrowed from the library today. That was why she did not want to carry it to dinner.

Plus, her single apartment was near the school. It would not take much time to get there.

"Sure." Aaron had no objections.

Vivian took a step forward and turned to look at the man beside her. "By the way, how did you get here?"

"I took a cab. I'm not familiar with this area," answered Aaron.

"Oh, my apartment isn't far from here. There's no need for a cab. Can you ride a bike?" asked Vivian.

Aaron felt a bit awkward as he answered, "I've learned it before, but it's been a long time..."

"No problem, it's easy. Let me get one for you." Vivian walked toward a rental bike nearby, took out her phone from her backpack, and scanned the code on the bike.

"This is a rental bike. It automatically deducts money from your e-wallet when you scan the code. It's convenient. Here, this one's for you." She pushed a bike toward Aaron.

Aaron awkwardly sat on it. He was tall and muscular, and he was a bit concerned about possibly breaking the seemingly fragile bike.

Vivian scanned another bike for herself. When she saw Aaron awkwardly standing with both feet on the ground, appearing awkward and restless, she explained with a smile on her face, "Don't worry. These bikes are sturdy. You won't break it."

Aaron felt embarrassed. He noticed that Vivian still had her backpack and said, "Ms. Vivian, let me carry your backpack for you."

"No need, it's not heavy. Let's go. I'll lead the way. Follow me,” replied Vivian as she pedaled her bike toward her apartment.

Aaron clumsily caught up, pedaling a few times. After realizing the bike could handle his weight without breaking, he quickly caught up with Vivian.

After they arrived at the apartment, Vivian said, "Wait here for a second. I'll go upstairs and drop off my stuff. I'll come right back down."

Aaron thought about going upstairs too, but considering it was Vivian's personal space and him being a subordinate, it would not be right to tag along. Hence, he nodded and waited patiently downstairs.

After watching Vivian go upstairs, his gaze sharpened as he turned to look in a certain direction.

A man, completely covered, stood there.

Since Vivian left the campus, the man had been following closely behind them. Aaron knew about it, but with Vivian around, he was reluctant to say anything. He did not want to scare the young lady.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3018-Aaron walked over and unceremoniously asked, “Who are you, and why have you been following Ms. Vivian?"

When the man saw Aaron coming over, he was going to leave, but Aaron was quick to block his way. If Ray had not told him that A City was governed by laws stricter than in Russia, he would have taken matters into his own hands instead of just standing in the man's way.

Ray had told him to not act rashly as Luke might take it up with him.

The person he stopped then asked in a hoarse voice, "What proof do you have for your claims?"

Only then did Aaron realize that he had just asked the question in Russian, and the man replied in fluent Russian too.

In A City, English was more commonly understood than Russian, so was this person sent here to protect Ms. Vivian too?

However, Aaron immediately retracted that thought. If Ray had really sent this guy over, as one of Ray's subordinates, it was impossible for him to not know.

If he knew Russian and was following Vivian, could he be someone who had a conflict with their company in Russia?

However, even if someone were to take revenge, they would not come to A City to follow Vivian...

Then, Aaron looked at him warily. "Who the hell are you?"

"What's it to you?" He rolled his eyes.

Aaron frowned once he heard his tone. Could he be.

Impossible! That person despised Vvian. Why would he follow her?

That was out of the question.

However, he could speak Russian, and he had ties with Ray and Vivian. Plus, he was keeping himself under wraps and acting so sneakily. If it was not him, could it really be one of their enemies?

Aaron reached out to take off his baseball cap, but the man was fast too. He quickly dodged his hand.

"Why are you following Ms. Vivian?" Aaron raised his eyebrows and asked.

The man in the hat and mask snorted. "Do you think this is Russia? This is A City. With her looks, your lady is safe. What are you so worried about?"

Aaron got angry all of a sudden. Vivian may not be the prettiest woman, but she was kind and friendly. She was also good at everything, so this man had no right to judge her!

“Gordan, Ms. Vivian has divorced you. What are you doing sneaking around here?" Aaron had always been with Ray, so he knew about Vivian's divorce.

He also knew that Gordan refused to divorce Vivian and wanted to meet her because of the house. He was unhappy that Vivian left the house to him!

Aaron knew all about it, so he held him in contempt.

He should just keep whatever Ms. Vivian did not want. Since they were divorced, Gordan should just man up and stop using such lousy excuses to disturb her.

Ms. Vivian had sacrificed her youth for Gordan. Now that they were finally divorced, he still wanted to get himself involved with her. How could he?

Gordan did not think he would be recognized...

It was A City, not Russia. How did Aaron know who he was when he was so well-disguised?

However, Gordan recognized the person in front of him. He was one of Ray's most trusted subordinates. Back when he was still with Vivian, they often exchanged blows.

So, even though he disguised himself well, he expected to be recognized the moment he spoke Russian.

Gordan did not deny it either, so he retorted, "What I do is none of your business. This is A City, not Russia, where your boss is the dictator. I have total freedom to do anything I want."

Aaron was confused by his words, but his mind was quick. "You're right. No one will stop you from following Ms. Vivian, but you've always hated her, so why follow her now?"

Before Gordan could speak, Aaron mocked him, "Are you regretting it? Someone as outstanding as Ms.

Vivian won't just take you back because you regret it. Scram! Don't let me see your face again!"

Gordon sneered at his remark and said, "I'm a resident here. Are you going to chase me out?" Aaron was taken aback. Gordan lived here too?

Did Vivian know?

Seeing as Gordan disguised himself like a thief, Aaron guessed that Vivian probably did not know.

He could not let her see him, or else she would be upset again.

"I don't care where you live, just don't show yourself in front of Ms. Vivian." Aaron was furious as this was not Russia, so he could not do anything to Gordan.

Otherwise, he would have broken his nose and given him a black eye. Even better, he would make him lie in a hospital for half a month to stop him from following Vivian.

"Mind your own business." Aaron's words had triggered Gordan, but he did not want to cause a scene. Otherwise, he would have thrown hands already.

This was A City, not Russia.

Fighting in the streets of Russia was common, and people would usually not bat an eyelid.

On the contrary, fighting in A City would attract a crowd. People would most likely call the police. Getting the police involved would not help either of them.

If the two men wanted to fight, they would either have to do it somewhere legal, like a gym or at home.

However, Gordan did not want to beat Aaron up in his house.

Aaron was angered by his words, and he wondered why he would meet Gordan here out of all places.

If he were in Russia, he would have done something to him by now.

Gordan saw Aaron try his best to suppress the urge to hit him and sneered. “Why are you so worried about Vivian? Do you like her? Although you look pretty average, I didn't think you'd like ugly women. Oh, I remember now. You protected Vivian every single day back in Russia..."

He recalled his time in Russia when he would often get into conflicts with Aaron.

He thought that Aaron was just carrying out Ray's orders at the time, but he realized that was not the case after today. This guy was defending Vivian so much that it seemed like he had feelings for her.

Gordan was not sure how he felt about that. Then, he frowned when he heard Aaron say, "If you continue with the nonsense, I'll beat you to death no matter where we are!"

Aaron sounded like he was hiding something when he threatened Gordan, which upset the latter even more.

"Liking that monster is shameful, don't you think? I didn't think you'd have such taste. Tsk, tsk, tsk. You'd beat me up for that monster? Do it, then. Being detained will only stop you from carrying out Ray's orders or going back to Russia. Ha, I didn't think that the ugly Vivian would have bodyguards. How. unbelievable.."

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3019-"Gordan, don't go too far..." There was a cracking sound when Aaron clenched his fists.

He could not hold in his anger when he ridiculed Ms. Vivian. He just wanted to punch him in the face.

So what if he delayed carrying out his orders? So what if he could not return to Russia on time?

It was worth beating up someone like Gordan without thinking of the consequences. If he told Ray, he would definitely understand. He may even send more people over to beat Gordan up again.

Besides, Ray was more protective over Vivian than anyone else.

“You want to beat me up, huh? Bring it on!" Just as Aaron was about to hit Gordan, he heard Vivian's voice coming from the elevator. "Aaron, who are you talking to?"

Aaron was stunned. Then, he gave Gordan a warning look, knowing that Vivian should not see him.

Although Vivian had gotten over the divorce, everyone knew the effect Gordan had on her. If she saw him, she might be sad again.

"No one, Ms. Vivian." Aaron decided to let Gordan go this time as he walked over to her with a smile, purposely covering Gordan.

Vivian knew him too well, so if she saw his silhouette, she might get suspicious.

Vivian was still looking at him in confusion. When she did not see Aaron after walking out of the elevator, she looked around and saw him talking to someone else.

The person seemed to be well-covered as if he had something to hide.

Before she could make out the situation, she blurted out his name, and he walked over.

Vivian could no longer see what was going on over there.

When Aaron made his way to her, he was blocking her view. "Let's go, Ms. Vivian."

Vivian stopped forward and looked in the same direction earlier, but there was no one there.

Perhaps that person had left. "Who were you talking to just now? Most people here don't speak

Russian, but I remember your English is pretty good."

Not all of Ray's subordinates had higher education. Some of them had to step into society early because of their poor family background, so Russian was the only language they could speak fluently while they were only average in other languages.

Aaron was no exception. Although Ray gave him the opportunity to get an education, once he started working, he could not bring himself to go back to studying. In the end, Ray did not push him, so that was that.

“I saw someone just now, so I just wanted to ask if they knew any good restaurants nearby. It's not easy to get to have a meal with you, after all. I have to pick a nice place to take you to."

Aaron's mind was quick. He lied while paying attention to Vivian's expression, and it seemed like she did not recognize Gordan just now.

Vivian would have been able to recognize Gordan's voice from afar in the past.

It seemed that not only did she not recognize him, but she did not even hear their conversation.

Aaron breathed a sigh of relief.

"Why are you asking others? I've lived here for some time, so I know where all the good food is." Vivian led him toward the gate.

"Right, haha. I just wanted to give you a surprise." Aaron was different from when he was protecting her earlier. He was smiling like a fool in front of Vivian, and he even patted the back of his head out of habit.

Then, Vivian asked again, "Did that person understand Russian?"

Her casual question alerted Aaron, and he said, "Russian? No way. I talked to him using a translation app."

"Oh, I see." Vivian decided to drop it and returned to the topic of food. "By the way, why don't you try some of A City's specialty dishes? The food here is way better than Russian food."

Vivian's eyes lit up when talking about food. They were close to the college area, so there were plenty of restaurants around.

She had tried all of A City's famous dishes and was no longer as skinny as she was before. She had even gained ten pounds.

Her college roommate said she looked much better after putting on some weight, which boosted her confidence.

It was not like she could choose the face she was born with, so why not live life with confidence?

"Fine, it's your choice. You make the arrangements, and I'll take care of the bill."

Aaron could not help but grin seeing Vivian's smile.

It seemed like his boss made the right decision by letting Ms. Vivian study abroad.

Although there was an annoying pest around, Vivian's life seemed much better overall. She was much more cheerful too.

"Okay, I'll make the arrangements, but I'll pay too. You're on a business trip under my brother's orders, yet you still came to visit me. How can I make you pay?" Vivian said while leading Aaron toward an Italian restaurant that was popular among the students.

The interior of the restaurant was not fancy at all, and Aaron looked speechless when he followed her in.

Was this the kind of place Ms. Vivian had been eating at?

He thought that she would at least go to a nicer, more hygienic place as Vivian had never eaten at roadside stalls in Russia before.

She and her brother would never eat at such places because they thought that they were unhygienic.

Aaron resumed his normal expression and followed her in.

Vivian communicated with the waiter fluently in English, requesting a table for two.

The waiter understood, so he led both of them to a table with two seats in the corner.

After receiving the menu, Vivian said to Aaron, “The food here may not look like much, but this is one of the most popular restaurants among the students in this town.

"Many people who want to come here have to make reservations two days in advance. We got a table because it's late and the students are probably studying or on dates.

"Some items on the menu may be sold out by now. Here it is. There are pictures too. Have a look and pick anything you want. Everything here tastes good.”

"Okay." Aaron was no longer doubtful when he heard her comments on this inconspicuous place.

Besides, if Ms. Vivian said the food was good, it must be good. There was nothing to be unsure about.

Thus, he chose what he wanted off the menu.

Aaron did not hold back as he knew that Vivian would get mad if he did.

Vivan was browsing too. Although she already had dinner, she decided to make an exception for her favorite restaurant, so she ordered herself a hearty supper.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3020-Since the shop was not too crowded now, they handed the waiter the menu after placing their order. Before they knew it, they brought out the pasta and all the other foods.

Vivian noticed Aaron kept glancing outside. She was curious, and she could not help but ask, 'What are you looking at?'

Aaron shifted his gaze back and awkwardly chuckled. “Oh, nothing. I'm just curious about the surroundings here. It's a university town. No wonder it's nice and safe. It's not as chaotic as overseas."

He casually made it up, not wanting to admit that he was keeping an eye out for Gordan, that troublemaker.

"Yes, it's pretty safe. Plus, all the universities here have security measures, so once it hits curfew, it gets real quiet. Since it's surrounded by universities, there are many people around as long as it's before curfew, and they're all students.

"There aren't any of those complicated people from the outside world. That's why it's safe here," explained Vivian. She thought he was checking up on her life here on Ray's orders.

Therefore, she went into detail, trying to assure Ray not to worry about her.

"Ms. Vivian, do you enjoy your life here?" asked Aaron. The steam from the hot food veiled Vivian's face, but he could still see the smile on her face.

"I do. I'm really grateful I chose to study here in A City. You wouldn't believe how interesting the courses are at the universities here, and my classmates are kind. I might be on the older side for a foreign student, but they don't treat me any different.

"In fact, they enjoy chatting with me. Most of my classmates are foreigners since I started in the language program, but I also joined some clubs, so I have many friends in A City too." Vivian shared

her joy about her life abroad.

"Sounds great." Aaron stared at Vivian's smile and joined in the laughter. As long as the young lady was happy, that was all that mattered.

"Come on, let's dig in. The food won't taste good if they get cold," replied Vivian as she served him some veggies.

Food like this was common in A City but not so much in Russia.

Aaron was pleasantly surprised by her gesture.

The two of them were having a blast inside the restaurant, but Gordan, who was across the street in a coffee shop, had a grim expression on his face.

Even though there was a road between them, the road was not that wide. Anyone with good eyesight could see them in the Italian restaurant.

As Gordan watched the cheerful duo in the restaurant, he snorted. Treating his coffee like booze, he downed it.

He did not plan on tailing Vivian and Aaron.

He was on his way back when he saw the two on a shared bike, chatting and heading toward the apartment.

He could never forget Aaron since their brawl. When they fought, he had not held back. When he saw Aaron, the rage within him skyrocketed, reaching its peak.

Unconsciously, he followed them.

As he watched them laugh and Vivian serve Aaron vegetables, he felt a sense of betrayal.

She was actually serving vegetables to the man who beat him up!

Gordan clenched his fists, making a cracking sound. It startled the women who were sitting at the next table, discussing his looks.

He had to take off his mask to drink coffee, which exposed half of his face.

Even with just half his face, he managed to capture the attention of a few women.

Now, he was giving off this vibe like he was ready to pick a fight at any moment. The women at the next table thought perhaps they got too loud and offended him. Thus, to avoid any conflict, they quickly chugged their coffee and bounced.

Even though they would like to check out a handsome guy, the man did not like being the center of attention—especially with a short fuse like his.

They knew better than to mess with him!

Meanwhile, Gordan was not concerned with all that. His mind was solely focused on giving Aaron a piece of his mind.

Sure enough, this ordinary guy showed some interest in Vivian. Gordan used to wonder if he was acting on Ray's orders, and that was why he always went all out in their fights.

It turned out that he was interested in Vivian.

Gordan knew he was not mistaken. After dancing around the garden of romance for quite some time, he was experienced enough to know exactly how a man acted when he was interested in a woman.

Aaron's current behavior proved his interest in Vivian!

Gordan narrowed his eyes, focusing on Vivian's face.

That shy look of hers...

The danger in his gaze intensified, causing the woman who wanted to approach him and ask for his contact number to freeze in her tracks.

Then, she glanced at him again to confirm, and she hurriedly walked away.

Gordan had no idea he unintentionally scared off so many people. Meanwhile, in the Italian restaurant, the two finally got into their meal.

Aaron thoroughly enjoyed the dinner. He gave his stomach a little pat. It was all lean muscle because of his long-term training. He would not usually get much of a belly after meals. One could only feel his rock-hard abs.

However, he could actually feel his little belly now.

Surprisingly, he ate so much and got himself a little belly!

Aaron was amazed, and he could not help but exclaim, "This food is incredible."

"Yes, it is, but you gotta pick the right spot. Some places have lousy pasta, so it's not as tasty. So, how about it? My pick for our meal was good, right?" asked Vivian as she presented her payment code for the waiter to scan for the bill.

"Yes, it's really good." When Aaron went to settle the bill, he forgot the phrase he learned before coming to A City.

When Vivian saw him at a loss for words, she chuckled and explained, "I already paid. Let's go. Where are you staying? Let me get you a cab."

"I'm staying around here, and you don't have to get a cab for me. I'll send you back first." Aaron declined her offer.

"It'll be hard for you to communicate with the driver, no?" Vivian frowned.

"No, I have a translation app. The drivers here are all used to it," replied Aaron. Before he came to A City, he downloaded a translation app on his phone since he could not speak the local language. With the app, he could communicate just fine.

"Alright, but this place is really safe. You don't have to escort me back home. Go back early and adjust to the time difference," suggested Vivian.

She guessed that Aaron's visit to A City was not just about delivering documents to Luke. There might be other things he needed to take care of.

She was not one to pry into Ray's business. She only advised Aaron to go back and rest without sending her.

"Ms. Vivian, even though it's safe around here, you're still a woman. I insist on sending you back home. Let's go. If the boss finds out I didn't personally see you off, he'll surely give me an earful," replied Aaron. He stood up and walked over to her, pulling out the chair for her.

Vivian rose to her feet. She had no choice but to go along with his suggestion.

Gordan, who was seated at the coffee shop, saw Aaron's actions and let out a cold snort.

As he watched them leave, he masked up, left the money on the counter, and said,"Keep the change."

Then, he turned around and walked away.