The Triplets My Ex Never Knew About novel Chapter 43

Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Nathaniel Sloan Was Ice-Cold, "I’d Like to See Who Dares!

Estelle Lockwood hung up the phone and was about to hail a cab when she suddenly heard Nathaniel Sloan call out to her. "Miss Lockwood."

She turned around. "Is something wrong?"

"We’re going to Rosalind Garden in two days to select raw materials. Don’t forget, Miss Lockwood."

Estelle Lockwood’s brow furrowed.

’The schedule was just set in the meeting half an hour ago. Would I really forget it already? Is Nathaniel Sloan mocking me for being an airhead?’

Estelle Lockwood gave a noncommittal response and went straight back to Star Studio.

...

「A little after two in the afternoon, Evernight International, the CEO’s office.」

Luke White knocked and entered. "Sir, the arrangements for the collaboration are all set, and the personnel for the trip to Rosalind Garden the day after tomorrow have been decided."

Nathaniel Sloan hummed softly in acknowledgment. Sensing Luke White had more to say, he didn’t even lift his gaze. "Is there something else?"

Luke White swallowed, feeling utterly helpless. "Also, Mrs. Sloan called again. She wants you to add Miss Noelle Lockwood to the group..."

Nathaniel Sloan’s rejection was immediate. "Out of the question."

Luke White nodded and had the secretary reply to Mrs. Sloan.

’I just don’t get it,’ he thought. ’What on earth does Mrs. Sloan see in Noelle Lockwood? Back when the missus was still around, Mrs. Sloan couldn’t stand her and was constantly trying to push Noelle onto the Sir.’

RING... RING...

Just then, Nathaniel Sloan’s phone rang. It was an unknown number, but it was calling his personal cell.

"Hello, is this Mia Lockwood’s father?"

A young, anxious female voice came from the other end. "This is Greenbriar Kindergarten. We couldn’t reach her mother, and since your number was listed as the father’s contact, we had to call you. Something has happened to Mia. Could you please come over?"

Nathaniel Sloan’s expression darkened instantly. "Luke, get the car ready."

...

「Half an hour later, Greenbriar Kindergarten.」

Inside the office, a gaudily made-up woman, draped in expensive designer brands and dripping with jewelry, was pointing at Mia and screaming abuse, the flesh on her face jiggling as she shook.

"My son wanted to touch you—that’s an honor for you, you hear me?! And you dared to have him beaten up for it? You must have a death wish!"

Next to the woman stood a chubby little boy, who shouted with a smug look on his face, "Mia Lockwood, you’re just a fatherless bastard! So what if I touched you? You think you’re so high and mighty?"

Zachery’s face was grim, and Christian had lost his usual smile.

The two boys stood protectively in front of Mia. Zachery gritted his teeth. "Shut your mouth!"

Christian added coldly, "Being the loudest doesn’t make you right. I’ve already called the police."

Mrs. King was instantly furious. "Miss Lockwood, look at this, just look! I can’t even say a few words! Calling the police? Do you have any idea what the King Family’s status is in Crestfall?! Miss Lockwood, if this isn’t resolved, this will not be over!"

Noelle Lockwood said with feigned sincerity, "Mrs. King, please, calm down. It’s my child who was in the wrong in this matter..."

The two young kindergarten teachers were frantic with worry.

The principal wasn’t in today. During activity time, the chubby boy, Walter King, had followed Mia around, repeatedly trying to touch her waist and legs, but Mia had managed to dodge him every time.

Afterward, the little bully escalated, gathering a few helpers to drag Mia into the restroom, where they tried to strip her clothes off.

Fortunately, Mia’s two "brothers" arrived just in time, and each of them landed a punch on Walter King.

All hell broke loose. Walter King sat on the floor, wailing his eyes out and demanding they call his parents.

The King Family was powerful and influential in Crestfall, and the vice-principal was a spineless coward who only knew how to curry favor with the elite. The moment he saw Mrs. King arrive, he demanded that Mia and the boys apologize without even asking what had happened.

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