Hiding the Twins from Their Billionaire Father by Pixie

S31 24. Set a Strategy

“I’m a little curious,” Jeremy folded his arms in detective-style. “How could Sophia ask you two to talk?”

“She said she overheard Auntie’s words.”

“Me?” Barbara stared wide eyed, pointing at herself.

Louis nodded. “About Auntie’s regret if Philip fails to claim his prize. Sophia thinks that if our relationship with Grandma is bad, Philip’s mission could be hampered. Auntie will be sad if that happens.”

“Sophia also said that she could help us if she knew more clearly about the mission,” Emily added.

Frank took a deep breath, and so did the people by his side.

“Everything is clear now. She must have deliberately provoked the children to talk so that Grandma would misunderstand,” Philip said in

a low tone.

“Does it mean Sophia is evil? She’s our enemy?” Emily pressed her forehead with her eyebrows.

Louis’ cheeks puffed up. “She claimed to be a friend, but it turns out, she trapped us. I should have not trusted her. Should we give her a lesson, Daddy?”

“Louis?” Kara stroked her son’s head. “Your words are not nice.”

Louis bit his lip. “Sorry, Mommy. But I’m annoyed.”

“But Louis has a point. We do need to teach her a lesson, but not now. It seems she has information that we don’t know.” Frank shrugged.

“Yes, we don’t know yet what makes Grandma so sensitive, especially

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towards Kara. Luckily my sister-in-law is the most patient person,’ Barbara grumbled.

“So, what should we do, Daddy?” Emily blinked tensely.

“And what about Grandma? She has kicked Philip out. Can we still stay here?” Louis pointed his finger at the floor.

Frank considered it for a moment. Then, he turned slightly. “Philip, do you want to leave now?”

Philip shook his head. “I don’t want to leave before clearing up her misunderstanding.”

Frank nodded. “Kids, can you neglect this problem for a while? Let’s just say, you don’t know anything.”

“Is that mean we still have to be friends with Sophia? But she’s mean, Daddy.” Louis widened his eyes.

“You don’t have to be close friends. Just saying hello or having a brief chat is fine. The important thing is that she doesn’t suspect that her crime has been revealed.”

“Sophia has promised to teach Louis to ride when the equipment arrives. Should Louis cancel that plan?”

at Emily in horror. “Of course I have to cancel it. Sophia’s words can’t be trusted. She said horse riding was safe, but something

it, she might get

act. When she tells me to get on the horse, I’ll pretend to be scared.” Louis shrank his body until his back

smiled at his son’s behavior. That’s fine too. Do what you

you.”

hands.

breakfast.”

aren’t coming?” Emily furrowed her brows.

has something to discuss,

lazy tone. “That must be an adult’s business.

Louis? Remember, this problem could

tension. She made everyone laugh,

like that. Let’s have breakfast. We need a lot of

the twins, Frank smiled wryly. In his heart, he felt both annoyed and pitiful.

dare Sophia use my children in her

said, folding her arms across her

what’s your plan,

Once we

to carry

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fell asleep. Sophia got up from the edge of the bed. Carrying the empty glass and

to rely on

angry Diana had

can help. You don’t believe me, Frank. Now let’s

Sophia went into the dining room. Her

seeing Frank on the

she stopped.

he doing

Frank was busy

“He’s working? Alone?”

curved perfectly. Wasting

plate into the sink then brewed tea for

are the others?” Sophia passed through the door while stirring the tea

table. “In the stable. How is

His expression was

seat next to Frank. “Better. Her blood pressure has improved.

Frank sighed, raising the eyebrows. “I really don’t

We are lucky that you are here for

control her expression. However, the

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lie. She enjoyed seeing Frank’s desperation.

I could help. And yes, we’re

me.”