Chapter 4
Celeste was taken aback. Before she could respond, Louis shot her a knowing glance. It was evident that Sampel had taken a liking to Celeste. It would benefit everyone if she could get on his good side
Celeste had no choice but to pick him up again. Samuel was overjoyed. He tightened his grip on her, and his eyes sparkled with happiness. She couldn’t help but grow fond of him as she carried him outside.
Once outside, she smiled and thanked him, “Sweetle, thank you for sticking up for me earlier.”
“No problem. She’s just another annoying woman. There’s plenty like her around my dad, I’m used to it,” Samuel said, his voice still soft but with an air of confidence. He sounded like a small adult.
Celeste thought it was amusing.
“You’re only a led and already used to it?
Samuel sighed and said, “What can I do? My dad is handsome, and those women are like flies around him. It’s really annoying. But you’re different. You’re pretty and kind. 1 like you, so I’ve decided to keep you!”
Celeste nearly stumbled when she heard that, she thought she had misheard him. A five–year–old child was speaking about keeping her. She figured that he probably didn’t understand what he was saying, so she didn’t take him seriously.
She thought she could put him down and return to work
However, Samuel looked at her longingly and said, “You didn’t respond. Does that mean you
Celeste chuckled and said, “Yeah, Lagree,”
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“That’s great! Then you’ll be coming home with me” Samuel’s face lit up with a smile, and his rosy checks made him even more adorable. It was hard for celeste to resist the urge to kiss him.
That she held herrll back and similed. “Colome with you? That won’t be necessary.”
Saul’s face tumed sour, and he murmured, “You promised to let me keep you. Are you going back on your word? My dad says your nose will grow if you lie.” Only then did Celeste realize Samuel was serious and wasn’t jolding, she found the whole situation bizarre. He was merely a kid, yet he talked about bringing 501to home. Celeste couldn’t help but wonder how the Ford family had raised him.
As they spoke, they arrived at the lobby. A luxurious Rolls-
-Royce was packed at the entrance.
A bodyguard opened the car door, but Samuel clung to Celeste, waiting for her response.
Celeste felt a bit nervous under his gaze and quickly said, “Sweetie, let’s talk about this later, okay? I have to retum to work now, so you should go home. We’ll discuss me going home with you another time, alright?”
“No way. You already agreed. You can’t back out now,” Samuel insisted stubbornly.
Celeste had a headache. She felt it was her fault for speaking without thinking and didn’t know what to do.
If she refused, she would be lying. But agreeing wasn’t a choice either. After all, he was just a child, and she wasn’t an animal,
Just as she was feeling stuck, Samuel spoke again. “Is it that you don’t want to go to my house?
Celeste nodded quickly, “yeah, your family is so prestigious. I’m sure there are many house rules. We’ve only just met. Your family might think I’m a fraud if I went home with you. So, I can’t.”
Samuel tilted his head and thought momentantly, then said, “Alright. We don’t have to go to my house. Let’s go to yours.”
celestechoked on her words, wondering how he had returned to this topic of conversation.
“is that not okay? Don’t you like me?” Samuel looked disappointed, and his eyes reddened as he gazed sadly at Celeste.
Celeste felt her heart melt. She couldn’t help but like him. His rosy checks, charming looks, and sweet
et smile were utterly irresistible.
She quickly caved in “Alright, alright. I’ll take you home. Don’t cry.”
Then, she placed him in the back seat. Samuel smuggled into her arms, smiling triumphantly
Meanwhile, Julian Ford was seated at his desk reviewing a financial report at the CEC’s office of Ford Corporation
His assistant, Nancy Fuller, brought him a cup of coffee and said, “Mr. Ford, Mr. Samuel’s bodyguard called. He said he caused a scene at Creative Solutions today.” Julian was immersed in his work He responded calmly, “Let him do what he wants as long as he stops sulking. We’ll compensate the company if he causes any damage.”
Nancy cleared her throat and added, “There weren’t any damages, but 1 heard that a woman took her home.”
“A woman? What woman?” Julan looked up, frowning.
“She’s an employee from Creativolations. Apparently, Mr. Samuel took a great king to her. He refused to leave her. He even told her he wanted to bring her home.” Nancy explained awkwardly.
Ad inspected, Julian’s expression darkened. “Tell Marcos that if he reaches Samuel any more nonsense, he’ll be sent off to Autrica, and he’ll never be allowed to ECTURAL”
“Understood Should we send someone to pick up Mr. Samuel?” Many sled slowly.
Julian rubbed bis temples, clearly fnistrated. “When he throws a tantum, no one can talk him down. I’ll go myself. Where is he?”
