Chapter 260
After dropping the children off at school, Xavier continued driving while Avery, who was sitting in the
back seat, rolled down the window and allowed the cold wind to brush against her face.
Because of the speed of the car, the breeze felt like des that shed against Avery''s tender skin.
Although it hurt, it kept her mind clear.
There was a sparkle in Xavier''s eyes as he advised, “Ms. Avery, it''s cold outside. Mr. Moore will find
fault with me if you catch a cold.”
Avery simply shook her head and shut her eyes, saying nothing.
Her silence left Xavier puzzled. Did she get into a fight with Mr. Moore? I suppose not.
Xavier had been working for Cayden for many years. He knew how important Avery was to thetter.
She''s someone Mr. Moore loves and wants to give the whole world to. There''s no way he would fight
with her.
Meanwhile, at the mall, Allie, who was wearing an elegant white fur coat and carrying tworge
shopping bags in her hands, was paying her bill at the counter with two otherdies whom she was
close with.
The shopping bags were filled with thetest luxury items.
Apart from going for facials and spa sessions, Allie also loved shopping. She believed having money
and spending it was one of the biggest joys in life.
She was done experiencing poverty in the past.
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In the first half of her life, she sessfully seduced Cayden''s father by relying on her beauty and skills.
She threatened Bruce with Cayden to make him marry her, which finally allowed her to enjoy life as a
rich wife.
She did not care if she was ridiculed by the public for being a mistress, nor was she bothered that
Bruce''s actual wife was still alive.
All that mattered was that she had a position in the Moore family.
Not only did Allie be more powerful than Lily, who came from a rich family, but she also managed
to make Cayden gainplete control over Trident Group. In other words, she was set for the rest of
her life.
Now that Leonardo was dead, the stain in her life, too, had vanished. Allie felt that her life was worth it.
However, when it was her turn to swipe her card, the employee informed her, “I''m sorry, Mrs. Moore.
The bnce on your card is insufficient. Would you like to try againter?”
Allie mmed her card on the counter arrogantly, giving the employee the shock of her life. “Do you
know who I am? How can there be insufficient bnce?”
Truth was, Cayden had set a limit on his mother''s card to prevent her from overspending.
After all, money does not grow on trees.
The finance department would only transfer ten million into Allie''s ount every month, and that would
be it once she spent them all.
Unfortunately, Allie had a bad habit ofparing herself to others, which made her spend
extravagantly. That was how she had spent all that money from that month in a sh.
Dorothy, one of the women who went shopping with Allie, stood up for her. “Hey, you''d better not mess
with the wrong person. Her son''s very rich. In fact, it won''t do you any good if you mess with Mrs.
Moore.”
Another friend of Allie''s, Jolie, cast the employee a look of disdain. “You''re just a filthy employee. How
dare you disrespect Mrs. Moore? Are you trying to get yourself fired?”
The employee gazed at the trio in bewilderment. I''m only telling the truth. How am I disrespecting Mrs.
Moore?
Exasperated, she showed them the checklist and the notification that stated Allie''s bank card had
insufficient bnce. “Mrs. Moore, I''m not lying to you. You really do have insufficient bnce. Look.
Your items cost a total of one million and forty-nine thousand, and the notification states that your
bnce is not sufficient to pay for it.”
Allie''s face fell. Immediately, she called Xavier, ordering him to tell the finance department to transfer
more money to her.
To her horror, Xavier said, “Sure, that can be done, but you have to contact Mr. Moore first. I can only
contact the finance department once Mr. Moore consents to it.”
After cursing him, Allie had no choice but to dial Cayden''s number, but his phone was turned off at that
critical moment.
Just as both sides were at an impasse, Nicole, who had disguised herself and was walking around the
mall with her manager, suddenly entered the store.
She admired Cayden. Naturally, she had studied everything about his family, which allowed her to spot
his mother in an instant.
Although Allie was over middle age, she was still in good shape, and the luxurious fur coat gave her a
rather elegant vibe.
However, she behaved in a mean and rough manner, making her no different from anymoner.
Nicole could not help but think that Allie was too different from her graceful and outstanding adoptive
mother, ire.
Regardless, women like Allie presented an advantage for others. Her weakness was too obvious that it
allowed others to brainwash and approach her easily.
In the past, Nicole had hated and would avoid women like Allie. However, she decided to approach
Allie then because she was Cayden''s mother.
“I''ll pay for her,” offered Nicole, cing a gold card on the counter. She then smiled brightly at Allie and
introduced herself. “Hello, you''re Cayden''s mother, right? I''m Nicole Lambert, Cayden''s friend, and the
ambassador for hispany''s new perfume.”
Allie could not help but scrutinize Nicole, who had offered to pay for her.
Nicole looked different from average influencers with sharp features. She had a pretty and delicate
face, a pair of rosy lips, thin eyebrows, andrge eyes that crinkled when she smiled, which made her
look sweet.
Dorothy leaned over and whispered into Allie''s ear, “Nicole is a superstar, and her backer is someone
powerful. Apparently, her father is William Lambert, the state secretary.”
Dorothy was familiar with the women in the entertainment industry, thanks to her husband, who always
flirted with D-list celebrities. Naturally, she knew who Nicole was. She had a strong impression of
Nicole, who had a powerful backer yet could not be famous no matter what. She figured it was
best to warn Allie about Nicole beforehand.
Upon discovering Nicole''s identity, Allie suddenly put on a bright smile on her expressionless face. “I
used to think you were too pretty on screen. Well, who would''ve known you''d look prettier in person?
Ah, I feel bad for letting you pay on my behalf. I''ll make sure Cayden pays you back once I get home.”
Nicole responded maturely, “You don''t have to be so polite with me, Mrs. Moore.”
“You''re such a consideratedy, but this is more than a million. It''s not a tiny amount.” Allie held
Nicole''s hand in a friendly manner, having no intentions of letting it go.
A sweet smile immediately appeared on Nicole''s face. “It''s okay. You can take it as a gift from me for
meeting you for the first time.”
Seeing Nicole was insistent on paying for her, Allie could only ept the offer after rejecting it a few
times.
She beamed and asked tentatively, “You''re such a pretty woman, Nickie. Surely you have a boyfriend
already?”
Nicole lowered her head in embarrassment. “Oh, don''t tease me, Mrs. Moore. I''ve been busy working
for the past few years. How would I have the time to date?”
“How could you not have a boyfriend when you''re such a great person? Oh my goodness. You should
just be my daughter-inw,” Allie joked.
“You don''t say, Allie. I think she''s a great match for Cayden. Nickie''s so pretty. Look at how delicate her
features are. Shees from a good family too,” Dorothy piped up.
“It''s a pity my son''s too young. I''d love to have a daughter-inw like her too,” Jolie mumbled.
Dorothy and Jolie showered Nicole with praises. After all, Nicole was the daughter of the state
secretary, someone they could not afford to offend.
As people who were familiar with the art of buttering people up, they sessfully made Nicole smile
with their words.
Her cheeks flushed as soon as she heard them saying she was a great match for Cayden.
Meanwhile, Allie was grinning from ear to ear.
If the daughter of the state secretary was to marry Cayden, Allie''s status in the family would reach
another level.
That way, she could bully Lily even more, and Cayden''s career would be a smooth sailing journey with
the help of Nicole''s family background.
When Allie saw how gracefully Nicole behaved, she could not help but think that Nicole differed greatly
from the petty Avery.
The more Allie observed Nicole, the more satisfied she was with her. If only Nicole were my daughter-
inw... I wonder if she can steal Cayden''s heart from that vixen.
“Nickie, why don''t youe over to my house one of these days? I get bored staying alone at home,”
Allie asked, gently tugging at Nicole''s hand.
Hearing that, Nicole nodded obediently. “Don''t worry, Mrs. Moore. I will.”
Soon, a triumphant smile appeared on Nicole''s face as she watched Allie and the two women walk
away.
Allie was not just Cayden''s mother, but she was also a gold digger who loved power. Getting on Allie''s
good side was as easy as giving her luxurious items.
All that''s left is to get her to my side. With Allie''s intervention and my unique charm, I''m confident I can
make Cayden mine.