Single Mom's Revenge

Chapter 2 - Back To Revenge

Seven years later...

"I never expected I would come back here again."

"Mom, is this my hometown?"

"Yes, darling. We will stay here for a long time."

"Mom, look there! It's Auntie who came to pick us up!"

"Wow, my son is brilliant. She is Mom's assistant." Alexa walked over to the woman carrying her nameplate.

"Hello, I'm the person you picked up." Alexa greeted the shoulder-length-haired woman.

"Hello, beautiful Auntie." Erick, Alexa's son, greeted her while waving his tiny hand.

Alexa's assistant takes Alexa to the company. When she got there, Alexa immediately prepared herself to meet her client.

—Chief Designer's Room—

Knock Knock

"Mrs. Alexa, the guest who specially appointed you has now arrived in the guest room."

The voice of the Alexa assistant from behind the door succeeded in distracting Alexa from the computer screen.

Alexa approached Erick, who was sitting and playing on the sofa. She gently stroked the top of Erick's head while smiling. "Mom wants to meet a guest. Erick has to obey Aunt Yasmine, okay? Don't go anywhere without Aunt Yasmine's permission," she warned.

"Okay, Mom!"

Alexa immediately went into the guest room.

She was purposely appointing me for designing. Does she know me? Alexa thought, curious about her client.

"Cheer up, Alexa. You can do it!"

Alexa opened the guest room door.

"Good afternoon. I'm Alexandra Osmond, Chief Designer of the Starry Pearl company. Is there anything I can help you with?" Alexa introduces herself. But a second later, her friendly smile turned into a bitter one. "Jessica James?"

"Hello, Alexa. Long time no see." Jessica James stood up from the chair. She walked towards Alexa while crossing her arms in front of her chest. "I never thought it was really you. I still thought I saw the wrong name."

Jessie... Why did it have to be you again?

For Erick's sake, I have to survive!

"Mrs. Dawson, nice to see you again."

Alexa reached out, and Jessica shook Alexa's hand as if nothing had ever happened between them.

"Is there anything I can help?" Alexa asked.

How could there not be any reaction when seeing me?

The look of disappointment was evident on Jessica's face.

"Ex-Mrs. Dawson, I want you to help me design jewelry for my seventh wedding anniversary with Leo," said Jessica.

Alexa clenched her fists tightly.

It's been seven years...

Alexa smiled faintly. "What is Mrs. Dawson's request for the jewelry design?"

"Give me a sketch in three days. If I don't like it, you'll know the consequences."

Alexa bowed politely. "Don't worry, Mrs. Dawson. I will try my best for the design you want. I never disappoint a client's request."

Jessica grabbed Alexa's collar shirt. "Remember your identity. Stay away from Leo!" she warned.

"Sorry, Mrs. Dawson. I don't have time to discuss personal matters."

"I hope you know your limits!" Jessica pushed Alexa until she fell. "Want to survive in my territory? It's not that easy, Alexandra Osmond!"

After saying that, Jessica came out of the living room. Alexa gritted her teeth in annoyance. She lowered her gaze, and tears involuntarily rolled down her cheeks.

Without Alexa knowing, Erick secretly saw Jessica oppress his mother.

Mom, I will find a rich Dad to protect you!

"Erick, Auntie looked for you everywhere. It turns out you are here. Even though Auntie only left you for a moment, you already left." Yasmine, Alexa's assistant, scolded Erick.

"Sorry, Auntie. I'm looking for Mom."

"Your Mom is currently receiving guests. Haven't you also been warned by your Mom not to go out carelessly without Auntie's permission?" asked Yasmine.

Erick nodded. "I'm sorry, Auntie. I admit I was wrong."

Yasmine took a deep breath. She shouldn't scold small children, especially the children of her superiors.

"It's okay. Come on, I take you back to your Mom's room."

That wicked woman must have a lot of money, so she dared push Mom. Then, I also have to find a richer Dad than that evil woman!

"Aunt Yasmine, where is the richest person here?" Erick asked.

Yasmine stopped in her tracks. She pointed towards the building next to the Starry Pearl company. "It's over there. His name is Director Christiano Scott dari perusahaan Luxeus. By the way, you two are quite similar!"

*****

Erick looked around. Many people were passing by, including security guards. Erick walked behind one of the employees to enter the lobby.

It's rigorous here. People in and out must use a card.

There is only one way if I want to meet Dad.

Erick approached the reception desk. "Hello, beautiful Sister. I came looking for Uncle Christiano."

"Wow, this kid is adorable."

"He looks exactly like Director Scott!"

"Why didn't Little Young Master come out with a bodyguard?"

Two receptionists and an employee who happened to be there immediately pinched Erick's cheeks in excitement.

"Come on, I'll take you upstairs." One of the receptionists took Erick's hand and led him onto the lift.

Ting!

"What happened?" asked secretary Christiano Scott, who happened to pass by the receptionist.

"Hello, Auntie. My name is Erick Scott. I came looking for Uncle Christiano."

The secretary lowered her glasses and studied Erick carefully.

I don't remember that Director Scott has a nephew. But he does look a lot like Director Scott. After all, a child never lies.

Erick let go of his hand from the receptionist and took the secretary's hand. "Auntie, I ran here secretly. Auntie, don't tell my family," he begged with teary eyes.

The secretary nodded. "Come on, I'll take you to meet Director Scott." The secretary returned to Christiano Scott's room but now brought a small child.

"Director Scott, your nephew came to see you."

"Hello, uncle!" Erick waved his hand at Christiano Scott.

Christiano Scott frowned in confusion.

Since when do I have a nephew?

But this child... why does it look so much like me?

"You can go," order Christiano to the secretary.

Erick immediately sat on the sofa before Christiano Scott.

"I'm not your Uncle," said Christiano as he sipped warm coffee.

"I know you're not my Uncle. You're my Dad!"

"Cough-cough!" Christiano choked on his coffee when he heard Erick's confession.

"I came to look for Dad for my Mom!" Erick took out a piece of paper from his backpack. The paper contains a photo of Alexa along with Erick's handwriting.

My Mom is beautiful and smart, can cook and wash clothes, and loves me very much.

"My Mom is very kind. Besides being good at cooking, she's also smart in many things. She likes working, and—"

"I'm not interested in your Mom," interrupted Christiano quickly.

"But you are my Dad. You have to protect my Mom!" Erick exclaimed excitedly. He clenched his fists.

"Why do I have to be your Dad?"

"Because you are rich. I promised to find a rich Dad for Mom so you can protect her," answered Erick with an innocent face.

Christiano glared in surprise.

Crazy! What kind of reason is this?

"Hey, little guy. There are a lot of similar persons in this world," said Christiano. "Go home and tell your Mom. If she wants to use a child who looks like me to get close to me, then her way is too stupid."

Erick's face immediately turned annoyed. He couldn't accept his mother being insulted. "If you don't believe it..." Erick pulled out a few strands of his hair. "Just try using this method. It is my hair. Try checking the DNA." Erick handed over strands of hair and a piece of identification about Alexa to Christiano.

The look in this child's eyes...

Christiano shook his head several times.

This child is too similar to me. There's no harm in trying.

"I've been out for a long time. I'll go home first. See you, Dad!"

Seeing Erick stand up, Christiano also immediately got up from the sofa. "I will order someone to take you home."

"No need," said Erick quickly. "I live in the building across there." Erick looked up, looking at Christiano, full of hope. "Dad, you have to come look for me and Mom! My Mom is gorgeous. You will regret it if you refuse her."

Christiano breathed a sigh of relief when Erick left the room.

"Kids these days." Christiano stared at the paper on the table. "Chris, are you crazy?"

Christiano crumpled up the paper containing Alexa's identity, then threw it in the trash along with strands of Erick's hair.

"But... what if it's true?"

Not even a minute later, Christiano had changed his mind. He hurriedly looked for strands of Erick's hair and Alexa's data sheet that he had just thrown away.

"I found it!"

Christiano took out his cell phone and called someone.

"Secretary Luna, come to my room right now. I have a task for you."

Christiano pulled out several strands of his hair and then put them in a small plastic bag, likewise with Erick's strands of hair.

"How may I help you, Director Scott?" asked Secretary Luna.

"Try checking the DNA of this hair at the hospital," ordered Christiano. He handed over samples of his and Erick's hair and Alexa's data. "And find out about this woman, too."