The Triplets My Ex Never Knew About

Chapter 55: Chapter 55: Zachery and the Young Master Are Really a Bit Alike

Estelle Lockwood didn’t wait for Nathaniel Sloan’s reply. She turned to the managers and said, "You all go ahead and eat. I’ll be skipping."

After speaking, she immediately turned and headed back to her room, not letting the person behind her see the emotions nearly spilling over.

During their two years of marriage, her disappointment in Nathaniel Sloan had accumulated, little by little.

Her colleagues all knew she couldn’t eat mushrooms because she was allergic.

But once, after Noelle Lockwood lost a necklace Nathaniel Sloan had bought for her, she feigned an apology by making a bowl of mushroom soup and giving it to Nathaniel:

"Brother-in-law, it’s my fault. That necklace was a gift from you to my sister, so she must have cherished it, and I lost it... I made this mushroom soup to apologize to her, but I’m sure she doesn’t want to see me right now. Brother-in-law, could you please take the soup to her for me?"

Nathaniel Sloan brought that very bowl of soup—the one that would make Estelle Lockwood have an allergic reaction—and told her to drink it, saying Noelle Lockwood had specially prepared it as an apology.

When she refused to drink it, Nathaniel Sloan frowned and asked, "I already bought you a new necklace. Noelle Lockwood didn’t do it on purpose. Are you going to reject her apology too? How long are you going to keep making a scene?"

Estelle Lockwood, almost humbly begging Nathaniel Sloan not to be angry, drank the entire bowl of mushroom soup in one go.

The man left without a second glance. That night, she developed a high fever from the allergic reaction.

But no one knew about the reaction, and no one cared. From beginning to end, Nathaniel Sloan never found out that she couldn’t have mushrooms. freewebnøvel.com

Snapping back to the present, Estelle Lockwood’s pace quickened as she felt a wave of nausea rise in her throat.

’...Disgusting. So disgusting!’

’No matter how affectionate Nathaniel Sloan pretends to be now, it’s all an act!’

Back in her room, Estelle Lockwood splashed her face with water, forcing herself to calm down. Her breathing gradually steadied.

She ate a simple lunch. At 12:30 PM, an assistant knocked on her door. "Miss Lockwood, don’t forget the investor gathering this afternoon."

Estelle Lockwood was not in high spirits. "Got it."

For this collaboration, besides Star Group and Evernight International, there were also many smaller investors.

Now that the partnership was officially underway, these investors would be future partners of the company. Naturally, Estelle Lockwood had to attend the gathering.

The gathering was set to be held at a horse farm owned by Henry Kendrick, not far from Rosalind Garden.

When Estelle Lockwood arrived, most of the guests were already there.

The moment she walked in, her gaze turned icy as she spotted several people who had no business being at this event.

...

Meanwhile, Zachery had begged Zane Grant to take him along. Left with no choice, Zane Grant brought "Christian" with him to the horse farm.

Seizing a free moment, Zachery made a sneaky phone call.

"Hey, Mia, let me tell you, he doesn’t suspect a thing! I mean, it’s one thing if other people can’t tell, but he’s the young master’s own father! He can’t even tell me and the young master apart. How much of a scumbag is he?"

Mia: "..."

Mia fell silent.

Mia hesitated for a moment before saying, "This morning, Mommy didn’t realize the ’Zachery’ next to me was actually the young master either."

’So if we’re talking about scumbags, then scum dad and Mommy are kind of... Ugh, ugh, ugh, how could I even think that!’

Zachery’s standards were quite flexible. "How can you compare Mommy and scum dad? Mommy thought I had a fever, so of course she wasn’t thinking straight. Besides, you guys were on a video call. But it’s different with scum dad. I’m standing right in front of him in person, and he still doesn’t suspect anything. I feel so bad for the young master!"

Mia thought of the young master’s well-behaved act and muttered, "You know, you and the young master are actually a little similar. Sometimes, I can’t even tell you apart from behind."

Christian, wearing Zachery’s face, was sitting on the bed reading a book. For a moment, his expression was identical to Zachery’s.

Although Zachery was usually hyperactive, he became extremely focused once he was engrossed in something. That same intensity was perfectly reflected in Christian.

Zachery also complained in a low voice, "It’s true. The young master is allergic to shiitake mushrooms, and so am I. I even ate a shiitake mushroom dumpling and nearly scared scum dad to death."

’Although he sometimes felt that there were perhaps too many coincidences between him and the young master.’

’But it’s probably normal, right? We don’t have the same mom, but we have the same dad, so half our genes are the same.’

Just then, Zachery’s ears twitched. He heard something and instantly became furious. "Gotta go, Mia! Those scumbags are trying to bully Mommy. I’m going to help!"

After the call ended, Christian asked worriedly, "Zachery’s just a kid. What if he gets bullied?"

Mia pouted. "With that smart mouth of his that could tick off the entire world? Someone bullying him?"

...

Estelle Lockwood immediately spotted Noelle Lockwood, who was surrounded by a crowd.

Beside Noelle Lockwood were Rose Lowell and Laura Jennings.

The three women were all smiles, shamelessly accepting everyone’s compliments.

"Only Miss Lockwood could make President Sloan change his mind."

"Mrs. Lockwood, Miss Noelle is just too outstanding! If my daughter could be half as exceptional as Miss Noelle, I’d be content!"

Most people present knew about the "real and fake heiress" incident from years ago, so it was no surprise some wanted to curry favor. freewebnovёl.ƈom

"If you ask me, the Lockwood Family’s decision to keep Miss Noelle back then was definitely the smartest choice."

Rose Lowell beamed with pride, lifting her chin. "Of course. We raised Noelle meticulously. Naturally, she’s outstanding."

Noelle Lockwood smiled gently, feigning shyness. "Alright, alright, everyone, please stop praising me... Miss Yara, you’re here?"

Everyone subconsciously turned their heads.

The sight of these three women made Estelle Lockwood feel sick. "Why are you here? I recall Nathaniel Sloan having someone throw you out."

Hearing this, Laura Jennings flared up with anger. Yesterday, Noelle had come to her crying, saying she’d been kicked out. Upon further questioning, she found out it was all Yara’s doing!

"I’m Nathaniel’s biological mother! I can bring whoever I want, wherever I want!"

Estelle Lockwood’s expression was flat. "Do you think this is your backyard? So what if you’re Nathaniel Sloan’s mother? I’d kick out Nathaniel Sloan’s mother all the same. Get out."

Laura Jennings was furious. "You!"

"Yara, don’t be angry."

Noelle Lockwood quickly stepped forward. Her words were framed as an explanation, but between the lines, she was telling everyone just how special she was to Nathaniel Sloan.

"Nathaniel allocated two percent of the profits to the Lockwood Group, so the Lockwood Group increased its investment. My mother and I are here to attend the investor gathering. Yara, Auntie didn’t explain herself clearly just now. I’ll apologize on her behalf, but please don’t be so impulsive next time."

Rose Lowell, now emboldened, put her hands on her hips and said arrogantly, "Did you hear that? Noelle isn’t here to cause trouble. Certain people should check their assumptions!"

Estelle Lockwood’s expression was ice-cold. Her gaze met Nathaniel Sloan’s as he approached from a distance. "President Sloan is willing to take a loss just to support his fiancée’s family business. How touching."

After saying her piece, she brushed past Nathaniel Sloan and walked away quickly.