She Left, She Thrived, She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 43

Dominic felt Nathaniel’s gaze fixed on him and immediately made a vow.

“Melanie, don’t worry. As soon as Lila finishes her pre-K program, I’ll have her and Evelyn’s residency registration moved out.”

Evelyn opened her mouth to protest, but before she could speak, Dominic gave her a light kick under the table.

Evelyn’s glare toward Dominic grew even more resentful and furious.

Lila, sensing the subtle tension between her parents, quietly ate her food, though she couldn’t help but roll her eyes and glare at Melanie from time to time.

In the end, of the five people at the table, Melanie was the one enjoying her meal the most.

Just then, Dominic’s phone rang.

Since Melanie was sitting close to him, she could faintly hear the voice coming from the phone. It was about the Hale Group.

Finally.

Melanie watched as Dominic finished the call and shot up from his seat.

“What’s wrong, honey? Is there a problem at the Hale Group?”

As soon as she spoke, Dominic, his face dark, glanced at Evelyn, his resentment unmistakable.

Melanie knew exactly what was happening but feigned surprise.

“Could it be… related to the Luminaria Aesthetic Institute project?”

“I’ve been managing the Luminaria Aesthetic Institute project perfectly. How could there be a problem?” Evelyn denied it instantly.

“Sorry, Dad, there’s an emergency at the company. I have to go.”

Without waiting for Nathaniel’s approval, Dominic turned and left.

“Hey, Dominic, you’re leaving? What about me?”

Evelyn shouted after him, but Dominic acted as if he hadn’t heard, not even glancing back.

With Dominic gone, there was no reason to continue the meal.

Nathaniel was about to have his assistant drive Evelyn and Lila home.

“No need to trouble him. I can give them a ride,” Melanie offered.

“Good. You can go home with them. That’ll keep you from running around.”

After speaking, Nathaniel reached out and stroked Lila’s head.

“Lila is a good girl. She wouldn’t want to see her aunt staying out every night, right?”

Lila blinked her big, watery eyes, nodded, and said to Melanie, “Auntie, please come home. You won’t disturb Lila.”

Her obedient and sensible demeanor was so endearing that Nathaniel’s stern expression from a moment ago softened.

And so, Evelyn and Lila left Helix Meridian Tower with Melanie.

“Oh, I’m so sorry. I just remembered I have something to do, so I can’t give you a ride after all. You two will have to manage on your own.”

As soon as they reached the roadside, Melanie suddenly said this to Evelyn and Lila.

Evelyn was dumbfounded.

“You! You did this on purpose, didn’t you?”

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