Chapter 309 Looking Like a Family
His flawless and fair skin made his face look like a glutinous rice ball. Grinning, he greeted Silas,
âUncle Silas!â At the sight of them, Silas started having difficulty keeping away the smile on his face.
âSouth looks very handsome tonight and South's mother is simply stunning!â Camila smiled with her
lips pursed and shot him a flirtatious glare to remind him to behave himself with so many people
around them. It was unbeknownst to her that what she was seeing now was already the toned down
version of Silas because he would not have hesitated to give her a hug if it wasn't because of Brian's
reminder. For now, he was trying very hard to curb his desire to get physically intimate with her
because he didn't feel like exposing them to the public prematurely. If he only stayed with them
without behaving too intimately, they would at most be suspicious of their relationship without any
clear answer. Camila showed off a box she was carrying in her arms. âThis is the gift I prepared for
your grandfather.â âLet me take a peek at what's inside,â Silas requested with a smile. Camila
tightened her grip around the box and snorted arrogantly, âThis is for your grandfather, not you!â
Silas went speechless, wondering why she even showed it off to him when he wasn't allowed to see
what was inside.
South too fished out something that looked like a fountain pen and waved it at Silas. âUncle Silas,
I've prepared something for Old Man Nolan too.â
Silas, who was surprised to learn that, asked, âThat's nice! What have you got?â South shook his
head. âYou'll know it later.â Silas was left wordless thinking South and his mother must be doing this
on purpose just to piss him off. Tousling South's hair, he complained, âWhy are the two of you even
showing off the presents to me when I'm not allowed to see what they are?â Flashing him a toothy
grin, South held his hand and tried to pull him toward the villa. âLet's go in now then so that you'll
be able to know our secrets!â Silas responded with a laugh. âLet's go; it's freezing outside.â Timidly,
he held Camilaâs arms as they walked; from a distance, he looked like he was wrapping his arm
around her waist.
At least it looked that way to George, who didnât go to Muse Peninsula at all. Halfway
through the journey, he had asked the taxi to make a U-turn and head straight to Nolan Residence.
He felt as though his heart was shattering into a million pieces when he saw the three of them
standing together like a family. That woman had indeed told him the truth-Camila really went to
visit Silas. The three of them looked like a happy family and even South seemed to fancy Silas a
great deal. All at once, he was overwhelmed by disappointment, heartache and the rage of being
deceived at the same time.
Had Camila really fallen in love with Silas?
What about Silas? Was their love mutual? How was that possible? Wouldn't his prestigious family
attach great importance to the family background of his girlfriend? How could his family accept
Camila who already had a son? Was this real? Suddenly, his mind went blank and he lost the ability
to think rationally. Was Camila, the woman whom he had had a crush on for seven years, going to
be the woman of another man? No way! He couldn't let it happen!
Seeing that he seemed to have no intention to get out of the car, the taxi driver urged, âDude, are
you getting out or not?â âI'm booking your taxi for the night. Just make an offer,â George said. The
driver's eyes gleamed with joy immediately. âReally? Okay, I'll do honest business with you. Since I
usually make seven to eight hundred a night, you just have to pay me seven hundred and I'll drive
you anywhere you want.â âI'll pay you a thousand just to stay here.â After taking out several notes
that made up to a thousand bucks to him, George added, âDon't you think of just leaving after
taking the money because I can easily reach you!â The taxi driver said, âOf course I won't do such a
despicable act! I'll wait here for as long as you like and I'll be at your disposal for the entire night!â
George pretty much ignored what he said. Just as he was about to push the door open and leave,
the driver asked him, âAre you going inside to attend the dinner?â George asked him back, âWhat's
wrong with that?â âNothing, I just didn't see you bringing your invitation card,â the driver answered.
Skeptically, George observed the guests who were filing into the villa one after another, and each of
them was indeed holding an invitation card.
Having noticed his expression, the taxi driver chuckled, âToday is Old Master Nolan's birthday
dinner. Without an invitation card, you won't stand a chance of going in.â