Chapter 619 A Mother's Request

"Are you doubting our abilities?" Gene scowled. "You and the baby, we both have to protect."

"I know," Lucia said. Reading Gene's thoughts, and with a faint smile on her lips, she continued,

"That's why I want to ask you to do this. You're the only one of the four who has become a father. You know how I feel about the child. I want everything to go well, but what if... If one day, baby and I are both in danger, and it gets messy, you have to take care of the baby first and leave the rest alone."

Gene's bushy eyebrows furrowed. Lucia's quest was like an eternal conundrum: there was no right answer.

When Gene said no, Lucia said,

"Gene, please promise me that I will be able to do anything until I know that my baby is safe at all times."

Gene knew that if it were him, he would give priority to protecting his daughter under the same circumstances. After struggling for a while, he could only nod his head and say helplessly,

"Okay, I can promise you, but I want to emphasize one thing. The four of us will do our best to ensure the safety of the two of you. No matter what the situation is, this is also our promise to Otis." "Okay," he said, and Lucia let out a long sigh of relief. Her eyes softened. "Thank you. Thank you."

Just as Gene was feeling embarrassed by Lucia's thanks, Victor walked into the room and noticed a slight tension between the two of them. He asked curiously what had happened, but Lucia and Gene smiled at each other. No one said a word, but they all remembered the promise in their hearts.

Since Elliot didn't help him get his shares back, Erik simply cut all ties with the older brother, and would never listen to him about talking himself out of his ambition and but started his new plan with Spencer. Because of the high stakes, Spencer began shuttling between the two countries. Cloudwork was run by Samuel and several other executives.

Nia'd been keeping a close eye on Spencer, and while she was not sure what he was up to in the USA, she did know that Cloudwork was by no means his first concern.

Even though Samuel was a social climber, he was a little more capable than the average person. He was also good at observing people's expressions and was quick and decisive in handling matters. That was why Spencer liked him so much, and he should be the first to handle important matters, instead of the people he'd trained to be his right-hand man. Therefore, Samuel worked at Cloudwork and had also some decision-making and voice.

Taking advantage of Spencer's frequent trips abroad, Samuel felt that he had earned his trust, and was so pleased with himself that he could dream of all he could have in the future, but there was fear in his heart, too, and that was Jacob.

Samuel was guilty, and every time he saw Nia, there was a voice in his heart that reminded him that Spencer's problems were the result of his desire to connect Jacob with Nia. So, he was trying to avoid any contact with Nia, but he couldn't control it.

That day, Samuel attended an important auction for Spencer, who was out of the country, and at the auction, he found Nia sitting not too far away from him. He purposely managed not to make eye contact with her, but after the auction, Nia's assistant came looking for him after all.

"Mr. Robinson, Ms. Davidson has a message for you. She's waiting for you at the Auadelicious Restaurant."

Samuel's heart skipped a beat. He was glad to be alone today. Then he said impatiently,

"Can you tell Ms. Davidson that I can't make it to the appointment because I have something important to do?"

He turned and wanted to leave, but her assistant's words stopped him,

"Mr. Robinson, Ms. Davidson said, 'If she talks, you'll be there!"

Samuel turned to look. The assistant had a gentle smile on his face, not a hint of intimidation. It was him who had a guilty look on his face.

Half an hour later, Nia met Samuel at the AuaDelicious Restaurant as scheduled with a displeased look on his face.

"What the hell are you doing!" Sitting across from Nia, Samuel didn't say nonsense but asked angrily, "If Spencer finds out that I'm in contact with you, I'll die badly!"

Nia smiled, raised her hand, and pushed the coffee that she had ordered for Spencer in front of him. She said nonchalantly, "The people outside are all my people. Don't worry, no one will be following us. Besides, Spencer isn't in the country right now, is he?"

Samuel looked around suspiciously. Sure enough, he noticed several men who were casually dressed, but their eyes were still on guard as they walked around. Then, he relaxed a little and asked Nia in a low voice,

"What do you and he want from me?"

"I need a little help." Nia looked at Samuel and smiled.

"Jac... He said making contact with you is his last favor! We have nothing to do with each other since then!"

"That's what Jacob said, but I'm the one asking for your help," Nia said slowly.

"Why don't you leave me alone..." Samuel's face was beginning to wrinkle.

"Leave you alone?" Nia smiled and looked at Samuel. "Are you happy with your life right now?"

"I am!" said Samuel, eager to express himself. "Now he trusts me. I've worked for him for a long time. Will you stop it?"Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org

"Really?" Nia smiled even more. "Trust? Who would Spencer trust? Jacob, me, are living examples. He's only nice to you when you're useful. Do you think you can stay with him?"

"You don't have to instigate me," Samuel saw Nia's scheme at first glance, but he had a vague worry in his heart that he just wouldn't admit it,

"It's a risk for everyone. I know what you're talking about."

"All this time you've been doing things for other people, and you never thought about being your own boss like me?" Nia laughed.

Samuel was staring at Nia, and her words did have a little effect on him.

Nia pressed on and continued,

"In the past, I thought the same thing as you do now. I thought relying a powerful man was a good way to make achievements. I forgot that I was still a chess piece. If anything happens, we'll always be the first to be betrayed. But look at me now. I'm the CEO now. Even if Spencer is unhappy, he can't do anything to me because I won't be controlled by him!"