Chapter 252

A gigolo!

Eliana had only interacted with a single gigolo at the Imperial Golden Club.

It was Preston.

How did Gerald get the idea that the children were Preston’s? What on earth was happening?

Maurice’s eyes became bloodshot. The door was knocked as he was ready to ask more questions.

The cops were on the scene.

“Gerald Moran? Where are you? In order to conduct an investigation, we need your assistance. Come

out now.”

Everyone’s attention was immediately drawn to Gerald.

“Sir, he is the one.” Maurice cast an uninterested look towards Gerald.

Gerald was handcuffed by two police officers who came forward.

“This is not a joke, Maurice, right?”

Gerald’s wrath faded away, and a profound discomfort gradually surfaced on his face.

He fought back for a moment but was quickly restrained by the cops.

“The firm is under my management. You cannot treat me this way!” Gerald let out a roar that nearly

shook the whole room.

Maurice maintained his composure as if nothing had happened. “The main corporation is under my

control. From this moment, I am in command of your business. Sirs, you are more than welcome to

take him away.”

“Maurice, you looney, I’m not letting you get away with this one!”

Gerald was eventually taken away by the cops while he was swearing.

Disbelief spread among the workers.

Why did the company’s leader change in the blink of an eye?

Maurice, on the other hand, was unable to care for them. He could only think of one thing at the time.

He was curious to confirm whether Gerald’s claims were accurate.

Back at home, Eliana was busy in the kitchen.

She had requested Eli’s agent, Inger, to pick up Eli from her residence later.

In fact, Eli was still at Eliana’s.

After all the anger she felt, Eliana didn’t believe it was appropriate to expel the man. He’d be in a

difficult situation if he was found by those wild reporters.

Eli had removed the wig in the living room, making him seem more natural.

Aileen, who had a soft spot for the physically appealing, was quickly won over by his imposing good

looks. They had a lot of fun with Foodie, the dog.

Eli used both hands to pet Foodie. “Can you tell me who your dad is?” he murmured to Aileen as he

cast a quick look at Eliana.

“You want to know my dad?” Aileen’s huge eyes widened in surprise. She said, “My father is the best

guy in the world.”

“That’s not conceivable while I’m still here!” Eli’s response was naive and immature.

Aileen had a sour face and exclaimed, “Shut up! Do you know something? My father is more attractive,

wealthier, and more intelligent than you; plus he must treat my mother better than you do.”

Aileen turned her back on Eli, refusing to speak to him anymore.

Eli was perplexed. He had no idea how to engage with a youngster.

He swung around to face Adrian as if to ask the same question.

He was chastised by Adrian before he had a chance to say anything.

“This is quite rude of you, young guy. It has nothing to do with you, regardless of who our father is.”

Eli was once again cornered.

The two children were little, but you could easily get on their nerves.

“It’s time to sit down to dinner, my dears.” Eliana was wearing an apron when she served the food and

asked everyone to join her for dinner.

The food on the table was modest and completely home-cooked, but Eli seemed to appreciate it.

Since he was a little kid, he had lived as an orphan. He didn’t have enough food or clothing when he

was at the orphanage. No one wanted to adopt him because of his unusual temperament as a

youngster. He had never been served a family-prepared supper.

This was the first time he’d eaten food that tasted as if it came from his own family.

Aileen had the undesirable tendency of becoming a food snob. In order to avoid having to eat anything

she didn’t like, she would always set it aside. This occasion was no different than any other. Her dish

was practically heaped high with carrots.

Eli was sad to see that. “What gives with your culinary preferences? Those carrots are so good. I’ll

assist you with them if you don’t eat them.”

Eli snatched Aileen’s carrots off her plate and scarfed them down in a flash. He was close to choking.

When Eliana noticed this, she broke out laughing and poured some soup for him.

“Slow down a little bit. They are yours to eat, and no one can take them from you.”

Eli flushed as he took a drink of the soup and calmed himself down with a mumbled apology, “I’ve

never had a meal prepared for me. I’ve never eaten home-cooked meals before, so…”

He sounded like he was in a terrible state of mind.

The young guy in front of Eliana seemed to abruptly shed his mischievous exterior, exposing a delicate

inside that made her heart exceedingly tender.

“It is immaterial. I’m assuming you’ve already consumed some? However, my meal is not free. You’ll

have to make a payment to me. Instead of handing over cash, why don’t you pay with the ring?” Eliana

sounded cheeky.

Eli took it seriously despite the fact that it was meant as a joke.

He held the bowl in a stupor while considering the other dishes on the table. He finally came to a

decision.

Afterward, Eli drew Eliana out onto the balcony.

He removed the ring from his neck and presented it to her without saying a word.

“Here you go; the ring is yours.”