Rotten Twins: Making a CEO a Daddy novel Chapter 275

The next day.

Alpine City was hit by a piece of news.

Mark’s bride-to-be spotted holding hands with a mysterious man. His marriage was at risk.

There were plenty of photographs; Lyla and Felix enjoying a meal together, in cheer and laughter, in a car, etc.

Lyla faced criticism the moment the news was released.

The scandal about not observing the obligations of a daughter had just died down and now a new one had come up.

The most talked-about person this year was not Mark but Lyla.

She was always in the papers.

Hansel and Gretel were reading the papers while having something to eat at the dining table.

“Mommy went viral again.”

“With Mommy around, Daddy is no longer the focus.” Hansel was indifferent to the matter.

Gretel’s sharp eyes caught a glimpse of the news report. Her brows were in a knot.

She tossed the paper to Hansel. “You decide.”

Hansel picked up the newspaper for a look and located the report. In general, it was comparing Lyla to Marie Antoinette in terms of loose morals.

He frowned as well after taking a glance. “Gossip and popularity comes hand in hand.”

“Hansel, you know what to do.”

Hansel extended a hand and made an okay hand gesture.

The company had not published a full page about it. They had never expected that the company would suffer major losses and nearly face bankruptcy because of that publication.

Had they known the dire consequences, the company would never have written such a thing.

Lyla and Mark happened to come down the stairs.

Noticing the grimacing look on the siblings’ faces, Lyla asked, “What’s wrong?”

“Mommy, congratulations. You have surpassed Daddy.”

Lyla’s brows furrowed in confusion. “What do you mean?”

“You’re now more well known than Daddy.”

Taking a seat, Mark fixated on them. “Watch your language. I keep a low profile.”

Paying no attention to Mark, the twins hurled the paper towards Lyla. “Mommy, congrats.”

With a frown, Lyla picked up the newspaper for a look. The lines on her face deepened when she read the piece.

“What nonsense.”

Mark took another paper for a glance.

Although he was aware of the constant contact between Lyla and Felix for the past few days, Mark still blew a fuse after taking a look at the pictures on the paper.

The angle of which the pictures were taken really was...

Mark turned his gaze to Lyla. The latter threw the newspaper down and raised both hands in surrender. “You are often in the headlines. It’s not as suggestive as in the pictures.”

Mark finally let it slide. Tossing the paper, he picked up the phone. “Hello. J. Have you read today’s news?

“Stop the press from publishing anything further. At all costs!”

After he hung up, Hansel and Gretel looked towards Mark and gave him the thumbs up. “What a commanding presence.”

Mark had his breakfast, seemingly unfazed but in fact, he was fussing about it within.

He definitely would never allow Lyla to go viral with another man, much less permit them to appear together in the papers.

Lyla quietly ate her fill.

As the person directly involved, it was best she kept her silence during these times.

The family of four were enjoying their breakfast, shutting themselves away from the affairs of the outside world. Meanwhile, Justin was seething with rage.

Having seen the news, he stormed over.

“Wha-what is the meaning of this?”

They were surprised by Justin’s sudden appearance.

“Grandpa, what brings you here?”

“What brings me here? How can I not come after this happened? What’s going on? Why is there a man in the picture out of the blue?” Justin enquired.

Standing in a corner, Lyla faced the old man’s fury, not knowing how to explain herself.

Justin did not take Lyla as a stranger. “Tell me, what’s going on? Is this for real?”

“Do you think I’d still be standing here if it was real?” Lyla replied with a question.

Justin. “...”

That was true.

“But, what’s the meaning of this?”

“This...”

“What’s the deal? We will handle it so there’s no need to trouble you.” Mark held onto Lyla’s hand. “We need to get to work. Make yourself at home.” He then pulled Lyla along to leave.

Lyla did not have the chance to say anything.

Justin flew off the handle. “What-what are you talking about...”

He was about to chase them when the twins held him down. “Grandpa, Grandpa, don’t get angry, don’t be mad.”

“Don’t get angry? How can I not? Look at his attitude!”

“Grandpa, we’re the best people to ask about this. We will tell you if you want to know,” Getting in his way, Hansel uttered.

With a frown, Justin stared at them in disbelief. “Really?”

“Yes, really.” Gretel bobbed her head.

Justin finally let go of the impulse to hunt them down. Gazing at the table of breakfast, he sat down and began to eat. “Tell me.”

Watching as he helped himself, Hansel and Gretel helplessly exchanged glances.

“Grandpa, let me pour you a glass of milk.”

With her pulling that move, Mark really could not handle her even if he was angry.

He swept a glance at her. “What do you think?”

Playing innocent, Lyla shook her head. “I really don’t know.”

The tone of her voice tickled Mark pink. He reached out and pulled her into his arms. “I’m not angry.”

“Oh, really?”

“I was only anxious.”

“Is there a difference?”

Yes, there is. If I’m angry, it means I don’t trust you, but if I’m anxious, that means I believe in you but can’t stop others from spreading stories.”

Lyla extended her arm and held him. “Don’t worry. I’m not the kind to live my life in accordance to the will of others.”

Mark reached out and hugged her.

The couple soon arrived at the entrance of the office.

Just as Mark expected, many reporters gathered at the company entrance, waiting for them.

Mark did not shy away. The more they hid, the more it would give the public a chance to talk.

After the car pulled up, Mark and Lyla emerged hand in hand.

Having sighted them, the reporters swamped towards the pair.

“Mr. Pattinson, what do you have to say about today’s breaking news?”

“Have the feelings you have for each other changed?”

“Is the wedding simply playing to the gallery? It’s all a hype, right?”

“Ms. Lowe, do you have anything to comment after being caught red-handed days before the wedding?”

The reporters’ microphones were all directed at Mark and Lyla.

The pair exchanged a glance and smiled.

“I think you have misunderstood.” It was silent all around the moment he spoke.

“We have a great relationship and the wedding is underway. It is not at all as you speculate.”

“But someone captured Ms. Lowe with a mysterious man. What’s the story behind it?”

Speaking of this, Mark’s lips curled into a grin. “I reserve the right to pursue legal actions against the person who snapped the pictures. I will file a lawsuit for capturing the photograph in a suggestive angle on purpose.”

“Mr. Pattinson, can you explain that man to us?”

“The man...” Mark let out a smile following the mention. “I’m ashamed to talk about this. I believe everyone is no stranger to what happened between me and Lyla.

“As for the man, he is our friend, more so Lyla’s best friend. We are grateful for his care during Lyla’s time abroad. If there was really something going on between them both, why bother to be together with me?” Mark retorted with a question.

Everybody glanced at each other. It was never in their mind to expect such an answer.

Lyla was completely dumbfounded. They had not discussed their responses beforehand. This was all Mark.

Best friend...