Chapter 3 I Accept Your Past And Your Child

This hard-hitting question made Leonel suddenly realize the impending crisis, and he kept his mouth shut. He could not afford to lose everything, especially not to his estranged daughter.

A Frazier Group lawyer seated nearby chimed in, "Yes. This specific condition is indeed stated in the document that your mother signed all those years ago. The papers were notarized, meaning her wishes and declarations must be carried out under the eyes of the law. As long as you meet the requirements of your mother's will, you can go through the inheritance procedures." The kind lawyer answered her question honestly and revealed everything Eunice needed to know.

Hearing his explanation, Eunice felt relieved, while Leonel and Deanna were so angry that their faces darkened.

Nodding to the lawyer, Eunice felt better about the situation and said, "In that case, I'll just get married as soon as possible and take over the Frazier Group."

After she had disrupted the meeting earlier, there was no turning back now. Eunice had made her intentions clear and just needed to follow through. The Frazier Group would soon be under her name.

"It would be my pleasure to assist you in handling the case and going through the related formalities." The lawyer nodded.

Eunice smiled in response.

Watching the brief exchange between Eunice and the lawyer, Leonel and Deanna became furious. They were in charge of the company, not her!

"Humph. You won't succeed. Who would marry a woman who had given birth to another man's child? What fool would love such a pathetic bitch with excess baggage?" Deanna said mockingly. She didn't believe that Eunice would be able to find a husband.

Hearing his wife's words, Leonel suddenly had an idea. He turned to his daughter and said in a serious tone, "I'll give you one day. If you are not married before tomorrow noon, you will lose the right to inherit the company. When that happens, I am next in line to be the successor. Frazier Group will belong to me and have nothing to do with you."

Leonel was so sure that Eunice would be unable to meet the short deadline, and no man was willing to marry a woman who had a child out of wedlock. Thus, the Frazier Group would be his forever.

After learning about the time limit, Eunice realized that it was nearly impossible to get married within a day. She immediately disagreed and began to quarrel with Leonel and his wife.

But no matter how hard she tried to argue, there was nothing she could do to change their minds. In the end, she reluctantly accepted the terms.

After leaving the meeting room, Eunice sat at the rest area and thought about the matter carefully.

The most important thing right now was to find her future husband. It shouldn't be that difficult as she didn't have too many requirements in a partner. As long as the man was of good character and ready for marriage, it would be fine. After all, she already had a child of her own, although she still didn't know the father's identity.

But just in case her plan failed and time ran out, what would she do then?

Worried and irritable, she kept thinking of a way to pull off a miracle. But her brain soon grew weary and ran out of ideas. To calm herself down, she planned to relax in the cafe next to the office building for a while.

When Eunice arrived at the quaint coffee shop, she ordered a cup of hot latte. With her drink in hand, she scanned the entire room for a vacant seat. But to her dismay, all the tables were occupied.

Left with no other choice, Eunice decided to approach a table with a man sitting on his own.

It was perfectly normal for strangers to share a table in the cafe, so Eunice walked over with a friendly smile.

When she went to the empty seat, she looked directly at the man who was busy typing on his laptop. Waving her hand in front of him, she greeted him politely. "Hello, excuse me."

Eunice wanted to wait for the man's response before asking if she could share the table with him.

But when the man heard her voice, he looked up at her with a cold expression.

His eyes flickered with indifference. "Take a seat." Eunice was stunned by his response.

Huh? Did the man already know she was there to share the table with him?

Eunice thought it might be the case, so she ignored his strange behavior and happily sat on the vacant seat.

The moment she settled down and put her drink on the table, the man suddenly shut his laptop and looked at her.

"Since we are on a blind date, let me introduce myself to you first. My name is Rodney Lawson, and I am twenty-eight years old. I work as a programmer for a well-known IT company. I have a house, a car, and some savings. You seem attractive and charming. Overall, I'm pleased with your physical appearance. I'm willing to marry you should you agree. The main reason I agreed to this blind date is that my family members constantly urge me to find a wife and settle down. If you want, we can get married as soon as possible." After summarizing his personal information and intentions, Rodney remained expressionless and waited for Eunice's answer.

Upon hearing his speech, Eunice's eyes widened in shock.

Of all the people she could have shared a table with, it was a brooding man looking for a partner. He even treated her as if she was his blind date in the first place.

Like a gift sent from the heavens, she came across a man who wanted to get married immediately.

It was the perfect scenario for the two of them. They were both single and shared the same needs and thoughts. Now that the opportunity presented itself, her plan to get married before noon the next day could work out after all.

Paying close attention this time, Eunice observed Rodney's appearance as she sipped her latte.

He had a handsome look and defined facial features. Moreover, his professional clothes and confident aura made it seem he held a well-respected position in his workplace. Despite his cold demeanor, he was a little charming. Eunice looked at his face again. She noticed that his eyes and lips resembled that of her son Brent. There was no denying that this man was definitely good-looking.

After a few seconds of studying his appearance, Eunice had a good impression of him. She soon considered that he seemed to be a suitable man to marry. With this in mind, she decided to play along and introduce herself.

After making some mental preparations, she sat straight and said in a pleasant voice, "Hello, my name is Eunice Moore, and I'm twenty-five years old. I used to work as an online translator and can speak three foreign languages. I don't have a job right now, but I'll be working soon after I handle a family matter. So going back to your proposal, I need to clear up some things first. I actually like the looks of you. Yes, I can consider marrying you, but you should know that I have a child."

Eunice didn't intend to hide anything from him, so she remained honest. "I got pregnant three years ago before marriage. I would understand if you have a problem..."

Before she finished her words, Rodney raised his hand to stop her.

"I don't mind at all," Rodney replied calmly. "I accept your past and your child."