My Mommy Is A CEO

Noticing Nia’s subconscious reaction, Casper laughed and put his arm heavily on her shoulder, leaning closer to her ear and saying, “So you’re still afraid of me?” Sweat beads formed on Nia’s forehead as she felt like Casper was a poisonous snake whispering in her ear. But she couldn’t back down now; she had prepared herself mentally when sneaking out tonight.

Taking a deep breath quietly, Nia forced herself to turn and face Casper with a playful look in her eyes. “Aren’t you curious why I asked you out?” she asked.

“Of course,” Casper replied eagerly. “Why else would I come? So spill it. What kind of scheme do you and Kevin have this time?”

At least Casper’s response gave Nia some confidence. She faced his cold gaze with a mischievous smile and said, “Even though Kevin and I betrayed you, there were reasons behind it. We were forced to side with someone else, and we couldn’t….”

“Cut the crap!” Casper interrupted impatiently. He had seen too many people use this kind of emotional manipulation before; he wasn’t going to fall for it again.

“What is it then?” he demanded.

“Arthur and Lucia might be coming after you soon,” Nia blurted out the main point in panic at being cut off so abruptly.

Casper narrowed his eyes coldly at Nia upon hearing this news. There was no expression on his face except for that piercing gaze that made people feel uneasy.

Nia could hold eye contact with him earlier but as time passed by, every second seemed like an eternity under his stare that made her scalp tingle uncontrollably. She started explaining anxiously, “We have concrete evidence! Arthur brought Jack back to protect us. They’re all mercenaries who wouldn’t be used unless there was something big going down… and the only person who poses any threat to Lucia right now is you!”

Casper pursed his lips into a thin line but didn’t say anything yet while continuing staring at Nia intently.

Nia became increasingly anxious. Although she resented Casper intensely, her fear remained the foundation of this hatred. Seeing him silent, Nia couldn’t help but continue speaking, eager to make him believe her.

“And when I was in contact with Miles and Libby before, I noticed that they had already suspected your identity. They just didn’t say anything. Who knows, maybe they have already formed an alliance with Arthur and are planning to take action against you.”

The last sentence was purely a guess, but unintentionally, she hit the mark.

Casper still didn’t speak, his gaze piercing and unsettling. Nia clenched her fists, trembling as she asked, “What’s the matter? Don’t you believe me? Haven’t you ever doubted yourself?”

Casper suddenly curled his lips, drawing Nia closer and tighter to his side with his hand on her shoulder. He smiled and asked, “Those things are not important now. What I’m most curious about is why you’re telling me all this. Didn’t you want me dead?”

Casper had not forgotten the humiliation he suffered when he was kidnapped by Lauren that day.

Nia’s lips twitched, but no sound came out. If she admitted it, she probably wouldn’t be able to leave the private room tonight. She changed her words and said,

“Although I am very dissatisfied with your attitude towards me, after all, we used to be…”

Casper’s brow furrowed and his fingers tightened instantly, sinking deep into Nia’s shoulder. She winced in pain and he coldly exclaimed,

“Don’t beat around the bush with me. I only listen to the truth.”

Nia winced in pain and hurriedly explained,

“Because once Lucia and Arthur succeed, without you, they will come after me and Kevin next! Kevin and I have discussed it, and this three-way balance of power is actually the best situation. No matter which side is missing, the other two sides will suffer a great loss in strength. In the end, both sides will be hurt. After weighing our options, we think we should tell you the truth. With you here, Lucia won’t easily harm me or Kevin.”

Casper smiled and said, “Those words sound very honest.”

With Casper’s approval, Nia felt a boost in her spirits and continued to say,

“If you are not here, Lucia and Arthur will no longer value me and Kevin. With their strength, we cannot compete with them. Only you can restrain them… so…”

“So you think I’m much easier to deal with than them?” Casper raised an eyebrow and sneered.Original from NôvelDrama.Org.

Nia was speechless and could only stare at Casper in a daze.

Casper let out another cold laugh, suddenly releasing Nia and starting to pour himself a drink to drink alone.

Nia’s intentions may have been self-centered, but her words did remind Casper that beneath his calm exterior, turmoil had long been brewing. Suddenly, all the unusual occurrences found reasonable explanations in an instant – why Miles had asked Libby to return, Libby’s strange behavior towards him, Lucia and Arthur’s recent actions – all of them seemed to foretell an impending storm.

“No matter how we fight between us,” Nia saw Casper start drinking on his own and gained courage after being set free. She then lowered her voice as if to seduce him, whispering softly,

“At least Kevin and I won’t involve your true identity because we were also involved when we welcomed you back to the country. We can’t escape responsibility then. But Lucia and Arthur are different, especially Lucia. She has an irreconcilable hatred towards you and is determined to avenge Poppy. Once she catches a hold of your weakness, she will surely launch a full-scale attack, leaving you no room to maneuver. Considering the pros and cons, neither side can afford to suffer losses. Kevin even mentioned that if you’re willing, we can ally with you again and join forces to deal with Arthur and Lucia.”

“Alliance is out of the question,” Casper took a sip of his drink and looked at Nia with a sideways glance, “Once unfaithful, always suspicious. However, your words are not unreasonable…” After speaking, he poured Nia a glass of wine and said softly,

“Go ahead, slowly tell me everything you know. Don’t lie. Don’t leave anything out. Since you came here alone for this meeting, I assume you won’t keep any more secrets in order to persuade me, right?”

“No way,” Nia took Casper’s drink and said confidently, then she told him everything she knew in detail, even exaggerating some parts to convince Casper. Casper listened while drinking his alcohol, his eyes becoming increasingly heavy.

This night was still very long.