The Billionaire's Twins Play Matchmaker novel Chapter 52

“Finally you guys are back,” Theo whispered as Alexis and Sean slipped back with the group.

Lunch was almost over so they hurriedly gobbled their sandwiches. Despite his impatience he let them knowing it had to be difficult to face their father even with his sister’s nerves of steel. They just managed to finish eating before the teachers called them to gather. Lining up with the rest of the class Alexis hooked her arms through those of her brothers allowing them to continue their silent conversation.

‘So what was he like? Up tight? A real jerk right?’

‘Actually no. He was nice…awkward but nice.’

‘How can you say that after what he did to mom?’

‘I know…but…I don’t think he meant it. It sounds like he’s as much a victim as she was.’

‘I agree,’ Sean seconded. ‘He said his friends drugged him to loosen him up by sleeping with a woman. He thought they paid a maid to do it. You should have seen his face. He seemed devastated it turned out to be mom.’

‘You sure he wasn’t just acting?’

‘No. It wasn’t an act.’

Theo didn’t argue. If there was one thing he could always count on it was his sister’s intuition.

‘So what did you do with the photographer’s wallet?’ Alexis asked.

‘I left it on one of the tables. Someone will find it and turn it in.’ Theo shrugged. He wasn’t really concerned whether the reporter received it or not. The hassle of replacing his credit cards was the least punishment he deserved for interfering.

‘Well anyway…We’ll have to come up with a plan about our grandfather. We may have to accelerate our time table,’ Alexis announced bringing both of her brother’s to attention.

Ever since learning the truth about their maternal family the trio had been planning their revenge on everyone who hurt their mother. Silas Prescott had also been on their list which was why Sean had gone to the trouble of infiltrating his company. Now it seemed unnecessary…at least for now. There were plenty of others in need of their comeuppance starting with their aunt.

For her they had already begun. Sean programmed bots to flood comment sections of any news outlet reporting on her party activities with unflattering critiques. He also created bots to comment on her social media posts with the same feature. Her reputation was already abysmal to start with but their goal was to ruin it completely. It was no secret she flirted with the idea of being an actress but the bad press the triplets continually instigated quickly dried up her offers. That was only the start. The final blow would come later.

The punishment for their grandfather was different. Several years ago the Trent family ran afoul of the DaLairs and was practically wiped off the face of the world. It was an inspiration for the triplets. Their revenge would only be complete once they successfully recreated the event with the Carlisles. Time was naturally on their side. They were only ten after all and since no one knew they existed they could work from the shadows without interference from either party.

But it was different now. Their father knew of them and so did their maternal grandfather. They needed to change their strategy if they were going to go through with their plan. For now Alexis was willing to wait to see what their father would do but as for their grandfather…she wasn’t so sure.

“Okay kids we’re now entering the Ocean Voyage so let’s stay together and have fun.”

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Silas stood back watching as the triplets followed along with their class. Sean and Theo stood on either side of their sister protecting and guiding her through the exhibit. They stopped periodically marveling at the sharks and fish swimming all around them. Sean read every display they passed for Alexis’s benefit.

Theo started dancing in place singing Baby Shark immediately bringing his siblings to laughter as well as some of their classmates. The trio trailed after their class as if in their own little bubble. It seemed odd to Silas they didn’t make more of an effort to socialize with the other kids. Then again the trio had always been together allowing them to form deep bonds others simply couldn’t touch. It wasn’t any wonder the brothers guarded their sister so closely or that they would make such an impressive united front.

Silas stood watching them with a mixture of pride and concern. How would he convince all three he wanted to be in their lives and that he wanted their mother now more than anything? It was intimidating to be so outnumbered and he lacked experience with children.

He did not have the advantage of surprise. They already knew who he was to them. Worse they knew what happened ten years ago though there seemed to be some confusion. Alexis said her mother had also been drugged in a plot conceived by her aunt. It certainly didn’t surprise him to know Marilynn was so devious but to think she would do something so reprehensible to her own sister. And worse his children actually believed he had been a part of the plot. It was enough to make him sick. Alexis seemed willing to listen to his side at least. Silas hoped his sons were as open-minded as her.

But what of Ava? Did Ava also believe he had been a part of her sister’s plot? At the very least she must think he was heartless for the way he walked out on her and abandoned her to her fate. How could he convince her it wasn’t true? Would she even consider forgiving him?

Alexis mentioned her mother having a crush and her heart had been broken by that same person. She seemed to imply he was the object of her mother’s desire. If that was true then that meant…Ava had been in love with him? Could it really be the woman he desired for so long harbored the same feelings for him? Silas cringed as he recalled the last words he said to her.

God, what have I done?

Pain enveloped his chest knowing he hurt her but even he hadn’t known she had feelings for him. And her wounds ran deep.

Alexis claimed her mother no longer believed in love and that was the real reason she no longer played music. The very idea Ava refused to play left him feeling empty. He had to find some way to make it up to her and if he was lucky mend her heart to allow him back into it. She was too important to simply let her be. He had to fix this…somehow…

“Silas?” Thomas prompted watching him closely.

“Jake, you and Matthew keep close eye on my children. Do not let anything happen to them.”

“Of course,” Jake nodded as he and Matthew shared a look. They were still wrapping their head around the fact Silas had children but they would not risk failing to protect them and incur his wrath.