Chapter 144
Hiding the Twins from Their Billionaire Father
âDo you think Isabela is more suitable to be with Frank and be the mother of my children?â Kara sounded annoyed.
âOh, definitely not. Sheâs a failure. Itâs too risky to bring her into the Harper family. Iâll find another woman much classier than you for my grandson.â
Kara laughed bitterly. Her head shook in disbelief. âWhat makes you. hate me so much? Is it because Iâm not as rich as you?â
âYouâre not only poor, but you also donât have talent, a big name, or a future. What will our company become if you are Mrs. Harper? Instead of bringing Savior to the top, you will become a burden. Your existence is nothing more than the dirt on Harper and Saviorâs good
names.â
âWhat if your assumption is wrong? What if I can prove that my contribution to the Savior is also useful? What if I can make Harperâs name even more prominent?â
Rowan snorted quickly. The insult was so thick in the vibrations of his laughter. âYou are very narcissistic, apparently. Be careful, Miss Martin. People who they are much better than reality will end up ridiculed.â
Kara snorted back dismissively. She was sick of being
underestimated. âWhat ridicule? Like the ones circulating on social media or those around this theme park? Iâm not stupid, Sir. It was all your deed. The ridicule is not real. Now, Iâm even more confident in myself.â
Before Rowan could argue, Kara interrupted, âYou sent a lot of people to attack me. Doesnât it mean Iâm a tough opponent? Iâm not easy to beat.â
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Silence fell. Kara could imagine how the old man clenched his jaw or closed his eyes to catch his breath.
âMr. Harper, I hope you realize. Wealth and power are not the right benchmarks for judging someoneâs personality.â
Once again, Kara took a deep breath. Her eyes were now sparkling and her fists were firmer. âYes, my background doesnât support me. But Iâm sure that what I have can make you proud. Please give me time to prove it. Besides, if Iâm not worthy, is it possible for me to give birth to children as great as the twins?â
âYouâ¦.â
âSorry, Sir. For the sake of your health, letâs just end this conversation. Get some rest. Tomorrow is the twinsâ birthday. They still expect your presence and change. Good evening.â
Kara hung up and turned her phone over on the table. Her chest rose and fell to match her breathing. In her entire life, she had never voiced her confidence so openly.
âGood job, Kara. You did the right thing.â She patted her own shoulder,
Suddenly, the sound of applause came from the side. When she turned her head, the twinsâ smiles greeted her.
âMommy is very cool!â
âYes, when I grow up, I want to be a woman as brave as Mommy. We have to believe in ourselves. Other peopleâs opinions are not important.â
Kara widened her eyes before letting out a laugh. Her heart turned warm to see the twinkle in the eyes of the three people she loved.
âSince when have you been here?â Kara sighed with emotion.
âSince weâve finished buying ice cream.â Emily showed the contents
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âAnd since Mommy said that wealth and power are not benchmarks blah blah blah,â Louis continued with adorable head gestures.
Kara laughed again. After turning around in her sitting position, she stretched out her arms. âDo you want to hug Mommy? Mommy needs strength.â
The twins quickly put the ice cream on the table and then rushed to their mother. Their joy thrilled Frank. Smiling faintly, he joined in the hug.
âOh, Iâm squeezed,â Emily squeaked as she adjusted her headband.
Frank and Kara laughed again. Together, they showered the twins with kisses. The people watching involuntarily curled up the corners of their lips, including the women who momentarily forgot about their acting duties.
The happy family only let go of their embrace when their order
arrived. As they saw the trolley brought by the waiter, Louis and Emily widened their eyes.
âWow! Thatâs lots of food! How are we going to eat it all?â
âWe should have bought small cups of ice cream, Louis.â
Kara was also taken aback. âFrank, did I said not to buy too much of anything?â
Instead of feeling guilty, Frank chuckled. âI was confused about what menu you guys like. So, I ordered everything.â
Kara sighed faintly. Her eyebrows rose in resignation. âOkay, since youâve already ordered these, just choose which one you want. Weâll pack the rest and take it home.â
âAgree! We canât waste food,â the twins said together.
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âBut Iâm confused about which one to choose,â Louis continued while looking at the available menu.
âYeah, that chicken looks delicious. That sandwich too. That salad too! Which one should I choose?â Emily shook her head while holding her head.
âLittle Angel, quickly make a decision. The fountain show is starting soon.â
Louis and Emily froze with their mouths wide. After one blink, they finally made their choice and ate heartily.
âYou really know how to control the children, hmm?â Frank whispered to Kara.
âYes, thatâs why I have the confidence to challenge your grandfather. Sorry if your future wife is disobedient.â
Frank laughed lightly and kissed the back of Karaâs hand. âThatâs precisely what makes me even more proud of you.â
âMommy, Daddy, letâs hurry up and eat! We canât be late. The show is about to start,â Emily said with her mouth full.
âEat well, Princess. Chew properly. Thereâs still enough time.â Kara stroked Emilyâs pouty mouth.
As they were enjoying themselves eating, Louis suddenly giggled. âI think this is the best dinner ever. And today is the happiest day in history!â
âTomorrow will be more exciting, Louis,â Emily said with a big smile. Weâll go to the orphanage, visit the Savior office then throw a party at home. Tomorrow will be more historic.â
Hearing how Emily said the word âhomeâ cheerfully, Karaâs heart was filled with various feelings. She hoped that the sensation never faded.
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âTomorrow has to be a perfect day for the Twins. It has to be.â
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âMommy, how do I look? Am I pretty?â For the umpteenth time, Emily straightened her tiny pink blazer which looked perfect on her body.
âYes, Little Bee.â Kara stroked her chubby cheek. âYou are the prettiest little businesswoman on earth.â
Hearing the compliment, Emilyâs lips curved into a sweet smile. â Thank you, Mommy. Great Grandpa said that one day we would be Daddyâs successors, the leaders of Savior. So, Louis and I have to look perfect.â
âWeâre perfect, Emily. You donât need to worry. Look how cool I am!â Louis adjusted his bow tie. âWe should have dressed like this when distributing food and clothes earlier.
Emily immediately sneered. âThatâs called showing off, Louis. Itâs not good.â
While Louis chuckled, Kara looked to the side. There was a sad
impression from that small smile. âFrank, do you want to talk about the little version of yourself?â
The CEO pursed his lips. After a brief moment of contemplation, he looked at the twins closely.
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