The Triplets My Ex Never Knew About novel Chapter 65

Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Aunt Is Back and Wants to See Yara Lockwood

Noelle Lockwood stumbled back a step. "Christian, I never thought you’d think of me like that... I’m so sorry..."

With that, she covered her mouth and ran off, heartbroken.

Laura Jennings was left standing there awkwardly. Seeing Noelle Lockwood run out and being ignored by everyone else, she had no choice but to follow.

The living room fell quiet. Zachery immediately stopped his crocodile tears. His sad expression vanished, replaced by a nonchalant look as he took Estelle’s hand and led her upstairs. "Aunt Yara, we’re going back to our room."

Nathaniel Sloan stood in the living room, remaining silent for a long while before asking, "Chapman, have you noticed Christian has been a little different lately?"

Chapman chuckled. "The young master has certainly gotten much more lively. It’s probably because Zachery and Mia are here. Having playmates his own age has helped him open up."

Nathaniel Sloan nodded. Just then, his phone rang. Surprise flashed in his eyes as he answered. "Aunt is back? And she... wants to see Yara?"

...

After dinner with her three little cubs, Estelle went back upstairs to work.

Suddenly, there was a knock on her study door. She looked up in surprise. "Yes?"

Nathaniel Sloan got straight to the point. "Report to Evernight International headquarters starting tomorrow."

Estelle frowned. "Are you doubting my professional competence?"

’I’ve already agreed to the collaboration and to setting up at Evernight International. How could I possibly forget?’

Nathaniel Sloan’s lips curved into a slight smile. "Of course not. I just wanted to give my partner a heads-up. My aunt wants to see you."

Estelle froze.

’Nathaniel Sloan’s aunt...’

Old Mr. Sloan had only two children: his older son, Ethan Sloan, and his younger daughter, Iris Sloan.

Ethan Sloan was Nathaniel’s father. As for Iris Sloan, she was in her early forties, had never married, and managed the Sloan Group’s business operations up north.

’Five years ago, before Iris Sloan left Crestfall, she was the one in the Sloan family who treated me the best and protected me the most...’

’His aunt is back...’

Estelle felt a surge of excitement and joy, but she quickly suppressed it. "Alright."

Nathaniel watched her expression and asked in a low voice, "You seem quite eager to meet her?"

Estelle gave a well-rehearsed answer. "Of course. Ms. Sloan’s reputation is known far and wide. It’s my honor to be able to meet such a legendary woman in person."

Nathaniel’s gaze darkened.

’Aunt always doted on Estelle. Will Yara tell her the truth?’

His stare made Estelle uneasy. "Is there anything else, Mr. Sloan?"

He calmly withdrew his gaze. "My aunt just got back to the country. I booked a table at a restaurant in Dewdrop Garden for a welcome dinner tomorrow night. Want to join?"

Estelle wanted to refuse, but she held her tongue.

’In my current identity, I have no reason to invite his aunt out alone.’

’It would be good to have dinner with her, even if it’s under the pretext of joining Nathaniel.’

...

Meanwhile, when Laura Jennings returned to Sloan Manor, she found Iris Sloan standing in the living room, looking thoroughly displeased.

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