Chapter 3: Are You Lost?
Chapter 3: Are You Lost?
Arcanopolis Restaurant is said to be the oldest restaurant in the country.
“Mummy, Uncle Julian said you grew up in Larkspire Cuy. Do you think Daddy might he in this city too?”
Mason’s tiny fists clenched with anticipation on his face. “Mummy, tomorrow we’ll start the plan to find Daddy!”
This city made him inexplicably happy!
Since Uncle Julian has introduced you to so many high quality men, and neither of us likes any of them, we can only find my biological Daddy! I’m so handsome, my Daddy must be handsome too!”
Mason added slowly and then tugged on Julian. “Uncle Julian, right?”
Julian cleared his throat but didn’t respond.
“I need to prepare my competition entry.”
Anna took a sip of water, her delicate eyebrows slightly raised. On the plane, Mason had mentioned finding Daddy almost casually.
The problem was, she didn’t even know who the man from that night was.
Besides, she had no interest in finding a man. She had since let go of the past with Mason’s father.
This time, her mission was all about the competition!
Her gaze swept over the tall buildings outside the floor–to–ceiling windows, and Anna squinted her eyes.
“Mummy, you’re the number one designer in the world! No one can compare to you! What pressure can a competition bring to you? Finding Daddy is more important!”
Mason poked Julian’s arm again. “Uncle Julian, right?”
Silence. Julian and Anna remained silent simultaneously.
Then, Uncle Julian, since it’s between you and Daddy, you pick one!”
Sering that no one was paying attention to him, Mason said with a pout, “Mummy said Uncle Julian saved her, so why doesn’t Mummy just give herself to Uncle Julian?”
Anna rubbed her temples in frustration. Mason was too fixated on finding Daddy!
She knew very well that there was no romantic relationship between her and Julian, just a bond formed through life and death.
She had intentionally brought him up to distract Mason!
“Kid, first place in the competition. Once your n
your mommy gets first place, I’ll introduce a man to
to her.”
Julian understood her. The Essence International Design Competition chase the top designer from each country to participate in the international
Held every five years, oven renowned designers in the field aimed for the top national spot to represent their country in the international competition
If one could secure the top spot in the international finals, that prestigious honor would follow the designer for life.
Whether it was fame, fortune, or social status, it would all take a qualitative leap:
Anna didn’t care much about fame and fortune, but she wouldnt refuse an extra title. However, this time, she was here for revenge…
Five years ago, Laura had plagiarized Anna’s design and become the domestic champion in the college student category.
This time, upon seeing the gossip online, Laura had also signed in for the
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Anna wouldn’t miss it this time!
“In my eyes, Mommy’s designs are the best! I love Mommy! But Mommy, even though you’re amazing, you still have to find Daddy! I want to see which heartless man abandoned his adorable son like me
Anna sighed. Three sentences, all about Daddy. It was giving her a headache.
“I’ll go to the restroom first.” Anna got up, cutting off what Mason was about to say
Tonight’s dinner, she didn’t plan to let Julian pay. She already owed him enough.
say next, and walked toward the checkout counter.
After settling the bill and heading back into the private room, her skirt was suddenly tugged by a small hand.
Anna furrowed her brows and stopped.
The one pulling her skirt was a boy who looked about the same age as Mason. He was slender, with delicate facial features and clear, expressive eyes. His small lips were tightly pressed together, and he looked up at Anna with a blank expression.
His clear eyes were fixed firmly on her.
She had no resistance to children, especially after becoming a mother herself. If her twins had survived…
“Little friend, are you lost?”
Anna squatted down, her gaze soft as she asked. The boy was dressed in a small suit with a bowtle, fair–skinned, and appeared to be from a well off family.
The boy blinked his big eyes, keeping his gaze fixed on her without saying a word. His small hand still clung to her skirt, his fingernails turning white from gripping so hard
There are many private rooms here. You must be lost. I’ll take you to find a waiter and have them help you find your family.”
Anna said, standing up and holding his hand, leading him in the direction of the service counter once again.
As they neared the counter, the boy suddenly stopped in his tracks. He tightly held Anna’s hand with both of his, turned to face a private room with a amall gap in the door, and raised his head, looking timidly at Anna as if he had something to say.
The next moment, the boy used all his strength to pull her hand and walked towards the private room.
The door swung open, revealing the figures of a man and a woman inside.
They were seated across from each other, the woman alluring and wearing heavy makeup, openly caressing the man’s hand with her fingertips.
The man, on the other hand, had tightly pursed lips and a sharply defined jawline that gave him a cold and austere appearance. His unique aura exuded an air of arrogance that set him apart from the rest.
His meticulously sculpted features and his aura made it impossible to look away. Even the young heartthrobs in the entertainment industry couldn’t compare to his looks and demeanor.
No wonder the woman was so forward!
“Who’s this? Don’t you know we’re on a date? The woman was interrupted and withdrew her hand reluctantly, giving Anna an unfriendly glance. Anna’s aggressively beautiful appearance made the woman uneasy, deepening her hostility.
But the next second, she got up and approached the boy, her tone softening to a coquettish tone. “Oh, Jeremy, why did you take so long to come back? Both your dad and I were so worried.”
She reached out to hold the boy’s hand but was surprised when he pulled away from her in fright and hurriedly hit behind Anna. His large eyes were filled with fear and aversion, as if only by staying close to Anna could he find comfort.
Seeing this, the woman couldn’t help but feel anger rising within her. Wasn’t this publicly humiliating her?
She took a deep breath and suppressed her anger. She couldn’t take it out on the child!
She forced down her indignation and put on a different expression!
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She turned to Anna with a ful look and said, “You! As a restaurant server, don’t you know how to keep to your own business? Do you think you can just hold Jeremy’s hand whenever you want? If you lose Jeremy, you won’t be able to afford the consequences, even if it costs you your entire family’s fortune!”
She deliberately berated Anna, using the opportunity to remind her of their differing social statuses!
Anna raised an eyebrow coldly, her lips curving. She couldn’t be bothered to engage with such a person.
The boy h
held o
onto her hand even tighter, and his gaze remained fixed on the man. He leaned closer to Anna, his lips forming one word, “Mommy.”
Chapter 4: Double the Reward
