Chapter 543 Intimidating

Back when Azure had devised the plan of using Lucas and Camila to threaten Nathaniel, Anya had also played a part in masterminding the plot.

Nathaniel had recently discovered that the culprit behind Christina’s kidnapping had something to do with Anya too. However, he did not have sufficient evidence and no way of preventing her from causing any more trouble in the future.

On top of that, Anya was a member of the Gibson family. Hence, even though he was capable of going against the Gibsons, it would still stir up plenty of unnecessary trouble if he recklessly accused her.

It was not difficult for the five-year-old boy to answer Nathaniel’s question. Lucas had an excellent memory, and he was clever.

He repeated what Anya had said to him word for word, recounting every detail to Nathaniel.

“The evil woman said Great-Granny misses Camila and me. And Mommy, too. She hoped. Camila and I could forgive them, then asked me to persuade Mommy to go back and visit Great-Granny and Granddad together. The evil woman would bring yummy food and come to look for us at the kindergarten. She even got my phone number and would send me photos of Great-Granny and Granddad. Camila and I never ate the food she However, if I didn’t reply to her messages, she said she’d let everyone know about the bad. things Mommy did so that Mommy couldn’t be a designer anymore.”

When Lucas mentioned Christina, he suddenly became anxious. His small hand clutched the hem of Nathaniel’s shirt nervously.

“Daddy, you must teach that evil woman a lesson and protect Mommy.”

Nathaniel picked him up in his arms and comforted him patiently. “Could you let me have a look at the messages she sent you?”

Lucas nodded solemnly. Climbing out of Nathaniel’s arms, he ran over to h hand under the covers, and felt about for something.

Then, he handed his Nathaniel, his innocent eyes shining with determination.

Nathaniel stroked his head. “Don’t tell your mommy about this for now, okay?”

“Okay. It’s our little secret. Let’s make a pinky promise, Daddy,” said Lucas, sticking out little finger.

Nathaniel hooked his pinky finger with Lucas’ and gave it a gentle shake. “There’s a good boy. Why don’t you head on downstairs and have your dinner first? I’ll be along in a short while.”

“Hurry up and come down, Daddy.” With that, Lucas turned and left the room.

The tenderness in Nathaniel’s eyes faded instantly, replaced by a piercingly cold look.

Since Lucas’ phone did not have its lock screen enabled, he easily found the messages and photos Anya had sent Lucas.

Even now, she was still texting Lucas persistently.

Her message said: Your mommy has been lying to you all this time. She’s going to divorce your daddy very soon. She’ll have to leave with nothing and become a penniless pauper. Without your granny’s help. she won’t be able to provide for you and your sister. You’ll become motherless wild children. In the future. your daddy will marry someone else and bring home a stepmother for you. After they have children of their own, he won’t want you anymore, and the two of you will end up as little street beggars.

That’s why if you can get your sister to help you persuade your mommy to come home and patch things up with your great-

granny and granddad, you’ll still get to have a good life even if you’re not with your father.

Nathaniel’s gaze was icy as he read the message. Then, he typed a reply into the text box. It read: As an outsider, you’ve no right to make remarks about the Hadleys’ family matters. The Gibson family itself is in dire straits, so you should focus on dealing with your own problems instead.

After thinking of another lengthy message. Anya was about to have a sip of coffee and take a break. She planned to wait for Lucas to reply with an emoji like usual before continuing her brainwashing strategy.

Unexpectedly, a message that carried a strong, intimidating tone popped up on her screen.

She was so shocked that she spat out the coffee in her mouth, nearly choking on it.

Picking up her phone with trembling hands, she reread the message no less than ten times.

Lucas doesn’t know how to type these many words. That little brat either sends typo-laden messages or emojis. Or he’ll just ghost me. I’ve been found out!

She could not be sure whether the person who replied was Christina or Nathaniel. Either way, things were not looking good for her.

The Gibson family was no longer as powerful as they appeared to the outside world. The hidden troubles within the family were enough to bring it to bankruptcy. She had lived in the lap of luxury since she was little. If something happened to the Gibson family, the whole family would be affected too.

I don’t care for nor want to live a life where I’ll have to think twice before buying a bag that costs a hundred thousand. That’s why I followed Dad’s plan and attempted to make Christina return to the Gibson residence. That way, when the family crisis has been averted, Christina can return to wherever she came from while we reap the benefits as usual.

As that thought crossed her mind, she quickly removed the SIM card from the phone to prevent the Hadleys from tracking her down. As long as my plan isn’t completely busted, I can remain in Jadeborough and think of a way to get close to Christina.

Just then, however, her other phone started ringing. It was a call from Nigel.

No sooner had she answered the call than Nigel’s angry voice rang out on the other end of the line, threatening to shatter her eardrums. “Come back to Hallsbay right this instant! I’ve something to ask you in person!”

Meanwhile, Nathaniel deleted all of the chat history after sending that message. He set down the phone, then turned and went downstairs.

Julia and Charlie had come back from shopping and were getting the children to try on the cute children’s clothing they had bought while Christina sat on one side and watched. Occasionally, she would hold up her phone and snap photos of the two little ones.

The atmosphere in the living room was heartwarming and harmonious.

Nathaniel stood on the steps and watched the scene for a long time. He could not bear to disrupt the moment.

When Camila turned around and noticed him, she ran toward him.

He walked down the rest of the stairs, stretched out his long arms, and drew her into his embrace.

Hugging his neck, she whispered, “Daddy, did you find Lucas’ treasure?”

“Why are you so certain he hid it?” asked Nathaniel.

“I saw it with my own two eyes. When Mommy and I came downstairs, you and Lucas were going to talk about something secret.” Pouting unhappily, she patted her chest and continued, “Lucas and I are twins. As they say, twins share a special connection, so I can sense his thoughts.”

Camila and Lucas were together all the time, so they knew each other well.

Nathanial gently pinched the tip of her nose. “There was no treasure. It was only a heart-to- heart chat between guys.”

She murmured an acknowledgment, disappointment etched across her chubby face. Nonetheless, she did not give up. “But I really did see it. Lucas has a small and pretty red box hidden in his backpack. I secretly opened it and looked inside it before.

There was a handmade velvet flower inside, and it had a very nice smell.”