Chapter 632: Settle Scores

Nathaniel didn't want to continue ignoring Cecilia, but he couldn't accept her deception. “What if I am?” he asked. “Would you be scared?”

Cecilia was startled, unprepared for his question. Had he been his old self, he would have acted immediately. “If I say I will, would you let me go?” she asked, clenching her fists.

Nathaniel tightened his grip, his silence unsettling. He then released her, rising to his feet. His imposing figure cast a shadow that almost eclipsed the light. Cecilia calmed, sensing a threat. Even blind, he remained as ruthless as ever.

Tears welled in her eyes. She grabbed a stool, placing it before him as he started to leave. He bumped into it, frowning. “Cecilia!”

“You wanted to settle scores,” she warned. “This is just the beginning. If you harm me, I won’t let you have your way like before.” Her resolve was firm.

Nathaniel was at a loss. He would have acted long ago if he'd truly intended to harm her.

Throughout the day, Cecilia worried about Nathaniel taking drastic action. Despite his blindness, she recalled his black card—a reminder of his hidden secrets.

That evening, Elliot returned. Cecilia pulled him aside. “Sweetheart, you’ve been to your father’s company, right?”

Elliot was puzzled. Why is Mommy asking about Daddy’s company? Is she worried Daddy will take Jon and me? “Yes. Why?”

“How is it? Is it big?”

Suspecting his mother's concern, Elliot downplayed his father’s business. “It’s not big at all. Daddy’s company only occupies one floor, smaller than our house. He doesn’t even have his own office.”

Cecilia was surprised by Nathaniel's seemingly humble circumstances. So he was boasting when he said he’d settle the score? Relief washed over her, but curiosity remained. “Is Daddy hiding something? Like, a larger corporation?”

Elliot was relieved he hadn't revealed the truth. Mommy’s questioning Daddy’s sincerity again. He cherished his preschool and family. “Mommy, why not go with Daddy to his office tomorrow?”

Cecilia declined. “No. I have to compose music.”

“Mommy, don’t worry,” Elliot reassured. “Daddy will run a big company in the future.”

Touched by his affection for Nathaniel, Cecilia smiled. “I believe that.” “Let’s have dinner,” she said.

The evening was peaceful. However, Elliot insisted Cecilia sleep beside him. Cecilia knew she needed to teach him to sleep alone.

Meanwhile, at Felix's house, Miranda watched the livestream, furious. She'd intended to rebuke Jonathan, but instead, she'd inadvertently propelled him and Cecilia to fame. Anisa and Camila bombarded her with messages, demanding intervention and complaining about their own problems.

Miranda snapped back: “It’s not my fault you’re incapable of handling a simple task. Why should I care?”