My Substitute Wife Is a Bigwig (Lily Brooks and Loid Laurier)

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Chapter 

Maxwell’s expression shifted. “I didn’t know about this. But when I return, I’ll give you an explanation. Let them stay with the Lane family for now I can assure you such incidents won’t happen again.” 

Lily’s lips curled up slightly, a chilly demeanor on her face in the sunlight. Her exquisite features hinted at icy resolve. “No need. I’ll find them a new place.” 

Maxwell furrowed his eyebrows and pressed. “Where will you arrange for them to go then? You’re still in school and living with the Laurier family. 

“Plus, your grandmother needs care in the hospital. Can you handle taking them in and sorting everything out?” 

Lily’s expression shifted slightly as she pressed her lips together, but she stayed silent. 

Seeing her wavering, Maxwell continued, “They should stay with the Lane family. They’ll be safe there, and it’s difficult for you to look after them while managing your matters. I take full responsibility for this oversight and will address it personally when I retum.!! 

After taking a sup of tea, Maxwell glanced at Lily. “You entrusted them to me initially because you wanted them to be safe, didn’t you?” 

Lily remained silent for a while but was finally persuaded by Maxwell. “Okay, I’ll rely on you to continue taking care of them. But I don’t want such incidents to happen again.” 

“It won’t! Their parents.” Maxwell sighed. “I treat them as my own children,” 

Lily nodded. “Alright.” 

Maxwellbreathed a sigh of relief. “Dig in. I’ve ordered your favorite dishes.” 

After dinner, Maxwell returned home. Mrs. Lane, who had just finished yoga, was surprised to see Maxwell back so early. 

“Honey, why are you back so early today?” 

Maxwell glanced at her and took off his suit jacket. Behind him was Beatrice. After finishing dinner with Lily, Maxwell went to Ember Creek High School to pick up Beatrice. 

As soon as Beatrice entered, Maxwell coldly commanded, “Kneel down!” 

Beatrice looked at Maxwell in disbelief, “Dad?” 

Mrs. Lane became anxious and walked up to Maxwell. “Honey, what’s wrong with you? Why are you suddenly so angry? Beatrice has always been obedient and sensible. What did she do?” 

Shut up! Maxwell snapped at her, his voice low. “If it weren’t for your meddling, would she end up be this?” 

Maxwell threw a stack of documents at Beatrice. “Look at what you’ve done. At such a young age, you’re so malicious. What’s to become of you in the future?” 

Beatrice quickly understood after seeing the documents. She smirked. “So it’s about these two illegitimate children. Dad, you’ve wronged Mom and me, and now you’re openly bringing them home. Have you even thought about our feelings? 

“So you let people bully them?” Maxwell looked hurt. 

“Yes,” Beatrice replied, lifting her gaze to meet his. “They took what’s mine, so Twant them to suffer!” 

Maxwell slapped Beatrice across the face. Beatrice held her face, tears welling up in her eyes. 

“Did you just hit me?“ 

“Thit you for being heartless and ungrateful” Maxwell yelled. “I’m your father! Don’t you know what kind of person I am? Do you think I’d go out and find women? Would I bring illegitimate children home?” 

Beatrice was stunned, “What do you mean?” 

“Their parents saved my life and died for it. Did you think they wanted to come to our family?” Maxwell’s face paled. 

“I begged them to come. Do you even know how many people wanted to raise them just to repay the debt? You’ve turned me into an ungrateful person!” Maxwell’s face was full of disappointment. 

“That’s impossible!” Beatrice fell to the ground. 

“Believe it or not! From now on, I will hire someone to protect their safety. If you dare to do anything to them again, don’t blame me for cutting off our father–daughter relationship.”