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Horace wanted to announce to the world that his daughter was back
Jessica felt her heart flutter with excitement It all seemed so unreal as if she were dreaming
This was amazing Absolutely amazing
Jessica nodded eagerly Yeah I d love togo back to the Capital with you I want togo home
At that moment Edith spoke up Mr Larson are you really taking Jessica back so soon All these years she s been with us at the Crone family I ve treated her like my precious gem and given her everything she s asked Isn t that right Jessica
Edith casta glance at Jessica one that was now full of politeness It was no longer the sharp looks he once gave She was clearly trying to win Jessica s favor now
Jessica couldn the lp but smile In the past she had togo out of her way to please Edith but now things had changed Edith was the one seeking her approval
Jessica knew exactly what Edith was hinting at The Crone family had raised her and now they were hoping for something in return from Horace
Jessica was more than willing to give a little favor After all she was the daughter of the world s richest man
She turned to Horace Yeah Dad The Crone family raised me They re like family tome
Edith nodded That s right Mr Larson Jessica is a remarkable child and we ve invested a lot in raising her
Horace turned his gaze to Edith Mrs Edith if you want something just say it
Edithbeamed.”Mr.Larson,asyou know,thatyoungwoman youmetthatday,Wendy,hasa grudgeagainstourfamily.Shewantstoharmus.Wehaveonesimplerequest:Justtellherthatshecan’ttouchusaslongasyou’rearound.”
In Horace s mind Wendy s delicate palm sized face flashed before his eyes After a few moments of silence he replied Sure
The Crone family erupted in joy Horace swords were like a royal decree noone would da relay a finger on the Crone family from this moment on
Edith smiled widely Thankyou Mr Larson
HoraceturnedtoEdithagain.”That girl’snameisWendy?”
Edith paused surprised that Horace would ask about Wendy
Jessica s heart fell She didn t understand why Horace would bring up Wendy She couldn tallow anyone to take away her father s attention
Edith nodded Yes her name is Wendy
Horace raised an eyebrow Who is her mother
Lilianhesitatedforamoment,notquitesurewhatHoracewasthinking.Shestepped forwardandanswered,”Mr.Larson,Wendy’smydaughter.”
Horace studied Lilian for a moment his gaze sharp She s your daughter But I don t see any resemblance between the two of you
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Lilian was taken a back Uh
At that moment Jessica clung to Horace s arm pouting Dad why are you asking about Wendy We just reunited and now you re asking about someone else It makes me upset
She pretended to be angry
Horaceimmediately triedtosootheher.”I’msorry,darlingIwasjustasking.Ifitbothersyou,Iwon’taskagain.”
Lilian spoke up gently Mr Larson Jessica hasn t been with you all these years so it makes sense that she s sensitive Please make sure to love her even more
ore.”
Horace took out a card and handed it to Jessica This is for you
Jessicaglancedatthecard.Itwasablack,gold–embossedcard–limitededition,global access,andunlimitedspending.
Horacesmiled.”We’llleavefortheCapitalsoon,butbeforewego,takethiscardandenjoyyourself forawhile.”Jessicaeagerlytookthecard,ahugesmileonherface.”Thanks,Dad!You’rethebestdadever!”
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