Day Forty-Six…
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[ At Yan Family Mansion… ]
"When did you become so clingy, Nate?" Abigail murmured as she questioned Nathan's action. She couldn't believe that Nathan was serious. He truly packed his things and brought them to the Yan Family Mansion.
"Just think of this as if… I'm on my vacation. I'm not going to work in the coming days," Nathan simply replied.
Nathan had two reasons for coming along with Abigail. First, he didn't want to get separated from her and he was worried about her safety.
Second, he wanted to avoid his father since he was still mad at him. He won't come to work and he won't allow Old Man Xu to see his grandson, Ethan. This was his way of rebelling against his father.
Abigail, Nathan, and Ethan were now standing in front of the Yan Family Mansion. Madam Priyanshi and Old Master Yan came to welcome them.
Old Master Yan cocked his eyebrows as he noticed something strange. He shifted his eyes from left to right. He wondered why the three of them were holding three different luggages.
"Abi… you don't have to bring so many clothes. We can buy new clothes for you," Old Master Yan said, making Abigail smile embarrassedly.
"Those are not mine… grandpa… the truth is… I am here to ask your permission and Auntie's permission."
Both Old Master Yan and Madam Priyanshi watched her in confusion.
"Permission about what?" Madam Priyanshi asked her.
"These two men want to accompany me here. Are they allowed to stay here?" Abigail consulted them.
Madam Priyanshi and Old Master Yan exchanged glances with one another. Then their gaze stopped at Nathan. They couldn't believe that Nathan would want to stay in the Yan Family Mansion.
"Dad… I think Mr. Sparks is so in love with my niece. He couldn't bear to be separated from her," Madam Priyanshi whispered to Old Master Yan. She was smiling from ear to ear.
"Dad, give them your permission. I'm okay with this." Madam Priyanshi supported Nathan's and Ethan's stay in the Yan Family Mansion.
Old Master Yan frowned deeply. He was still undecided. He wanted to spend more time with Abigail and be with her. But it felt so strange that Nathan Sparks volunteered to live in the Yan Family Mansion even though he had a big house of his own.
"Great-grandpa, please. I want to take care of you too. I'll help Miss Abi!" Little Ethan approached Old Master Yan, grabbing his hands as he begged. He put on a puppy-eyed look, trying to use his charm to influence Old Master Yan's decision.
The old man could no longer refuse this cute little boy. "Alright! I agree. The two of you can stay here and accompany my granddaughter."
Abigail and Nathan finally felt relieved when Old Master Yan gave his consent. Ethan jumped happily and pounced on Old Master Yan.
"Thank you, Gramps!" Ethan expressed his gratitude toward the old man.
Madam Priyanshi giggled as she watched this scene. She felt like the mansion became more lively and cheerful because of Abigail's and Ethan's presence.
Everyone was in a bright mood when someone suddenly joined them. Madam Lu dropped by the Yan Family Mansion. Abigail's mood was ruined because of Madam Lu's appearance.
'Here comes the Witch!' Abigail thought to herself, her expression turning grim. She imagined that she was torturing this Madam who tried to harm Old Master Yan. What kind of family would harm his or her relatives? She was such a monster! A greedy monster!
"Auntie… why are you here?" Madam Priyanshi was also surprised to see her.
"I brought our family doctor to get Abigail's DNA sample. Have you forgotten? We are going to do another DNA test." Madam Lu turned to her side as she glanced at their family doctor. The doctor was being escorted by Old Master Yan's private nurse.
Abigail's frown deepened further at the sight of the nurse who was working under Madam Lu's command. She couldn't wait to reveal the truth to the Yan Family.
'This Witch is scheming something again.'
Abigail tossed a look at Nathan. Nathan slightly nodded, indicating he understood her.
The family doctor immediately showed courtesy to the Yan Patriarch. He was also there to check the old man's condition.
To erase the doubt of the Yan Family, Abigail cooperated with the doctor. If ever Madam Lu would try to tamper with the result, Abigail already prepared precautionary measures.
The more Madam Lu schemed the more Abigail could get evidence of her evil deeds. Abigail was on the move, setting up the bait. She would lure the Witch into a trap.
Abigail gave the doctor a strand of her hair. Aside from that, the family doctor made sure to get her blood sample. While the doctor was doing it, Abigail started gathering information from the doctor. She asked him several questions about the medication of Old Master Yan.
When the doctor answered all her questions, Abigail's doubt and suspicion about the family doctor lessened. She thought the family doctor was not Madam Lu's accomplice. But she needed to assess him further.
Meanwhile, Nathan did his own task. He tried to distract the nurse while Little Ethan sneaked inside the nurse's quarter. The young boy also volunteered to help Abigail with this mission.
As the three were busy with their respective tasks, Madam Lu confronted Madam Priyanshi and her brother, Old Master Yan.
"Brother, are you still going to give the leadership of the Yan Group to your other granddaughter? If that actress is your granddaughter, I don't think the stockholders will allow you to pass the company to her. She is not qualified to manage the Yan Group. She doesn't have experience. And she is just a mere actress."
"Auntie, don't judge her. I can teach her. We can train her first." Madam Priyanshi reasoned out.
"The family won't be happy about this," Madam Lu insisted.
Old Master Yan just pursed his lips. He was displeased by the way Madam Lu was looking down at Abigail.
"She has Nathan Sparks. I believe Nathan can teach her how to manage a big company like ours." Madam Priyanshi kept on defending Abigail. She didn't want to oppose her father's decision. If he wanted to give the Yan Group to Abigail, then she would support him. This was the least they could do for her late sister, Alyssa.
"Brother, Priyanshi! I'm against this idea! She is the daughter of a gang leader! A member of the syndicate! Do you want to ruin our Yan Group just because of her and her father?!"
"Shut up! Watch your words!" Old Master Yan burst out as he lost his temper. "Don't you dare mention that guy…, especially in front of Abigail. That man is dead! Are we clear!"
Madam Lu was tongue-tied when Old Master Yan got furious. Talking back was not a good option. She couldn't afford to anger him further.
"Dad, calm down. Getting mad is not good for your heart." Madam Priyanshi rubbed her father's back. Then she glanced at Madam Lu, signaling her to stop pursuing this topic.
"My decision is final! The Yan Group will be inherited by Alyssa's daughter!" Old Master Yan declared with finality.
Madam Lu could only grind her teeth while folding her fingers in a tight fist. Not wanting to argue further, Madam Lu just walked out, leaving the mansion. She felt defeated since she couldn't change her brother's firm decision.
'Damn it! I need to do something. I can't let her take everything! We were the ones who worked hard for the Yan Group.'
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