Returning with Triple Treasures: My CEO Husband Is Obsessed novel Chapter 217

Chapter 217 A Mother’s Lesson

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He’d fully expected the other man someone with a temper just as quick as his own to lay into him. In Skyler’s world, whenever kids on TV acted up, their dads always ended up giving them a whipping or at least a serious talking–to.

But Xavier didn’t. He’d just hauled Skyler back to the room without a word, then tossed him a headset. Before Skyler knew it, they were playing video games together a few rounds of Star Strike, the game Skyler prided himself on almost as much as his coding

skills.

Xavier had never played before, but he still took two out of three matches. Skyler accepted the toss fair and square, bracing himself for some gloating or a dad–like lecture. Again, nothing came.

In that moment, Skyler actually felt a flicker of warmth toward his so–called “bad dad“. But between Dad and Mon… he couldn’t just turn on Mom over a little flicker of feeling.

“Jason.”

Isabella’s voice was still gentle, but her expression grew a touch more serious.

“I know I baby you sometimes. It’s just… I never want you hurt, and I can’t stand hearing anyone say a word against you.

“But no matter how much I try to shield you, one day you’ll have to stand on your own two feet. I’m not scared of you resenting me -what scares me is holding you back from becoming who you really want to be.

“So, Jason, you’ve got to face what frightens you. Even with people you don’t like, don’t let your feelings run the show. Just do what’s right. Let’s prove ourselves together–deal?”

Skyler sat up a little straighter. He understood exactly how much his mom cared.

Jason’d had his… difficulties since he was small, and Isabella had poured every bit of love she had into him. She’d never once raised her voice or spoken to him harshly.

But today, because of him, she’d gotten an earful from Dad.

She must be really upset–probably blaming herself, too.

Skyler’s big eyes clouded with guilt. He pressed his lips together and gave a firm, sincere nod.

If butting heads with Dad put Mom in a tough spot, then maybe he needed to dial it back.

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Isabella didn’t know what was going through his mind. Seeing him so earnest just melted her heart.

“Mommy always knew our Jason was the brightest. You’re no spoiled brat.”

She planted several soft kisses on his forehead.

That night, after tucking her little one into bed, Isabella finally turned to her own affairs.

Barry had texted earlier–the Whitmans‘ projects had suddenly hit major roadblocks the day before, and their stock was in free fall -things weren’t looking good. He’d asked if Isabella wanted to pull her investment out early.

This was clearly Xavier’s doing. Quiet, methodical, and ruthless.

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Chapter 217 A Mother’s lesson

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From what Barry gathered talking to Sander, Whitman Properties still hadn’t figured out how Moore Group found the weak spot in their operations.

Isabella called Barry back. He told her Sander’s attitude had turned almost passive–nothing like his usual driven self. It was like the fight had gone out of him.

Barry’s advice was practical. “Cut your losses and walk away from the Whitmans now.”

Isabella said she’d think it over and hung up.

She knew pulling out now would save her some money, but it would also mean the Whitmans would go under completely–no chance of bouncing back.

She’d promised Sander her support. Turning her back on him now, when he was cornered, just wasn’t in her.

Especially since it was Xavier leading the charge against them.

And then there were the Carters. They knew she was investing overseas, yet they’d gone radio silent.

She’d had Barry reach out to her grandfather, but even Barry–her official representative–couldn’t get past the front gate. Something was off at home.

Or maybe, like Natalie had hinted, this whole “domestic investment” path was just a polite way of exiling her?

If that was really the case, then there truly was no way back for her.

Once her mind was made up, Isabella curled up beside Skyler and drifted off to sleep.

“Looks like Mrs. Moore has turned in for the night.”

Over in Xavier’s study, Jacob brought in a steaming bowl of herbal tonic–something Harry had prescribed to help Xavier regain his strength.

Xavier hadn’t wanted the house staff handling his care, so Jacob had been staying at the villa temporarily until he was fully back on

his feet.

Isabella’s arm was still on the mend, and she needed rebuilding up too, so Xavier had Jacob prepare a portion for her as well. “Leave the medicine with the housekeeper for tomorrow,” Xavier said offhandedly, eyes never leaving the Gocuments in his hands. He was flipping through pages steadily, speed–reading his way down each one.

“Mr. Moore, it’s getting late. Maybe you should call it a night. Your health has to come first…”

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