Mr Billionaires Secret Baby

Chapter 24

The crackling sound of crusted chicken shnitzels frying away in the pan became the back ground noise to the kitchen while I prepared a simple salad. I had three plates lined up atop of the counter ready to be plated once the food had been ready.

Hayley still wanted to eat outside despite Dante being a new addition to this evening and I wanted the opposite. I wanted him to leave. I did not want him around Hayley at all let alone him staying by for a meal.

I watched the both of them sit across the counter from each other as Hayley engaged in conversation with Dante, the man she did not have even the slightest clue was her father. Hayley was friendly in general but tonight was the first time I witnessed her behave so outgoing and welcoming to a complete stranger. It made me feel like I had not known my own daughter as much as I had thought I did.

“Do you go to school yet?” Dante asked her with far too much interest than I was

with.

Hayley shook her head confidently. “Nope.” She popped the P in the word. “Not yet. I have this little problem with my legs. I think that’s why I didn’t start school yet.” She explained maturely not. minding at all telling him about her legs.

Dante nodded and even though I turned at that time to get out some glasses, I kept a close ear on

them. It was a good thing that Hayley hadn’t insisted on goingth out me. I didn’t want

any unwanted information to sl*p out from Hayley innocently and I wouldn’t put it passed Dante to slyly interrogate her.

“I see. I’m surprised because you’re a very clever girl. He complimented her and she beamed at

him.

“It’s because I eat my veggies.” She responded and I smirked fl*pping over the shnitzel to reveal its golden browness.

“All of them?” Dante raised a skeptical brow at her.

Hayley shrunk a little bit. “Most of them. I don’t like Brussel sprouts or cauliflower. She scrunched. her nose up in disgust.

“Those are not my favourite veggies either.” Dante confessed to her and she seemed to appreciate that little tidbit

As much as he irritated me at present and how on guard I was with him in my house and around Hayley for the first time, I had to admit that he was good with her. It was like when he spoke to Hayley, he didn’t think of himself of the wealthy billionaire that was ruthless in his dealings but instead it was like he was just an ordinary man entertaining a kid.

It was freaky watching them side by side as they interacted. The more I saw them interact with each other, the more I realised just how alike they were. Dante didn’t seem to suspect anything or, if he had, he did not let it on.

I removed the shnitzel onto a wire rack lined with kitchen paper to drain for a few minutes whilst d plated the salad on one side of the plate. I heated up the light zesty drizzling sauce and had it

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after I plated the shnitzels.

ready.” I announced interrupting

“We

the garden now?” Hayley asked

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table beneath the night sky. I cut Hayley’s chicken in to smaller pieces making it easier for her to stab with a fork and eat. Dante watched me the entire time as I did the small task but

only the 3 of us that’s going to be dining tonight?” Dante questioned and I knew that he was slyly asking about why Adam was not present this

I spoke before her not wanting

seem so. Work makes you miss things some times.” I said in a calm tone as I cut in to my

eyes were creased. Damnit! This man just needed to eat

The air was different when he was around and I

to his mouth and chewed as

that sounded through the air were the noise of crickets and nightly insects along with the clattering of utensils against plates.

always stay here?” Hayley asked Dante

I did travel a bit. He always had this lightness about him when

stay here always. Mama and I lived in Canada.” She explained to

you like it here?” He asked but waited for a response while Hayley chewed

lot of it but mama and I do go out on little adventures and I thought it was nice.” She spoke so clearly and like she was older than just four

some time. There’s an aquarium, a place you can see how chocolate is made and even eat a lot of it. Hayley’s eyes widened in interest before he

responded instantly and

damn well knew it. As far as he knew, she was

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making his own plans with out consulting

He eyed me with that challenging look in his

and I stacked the plates and cleaned up while Hayley followed me around as I did

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was still outside finishing the rest of his drink and I was happy to get some space

go with your friend to see how chocolate is made?” Hayley asked as she handed me a fork to pack away

I didn’t say any thing but just pondered over how to respond to this request. It was never like her to ask for things and it felt horrible of me to crush her down for the rare occasion that she did but I wasn’t comfortable with Dante taking

look up to. With Pheobe still in his life, I didn’t want her any where near him. Who knew what she would do the minute she found out that Dante

been wanting to go there too. She grimaced for a

now that I kind of sneakily said

with it.

that but I feel like your friend loves chocolate as much as I do.” She tried to reason and I shut my eyes for a bit when my back turned

he is a busy man,

I don’t think he will.” Hayley already began walking away from me to ask Dante but I quickly stopped