“Veronica? It’s Mom.”
Upon hearing the voice of Chloe Bowen, Veronica’s expression immediately changed.
“How did you know my cell phone number?”
“As long as one has the determination, it isn’t impossible to know.”
Instead of asking her how she knew, Veronica told her, “Didn’t I tell you not to contact me? Is it hard to understand that? Why are you doing this? You asked John Cage to come to the KING Group to find me. Are you trying to kill me?”
“Veronica, there’s nothing I can do about it. Your brother asked me who hit him the other day, so I told him. And you telling me not to contact you again, that’s impossible. You are my daughter and nothing can change that.”
‘Brother? She was really good at relationships. When did she admit that?’
‘Isn’t it too late for her to say anything sanctimonious now?’
Chloe then said, “I called you because I wanted to ask you to have dinner with me.”
“There’s no need for that.”
“Veronica, are you going to turn down your mother? Mom cares about you. ”
“If you do this, are you not afraid of being found out by John’s father?”
Chloe smiled and said, “Of course he knew I have a daughter like you. I used, to be honest in front of him. And tell him about you. I told him how my daughter was such an adorable and beautiful kid. That when you went out to play, everyone else envied you so much. You don’t have to worry about anything. Even, John Cage’s father thinks he should let you come to the Cage family as a guest. It’s just that I thought you might not like the idea, so you had to take your time. What do you think?”
Veronica initially thought that her mother, who had left her when she was young, no longer cared about her. She didn’t think she would tell her husband’s family about her.
She thought to herself, ‘Was it so I could forgive her mother for abandoning me? She knew exactly what kind of man my father was, but she left me with him.’
“Veronica, I know you’ve suffered a lot since I left. It was because of your father’s character that I was in a hurry to leave. In the end, we all suffered.”
Veronica’s eyes were a little red, and she bit her lip.
“I just want you to have dinner together and tell me about your life. Is that all right?”
Veronica didn’t know why she said yes.
Perhaps, in her heart, she longed for her mother, too.
During the time when her mother was still around, every time her father scolded her, her mother protected her. Veronica could not deny that even if she was abandoned by Chloe, she still missed her mother’s kindness for so many days and nights.
She knew that her mother had her reasons and that she and her mother were both unfortunate.
When Veronica arrived at the restaurant where they would have dinner, she didn’t expect to see the man who was with Chloe.
The dinner was in a high-end restaurant, and a function room was reserved.
Veronica stood in the doorway and she hesitated.
The facial features of the man were similar to those of Nick’s. Although the years had depicted traces on his face, she could still see his elegant demeanor when he was young. And because Chloe was together with him, she need not ask who this person was.
Chloe smiled and directed her to the table. She said, “Veronica, this is John Cage’s father.”
Veronica was stunned. She only remembered Chloe inviting her to have dinner with her, but not with Nick Cage’s father!
Kevin Cage was kind. He told her, “Make yourself at home and sit down.”
Veronica did not move. Only when she was pulled by Chloe did she sit down to the side. She did not say a word as she was nervous.
But it was not because of Chloe with her current husband.
It was because she was with Nick’s father.
Kevin Cage smiled and to soften the atmosphere, he said, “I’ve heard your mother talk about you for a long time. You are indeed as beautiful and lovely as she said. Do you know what I regret most? We don’t have a daughter and only had two sons.” He then continued, “But it’s all right now. Veronica is your daughter. Therefore, she’s my daughter, too. Veronica would be able to make decisions for you if the need arises in the future.”
Veronica didn’t talk so Chloe hurriedly said, “Why don’t we eat first? Let’s talk while eating.”
“Okay.”
The hearty cuisine was served. She didn’t know that beef was being served and didn’t know how expensive it was.
“You should eat Veronica. I remember that beef is your favorite,” Chloe said.
Kevin heartily said, “Coincidentally, I like beef, too.”
Since she was already there, she had no choice but to eat.
They ate beef with a knife and fork.
Kevin made her feel a little surprised. She initially thought that the father of a ruthless and inhumane man like Nick would be similar to him. She did not expect that he had such a happy demeanor, happily talking and laughing.
Kevin Cage said with a smile, “John knows he had a sister who could play with him all day.”
Veronica smiled unnaturally and thought, ‘Don’t let him come to me.’
Chloe said, “I couldn’t help but bring him with me today.”
Kevin said, “There will be a chance to have dinner again together in the future.”
What they meant was very clear. This was not a one-time thing. After this dinner, there will be more of this in the future.
The dinner was neither happy nor unhappy for Veronica. The KING Group was not mentioned from the time they started eating until they finished. It was like a taboo.
When it was over, Chloe talked to her alone and said, “You don’t blame me, do you? If I had told you in advance, you would have been reluctant to come. As you can see, John Cage’s father likes you very much.”
She replied, “That’s your life and your choice to make. But if there’s anything like this again future, I hope you can tell me honestly.”
Chloe was stunned at first and then became joyful as she said, “All right then! You have to save your my number and don’t lose it.”
“Let’s go, I’ll see you in the car.”
“No.” Veronica politely refused to Kevin in the car, “No.”
She called for a taxi, it stopped in front of her, she hopped in and left.
Toby, who was about to walk out of the restaurant, saw the scene.
The taxi shuttled through the traffic on the road. Veronica looked out of the window in a trance.
In her memory, she could easily describe her parents’ marriage as that of a chicken-and-dog jump. It was always a mess since they were either quarreling or fighting.
Today, she saw the affection between Chloe and Kevin Cage. She could not help but notice the happiness in Chloe’s eyes.
Veronica was not a selfish person. For her, everyone had the right to pursue their own happiness.
As she was lost in thought about all this, her cellphone suddenly rang. She took it out and when she saw who it was from the caller ID, she hung up immediately.
However, the other side refused to give up.
Veronica answered angrily, “What do you want?”
“What is your relationship with Chloe Bowen?”
Veronica couldn’t speak. She was nervous for a moment and said nothing.
“Coincidentally, I ate at that restaurant, too.”
Veronica thought that she had nothing to hide. With toby’s character, she knew he would never stop until he got an answer. She stammered to say, “She is… She is my mother.”
Besides, even if she admitted this to Toby, it didn’t mean that Toby mattered.
After a short silence, Toby chuckled and said, “You really surprised me.”
“It’s none of your business.”
“It really has nothing to do with me. What I want to remind you is the bad relationship between Nick and the Cage family. How dare you work in KING Group like this? Aren’t you afraid of Nick tearing you up if he finds out?”
Veronica folded her lips and asked, “Is it bad that bad?”