Chapter 250
Olivia couldnât understand what Chloe was thinking. She didnât know why Chloe abandoned her and went overseas back then.
She had been gone for many years. Now that she had come back, shouldnât she make it up to her poor daughter?
If Chloe ruined Oliviaâs reputation, it would have a bad effect on her reputation as a mother too. What was she trying to do?
Chloe was stunned for a moment. Then, she became even fiercer. âOlivia, I told you to be a blameless person. Arenât you scared of the consequences when you do these things?â
Blood was oozing out of Oliviaâs clenched fists. âWhy should I be scared? Sheâs the one who should be scaredâ¦â
Before she could finish speaking, a calm manâs voice rang out. âMrs. Carlton, the CEO wishes to see you two.â
News of this incident had already reached the CEOâs office. Brent, who was standing respectfully at the side, led the two away.
Olivia lowered her head, staring at Chloeâs back. The sight wasnât much different from what she remembered.
She felt pathetic. If she had known that her mother was someone like this, would she still have held onto hope as she waited for Chloeâs return?
Opening the door, Brent respectfully led Chloe in. âHave a seat, Maâam.â
Chloe sat down. Brent was about to ask Olivia to take a seat when Olivia interrupted him, âItâs okay, Iâll stand.â
Putting down the document in his hands, Ethan stood up. He moved swiftly. When he walked past Olivia, she felt a breeze picking up.
Ethan sat down opposite Chloe. He didnât say a word, and there was cold air coming from him.
Be it Jeff or Chris, both had only ever shown Chloe their gentle sides. So, she wasnât used to the suppressing feeling coming from someone younger than her.
âMs. Parker, you should inform me beforehand if youâre coming to the company. I could send someone to welcome you.â Ethan began to boil some water for tea. He also rinsed the cups while he was at it. His movements were so skilled that he looked like a master.
Chloe wasnât as arrogant as she had been just now. Placing her hands on her knees, she behaved like a proper lady.
âI had something to talk to my daughter about.â
Ethanâs voice wasnât loud, and his tone was steady as well. His well-defined hands took the cups, rinsing them thoroughly. His movements were elegant and graceful.
âMs. Parker, you can make as much fuss as youâd like. Young people like us have no right to intervene. Stillâ¦â
He placed the cups firmly on the table, producing a loud sound. Ethan stared at Chloe. âIsnât it inappropriate for you to cause trouble at my company?â
Chloe could feel the majestic air of a higher-up coming from him. She gulped, having never thought that a younger person could be so powerful.
âEthan, Iâm doing this for your sake. I know that Liv has been pestering you all this while. She has already gotten divorced from you, but sheâs still sticking to you.
âYouâre about to be engaged to Marina, so I was just trying to help you.â
Olivia was furious. She was about to say something when Ethan spoke up before she did. âMs. Parker, I think youâve misunderstood something.
Ethan placed the cup in front of her. âEver since the beginning, Iâve been the one pestering your daughter.â
His words were like an invisible slap delivered to Chloeâs face.
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For a long while, Chloe was stunned. She stuttered as she said, âHow can this be?
âI heard that you two had a rocky relationship. You two are divorced, too. You even have a child with Marina. I thought â¦â
Ethan replied, âMs. Parker, sometimes, the truth differs from what you see. Moreover, all those are just rumors. I canât interfere in your family matters, but I should remind you about something.
âSheâs your biological daughter. Why would you believe your stepdaughter instead of listening to your biological daughter?â