CHAPTER 5

Cynthia stroked her son’s little head. With a smile on her lips, she said, “Alright, didn’t I tell you before? Back then, mommy didn’t even know who your father was, so let’s not search for daddy, okay?”

“Mommy, I heard that it’s popular now to have a godfather. You wait, some day I’ll find one to support you.” The little boy said with arms akimbo.

After hearing this, Cynthia burst out laughing. Looking at her little boy, she said, “No, mommy doesn’t need you to find a godfather! Mommy is able to protect myself and also you.”

The little boy pursed his lips, stubbornly holding on to that thought.

“Mommy still has some work to do. Why don’t I ask Aunt Tania to bring you out for a meal?” With his hand in hers, Cynthia led her son to her office.

After Cynthia had cautioned them to pay attention when crossing the road, Tania left with the little boy’s hand clutched in hers.

Behind her, Linda walked in and asked, “Cynthia, how did it go?”

“I’m acquainted with this Mrs. Leonard. She’s not someone with good intentions. She came here specifically for me.” Cynthia bluntly said.

“What do you mean? How is it that she came here specifically for you?” Linda was puzzled.

Cynthia let out a shaky breath. “This was the woman who colluded with my ex-husband to set me up and had me driven out of the Leonards Family. She is now the present Mrs.Leonard.”

“What? That’s her? Cynthia, I’ll have to trouble you. For you to have to deal with people from the Leonards family so quickly after your return, will this be difficult for you?”

“Since I’ve made my return to this city, sooner or later I’m bound to run into them. Whether it’s now or later, I would still have to face them. I’m prepared.”

“For Zion’s sake?”

“That’s right. I’ve only my son in mind now. As long as it’s for him, I’ll set aside whatever grudge I hold.”

“To be a mother is to be strong. Good on you. I’m now considering whether to switch the designer working for her.”

“She would definitely refuse. She chose me in order to make things difficult for me. She didn’t lay down any requirements which means that I would have to design everything. In any case, I’ll do my best.” Cynthia calmly said. Her reserved temperament was at odds with her youthful countenance.

“Alright, when you’re done with your sketch, let me have a look. Then, we’ll show it to her to see what modifications she would like to make.”

“Okay!”

“Then I’ll have to trouble you.”

“It’s my duty.” Cynthia smiled lightly.

After Linda had left, Cynthia found it hard to devote herself wholeheartedly to designing jewelry for the woman she hated the most. Caught up in resentment, for the very first time she was faced with an artist’s block. Her mind was filled with images of Angela’s despicable face from the past.

Tania gripped the little boy’s hand in hers. He wasn’t like other kids running about all over the place. Even when crossing the street, he understood and observed the road safety rules which surprised Tania.

Thinking of her three-year-old nephew, it seemed like her whole family was always chasing after his little butt all day long, tidying up this and that. Once on the road, his little butt would run amok causing chaos.

How could he possibly compare to this obedient and sensible little fellow?

The little boy turned to look at the pyramid-like skyscraper. He curiously asked Tania. “Aunt, who does this building belong to?”

A reverent expression immediately appeared on Tania’s face. “That’s the building of the richest person in our city.”

“What does the richest person look like?” He asked with an inquisitive look on his face.

Tania laughed. “Do you really want to know?”

“Yes!”

“Alright, I’ll tell you once we’ve reached the bakery.” Tania led him across the street where they soon arrived at a bakery. There was also a leisure area here where she was planning to keep the little boy company while he ate.

After placing their order, the little boy had not forgotten what she had said.

“Aunt, quickly tell me! What does the richest person look like?”

“Why are you so curious to know? ”

“Because I want to be the richest person in the future.” The little boy looked ambitious.

Tania was not able to hold back her laughter. “You’re still just a little bean!”

“Aunt, are you looking down on me? I’m telling you the truth. I’m going to make lots and lots of money in the future. I’m not going to let mommy work hard anymore.”

“I believe you. I believe that you’ll become the richest person.” Tania seriously told him. This little fellow was one of the smartest kids that she has ever seen.

“OK, I’ll show you what the richest person looks like. As a matter of fact, both of you share some resemblance!”

“Really? Let me see.” His interest was piqued.

Tania googled his name, enlarged his photo and showed it to the little boy.

Against a dark backdrop, an indolent figure reclined on an armchair. The man in the photo looked to be in his prime. He had a sophisticated mien and possessed a flawless disposition and outstanding looks with a hint of devilish charm. His jet-black eyes stared into the lens, glinting with intelligence and shrewdness, looking bold and resolute.

With eyes wide open, the little boy thought to himself. This.. Isn’t this what he thought his daddy would look like?

Tania observed the little fellow carefully and murmured, “You both really look alike! Little bean, where is your daddy?”

The little boy stared at the man in the photo. His lips formed into a pout.”I don’t have a daddy.”

Tania was stupefied. A cute little kiddo like him, how could he not have a daddy? So, Designer Cynthia was raising this child all by herself?

“Aunt Tania, is this man married?”

“Uh… Not that I know of.”

“Then does he have a girlfriend?”

“It seems like there isn’t one.” Tania’s reply was based off what she knew from reading the gossip rag.

“What do you think of my mommy becoming his girlfriend?”

“Ah!” Tania’s brain could not keep up with his way of thinking.

“My mommy is very beautiful and he is very handsome. I think they should get married.”

“Uh… Little bean, it’s better not to get caught up in wishful thinking.”

“Why? Do you think my mommy doesn’t match him?”

“No, no… That isn’t what I meant. I’m saying that he’s not from the same world as us.”

“Then what kind of world is he from? Mars?”

Tania wasn’t sure whether to laugh or cry. She had no choice but to explain, “I’m talking about the world that we’re living in now! It’s divided into two classes: the rich and the poor. At the same time, there are those from the upper echelon of society and those from the ordinary social class. He is at the top of the hierarchy and we’re just regular people, got it?”

The little boy blinked. He did not really understand the various ranks that adults have. He only knew one thing, he was interested in the man in the photo.

“Aunt Tania, what’s his name?”

“He’s called Gabriel York.”

“Gabriel York…” The little boy repeated to himself. Then he confidently said, “I think he could become mommy’s boyfriend.”