Beckham couldnât help but smile as he watched the children in front of him.
Cartoon City was bustling with activity. Serafina was excited to explore the various attractions, and even though Soren always had a look of disdain, he was having a great time.
The family had a wonderful afternoon in Cartoon City.
Only when the sun began to set did the children reluctantly leave the amusement park attractions and exclaim, âIâm so hungry!â
âLetâs grab something to cat.â Beckham lovingly picked up Serafina before turning to Cherise and Damien, saying, âLetâs have dinner.â
Cherise nodded. Just as she was about to hold Damienâs arm, his phone in his pocket rang.
âDamien.â It was Charles. âIâve arranged a private jet for you. Come to Adania as fast as you can.â
Charles sounded urgent, causing Damien to furrow his brow. âWhat happened?â
âTristan has sold his shares in the Lenoir Group at a low price in Adania. He also canceled several longâterm contracts and tried to flee with a substantial amount of funds. My people caught him. Itâs chaotic over there. You need to get there and take charge immediately.â
Charles took a deep breath and added, âI could handle it, but Iâm only the sonâinâlaw, not a Lenoir by blood. It wouldnât be quite right.â
Damien pursed his lips. âI understand. Iâll head there right away.â He promptly hung up.
From Damienâs expression and what he had just said, Cherise had already guessed what had happened. She looked at him and pursed her lips. âHas something happened in Adania?â
âYes.â Damien didnât hide it from her. âTristan tried to embezzle money and run away, but Charlesâ
people apprehended him. I have to return immediately.â
After saying that, he lowered his gaze to look at her. âIâll leave Blake and Mr. Kolson here to protect you, but Iâll take Mr. Hampson back with me.â
Cherise considered briefly before saying, âThatâs fine. Iâll talk to Dad later. You should back first, and Iâll return with the children tomorrow.â
âOkay.â Damien solemnly patted Cheriseâs shoulder and turned away.
When Beckham arrived at the restaurant with the two children, he turned around and found Cherise alone. âWhereâs Damien?â
âHe had something to deal with in Adania, so he went ahead.â
Beckham frowned. âSo, he just left you and the children behind? Didnât he want to bring you back with him? Or do you not want to go back?â
After saying that, he sighed. âCherise, since you and Damien have reconciled, and the children have accepted him, you shouldnât continue living separately. You should say goodbye to Zac and your aunt tonight and bring the children back to Adania tomorrow! You canât be too stubborn!â
Cherise couldnât help but laugh. âDad, didnât you used to discourage me from reconciling with Damien?â
Beckham frowned. âI did say that before, but did you listen to me? Now that Iâve thought it through, I regret not cherishing my time with your mother while she was alive. Thatâs why Iâm filled with regret and grief. Itâs different for you. You and Damien have a bright future together, so stay together as much as possible. Donât be apart.â
Cherise shook her head helplessly. âI was planning to return tomorrow anyway.â
After saying that, she looked at Beckham resentfully. âArenât you happy to spend one more day with me? Why are you trying to chase me away?â
âIâm not chasing you away.â Beckham took a deep breath before continuing, âI also plan to leave Ziphon tomorrow. Itâs time to explain the truth about your motherâs past and the grudge with the Lenoir family to our family.â