Chapter 1123
Claire clutched at the hem of Cecil’s jeans, her eyes brimming with tears.
“Cecil, let’s just leave Ms. Thorne and her family alone, okay? Emmett has already given us a whole lot of cash. We should stop pestering them, please p>
Cecil scoffed, a coldness in his voice. Gone were the days when a million dollars seemed like a fortune to him. Ever since he found out about Tarquin and Elysia’s real status, that money felt like mere pocket change.
“That kid has my blood running through his veins. His miserable life is only possible because of me. You think this little amount of money is gonna cut it? No way! I’m gonna be on his case for life. He owes me big time p>
What he wanted wasn’t just a million dollars. He was after a lifetime of luxury and prestige.
“Cecil, Emmett is still so young, he p>
Cecil’s face darkened, silencing her with a glare.
Then, his gaze landed on a set of design sketches by Maria’s bedside, sparking his curiosity.
“Who drew these p>
Claire, fearing he might destroy them, quickly intervened.
“Emmett did. It’s a gift for his sister p>
Emmett had received a teddy bear from Maria and wanted to give something back. So, he designed two outfits for her. Before leaving the hospital, he handed over the sketches as a present, hoping to turn them into real dresses if she liked them.
Cecil, a man far from refined tastes or any understanding of art, failed to recognize the sketches’ value. Squinting, he took a closer look, then snapped photos and uploaded them online alongside a picture of Maria with tears in her eyes.
The caption read: “Seeing the outfits her brother designed for her only makes her miss him more. When will the heavens allow these siblings to reunite p>
He aimed to garner sympathy, stirring up more online hatred against Elysia and Tarquin.
However, the e focus shifted to Emmett’s designs instead. Fashion design experts began praising the sketches, astounded that a child could create such wonders. Industry giants proclaimed that if these were truly the work of a five-year-old, the kid was a prodigy destined to revolutionize the fashion world.
Soon, the world’s top luxury brands were sharing Emmett’s designs, lavishing
praise and predicting he’d become a superstar.
The commotion caught the attention of a distinguished elder. His hair was silver, his skin impeccably cared for, exuding an air of fashionable
artistry right down to the trendy beads and a neat braid he wore.
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Seated at his desk, he scrutinized Emmett’s sketches intently before turning to his assistant.
“Are you sure these were designed by a child p>
“Absolutely, sir. And look, there’s a resemblance to you in his younger days p>
The elder peered at Emmett’s photo, nodding in acknowledgment.
“He does remind me of my younger self p>
Revisiting the sketches, he mused, “A rare talent indeed. Let’s make a trip to Silver City p>
The assistant was taken aback. “You’re going personally p>
“Yes, this child deserves my personal attention. Arrange the private jet. We leave today. Avoid the media, we’ll go discreetly p>
“Understood p>