The mid-day sun shone through the glass door, basking the tall and upright figure of a man in aureate light, as he resolutely and calmly strode in.
He possessed a remarkable bearing, noble yet arrogant, which made one unable to look him directly in the eye.
Several pairs of eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. Heavens! Were they hallucinating?!
Gabriel York…
The man who had just walked in was really him. The world’s most outstanding man was inconceivably standing in front of them.
“I’m looking for a woman working here who has a child.” A deep, alluring voice inquired.
Several of the front desk employees were feeling light-headed. Starry-eyed with infatuation, they failed to reply him.
Narrowing his eyes, Gabriel rapped his knuckles on the counter somewhat displeased.
One of them immediately answered, “Mr. Gabriel, the person you may be looking for is our chief designer, Ms. Cynthia. She’s the only one here who brings her child to work.”
“Is she here?” With eyes narrowed, Gabriel questioned.
Was this woman so irresponsible in caring for his child? Leaving his son to run around unchecked while she worked?
Darn it, this woman was completely unworthy of having his child.
“You’re looking for Designer Cynthia? I’m sorry, she’s not here. She’s away on business today. ”
“What about her child?” Gabriel knitted his brows in a frown.
“From what we’ve heard, he’s probably at home!” Another employee quickly answered.
“Give me her home address! That’s an order.”
Divulging an employee’s home address was a violation of the company’s regulations. In the ordinary course of events, the front desk employees were absolutely not permitted to do so.
But this man was Gabriel York! The women were not impervious to his irresistible charm.
At this time, one of them hurriedly jotted down Cynthia's address and her unit number on a piece of Post-it note.
“This is her home address.”
Taking it from her, he gave it a quick scan before responding politely, “Thank you.”
In an instant, the four front desk employees clung to each other, overwhelmed with excitement.
Not only did they manage to see him, they also received a thank you from him that was conveyed in his deep, magnetic voice. How could they not be thrilled?
Gabriel and his assistant exited the building of the jewelry company. He immediately strode to his car — an exclusive, one-of-a-kind supercar. Assistant Sandra was lucky enough to be able to ride in its passenger seat.
“Boss, are you really going to look for this kid? How is he related to you?” Sandra asked curiously. Although she had already long known the truth, she could not make it obvious.
“He’s my son.” Gabriel did not conceal the truth from her.
“My goodness! He’s your son? No wonder he resembles you so much. He’s a carbon copy of you.”
This sentence was pleasing to Gabriel’s ears. Smirking, he hit the gas pedal.
He was eager to see his son. It filled him with an inexpressible joy.
In Cynthia’s home, Tania and the little boy were trying to complete some jigsaw puzzles. It was pathetic that the twenty-four-year-old her could not compare to a three-year-old child. If word got out, she would become the butt of everyone’s joke!
“Alright, Aunt Tania, why are you still not done with yours?’ The little boy asked in surprise.
“Little bean, you must be a genius! How can you be so smart? It’s an intolerable injustice.” Tania was on the verge of tears.
“Aunt Tania, you can do it, you’ll definitely be able to complete it. Do you want me to teach you?”
Tania shook her head and replied, “Forget it, let’s move on. ”
The little boy grew excited. “Okay"
The luxury supercar pulled up in the parking lot of a residential area. Sandra was holding a GPS navigation device. She had a good sense of direction. Pointing towards the side of the road, she said, “Boss, over here.”
Cynthia’s unit was situated on the fifteenth floor. Arriving just after a few seconds, they got off the elevator. Stepping into the corridor, Sandra glanced at the numbers on the doors. Pointing to the innermost unit, she said, “This is the place. Should we knock?”
“Knock.” The authoritative and sonorous tone in his voice brooked no argument.
Sandra stretched out her hand and rapped the door with her knuckle.
The two people in the unit who were playing together immediately glanced at each other. Tania said, “It couldn’t be that your mommy has returned! That was fast? Let me have a look.”
The little boy hurried after her. Stepping up to the door, Tania glanced through the peephole. And saw that the person outside wasn’t Cynthia.
Instead, it was a smartly-dressed woman. And behind her, stood a man.
“Little bean, I’ll carry you up. Take a look and see if it’s anyone you know.” Tania thought that they might be relatives of the little bean.
The little boy was then lifted up by her. He stuck his large eyes to the peephole and saw Sandra’s face. He was pleasantly surprised. “Aunt Tania, I know her.”
Tania lowered him to the ground. Looking at him, she asked, “Then I’ll open the door now?”
“Open it! Quickly!” The little boy was bubbling with excitement. Wasn’t this woman that richest man's assistant?
The door was opened.
Tania’s gaze landed not only on Sandra, but also on a man…
And this man appeared to be…
Round-eyed with shock, she stared at the handsome face of the charming man who carried a distinguished bearing. She felt dizzy.
Gabriel York?
How did such a legendary figure appear here?
The little boy was delighted. Looking at the tall and handsome man standing outside the door, he raised his small face and smiled, “Uncle Gabriel, are you here to see me?”
Gabriel gazed at him with deep affection. He sat on his haunches and looked at his son. The corners of his lips rose, displaying a tender smile. “Yes, I came specifically to see you.”
“Uncle Gabriel, why are you looking for me?” The little fellow asked inquisitively.
“Don’t call me uncle. I’m not your uncle.” He corrected the kid.
The little boy blinked his huge eyes. “Then what should I call you?”
“You should call me daddy.” With a deep voice, void of any doubt, he answered.
The little boy widened his eyes. A pair of huge eyes stared fixedly at Gabriel which were filled with pleasant surprise. “You’re my daddy? You’re really my daddy?”
Gabriel returned the little boy’s stare with a deep, penetrating look of his own and replied with absolute certainty, “Yes, I’m your father and you’re my son.”
At the side, Tania was about to faint. Heavens! This little munchkin was his son? No wonder he had such a terrifying IQ.
Gabriel gathered the little boy into his arms and carried him. He fixed Tania with a sharp look. “When my son’s mother returns, tell her to find me directly at my office. I’m leaving with my son.”
After saying this, he turned away and left with the little boy in his embrace without waiting for Tania’s response.
Worried that Tania had been scared out of her wits and had not heard the words that were said, Sandra clarified with a laugh, “What the president meant is that he wants to meet Ms. Cynthia. When she returns, just tell her to find him directly at the Gabriel's Corporation. I’m pretty sure you’re familiar with my boss’ name!”
“I… I’m aware. He’s Mr. Gabriel.” Tania stammered.
“That’s right.” Giving her a smile, she then hurried after Gabriel.
Tania stood at the door, stunned.
How was she supposed to explain this to Cynthia?
Moreover, she was now in a meeting with an important client. Would she be able to pick up her phone?
No matter how dense she was, Tania knew how to get her priorities straight. She had to make the call.
What if he had been abducted by Gabriel? Goodness, why was she having such an absurd thought?
This little boy was well-loved by everyone. Anyone who took a look at him would want to carry him off.
She picked up her phone and put in a call to Cynthia. On the other end of the line, Cynthia answered with her voice lowered, “Hey, is anything the matter?”
“Cynthia, there’s something I need to tell you. Your son was carried off by a man.” Tania said hastily.
Cynthia promptly cried out in alarm. “What?”
“Don’t be anxious. I know the person who has carried off your son. Are you done with work? If you are done with work, hurry up and go to the Gabriel's Corporation to find him and get your son back.”
In a cafe next to the Leonards Group, Cynthia grabbed her bag and hurried to the door. Raising her voice, she urgently asked Tania, “Who is this Gabriel York? Why did he take my son?”
“He said your son is his son. He asked you to find him.” Tania was somewhat perplexed.
At this moment, Cynthia who was walking out the door with her bag, grew anxious to the point where she was about to go mad. “Where is him?”
“His company is right across ours. That pyramid-like skyscraper.”
Cynthia’s mind went blank. That skyscraper? After she hailed a cab outside the cafe, she spoke to the driver in a rush. “Head to the Gabriel's Corporation, please hurry up.”
The driver immediately stepped on the gas pedal and the cab picked up speed. Cynthia ended the phone call and then dialed Linda’s number. “Linda, head upstairs to wait for Angela. I have to leave now.”
“Alright.” Linda answered without prodding further.
Cynthia then hung up her phone. Her mind was filled with thoughts of her son. Darn it, who was this Gabriel York? Why did he take her son away? Why did this little boy fail to maintain his vigilance?
As soon as she managed to find him, she must spank his little butt.
Cynthia had waited for more than an hour. Angela was late. She had even asked her assistant to deal with Cynthia first. She knew that Angela was deliberately tardy. But now, Cynthia was not in the mood to wait on her.She was mulling over the words Tania had just said. “Gabriel said that your son is his son.” Darn it. Where did this man spring up from trying to rob her of her son?Because the Leonards Group was not far from the Gabriel's Corporation, she arrived there in just twenty minutes. Handing over some cash to the driver, she hurried out of the cab without waiting for her change.She hastened to the entrance of the high-rise building and raised her head up to look at the towering skyscraper. Without thinking twice, she rushed in.She entered the lobby and immediately approached the front desk. Face taut with anger, she said to the receptionist, “I’m Cynthia and I’m looking for Gabriel.”This sentence caused all eight of the receptionists to swivel round to stare at her.The fro
“Then, what about daddy? Will he go home together with us?” The little boy’s pink lips formed a pout as he asked pitifully.Cynthia wanted to direct a resentful glare at the handsome man. But in front of her son, she didn’t want to act like a shrew. She gave him a tight-lipped smile and coaxed, “He’s very busy. He has to manage such a big company. He doesn’t have the time to come home with us.”“Mommy, don’t worry, I’ve checked. Daddy ranks first on the world’s rich list and is able to deal with all kinds of insubordination. Nobody will dare to bully you again.” The little boy beamed.“Son, why don’t you go out first to find Aunt Sandra to play with? Daddy and your mommy want to have a nice long chat.” Gabriel gently persuaded, intending to send the little boy away.Since the next topic was not suitable for him to hear.“Alright. Daddy, mommy, you guys mustn’t quarrel! Have to be kind and love each other, okay? ” The little boy came down from his father’s arms and lifted his little fa
“She’s my assistant. She will take care of Zion responsibly.” Cynthia retorted. This man’s words were too distasteful.“In short, from now on, I’ll be the one responsible for his safety. If you need to work, just go to work. Leave him to me.” Gabriel’s handsome face was taut.“Mommy, you go to work. I’ll stay here with daddy. I’ve still so much to tell him.” The little boy also didn’t want to leave his daddy.Cynthia had the urge to drag him home but Angela was rushing her. She had no choice but to go over immediately. Gritting her teeth, she said, “Alright, I’ll pick you up after work.”“No need for that. I’ll bring him home with me. My chauffeur will pick you up and send you to my house.” Gabriel didn’t want to be separated from the little fellow either.Cynthia was overcome with bitterness. But she didn’t want to make this obvious in front of her son. Ever since he was young, she couldn’t bear for him to see her throw a fit.“Alright!” Cynthia had no other choice but to comply. Loo
Standing in the elevator, Cynthia looked at the little boy’s soft, rosy cheeks, and couldn’t help giving him a few kisses. Gabriel looked on with narrowed eyes. The coldness in his eyes seemed to have thawed. A woman was the most beautiful when she was overflowing with maternal love.Reaching the master bedroom, Gabriel pushed open the door. Cynthia glimpsed in and was stunned when she saw the spacious and luxurious room.Gabriel lifted the covers and Cynthia sat on the bed as she took off her son’s shoes. She then leaned forward and gently laid the little boy in bed. The little fellow let out a whimper then curled up his small body and continued sleeping.Looking at his innocent and beautiful face, the man and woman who werein front of him held their breath momentarily for fear of waking him.While Cynthia was looking on, she felt the grim gaze of an intimidating person settled on her face. Her heart was thrown into turmoil. Of course, she knew who it was that was staring at her.In
The next hour was spent watching the man in front of her set her son off in peals of laughter. She was feeling somewhat unsatisfied in her heart. This man was adept at coming between her and her son.After walking around the garden, it was already 8:30 p.m. On their way back, Gabriel carried the little boy on his shoulders. The little fellow’s radiant laughter pierced the night.Behind them, Cynthia heard her son’s spirited laugh. The corners of her mouth curved up into a smile that she herself was not aware of.As a mother, her son’s happiness was her happiness. This sort of feeling was one which she could not suppress.Back in the living room, the little boy had been laughing till he had run out of strength. Holding the little fellow in his arms, Gabriel could not resist kissing his soft cheeks causing him to become ticklish and break out in giggles. The smile on Gabriel’s handsome face came from the love and indulgence in his heart.Cynthia came upon this scene and was stunned. The
His perfectly chiseled face was facing her. Her heart skipped a beat. She felt like it was about to burst out of her chest. It has to be said that this man was the most handsome man out of all the men she had ever seen.She had previously thought that her ex husband Jude topped the list of good-looking men. Now, when she saw this man, she knew that this man was in a league of his own.The little boy who was in the middle, was buzzing with excitement making him unable to lie still. One minute he was looking at his daddy and the next, he was looking at his mommy. Like a high-spirited puppy, he couldn’t contain his excitement. His small lips giving them kisses to and fro.Cynthia had to hold down the energetic child. “Okay, don’t move about. Go to sleep.”The little boy quieted down. His small head did not impede her view, so Cynthia’s gaze met the gaze of the man opposite her without any obstruction.The man’s eyes were dark and deep, like two black holes pulling people into oblivion. T
“I know. My son told me that he is the richest man in the world.”“Cynthia, you’re really lucky. Back then, you’d managed to sleep with such an outstanding and handsome man. Now, you needn’t have to worry about it any longer.” Linda said with a hint of envy.Cynthia smiled bitterly. “How can I not worry? He came to snatch my son away from me. I will definitely not give my son to him.”“Why do you have to give him your son? Just marry him.” Linda spoke with no hesitation.Widening her eyes, Cynthia's face flushed red. “How is that possible? How could I possibly marry him? What’s more, I have zero interest in men.”“You can’t put marriage off for the rest of your life just because of that one incident.”“I’m done with men. I’ll never marry even if I had to die.” Cynthia said firmly.Linda looked at her somewhat at a loss for words. “Alright. It’s your decision. Did Angela gave any comment yesterday?“Yes, I promised to revise it according to her request. She wants to double the size of
Jude reached the bottom floor and was only a few steps behind her. He looked at the delicate figure in front of him. He was quite surprised. He had initially thought that life would be difficult for her since she had left with nothing. But the woman in front of him exuded an air of elegance and confidence.Over the years, he did not dare to think of her because he was ashamed. The more he emerged as a prominent figure in society, the more he reflected on his disgraceful past and wanted to make it up to her.However, he was not able to do so because he couldn’t track her down.Now that he had met her and knew that she had returned to this City , his desire to make it up to her surged fiercely in his heart.Linda turned to glance behind her and saw a man dressed in a gray suit. The tall man seemed to be following after them. The man stared fixedly at Cynthia’s figure. She then guessed his identity.It couldn’t be that Cynthia had met her ex-husband!Jude’s car was also parked in the dir