S31 53. Clever Strategy
“Did Grandma ever come up with such a clever strategy?” Louis asked, whispering..
Diana blinked her eyes. “That is a secret.”
Suddenly, Emily laughed. Her eyes sparkled with admiration. “When I’ve grown up, I want to be as cool as Grandma Diana. I will be an expert at strategizing and defeating all opponents.”
“Then, study properly. So later, you can develop strategies more easily.
While Louis and Emily gave a small nod, Jeremy entered the dining room. “Good morning, Harper Family.”
Everyone looked over. In an instant, the twins’ eyes widened. “Uncle Jeremy!” Their necks were elongated, their voices were shrill.
Jeremy smiled slightly. “Hello, Louis, Emily.”
“Why did you come so early? Do you want to join us for breakfast?” Emily tilted her head and scratched her cheek.
“No. I’ve finished breakfast. I came because I had something to discuss with your father.”
When Frank caught Jeremy’s gaze, the curve of his lips twitched. His brows furrowed to guess whether something had happened last night.
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“What do you want to talk about?” Frank motioned for Jeremy to sit in the empty chair near Diana, facing Abigail.
With a leisurely pace, Jeremy received the signal. He sat up and took a quick breath. “Ava didn’t get to see her mother last night.”
“Why?” Louis tilted his head forward. Philip leaned against the chair,
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making it easier for Louis to see Jeremy.
“Louis,” Kara called softly, “this is an adult business. It’s not time for you to get involved.”
“Remember, Louis,” Emily added, “we promised not to interfere with adults. We’re still kids.” She emphasized the last word.
Louis put on a pitiful look. “Sorry, but I’m curious. Why didn’t Ava meet her mother? She must be sad and disappointed.”
Everyone looked back at Jeremy.
“There were three cars following us. I didn’t dare take any risks. Even though Wela said the hospital security was tight, the Moore family could have sent someone who could break through.”
“Isn’t Sean looking after Ava’s mother?” Louis tilted his head. Noticing Kara’s glance, he quickly put his lips in and covered her mouth with
both hands.
“Sorry, Mommy. I slipped.”
Even so, Frank still explained. “Sean went home as soon as another guard arrived. He said he wanted to celebrate New Year with his family.”
Louis’ mouth rounded. After a blink, he glanced back at Jeremy. H didn’t ask any questions. However, he faithfully waited for an explanation.
“Did those three cars follow you all the way home?” Frank inquired.
Jeremy shook his head. “I managed to trick them thanks to Ben’s help.
“Ben Wilson?” Frank raised an eyebrow.
“Yes, I took Ava into the bar. We met him. He then helped us disguise ourselves and escape. In return, I said I would persuade the twins to
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become.
for his perfume.”
“Is that the perfume Ben gave us?” Emily sounded serious even though her voice was very sweet.
Jeremy nodded. “I heard that there are still few people interested in toddler perfume. The product isn’t selling well. If you and Louis become the advertising models, I’m sure their sales will increase drastically. Ben agrees with me.”
The twins exchanged glances. Their lips trembled to hold back a
smile.
“I don’t mind being the model. The perfume that Ben gave me really smells good, and the ingredients are natural,” Emily nodded while glancing at Kara. Before she could ask, Louis interrupted.
“Yes! I don’t mind either. I’m ready to help Ben increase his perfume sales. People will definitely be enchanted by our cool appearance.
Everyone laughed, amazed at Louis’ confidence.
“Can you really pose?” Barbara was amused.
“I can.”
Louis immediately pinched his chin with his index finger and thun His face was slightly lowered to give a cool impression. In an instal the laughter resounded louder.
“Do you have other pose?” Philip provoked, holding back his
amusement.
Louis folded his arms in front of his chest and raised his chin. His
eyelids lowered slightly.
“Aren’t I cool?” he asked without changing his pose and expression. He didn’t care if everyone was tickled by his behavior.
“Louis, you look like an arrogant person!” Emily commented between
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giggles.
Louis ended his pose. “Haven’t you heard that a model has to be arrogant? You have to feel that you’re the coolest when you pose. That way, the photos will be good.”
Smiling, Kara stroked Emily’s head. “What about you, Princess? Do you have a signature pose like Louis?”
Emily shook her head. “I always look beautiful, Mommy. No matter how I pose, I will look cool.”
Diana laughed when she heard that. “Jeez, Frank. What do you give your kids to have that much self-confidence?”
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Frank shrugged. “Praise and recognition? Oh, don’t forget the support.
“So,” Jeremy interjected gently, “do you let your children use their confidence for Ben’s company?”
Frank looked at Kara. After getting a nod, he said, “Yes, that’s fine. The twins are just advertising models, right?”
In an instant, Louis and Emily covered their mouths with both ha Nevertheless, the sound of laughter still escaped, tickling the hea of the listeners.
“Louis and I got a new job.” Emily’s eyes seemed to sparkle.
“Are we getting paid?” Louis asked, hopefully.
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