Chapter 1179 You Are Mine, So Your Money Is Mine too
Starlight City
When Charlotte and the servant returned with shopping bags, they saw Skylar sitting alone on the sofa, tears in her eyes.
"Skylar, look at all the things I bought today!" Charlotte, who had been in high spirits, was suddenly taken aback by Skylar's dejected appearance.
Charlotte then instructed the servant to put the things away and sat down next to Skylar, holding her hand and persuading, "Are you thinking about Daryl again?"
Skylar suddenly began to cry softly. "Mom, the private detective just called me and said Daryl spent the night with that woman last night."
Charlotte frowned and said, "Skylar, if Daryl's heart isn't with you, why are you so obsessed with him? With your qualities, you could have any man you want. Why do you have to be with him?"
Skylar, however, firmly said, "Mom, I won't marry anyone but Daryl in this life. I must have him. I must become Mrs. Fields!"
"You silly girl, I've spoiled you too much since you were little, making you think you can get whatever you want. But love can't be forced. Even if you marry Daryl, if his heart isn't with you, you won't be happy!" Charlotte advised earnestly.
"Mom, as long as I can be by his side, that's my greatest happiness," Skylar replied.
Seeing that she couldn't persuade her, Charlotte resolutely said, "If that's the case, I'll find someone to kill that woman. Let's see how she can still seduce Daryl !"
"No, Mom," Skylar quickly said upon hearing this.
"Don't worry, this matter won’t involve you at all," Charlotte said with a grim expression.
"Unless it's necessary, we can't do that. If something happens to Cecilia, Daryl will suspect me first. He'll hate me then. I want Daryl to hate her, not me. As long as Daryl gives up on her, he'll come back to me. By then, Cecilia will be miserable. I must see her being abandoned by Daryl!" Skylar clenched her fists and said through gritted teeth.
Charlotte patted Skylar's hand and said, "Skylar, you've grown up. I believe you have your own ideas. Just remember one thing: never do anything to hurt yourself. In this world, after your dad and I have passed away, you have to take care of yourself."
Skylar nodded tearfully and then nestled into Charlotte's embrace.
After work that day, Cecilia walked out of the office building with her bag.
Looking up, Cecilia saw Daryl's black Mercedes parked by the roadside.
Seeing Daryl's car, Cecilia couldn't help but frown.
She then turned and walked in the other direction. She knew Daryl was there waiting for her, but she didn't want to get involved with him again, even though she felt a bit guilty since he had just helped her.
Unexpectedly, after taking just two steps, Douglas stepped forward and blocked her path!
"Miss Thorne," Douglas looked up at Cecilia and smiled.
"What is it?" Cecilia stopped and turned her face away. She knew he was there on orders.
"Mr. Fields is waiting for you in the car," Douglas replied.
Cecilia frowned and thought that She indeed owed Daryl a thank you for the advertising fee.
She turned and walked towards the car.
Douglas stepped forward and opened the car door for Cecilia, and she got in.
When the door closed, Cecilia and Daryl were enclosed in the same space.
Daryl was still wearing the same clothes from last night, a sky-blue shirt and a black suit.
He hadn't gone back to change clothes all day.
Cecilia turned and met Daryl's deep eyes.
Facing his gaze, she always felt a bit at a loss.
"I..." Cecilia just opened her mouth to say something.
Daryl spoke first, "If it's to thank me, you don't need to say it."
Cecilia was momentarily speechless. She had indeed been about to thank Daryl.
At that moment, the car suddenly started and drove into the bustling street.
Cecilia immediately asked in a panic, "Where are you taking me?"
"To dinner." Daryl leaned forward, closing the distance between him and Cecilia.
His approach made Cecilia extremely nervous, but she was already sitting by the car door with no room to retreat.
She quickly refused, "I have to work overtime tonight, so..."
Before Cecilia could finish her refusal, Daryl interrupted her, "I don't need your verbal thanks, but you should show some sincerity, right? Treating me to dinner tonight seems only fair, isn't it?"
Cecilia had nothing to say.
Seeing her hesitation, Daryl continued, "It's just a meal. I promise to send you home safely afterward."
At this point in the conversation, Cecilia had no choice but to say, "Then you choose the place."
"I've already reserved a spot at a restaurant," he said with a smile.
Cecilia couldn't help but frown. She thought, 'Daryl planned it all along.'
Daryl placed his arm on the seat behind Cecilia and curled his lips.
Seeing his arm out of the corner of her eye, Cecilia felt uncomfortable, as if his arm was about to touch her. Daryl's presence completely enveloped her.
Cecilia leaned forward, trying to put some distance between herself and Daryl.
Seeing Cecilia's unease, Daryl touched his chin, a smile always playing on his lips.
More than half an hour later, Cecilia and Daryl were sitting at a window seat in a restaurant.
Cecilia looked around the restaurant. It was a mid-range place, bustling and crowded, completely different from the high-end, quiet spots Daryl usually preferred.
She looked up at Daryl, who was looking at the menu, and said, "You don't have to save money for me. Because of the advertising fee you got me, I'll have a considerable bonus this month."
Daryl didn't look up. He continued looking at the menu and said, "Your money is my money too. I can't waste it."
Hearing this, Cecilia couldn't help but frown. "What do you mean? Even though my bonus is thanks to you, you can't say my money is your money."
Daryl looked up and said, "You are mine, so your money is naturally mine too."
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