My Mommy Is A CEO

After Arthur and Lucia walked away, Juliana pulled Kane over and asked him with a slight frown, “Arthur, why did you act as a mediator when Casper and Nia were about to argue just now? Isn’t it better to let them fight it out?”

Juliana didn’t think it was necessary for Arthur to intervene.

Arthur smiled lightly but remained silent while holding onto Lucia.

Kane glanced at Arthur before turning to his wife and saying, “Juliana, both Casper and Nia came here tonight with a purpose. One wants to show dominance over the other while the other wants to embarrass their opponent. By letting them argue without declaring a winner or loser, Arthur is actually fueling their resentment towards each other. Who knows what might happen later on? This is how Arthur handles things. Besides…”

Kane trailed off after giving Juliana a meaningful look. She followed his gaze only to see that Lucia’s face had darkened slightly as she furrowed her eyebrows.

“The closer we get to the critical moment,” Kane continued speaking softly, “the more easily Lucia’s emotions fluctuate. I’m the same way.”

To be honest, if he hadn’t weighed his options carefully beforehand, he would have killed Casper himself by now – not just for Poppy’s sake but also because of his own anger issues.

Lucia gave Kane a bitter smile in response since what he said was exactly how she felt right now.

“Don’t worry too much about it,” Juliana comforted her gently. “With Arthur by your side and us supporting you all the way through this ordeal… he won’t be able to escape from justice.”

Arthur nodded in agreement while offering comforting words of his own, “I’m here.”

Lucia smiled back at him gratefully. Yes, indeed he was there for her when she needed him most.

As expected by Arthur earlier on during their conversation together, neither Casper nor Nia could claim victory after arguing with each other just now. It left both parties feeling resentful towards one another especially since Nia kept badmouthing Casper behind his back whenever possible throughout the night so far.

Casper didn’t need anyone else’s help though since he already had plenty of supporters who were willing enough to defend him against any accusations made against him no matter how baseless they may seem at times. This went on for an hour or so until eventually everyone who interacted with either group heard some version of their respective grievances, which only added fuel onto an already raging fire between these two opposing factions.

“Nia,” one of her friends kindly suggested after seeing that things weren’t going anywhere productive anytime soon between these two groups anymore. “I don’t think fighting like this will solve anything between you guys.”

“You’re both evenly matched,” they continued diplomatically, “so continuing down this path will only lead both sides into further ruin.”

“Nia, you should listen to Kevin. If you slip up, I really won’t hold back.”

Nia’s face twisted in displeasure. “Evenly matched? Casper is just relying on his family’s power. Without the support of the Wood family, what is he?”

“But he happens to be the Wood family’s son,” another friend said. “When Stable Growth was taken away before, we thought you had no way out. It’s not easy to make a comeback now. If you want to reconcile with him, we can help.”

“The Wood family’s son? He doesn’t deserve it!” Nia said angrily.

As soon as she spoke, someone asked what she meant. Kevin noticed Nia misspoke and immediately explained to everyone,Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.

“Nia is just upset right now. We will consider everyone’s good intentions but Casper is cunning and vengeful. Even if we are willing to reconcile with him, he may not be willing himself. We’re currently standing our ground and there will be justice in the end for who is right or wrong.”

“Guys, Nia’s not feeling well. I’m going with her to get some air, and I’ll be back with you later.”

Nia didn’t want to leave at first but Kevin pulled her aside into a corner.

“What are you doing?” Nia rubbed her sore arm where Kevin pinched her.

“This is our trump card,” Kevin scolded slightly with annoyed tone of voice. “If you say something out of line like that again, would Lucia and Arthur still protect us? Would Casper still fear us?”

“I know you’re angry but don’t talk nonsense in front of everyone else.”

Nia knew she had misspoken so she pursed her lips without saying anything more but her eyes were fierce with defiance.

They thought no one else was around them until they heard mocking laughter from someone standing behind them in the corner.

“Nia, You should listen to Kevin because if you slip up again, then I really won’t hold back anymore.”

Nia froze while turning pale all over as did even Kevin who looked shocked too. Both didn’t dare turn around because they knew that person behind them was none other than Casper!

Casper felt quite pleased when he saw how frightened these two people were acting towards him since they were afraid deep down inside after all… After all everything came from his hands, didn’t it?

He lifted his chin coldly while sneering at their stiff backs against the wall.

“Nia, Kevin, you both walked away from me. You know exactly how much I know about you two. On the other hand, you also know my abilities very well. If you really want to go all out and risk everything, do you think you can escape?”

Nia stiffly turned her head to look at Kevin and saw that he was looking at her too… their thoughts were the same.

Kevin reached out and grabbed Nia’s arm, pulling her back with him. Their previous attempt to escape had been a bit cowardly.

“Dare to turn around now?” Casper sneered.

“You’re too confident,” Kevin replied confidently as he faced Casper’s gaze. “You forgot how many times we escaped death from your hands?”

“Is it because of your own abilities?” Casper raised an eyebrow disdainfully and glanced at Nia’s gloomy face before saying to Kevin, “When have you not relied on others? Selling my information to please Lucia, using Lauren for family ties… but now Lucia doesn’t care about you anymore and Lauren has left. You should know what situation you’re in now if not for all those hired thugs…”

Casper meant that they was afraid of him! How could Nia stand this insult?

“What gives you the right to be so arrogant!” Nia shouted angrily, “Believe me or not, I’ll tell Lucia and Arthur about your identity! They’ll take care of it without us having to lift a finger!”

“Why don’t you go tell them then!” Casper showed no fear but instead taunted Nia, “When did I ever stop you?”

“Nia!” Kevin was very annoyed that she was too impulsive.

Nia gritted her teeth in frustration and didn’t dare to respond to Casper’s provocation, and of course, Casper knew the reason behind it.

“If it weren’t for Kevin, Nia, with that mouth of yours, you would have died a thousand times over!”