Chapter 364 I'll Handle It
Nathaniel sighed wearily, "Ted, I'll keep some of these things, but can you take the rest down the mountain when you leave?"
Ted's eyes were fixed on the two little kids. They were just too cute! He couldn't help but want to pinch their chubby cheeks.
"Ted?" Nathaniel called out again, and Ted snapped back to reality.
"Mr. Heilbronn, Reed insisted that all of these must be delivered, not a single item can be left behind. Please don't make it hard for me."
He didn't dare to mention that Reed also told him to observe the kids closely and report back.
Nearby, the tent had already been set up, a large family-sized one that could fit all four of them. The two kids were quite excited; this was their first time going on an outing with their parents. Despite still having some resentment towards Nathaniel, their excitement at this moment was adding points for their dad.
With the mats laid out, Jacob and Dorothy were inside the tent, playing a game of jumping in mud puddles like Mickey Mouse.
Seeing the two kids happy, Nathaniel tolerated everything else.
Ted stayed for a while, making sure everything was settled before reluctantly heading down the mountain, looking back every few steps.
Before leaving, he said, "Have fun. When you're ready to leave, give me a call, and I'll send someone to collect these things."
An hour later, Ted returned to the Heilbronn Villa.
Reed was eagerly waiting in the living room. Hearing the car, he came out with his cane to greet Ted from a distance, "How was it? Did you see them? Tell me everything."
Ted rubbed his hands as he entered, "Reed, you're really lucky. You should have seen those two kids. Oh my, their little arms are so chubby, I even gave them a little pinch."
"Really? The kids weren't bitten by mosquitoes, were they?"
Ted described it seriously, "Well, the little girl got a big bite. It was so swollen, it made you feel sorry just looking at it. But we sprayed some medicine on it, so it should be fine."
Reed's mouth twitched, thinking he had gone too easy on Nathaniel over the phone earlier. He knew that rascal wouldn't take good care of anyone. At thirty-something, he still hadn't improved much. He'd have to give him a good talking-to another day.
"Ted, tell me more. Who do the kids look like?"
Ted tried to recall, "The little girl looks like her mom, she's so pretty. Among all your old friends' kids, I haven't seen any as good-looking as her. The boy has a bit of your spirit—wise and resolute. He'll definitely be good at business in the future."
Reed knew Ted was just saying nice things to make him happy, but he couldn't help but smile. The living room was filled with laughter.
On the mountain, the two kids were playing in the tent, which had a mosquito-repellent lamp and had been sprayed with repellent. Nathaniel stood at the tent entrance, swatting mosquitoes.
Aurelia stood nearby, quietly watching the harmonious scene. "Are we really spending the night on the mountain?"
Nathaniel had originally planned to take them home after watching the night view, but with his grandfather's interference, they might as well stay the night.
"Aurelia, come closer. There are mosquitoes over there."
Aurelia took a few steps forward, and the two of them stood guard at the tent entrance like sentinels, protecting the two kids.
They chatted under the neon lights, "Aurelia, I've never mentioned this before, but could we let Grandpa meet Dorothy and Jacob sometime?"
Aurelia had no objections, but for a formal introduction, she respected the kids' opinions more, "Why don't you ask the kids?"
Nathaniel understood, knowing she wasn't against it. He felt relaxed, "I know, I won't force Dorothy and Jacob. I'll bring it up when they fully accept me."
Of course, he hoped this process wouldn't take too long. Not to mention, he couldn't handle the pressure from Reed. When Reed heard he had great-grandchildren, he was so excited he ate more that day.
According to Ted, Reed had even resumed his long-abandoned HIIT workouts, afraid he wouldn't be able to lift the kids and was training in advance.
The best thing Nathaniel had ever done to please Reed was probably giving him two great-grandchildren.
Nathaniel said, "I'll keep an eye on Marcus."
Just then, Zack called, "Mr. Heilbronn, Marcus did exactly as you predicted. After a perfunctory blind date, he went to Aurelia's villa."
Hearing that name, Nathaniel's face darkened, "Keep watching him. We still need to investigate the matter in Elvenia."
Aurelia vaguely heard her name on the phone and guessed it was related to Marcus. After Nathaniel hung up, she asked, "What happened?"
Nathaniel initially wanted to keep it from her, mainly to avoid making her anxious. He planned to keep an eye on Marcus and, once the matter in Elvenia was clear, present the whole case to Reed. He didn't believe Marcus could cling to Aurelia forever.
But the next second, Aurelia's Facebook received a photo from Dahlia, taken from a surveillance screen. Marcus, in a sharp suit, was standing outside, making a call with one hand and holding a huge gift box with the other.
Dahlia followed up with a long voice message, "Miss, there's a gentleman at the door who says he wants to explain something to you. I told him you weren't home, but he kept asking where you went. I didn't tell him, but he seems determined to wait for you."
Aurelia played the message on speaker, and Nathaniel, in a comforting tone, said, "I'll handle this. Don't worry, let him wait."He would never let him succeed.
Aurelia looked up and met Nathaniel's gaze. His presence always had a way of intimidating people but also providing a sense of security. At least at this moment, she trusted and relied on him. "Okay."
Meanwhile, Marcus leaned against a sycamore tree, hidden in the shadows, exuding a gloomy aura.
He had noticed a few days ago that he couldn't reach Aurelia by phone, and his Facebook messages indicated they were no longer friends, suggesting he had been blocked.
Reed had forced him into a blind date, and after going through the motions, he had rushed over.
He had a lot to explain to Aurelia. This time, some unexpected events had delayed his plans; it wasn't that he had changed his mind about taking her away.
When he rang the doorbell, he didn't see the face he was hoping for. Instead, a nanny answered. Despite his pressing, she wouldn't say where Aurelia had gone.
Marcus leaned against the tree trunk, his glasses reflecting a cold light.
At that moment, he was reminded of the time years ago when they went skiing. He had been lucky to return, but she had vanished without a trace, not leaving a single word or even a piece of clothing, as if she had disappeared from the world.
For a long time, he was trapped in those devastating days, unable to move on, until he saw her in a family photo. It was like he had come back to life.
Now, she had disappeared again.
Marcus clenched his fist and coughed lightly, reviewing the recent events. Clearly, none of this was accidental. No one but Nathaniel would dare to oppose him.
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