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Afraid that Mason didn’t understand what he meant, Nathaniel continued, “I don’t want Ceci to think that I lied to her just to avoid divorcing her.”
Mason understood immediately. I’m assuming Mrs. Rainsworth is asking for a divorce again. Mr. Rainsworth sure will do anything to prevent that
Mason pulled out the tablet that he always carried with him and began to crunch the numbers. “Nicholas only transferred Mr. Rainsworth’s shares and assets, not including the debts. If Nicholas isn’t responsible for them, a conservative estimate of the debt would be at least a hundred billion as Mr. Rainsworth previously ordered the acquisition of many projects.”
Mason then showed the project prices to Cecilia.
After going through everything, Cecilia felt lightheaded and overwhelmed.
She pursed her lips tightly, wondering how many songs she would have to write to repay such a large sum of money. Wait a second. Why should I pay the debt? It’s not like I was the one who incurred it.
“Don’t worry, Ceci. I promise I’ll work hard to pay back the debts,” Nathaniel assured her.
Work hard? Cecilia thought about his work as a charity assistant, fearing that it might take him several lifetimes to repay all the debt.
“Regardless, I hope you resolve this issue as soon as possible, whether it means reaching out to Elena or Nicholas,” said Cecilia. Elena isn’t Paula. Based on how well I’ve seen her treat Nathaniel in the past, I doubt she’ll abandon him.
After managing to navigate through the situation, Nathaniel immediately agreed. “All right.”
Jonathan had been secretly eavesdropping on the conversation among the group, unable to believe that his se mbag daddy was truly out of money. He vividly remembered the time he had stolen from his father’s private stash because the string of numbers involved was so long he could. never forget.
Immediately, Jonathan retreated to his small room to investigate.
He didn’t believe that Nathaniel was broke. However, the account he previously accessed indeed. didn’t have a single penny left, which he thought was strange.
“Could it be that sc*mbag daddy not only lost his memories but also his intelligence?” Jonathan couldn’t help but worry for himself and his mother.
For one, he was concerned if he would inherit his father’s fate of becoming stupid after having at minor car accident in the future.
His second concern was that his mother might be taken advantage of
In the evening, while Cecilia was discussing with the chef about what to prepare for the New Year’s Day meal, Jonathan sought out Nathaniel.
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He needed to have a face–to–face talk with Nathaniel.
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“Mr. Rainsworth, in terms of marital debt, if the wife is unaware, she is not obligated to repay it,” said Jonathan.
Nathaniel knew the youngster would eavesdrop. “Hmm, your understanding of the law isn’t bad, but do you know how long it takes to fight a legal battle? Do you even know how relentless debt. collectors can be?”
Jonathan furrowed his brows, appearing like a miniature version of Nathaniel. Unfortunately, he couldn’t see it then.
“My mommy is far from being a weak and helpless woman. Besides, Mr. Ree- Daddy and I would protect her.”
Nathaniel didn’t pay much attention to that slip–up. Instead, he leaned back in his chair and slowly opened his laptop, reciting a long string of Uprian alphabets.
That was indeed Jonathan’s hacker alias.
In an instant, Jonathan stood up. “How… How did you know…”
“I’m also aware that you stole seven billion and nine hundred million from my account,” Nathaniel responded nonchalantly.
“You’ve regained your memory?” Jonathan instantly felt as if Nathaniel had gotten dirt on him.
Nathaniel, however, shook his head. “Mason told me. There’s no need to recover my memories. for something like this. What do you think Ceci will do if she knows what you’re up to? Who do you think the police will arrest if I call them?”
Jonathan never expected that his se*mbag daddy would actually threaten a child.
He clenched his small fists. “No one will believe that a child could steal from a businessman.”
“Indeed, you’re right,” Nathaniel said, smirking. “They’ll arrest your guardian instead. I wonder if your father will be willing to go to jail for you.”
Jonathan was itching to punch him as he stared.
However, he inexplicably asked, “If your son makes a mistake, will you be willing to go to jail for him?”
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Nathaniel was taken aback for a moment, then he replied, “It depends on the mistake. If it’s something like what you did, I won’t let him go to jail.” I can deal with something like this with money.
Jonathan, however, interpreted his words as a willingness to serve prison time on behalf of his
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An unusual emotion inexplicably arose within him.
The call for dinner from Cecilia interrupted their conversation, prompting them to leave the
TOOM.
Cecilia watched the two of them walk out in “peace.” Jonathan was like a miniaturized replica of Nathaniel.
At that moment, Cecilia recalled the last time Jonathan, who never slept with anyone else, surprisingly volunteered to sleep with Nathaniel.
She suddenly wavered, uncertain whether to tell Nathaniel about the child.
After all, they were father and son. She thought Jonathan surely wanted his father around and only didn’t say it out loud to comfort her.
After dinner, Cecilia received a call from Charlotte. “Boss, quickly turn on the livestream. Paula is dancing.”
Upon hearing that, Cecilia immediately returned to her room and turned on her computer. Just as I thought…
In the video, Paula was clad in dance attire, which did little to conceal the extra weight around her midsection, a stark reminder of her old
age.
When Paula was still young, countless admirers would adore her dance. At that moment, she had. only a handful of old men egging her on under the livestream.
Every now and then, a few young people would accuse her of being flirtatious and not acting her
age.
Even after seeing that, Cecilia felt that the years of pent–up resentment and grievances didn’t
subside much.
After all, Paula did all that for her other daughter, a daughter who still had another mother.
“It’s so pitiful. Once a renowned female dancer, she now dances in her live streams to a meager audience. She’s really going all out for her daughter.” Then, turning to Cecilia, Charlotte asked, “Boss, did she offend you?”
She knew Cecilia wouldn’t have tried to embarrass Paula without good reasons.
Upon hearing that, Cecilia couldn’t help but respond, Lottie, she is my
birth mother.”
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Charlotte was momentarily stunned.
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She only knew that Martha was Cecilia’s nanny and that life was quite challenging for Cecilia in the past. Martha shared all that with her.
However, she had no idea Cecilia’s mother was actually a renowned dancer. Paula should have been in her prime decades ago, so she shouldn’t have lacked money. Why did she have someone else raise her daughter? “Boss, isn’t she too biased? I’ve been with you for five years, and I’ve never seen her call you even once. If she knew that the melody she’s been longing for was composed by her daughter, she’d definitely be filled with regret.”
Cecilia chuckled self–deprecatingly. “No, she won’t. All right, enough about that. Go ahead and sign the contract with her.” She would’ve mocked me if she knew I composed that piece. That’s how it has always been since I was a kid. No matter how exceptional I am, she’ll never acknowledge it and will always
belittle me.
Cecilia continued watching the livestream. Once, she wanted most to watch her mother dance. Yet, at that moment, she found it boring and closed the livestream.
Meanwhile, after wrapping up the livestream, Paula saw the comments and grimaced for a
moment.
Nevertheless, she still smiled as she shared the news of receiving exclusive rights with Cassandra.
Cassandra was gracefully dancing in the studio, a mirror image of Paula’s younger self. She approached Cassandra and said, “Cassandra, I’ve secured the exclusive rights for you.”
Cassandra’s expression changed upon seeing Paula approach.
She tossed Paula the cell phone, which was displaying the latter’s livestream earlier. “Don’t you know how old you are? Yet, you still showed up in public like this. Even if you’re not embarr
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Nathaniel was taken aback for a moment, then he replied, “It depends on the mistake. If it’s something like what you did, I won’t let him go to jail.” I can deal with something like this with money.
Jonathan, however, interpreted his words as a willingness to serve prison time on behalf of his
- 5011.
An unusual emotion inexplicably arose within him.
The call for dinner from Cecilia interrupted their conversation, prompting them to leave the
TOOM.
Cecilia watched the two of them walk out in “peace.” Jonathan was like a miniaturized replica of Nathaniel.
At that moment, Cecilia recalled the last time Jonathan, who never slept with anyone else, surprisingly volunteered to sleep with Nathaniel.
She suddenly wavered, uncertain whether to tell Nathaniel about the child.
After all, they were father and son. She thought Jonathan surely wanted his father around and only didn’t say it out loud to comfort her.
After dinner, Cecilia received a call from Charlotte. “Boss, quickly turn on the livestream. Paula is dancing.”
Upon hearing that, Cecilia immediately returned to her room and turned on her computer. Just as I thought…
In the video, Paula was clad in dance attire, which did little to conceal the extra weight around her midsection, a stark reminder of her old
age.
When Paula was still young, countless admirers would adore her dance. At that moment, she had. only a handful of old men egging her on under the livestream.
Every now and then, a few young people would accuse her of being flirtatious and not acting her
age.
Even after seeing that, Cecilia felt that the years of pent–up resentment and grievances didn’t
subside much.
After all, Paula did all that for her other daughter, a daughter who still had another mother.
“It’s so pitiful. Once a renowned female dancer, she now dances in her live streams to a meager audience. She’s really going all out for her daughter.” Then, turning to Cecilia, Charlotte asked, “Boss, did she offend you?”
She knew Cecilia wouldn’t have tried to embarrass Paula without good reasons.
Upon hearing that, Cecilia couldn’t help but respond, Lottie, she is my
birth mother.”
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Charlotte was momentarily stunned.
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She only knew that Martha was Cecilia’s nanny and that life was quite challenging for Cecilia in the past. Martha shared all that with her.
However, she had no idea Cecilia’s mother was actually a renowned dancer. Paula should have been in her prime decades ago, so she shouldn’t have lacked money. Why did she have someone else raise her daughter? “Boss, isn’t she too biased? I’ve been with you for five years, and I’ve never seen her call you even once. If she knew that the melody she’s been longing for was composed by her daughter, she’d definitely be filled with regret.”
Cecilia chuckled self–deprecatingly. “No, she won’t. All right, enough about that. Go ahead and sign the contract with her.” She would’ve mocked me if she knew I composed that piece. That’s how it has always been since I was a kid. No matter how exceptional I am, she’ll never acknowledge it and will always
belittle me.
Cecilia continued watching the livestream. Once, she wanted most to watch her mother dance. Yet, at that moment, she found it boring and closed the livestream.
Meanwhile, after wrapping up the livestream, Paula saw the comments and grimaced for a
moment.
Nevertheless, she still smiled as she shared the news of receiving exclusive rights with Cassandra.
Cassandra was gracefully dancing in the studio, a mirror image of Paula’s younger self. She approached Cassandra and said, “Cassandra, I’ve secured the exclusive rights for you.”
Cassandra’s expression changed upon seeing Paula approach.
She tossed Paula the cell phone, which was displaying the latter’s livestream earlier. “Don’t you know how old you are? Yet, you still showed up in public like this. Even if you’re not embarrassed, I am. Everyone knows you’re my father’s new wife. My mom wouldn’t have embarrassed me like this.”
The “Mom” she referred to was Queenie.
After hearing everything, Paula was about to reveal the truth to Cassandra.
assed, I am. Everyone knows you’re my father’s new wife. My mom wouldn’t have embarrassed me like this.”
The “Mom” she referred to was Queenie.
After hearing everything, Paula was about to reveal the truth to Cassandra.
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But just as the words reached the tip of her tongue, Cassandra interrupted her again.
“Don’t be like this anymore,” she said. “I know you mean well, but I don’t like it when others gossip about you.”
Upon hearing this, Paula knew that her daughter still cared about her, so she swallowed back the words she was about to say.
At this moment, Cassandra once again latched onto Paula’s arm.
“Mom, I looked it up online. You still have another daughter named Cecilia Smith, right?”
Paula was taken aback.
Cassandra then asked, “She’s married to Nathaniel Rainsworth, isn’t she?”
The person she truly cared about was Nathaniel. In Tudela, there probably weren’t many men. who could compare to him.
“I’d like to get to know him. Could you possibly help me out?”
With just one glance, Paula could discern what was on Cassandra’s mind.
She also believed that only Cassandra was truly worthy of Nathaniel.
“I haven’t seen him in a long time, but if you wish to meet him, I’ll certainly help you.”
Paula was certain that if Nathaniel could have feelings for Cecilia, then he would definitely develop an affection for Cassandra, who not only resembled Cecilia but was also superior to her.
At that moment, she was still Nathaniel’s mother–in–law.
“Mom, you’re the best.”
Cassandra swung Paula’s arm back and forth, her attitude contrasting starkly with her earlier. demeanor.
On New Year’s Day, a sensational piece of news broke out:
The CEO of Orion Corporation, Nathaniel Rainsworth, has made the decision to transfer all his company shares to his younger brother, Nicholas Rainsworth. The procedures that follow related to Orion Corporation would also be handled by Nicholas… According to Nathaniel’s family, ever since the car accident, he has not fully recovered and is currently recuperating in the hospital….
As soon as the news broke out, it immediately topped the trending topics.
What intrigued the online community even more was the fact that Nathaniel actually had a twin brother. The two of them looked so identical that it was nearly impossible to tell them apart.
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been played by Elena.
Nicholas was once a sickly individual, and there was a year when he nearly lost his life. He was sent abroad for life–saving treatment, which lasted for over a decade. Who would have known that he would actually recover? Now, he even appeared in front of everyone again.
In fact, they figured Nicholas had masqueraded at Nathaniel recently.
By now, Nicholas had seized control of the company and even held the shares belonging to Nathaniel. With no health issues to speak of, and considering that Orion Corporation was, after all, owned by the Rainsworth family, outsiders had no reason to protest.
Cecilia and the others were having breakfast when they saw the news report.
It was at this moment that she fully believed Mason had said the day before.
When she looked at Nathaniel again, his slender hand was holding a soup spoon, eating oatmeal. His expression remained unchanged.
Cecilia, being the soft–hearted person she was, turned off the television.
Martha was also taken aback, whispering to Cecilia, “I can’t believe how strange prominent families are. Can a son really be replaced just like that?”
Although Martha disliked Nathaniel, she didn’t want to mock him over such matters.
“It was also my first time hearing of something like that,” responded Cecilia.
She had thought the matter was settled, but that afternoon, an unexpected visitor came knocking.
Elena sat on the couch, taking in the sight of the dilapidated surroundings. Her gaze then fell on Nathaniel’s austere bedroom. which looked particularly spartan.
She couldn’t help sympathize with her son.
“Cecilia, is this how you take care of Nathaniel?”
Leaving Nathaniel there was a move she made out of desperation.
During the period immediately after his memory loss, Nathaniel fell into depression. Other than Cecilia, he showed no interest in anyone.
Elena was genuinely afraid that he might die.
Secondly, she also needed to protect Rainsworth Group. Nathaniel had lost his sight and
memory. Regardless of how many shares he held, he was nothing more than a puppet. It would be better to give them to his younger brother.
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Nathaniel had left around noon, claiming that he had some last–minute work to attend to.
Cecilia looked at Elena, seated on the couch, exuding an air of superiority. Listening to the latter’s tone, she couldn’t help but retort sarcastically, “You were the one who dumped Nathaniel here. What right do you have to criticize me over how I’ve been taking care of him? As long as I don’t let him starve or freeze to death, I’ve fulfilled my obligations as his spouse.”
Elena was left speechless, momentarily at a loss for words.
A moment later, she rose to her feet, looking around. “Where’s Nathaniel? I’ll take him home
now.
By now, Nicholas had essentially taken control of the company with all the shares transferred. She was not worried about the old–timers or the younger generations in the family usurping the business empire that Nathaniel had painstakingly built.
Thus, it was time to bring Nathaniel back home.
“I’m not going back.”
A voice echoed from the doorway.
Nathaniel had returned without them realizing. He stood at the door, clad in a black overcoat. His black obsidian eyes showed no emotion.
Elena could never have imagined that her exceptional son would end up blind.
Watching him steadily approach, Elena hastily stood up, intending to help him. However, he promptly brushed her off.
Elena’s hands were suddenly holding thin air, her heart aching as if it had been stabbed with a knife.
“Nathaniel, are you still upset with me? Everything I did was for our family. Your father never interferes in anything. If I don’t step in, the foundation that you’ve built will end up in someone else’s hands. Rather than that, it’s better to entrust it to Nicholas. Once you’ve recovered, I’ll have him return it to you.”
Elena knew that Nathaniel’s body and memory might recover, but his eyesight was truly gone.
The doctor had said that after the car accident, his visual nerves were damaged due to the trauma, and he would have to spend the rest of his life in darkness.
Nathaniel listened but remained unmoved.
“Go back and tell Nicholas to wait. I won’t let him off easily!”
He recalled all his childhood memories, realizing that Nicholas was not as gentle and innocent as
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“Smack!” Elena fiercely slapped him across the face.
Meanwhile, disbelief filled Cecilia’s eyes.
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This was the first time Elena had ever laid a hand on Nathaniel. Her hand trembled as she lowered it. “Nicholas is your younger brother. He’s far more obedient than you. He never refuses anything I ask of him. If he hadn’t fallen ill, he should have been the one to take the helm of Rainsworth Group! He said that he had no intention of replacing you. Everything he did was for our family. How could you be so selfish and narrow–minded?”
Elena was berating Nathaniel for what he had said.
Cecilia was listening quietly by the side. For some reason, she suddenly found herself reminiscing about her past with Magnus.
Every time, regardless of the situation, Paula would always take Magnus‘ side.
Due to her subconscious desire not to let Nathaniel suffer what she had once gone through, Cecilia stepped in front of Nathaniel before Elena could continue berating him.
“Have you said enough? Nathaniel is clearly the one being replaced. He was originally the CEO of
in Orion Corporation, but after losing his sight, you discarded him to live as an ordinary person the countryside. You were the one who abandoned him, and now, he’s even become the villain in your narrative? You’re saying that Nicholas is good because he’s obedient, aren’t you? What if he becomes disobedient? Would he still be good then? Is your measure of a child’s worth based solely on their obedience, Mdm. Elena? When it comes down to it, you’re the selfish one!”
In an instant, Elena was rendered speechless,
She had always felt that she had done a lot for Nathaniel, yet her actions were misunderstood. However, she never truly considered his perspective before.
Nathaniel was utterly taken aback when Cecilia stood up for him. In that instant, all the gloom in his heart simply vanished.
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Cecilia choked upon hearing the comment.
With the multitude of relatives Nathaniel has–parents, siblings, cousins–how could he possibly be an orphan?
Jonathan, on the other hand, had taken over Nathaniel. When it came comparing memory or intelligence, he would put adults to shame.
Jon knows that Nathaniel is his father, but Eli is still unaware.
Elliot choked up, then stammered, “I miss you as much as I feel the need to use the bathroom every day!”
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I’m surprised that Elliot is quite skilled; this analogy is truly excellent.
“Sure thing.” Elliot was the first to respond. Then he turned to look at Nathaniel, “Mr. Rainsworth, would you like me to wash your hands for you? I can assure you they’ll be spotless.”
An orphan abandoned by my parents?
Didn’t sc*mbag daddy live a life of privilege? How did he end up with these scars?
He didn’t disclose to Elliot the reason behind the wounds. It was a consequence of a previous incident when Cecilia was attacked by Stella’s ex–boyfriend and trapped inside a car. He had to repeatedly smash the car glass to free her, which resulted in the injuries.
As they took their seats at the dining table, Elliot’s eyes immediately locked onto the dish of shredded carrots. He knew he could eat it without issue, but Jonathan couldn’t. If I got Mommy’s genes, then Jon definitely got our sc*mbag daddy’s.
Though Nathaniel couldn’t see, he was fully aware that the two rascals were up to no good, especially Elliot, who was clearly making things difficult for him.
thoughts raced. How dare you threaten me? Fine, I’ll tattle to Mommy later.
Cecilia rushed in, concern etched on her face. “What’s wrong, darling?”
Elliot hesitated. I can’t possibly tell Mommy he swatted me on the butt, can I? Besides, he was so gentle it didn’t even hurt. It’d be embarrassing if Mommy checked and saw I was perfectly fine.
Elliot and Jonathan were stunned into silence, both thinking the same thing. We’ve got to hand it to our sc “mbag daddy.
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