By the time Evan finished making dinner, the four kids were already sitting obediently around the table. Nicole sighed when she saw the dishes he prepared. “You wouldn’t need to cook if the maids were still around,” she commented.
Nicole listened to Evan’s instructions and reassigned Blake and the maids to the Hillside Villa. Hence, only their family of six remained in the sprawling Imperial Garden.
Evan turned to Nicole and pointed out, “I’d have to keep my mask on if they are around. That would make things very inconvenient.”
Nicole didn’t refute.
Yeah, that makes sense.
The kids were eating happily when the doorbell suddenly rang.
“Who’s visiting this late at night?”
Evan rushed to the bedroom to get the Yoda mask and put it on.
Juan, on the other hand, went to open the door. When he saw Davin there, the child rolled his eyes.
Juan was hostile; he crossed his tiny arms and demanded rudely, “What are you doing here?”
“Juan, how can you talk to your uncle in that tone?”
“You’re driving Grandpa and Grandma insane, and you also called off the engagement to Ms. Sheila! You’re lucky that I’m even talking to you now. I honestly don’t know what you see in that escort. Do you really think she’d give birth to your cuddly and chubby babies? You’re so delusional and stupid,” insulted Juan while glaring at his uncle.
Davin couldn’t speak for a moment there.
He stared at Juan in astonishment. It took a moment before Davin sighed and replied, “Even a kid as young as you can scold me with the perfect justification. Looks like I have really fallen so much that I’m worth even less than a scoundrel.”
“You had it coming. Haven’t you ever heard of karma?”
“Y-yes, I’ve heard of it before,” answered Davin nonchalantly, his face turning dark and grim.
“Then you should turn this ship around while you still can. Stop sailing deeper into your mistakes.”
Davin frowned and looked grouchy as he glared at his nephew who was teaching him life lessons like a mentor. Davin complained, “Oy, Juan, aren’t you getting a little too much? Did K Nation turn you into a little nagging machine?”
“Well, I went abroad, saw the world, and learned the meaning of life. That’s why I can give you brilliant advice now. See how mature I am?”
“Mature my a*s! Don’t grow up so quickly, you chubby kid. Alright, move aside and let me in,” said Davin as he gently pinched Juan’s face. He then walked around Juan and headed into the house.
Kyle, who had never liked Davin, saw the latter walking in. Kyle’s tiny and cool figure emitted a frigid vibe as he rolled his eyes and returned to his own room. The kid didn’t even want to see his uncle.
Davin chuckled. As Kyle had always treated Davin that way, the latter was used to it and was not affected at all.
“Is there a reason for your visit?” asked Nicole. Her sharp eyes scanned the man and she looked upset as well.
Davin nodded and replied, “Yeah.”
Nicole turned to Yoda. Yoda was standing there looking troubled as he cast a suspicious glance at Davin.
Nicole made Maya and Nina return to their rooms before she turned to Davin and instructed, “Speak.”
“I called John earlier, Nicole. He said that you’ve asked him to work at Lane Corporation?”
“Yes. You fired him, so he had to find a new job,” replied Nicole. The mere mention of that got Nicole fuming. She was tempted to kick Davin’s butt at the moment.
“Nicole, I have some important assignments for John, so let’s not ask him to go to Lane Corporation.”
“What assignments would they be?” asked Nicole curiously.
Davin’s expression turned serious. He hesitated and thought for a moment before looking into Nicole’s eyes and giving her a firm answer. “I need him to investigate a murder.”
“Murder? What are you talking about?”
After an initial pause, Davin ultimately spilled all the beans.
Two weeks ago, Davin drank until he blacked out at the bar. When he woke up he saw the escort, Maisie, lying dead by his side while the murder weapon was placed in his hand. Lily somehow stumbled upon that scene and took a photo.
Lily claimed that the victim was her friend and that she would call the police to seek justice. She even threatened to share the picture online.
“Nicole, you understand the power of public opinion. My reputation will be destroyed before the cops could investigate the matter, and that will have a profound impact on Seet Group.”
Nicole analyzed the situation and shared, “There are too many coincidences. It’s probably a set-up to frame you.”
