Single Mom's Revenge

Chapter 5 - Make A Deal

"Today, I will take Erick to play. You can work calmly," said Christiano, opening the conversation. He was taking Alexa to the company in his luxury car.

"Okay, thank you."

"But later, Mom will have to have lunch with us," said Erick.

Alexa nodded and smiled.

Incidentally, I also want to talk about my relationship with Christiano.

Arriving at the Starry Pearl company, Alexa exited the car wearing a hood and mask. She had prepared it in case she accidentally ran into office employees.

"Coming in an expensive car will make people excited. I have to walk stealthily so I don't get caught," Alexa muttered.

Just stepping onto her room floor, Alexa immediately heard the screams of a woman arguing with her assistant.

"Tell Alexa to come out! Dare to do something, but don't want to take responsibility."

"Sorry, Designer Alexa still hasn't arrived."

Alexa, from a distance, saw Jessica angry at Assistant Yasmine. "Why did she come again?"

Alexa immediately approached Jessica to avoid unwanted incidents.

"Mrs. Dawson, what's wrong?" Alexa asked.

"Why did you meet Leo yesterday? I'm Mrs. Dawson. Don't mess with me!"

"I'll tell you three things," Alexa said. "First, my meeting with Leo yesterday was just a coincidence. Second, I will definitely reclaim my father's shares. Third, if you don't discuss work matters, please leave here," said Alexa firmly.

Jessica chuckled at Alexa's statement. "You want to take back your father's shares? Everything written in the agreement letter is obvious if you hand over your father's shares to Leo yourself, and your signature is included there."

After she was satisfied with expressing her anger, Jessica left the company.

"No one knows what will happen later, Jessie."

When she heard several employees gossiping about Alexa, Jessica was about to enter the car but didn't.

"Did you know that Designer Alexa was delivered by a luxury car this morning?"

"Really? Alexa's Chief Designer is really great! The cars used must be costly."

"I envy her. As a single mom, she still can take Director Scott's heart."

Jessica got into the car after hearing all the company employees' conversations. She looked confused because she had just discovered that Alexa had a child.

"Single mom? Her child was certainly the illegitimate child of an unknown man seven years ago," Jessica said to herself.

Jessica smiled slyly and secretly hatched a plan. "Alexa, just wait later. I'll reveal your past to the media. I want to see if there are still men who want to be close to you. Do you still dare to flirt with Leo and Director Scott?"

—Ultraviolet Restaurant—

"Sorry, I'm late." Alexa sat opposite Christiano. She looked left and right when she didn't see her son. "Where's Erick?"

"He went to the toilet," answered Christiano.

Alexa coughed softly to break the awkward atmosphere. "Mr. Scott, I have to clarify something with you. If you want me and my child to stay in your villa, we have to make a deal first."

"Just say it," Christiano responded. But his gaze did not divert from the menu book.

"First, we must not have any physical contact. Second, I will tell Erick to choose whether he wants to sleep with me or sleep with you. There must be no coercion, and it is purely Erick who chooses. Third, I don't want to have any relationship with you at all. Don't let gossip spread between you and me."

Christiano closed the menu book. "Don't want any relationship with me?" He turned his gaze to Alexa. "Don't you remember how we came to have Erick seven years ago? What kind of relationship do you mean?"

Alexa suddenly stood up and glared at Christiano for discussing the past. Whereas Alexa had spoken nicely, Christiano even embarrassed her.

"I have no relationship with you at all from today! I will take Erick home. Don't expect you to see him again!"

Christiano folded his arms in front of his chest. "Okay, it's up to you."

Alexa was stunned for a moment, feeling strange about Christiano's attitude.

Why did he respond so calmly? Is he really letting me take Erick home?

"Mom, what's wrong?" Erick asked. He just came out of the toilet.

"Erick, let's go home!" Alexa held Erick's hand and took him away.

Plans to have lunch together failed, but Erick looked happy. He gave Christiano a thumbs-up, and his father responded with a wink.

In the evening, Alexa was busy preparing dinner in the kitchen. She didn't have time to eat lunch because she had a lot of work at the company.

"Erick, let's eat spaghetti tonight. How about it?" Alexa asked.

Erick nodded. "Mom, make me two portions!"

Alexa rubbed Erick's head. "Is my son starving?"

"I'm very hungry because I didn't eat with Dad this afternoon," replied Erick.

"Okay, Mom will make it. Just wait a minute."

Erick walked towards the living room while waiting for Alexa to finish cooking. But without Alexa knowing, Erick secretly opened the door for someone.

"My son, I have come home. Dad has kept our promise."

Erick put his index finger to his lips, indicating for Christiano not to make a noise. "Don't let Mom know," he whispered.

Erick grabbed Christiano's hand and invited him into the room. However, when they passed the living room, Alexa caught them both.

"Erick, who's outside? Why are you carelessly opening the door for someone?"

Alexa glared in surprise, as did Christiano and Erick.

"Why are you here?" Alexa asked.

"Where my son is, I will be there too."

Alexa snorted. "No wonder you agreed and let me go with Erick. It turns out you had other plans!"

"Mom, Erick is hungry. Erick wants to eat." Erick's voice distracted Alexa. She didn't want to argue with Christiano and continued cooking.

"Erick asked to make two portions. One more portion, it must be for Christiano," guessed Alexa.

After having dinner together, Erick showed Christiano a photo album from when he was little.

"Dad, I look cute in this photo, don't I?" Erick asked.

"Yeah, you are adorable."

"Dinner is over. Why aren't you home yet?" Alexa asked. She had just finished washing the dishes and immediately reprimanded Christiano.

"Mom, please let Dad stay here. I still want to play with Dad," asked Erick. His eyes sparkled as if he wanted to cry.

Alexa massaged her head gently. She couldn't refuse Erick's request. "It is the last time, okay?"

"I promise!" Erick cheered happily. "Thank you. Mom is the best!"

Alexa went to the room and let Erick spend time with Christiano.

"Dad, look. It was me when I was a baby. It is my one-year birthday photo. And this one was taken when I first started kindergarten abroad." Erick explained every photo in the album until he fell asleep.

Christiano gently stroked Erick's hair. When looking at his son's childhood photos, Christiano suddenly remembered his stressful childhood from his father.

"If you want to win, you must be ruthless!"

"How ridiculous! How could he possibly be promoted so easily? His abilities are still far below mine!"

"Sorry, Uncle and Cousin. The position of Luxeus Group's President Director can only be mine!"

Christiano closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "Three years ago, I took my uncle and cousin's position in the company. This time, I don't just want to win. But I will also protect you, Erick."