Love Contract
Chapter 148 He's Back ( Part One)

"What uncle?" Looking straight into Elissa's eyes, Mary asked.

"I took the elevator with a handsome uncle," said Elissa, a lovely smile making its way to her mouth. "In fact, he pressed the elevator button for me! I offered him money, but he refused to take it," she added. "What's this Elissa? Who told you to use money?" Mary asked, wondering what had gotten into her little girl.

"Brother! He told me adults expect money for everything they do."

Mary didn't know how to react to this. Realizing it was no use talking to her, she turned around and looked at her driver, Robert. "Do you have any idea about this uncle Elissa is talking about?" she asked. "I honestly have no idea," Robert said as he scratched his head. "Could you at least attempt to describe him?" Mary asked earnestly. After giving her request a thought, he said, "That man was tall and handsome. From his outfit, I could tell he was quite rich. But there was something frightening about his eyes. When I saw him, he had Elissa in his arms." The more she heard, the more suspicious she became. From the description, it sounded like this so-called uncle was William. 'No, it can't be, ' Mary thought, trying to put her mind at ease.

As if an important piece of information had occurred to him, Robert said, "Oh, right! He bore an uncanny resemblance to Alick!"

Hearing this, Mary felt like she had been struck by a thunderbolt. Her courage began to waver.

In an instant, her face turned pale.

Once again, her gaze fell on her daughter.

"Elissa," leaning toward her, Mary asked, "have you told that uncle your name?"

"Mommy, you told me not to tell strangers my name." Just when Mary was going to let out a sigh of relief, Elissa added, "But he was so smart that he knew my name was Elissa."

"How is that possible?" As Mary spoke, her voice trembled. "Elissa, what exactly did you both talk about? Did he ask you any strange questions?"

"No." Elissa shook her head. After some time, she looked at her mother and said, "He didn't ask any questions, but he said we could play together next time!"

"No. There won't be any next time," Mary said, determined to keep her daughter away from him. Now that she knew what happened, she would be even more cautious. "But why?" asked Elissa, frowning a little.

"No reason." Biting her lips, Mary quickly changed the topic. "Well, let's go inside and eat something. Is my little Elissa hungry?"

Elissa nodded and exclaimed, "Yes, Mommy. I am starving!"

"Okay," said Mary, taking her hand. "Let's go and replace Alick."

"Okay!"

"Robert, that's it for today. You can leave now," she said and got ready to leave.

"Madam, I'm really sorry." He knew it was his responsibility to keep Elissa away from strangers.

"It's alright. But you need to be careful from now on. Don't take her to AJ Group at any cost.

"Okay."

Soon, Elissa and Mary walked towards the house, hand in hand. But when Elissa saw her brother, she let go of her mother's hand and sprinted towards him. Shaking her head, Mary smiled at them.

Thoughts about William niggled darkly at the back of her mind. Just when she thought everything was going to be fine, he had to show up again. 'Why didn't he go to Norway?' she thought. 'Oh god! If he comes to know about the kids, will he try to snatch them away from me? No way! I won't let this happen,' she thought, shaking her head. Moreover, William was against the idea of having children. There was no way he would want them. These kids were her life, and she wouldn't allow anyone to hurt them!

As long as she was alive, she wouldn't let him, or anyone else, cast a shadow over her kids.

In the fifty-eighth floor of Blue Sea Hotel in A City, Corbett was staring at Frank.

"Are you leaving again?" In the past four years, Frank would leave immediately after he had slept with Corbett. Every time.

"Yes, I am. Why shouldn't I?" Frank's tone was unfriendly.

"But Frank, please don't leave."

"Don't speak so intimately. I'm not used to it," Frank said, not meeting his eyes.

Even though they had been comforting each other in the past four years, Frank never opened up completely to Corbett.

"Intimate?" Perturbed by his words, Corbett stood up at once. His slender body stepped out of the bathtub. "It has been four years! Four goddamn years! Aren't we not in an intimate relationship?"

The pain that went through Corbett's heart didn't seem to bother Frank. In an indifferent voice, he replied, "We are keeping each other company temporarily. Don't pretend like we can't live without each other." After this, he sneered unsympathetically.

"I should have known! You are still waiting for William, aren't you?" Corbett spoke with bitterness. And this realization stung him badly. Instead of replying, Frank chose to remain silent. Taking his silence for a yes, Corbett went on, "Didn't you guys part with each other four years ago?"

"My personal life is none of your business. Stay within your limits!" Frank spoke through gritted teeth.

But that was the bitter truth. Apart from the occasional greetings, William didn't seem to hold any emotions for Frank. He seemed to be completely over him! In spite of knowing this, Frank found it beyond impossible to move on.

"How can you say that? After all the time we spent together, how is this none of my business?" Furiously, Corbett walked towards him and continued, "William doesn't give a shit about you. Do you think he is busy? I don't think so! He seems to have plenty of time for those female stars." Frank clenched his fists and thought, 'William has changed a lot in the past four years.'

However, Frank didn't want Corbett to have the satisfaction of knowing he had hit his weak spot. "Fuck off!" Frank spat hatefully.

"Frank!" He gazed at Frank firmly and said, "Let's go to Norway. Or perhaps Sweden. Wherever your heart wants to go." "No," Frank replied, shaking his head.

"I will give you time to think about it. You don't have to decide today."

Frank opened his mouth, wanting to tell Corbett his decision would never change. But somehow he found it hard to speak.

Corbett gave Frank a peck on his lips. "Don't forget to call me. I'll always be there for you." After saying that, Corbett left, closing the door.

Once he was out, Frank realized what Corbett had just done. Feeling annoyed, he touched his lips with his fingers.

And then he sat for a few minutes, lost in thought.

In a villa of A City, a special guest had just arrived.

"Daddy Lucas!"

"Daddy Lucas!" As soon as the children's eyes fell on Lucas, they rushed to embrace him. Leaving his suitcase on the floor, he eagerly waited for them. "Alick, Elissa, my babies!" he exclaimed happily. Their enthusiasm was so contagious, he began to feel happy as soon as he entered the house.

"Daddy Lucas! I missed you so much!" Elissa confessed as she placed a kiss on his cheek.

"I missed my Elissa very much!" he confessed, tightening his grip on her.

"Daddy Lucas, where is Daddy Barry?" Alick asked as he gazed out of the villa, waiting expectantly for Barry.

Turning his focus from Elissa to Alick, he said, "Why would he come with me? Looks like you only care about Daddy Barry. So I am guessing you didn't miss me at all, right?" After this, Lucas pouted. "That's not true. I missed Daddy Lucas a lot!" Alick swore.

"Well, then prove it by kissing me." Lucas put his face ahead, waiting for Alick's kiss.

Just then, Mary walked down the stairs. Having heard their conversation, she said, "Lucas, don't force my baby to kiss your old face." She crossed her arms across the chest and stood smiling at them. "Ha ha..." Lucas looked at Mary and said, "Look! They love me dearly!"

Once they were over their friendly banter, the topic turned serious.

"You didn't even bother to inform me that you were back!" Lucas said, without any attempt to conceal his disappointment. She made no reply, so he went on, "If I hadn't found it out by myself, would you have hidden it from me forever?"

"Of course not." Mary waved her hand and tried to smile it off. Lucas wasn't done, he had more questions to ask.

However, Elissa caught his hand and said, "Daddy Lucas, let's go to the yard. There is a swing!" She was so excited at the prospect of spending time with him.

"Well, Daddy Lucas has had a long journey. He must be tired. You can play with him on the swing some other day," Mary promised.

"All right!"

"Okay!" The two kids let go of Lucas' arms.

"Is Daddy Lucas going to live with us?" asked Elissa.

"Of course! Can't you see my luggage?" Lucas said, raising his eyebrows.

"Yeah! That's great! We shall have lots of fun," she exclaimed, pleased with his answer. An idea popped into her mind. She looked at Lucas and requested, "Will you sleep with me tonight?"

"Sure," Lucas said with a snicker, "I'll sleep with the three of you, okay? We will have lots of fun in bed."

"Will you?" Elissa clapped her hands happily and turned to Mary. "Mommy, will you allow Daddy Lucas to sleep with us tonight?"

"What's wrong with you? You're spoiling the kids! " said Mary, directing her angry scowl at Lucas.

"Ha-ha-ha!" He laughed to tears.

"Jokes aside, why have you returned so soon?" she questioned, motioning him to sit down.

"Now that's a long story," Lucas said, leaning against the sofa.

"Let me guess, your father set up a blind date for you again." Mary raised her eyebrows, quite certain her suspicion was right.

"How did you know?" Lucas widened his eyes in disbelief.

"Well, it doesn't take a genius to guess it." As Mary poured him a glass of water, she went on, "You're in your thirties and you have spent the past four years in the U.S. From what I know, your father has always been behind you, setting you up on blind dates. I am pretty sure you have seen all the pretty girls in the Chinese American community."

"But the thing is, I'm not interested in any of them," he replied honestly.

"What do you mean? Are you interested in western girls then?" Without waiting for his response, she continued, "If that's the case, I suggest you speak to your father. I am pretty sure he will arrange things the way you like."

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