Two Times the Charm (Clara and Emmett) novel Chapter 27

"I bear a striking resemblance to you, therefore I undoubtedly must be your legitimate offspring! Moreover, my grandmother showers me with excessive affection, thus negating any possibility of me being adopted! But why am I unable to reside with my mother?" Aiden lowered his head in contemplation. "All my schoolmates have mothers, so why do I not?"

"Your mother has passed away."

"No way!"

Emmett suddenly turned his gaze towards him, furrowing his brows. "How can you be so sure? Have you seen her?"

"...No, I have not. It's just that I don't believe she is deceased; I suspect you’re lying to me."

"When you mature, you shall naturally come to know the truth! Now, hasten to bed! Otherwise, you can forget about visiting the amusement park this weekend!"

With that, Emmett turned and left, his departing figure appearing somewhat flustered.

The following morning, Clara accompanied Alex to the nursery, then proceeded to take a taxi to her workplace.

Upon entering the premises, she initially intended to greet the receptionist, but her attention was drawn to two individuals engaged in hushed conversation nearby.

It was not her intention to eavesdrop, but the volume of their voices was simply too conspicuous...

"This is the sole woman in the CEO's vicinity, isn't it?"

"Yes, indeed. She appears rather ordinary. How could the CEO allow her to remain by his side?"

"Perhaps she possesses some means to captivate the CEO's favor."

Clara sighed helplessly.

What tricks could she have? It was Emmett who asked her to be his personal secretary!

Clara walked straight past them and took the elevator.

Just as she got to the boss's office, a pair of black leather shoes appeared in front of her...

Clara was startled and looked up-

The man in front of her somewhat resembled Emmett, but he was clearly much older!

This must be his father!

"Hello." Clara quickly bowed her head.

"You are not ordinary." Patrick cleared his throat and spoke solemnly. "Let's not beat around the bush. I assume you haven't been married, correct?"

"...No, I haven't."

"Then marry my son!"

Ah?

Clara could barely resist the urge to cover her ears, thinking she must have misheard!

"You don't have to be so surprised. I said, marry Emmett, my son!"

"Mr. Melendez, there truly is nothing between him and me! He once saved my life, and I merely wish to repay him! As for anything else, I genuinely have no further thoughts!"

Patrick furrowed his brow slightly. "Whether or not you have other thoughts is not important. What matters is that you have not been rejected by my son."

"..."

"The Melendez family cannot continue without a young mistress. His mother and I have been troubled by this issue for a long time. Emmett has always been reluctant to engage with women, but you are the only exception."