The CEO Gets What He Wants

Nicole stared intently at the unkempt tramp. Although he looked dirty and old, his facial features appeared inexplicably familiar. Why do I feel like I've seen him before...

Nicole's hands shook when her eyes met the old man's turbid and sleazy gaze.

She suddenly recalled memories of a man from a long time ago.

That man would always drink himself into a drunken stupor and gamble all the time. After losing the bets, he would return home to beat up Nicole and her mother.

He was none other than Nicole's biological father, Daniel Schmidt.

One of Mom's eyes was blinded, and one of her arms was broken because she had to live with this man's longstanding domestic abuse. My petite back when I was small was also horribly scarred because I was beaten all the time. Our misfortunes stemmed from his brutality. How much more despicable can a man be? To make money to fund his gambling habit, he forced his wife to become a sex worker secretly and even planned to sell his daughter for the price of ten to twenty thousand.

Nicole would've been sold to someone if she hadn't made the clever decision of running away.

She shuddered as her dark past resurfaced in her mind. In an instant, she was alarmed and put up her guard against the homeless man before her.

Even after figuring out that man's identity, Nicole remained indifferent.

She wore her sunglasses and uttered in a harsh and cold voice, “I don't know you. Quit acting friendly with me and assuming any random girl you meet on the streets to be your daughter. Mind your behavior because I will report you to the police for showing intention to abduct me.”

With that, she moved to walk past him toward the parking lot.

“Hey, Nickie! Don't go. You're my daughter. There's no way I'd mistake you for someone else. I forbid you from leaving since I've finally found you after much difficulty. You're so rude for not even bothering to greet me. I regret having given birth to you!” The tramp stretched out his arms to block Nicole's way.

Nicole covered her nose in disgust right after he opened his mouth. She turned around and jogged toward the security booth.

Upon reaching the security booth, she took off her scarf and pleaded with the two security guards inside the booth with a pitiful look. “Misters, I'm Nicole Lambert. I'm terrified because a pervert is stalking me. Can you please help me?”

Although Nicole wasn't a superstar in the entertainment industry, she did participate in many movies.

Moreover, her pretty and innocent-looking countenance was relatively distinctive. Hence, the two security guards could recognize her without trouble.

They were stationed in the most mundane position, carrying out daily tasks that rendered them subjects of scorn. However, a gorgeous celebrity sought their help at that instant, not to mention a pitiable and angelic beauty like Nicole. As a result, the two security guards' protectiveness toward her was immediately invoked.

They uttered in unison, “Don't be afraid, Ms. Lambert. We'll help you deal with that pervert.”

The two security guards on duty, each holding a stun baton, halted Daniel, who was following Nicole. “Hey, what are you doing here? We don't welcome slovenly people here. Hurry up and get lost if you know what is best for you!”

Daniel rubbed his grimy palms, pointed at Nicole, and chirped sheepishly, “She's my daughter, and I need to talk to her.”

The security guards exchanged glances. The look flashing across their eyes clearly expressed their agreement that Daniel wasn't in his right mind.

The taller security guard gazed at Daniel contemptuously and said, “Did you say Ms. Lambert is your daughter? I think you're daydreaming and having hallucinations. Ms. Lambert is the state secretary's daughter, someone with a prestigious status. Hurry up and get lost. Otherwise, don't blame us for being unmerciful!”

Daniel disregarded the security guards and waved his hand at Nicole, shouting, “Nickie, I'm really your father. I'm your biological father, Daniel Schmidt! Have you forgotten how well I treated you? I brought you to play at the park when you were five years old and even bought a cotton candy for you! Come home with me, Nickie. I've been looking for you for so many years!”

Nicole leaned weakly against the booth, seemingly on the verge of tears. “Misters, he's obviously a lunatic, insisting I'm his daughter. Please hurry up and chase him away! I'm so scared.”

A beauty, especially one with tears brimming in her eyes, could captivate men effortlessly.

“Fear not, Ms. Lambert. We'll get rid of him right away!” The next second, the security guards hit Daniel with the stun batons.

Zaps of electricity reverberated in the air, followed by Daniel's scream of agony. Then, body convulsing, he gradually slumped to the floor.

At that sight, Nicole did not feel a hint of sympathy toward him. Instead, she even felt slightly delighted.

She curled her lips into a sneer. I genuinely hope these two security guards can do away with this man!

Subsequently, she left the scene as if nothing had happened. After locating her luxury car, she entered, started the engine, and quickly drove away.

Meanwhile, the sky at Kingrys gradually turned dark.

Cayden and Avery took in the scenic night view of the city on the cruise. Then, he brought her to visit the light festival.

Lanterns in all shapes and sizes adorned the street beside the river, emitting colorful light. There were lanterns crafted into the forms of funny-looking fish, mischievous rabbits, and rainbow-colored roosters.

A huge lamp giving off dazzling light was placed at fixed intervals along the road.