“Uncle??”
Ivan was surprised to see his only uncle.
When his parents died in a car accident, he was with them.
He was supposed to die too but he lived.
The accident made Ivan aloof to everyone.
His grandmother adopted him and brought him to Capital Z away from his uncle.
His uncle Eric was the only brother of his mother.
He’s his best friend and he visited him once in a while.
Eric was very handsome and elegant when he strode inside.
His eyes instantly captured Arabella.
He smiled at her like he saw the most alluring creature in the world.
Parent mothers couldn’t help to be amused with Eric especially when he smiled at everyone.
“Welcome, Mr. Grant.” Prof. Hence stood up quickly.
No one had not known Eric.
Even if he’s not from Capital Z, he was always featured in business and lifestyle magazines.
Like Bill Sky, he is also a famous billionaire, a top-notch bachelor, and an excellent businessman all over the world.
The air instantly filled with thrill and excitement having the three most powerful and richest men in Capital Z and abroad.
Who would have known that the chaos of the kids would bring them up together not a sort of business conference or something?
They didn’t even see the three together in this kind of event.
The parents inside the room could not help comparing the three men as the air suddenly smelled money.
A load of money.
“If I may ask, who’s your son here, Mr. Grant?” Puzzled, Prof. Hence sounded.
Not only her was eager to know. Everyone wanted to know as he was known for his bachelor status.
Eric just smiled calmly to anyone then he strode towards Ivan.
“This kid is my nephew.” Eric introduced Ivan calmly.
Ivan hugged his uncle who he had not seen quite a long time.
He thought no one would come to attend in his family as his grandmother was always busy with her friends in casinos.
He was always left with 15 servants in the house.
“Oh,” Prof. Hence could only mutter.
She was quite at a loss with the presence of the 3 billionaires inside her office.
They were more than a celebrity to anyone.
They were also everyone's inspiration.
“Mr. Grant, kindly stay on the other side.” Prof. Hence politely said pointing to the side of the parents.
Eric messed with Ivan’s hair first before he strode calmly on the parents' side.
His eyes were fixated on Arabella who was sitting beside Bill Sky.
He went in their direction.
“Mr. Sky, we’ve met again.” Eric passed by Bill and sat on the vacant chair on the side of Arabella.
Bill looked at Eric sharply.
He was obviously not pleased to see him again especially when he sat beside his wife.
“Nice to meet you again, Arabella.” Eric looked at Arabella carrying a very light and friendly vibe.
Arabella smiled at Eric and nodded.
She had no problem with Eric as he was always good to her even if they only meet thrice.
“Mrs. Sky,” Bill quickly butted in and corrected Eric with a mocking smirk then he suddenly held Arabella’s hand and interlocked their fingers.
Arabella was stunned but quickly recovered.
She knew Bill was doing it for a purpose.
Eric saw their hands together with their wedding rings.
He acted nothing and remained calm.
Arabella felt embarrassed seeing Jayson and other parents were looking at their hands.
“What a small world, Mr. Grant,” Bill remarked with his long legs elegantly crossed.
Who would have thought Ivan and Adam were classmates?
“Very, Mr. Sky.” Eric agreed.
Arabella was in the middle of the two gentlemen who were obviously not in a good term.
“Are you here to steal my wife?” Bill muttered directly.
Arabella squeezed Bill’s hand and shot him with daggers.
Eric looked at Bill smiling then glance at Arabella.
“You have a beautiful wife, Mr. Sky,” Eric answered indirectly.
Arabella blushed.
The two men were talking to each other like they were the only people in the room.
Their voice was low but enough to be heard by the three of them.
“So, what now? This Arabella Jones here is the reason for the kid’s fight! My son is just insinuating facts! He is just a kid!”
Margaret had no plan to stop.
She would never miss the opportunity to get back to her especially how Jayson looked at her even if they were together.
“I said stop!” Jayson held Margaret’s arm. His tone was angry and threatening. “If you will not stop just go home.” He whispered at her.
“Why, Jayson?” Margaret couldn’t hold it anymore. “Because it’s Arabella Jones? Your first love? Your ex that you can’t forget?” Margaret whispered angrily.
“Even in front of your son, you are still on her side but look! She’s married now. You can’t do anything about it.” Margaret wiped her tears secretly and laughed bitterly.
“You are out of the line.” Jayson let go of her arm. “My driver will drive you home.” He added whispering. “If you don’t go home now, don’t expect me to be nice to you. I will only say this once. Leave Clark to me. Leave now!” Jayson ended the conversation.
“But….” Margaret was helpless. She looked at Jayson but his expression was already dangerous.
Margaret stood up quickly and left the room before she could not see Jayson anymore.
She left cursing Arabella on her way out.
Margaret thought Arabella would not be her problem anymore after Jayson married her and after she married Bill Sky.
It seemed ex-lovers don’t forget each other but Margaret was determined to keep Jayson by her side.
“Please pardon Mar… my wife’s attitude.” Jayson calmly apologized to everyone, especially Arabella.
“Prof. Hence and to all the parents, I want to apologize for my son’s behavior. I will take full responsibility for teaching him good manners and I can assure everyone here that he will not do any kind of bullying again.” Jayson looked at Clark with great disappointment.
“Dad, I didn’t do anything, Mom is right. I am just a kid.” Clark blurted out stubbornly.
“Enough!” Jayson with a deep tone looked at Clark.
Clark felt embarrassed but his ego was hurt by his dad. He didn’t want other kids would see him being scolded.
“Why are you scolding me, dad?” Clark asked with dismayed and anger in his voice. “Because of her?” Clark pointed to Arabella. “Because of your ex-girlfriend? Mom said she is your girlfriend and she wanted to take you away from us! That’s why you are protecting her and scolding mom and me! Aren’t you supposed to be on our side, dad?” Clark stubbornly shouted and ran away. He couldn’t accept his dad was scolding him as he never scolded him before.
“Clark!” Jayson shouted.
“I’m sorry.” Before Jayson went out, he strode towards Arabella and tapped her shoulder sincerely.
Arabella looked at him worried and she nodded at Jayson.
Bill’s grip on her hand tightened while Eric watched the scene calmly.
Silent took over for a while.
Bill and Eric decided to close the squabble case to support Arabella’s decision.
Clark and his buddies were just kids so they were just given the first and last warning.
Should the incident happen again, their parents should instantly transfer them to another school.
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