Chapter 420
Nicole stared intently at the unkempt tramp. Although he looked dirty and old, his facial features
appeared inexplicably familiar. Why do I feel like I''ve seen him before...
Nicole''s hands shook when her eyes met the old man''s turbid and sleazy gaze.
She suddenly recalled memories of a man from a long time ago.
That man would always drink himself into a drunken stupor and gamble all the time. After losing the
bets, he would return home to beat up Nicole and her mother.
He was none other than Nicole''s biological father, Daniel Schmidt.
One of Mom''s eyes was blinded, and one of her arms was broken because she had to live with this
man''s longstanding domestic abuse. My petite back when I was small was also horribly scarred
because I was beaten all the time. Our misfortunes stemmed from his brutality. How much more
despicable can a man be? To make money to fund his gambling habit, he forced his wife to be a
sex worker secretly and even nned to sell his daughter for the price of ten to twenty thousand.
Nicole would''ve been sold to someone if she hadn''t made the clever decision of running away.
She shuddered as her dark past resurfaced in her mind. In an instant, she was rmed and put up her
guard against the homeless man before her.
Even after figuring out that man''s identity, Nicole remained indifferent.
She wore her sunsses and uttered in a harsh and cold voice, “I don''t know you. Quit acting friendly
with me and assuming any random girl you meet on the streets to be your daughter. Mind your
behavior because I will report you to the police for showing intention to abduct me.”
With that, she moved to walk past him toward the parking lot.
“Hey, Nickie! Don''t go. You''re my daughter. There''s no way I''d mistake you for someone else. I forbid
you from leaving since I''ve finally found you after much difficulty. You''re so rude for not even bothering
to greet me. I regret having given birth to you!” The tramp stretched out his arms to block Nicole''s way.
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Nicole covered her nose in disgust right after he opened his mouth. She turned around and jogged
toward the security booth.
Upon reaching the security booth, she took off her scarf and pleaded with the two security guards
inside the booth with a pitiful look. “Misters, I''m Nicole Lambert. I''m terrified because a pervert is
stalking me. Can you please help me?”
Although Nicole wasn''t a superstar in the entertainment industry, she did participate in many movies.
Moreover, her pretty and innocent-looking countenance was rtively distinctive. Hence, the two
security guards could recognize her without trouble.
They were stationed in the most mundane position, carrying out daily tasks that rendered them
subjects of scorn. However, a gorgeous celebrity sought their help at that instant, not to mention a
pitiable and angelic beauty like Nicole. As a result, the two security guards'' protectiveness toward her
was immediately invoked.
They uttered in unison, “Don''t be afraid, Ms. Lambert. We''ll help you deal with that pervert.”
The two security guards on duty, each holding a stun baton, halted Daniel, who was following Nicole.
“Hey, what are you doing here? We don''t wee slovenly people here. Hurry up and get lost if you
know what is best for you!”
Daniel rubbed his grimy palms, pointed at Nicole, and chirped sheepishly, “She''s my daughter, and I
need to talk to her.”
The security guards exchanged nces. The look shing across their eyes clearly expressed their
agreement that Daniel wasn''t in his right mind.
The taller security guard gazed at Daniel contemptuously and said, “Did you say Ms. Lambert is your
daughter? I think you''re daydreaming and having hallucinations. Ms. Lambert is the state secretary''s
daughter, someone with a prestigious status. Hurry up and get lost. Otherwise, don''t me us for being
unmerciful!”
Daniel disregarded the security guards and waved his hand at Nicole, shouting, “Nickie, I''m really your
father. I''m your biological father, Daniel Schmidt! Have you forgotten how well I treated you? I brought
you to y at the park when you were five years old and even bought a cotton candy for you! Come
home with me, Nickie. I''ve been looking for you for so many years!”
Nicole leaned weakly against the booth, seemingly on the verge of tears. “Misters, he''s obviously a
lunatic, insisting I''m his daughter. Please hurry up and chase him away! I''m so scared.”
A beauty, especially one with tears brimming in her eyes, could captivate men effortlessly.
“Fear not, Ms. Lambert. We''ll get rid of him right away!” The next second, the security guards hit Daniel
with the stun batons.
Zaps of electricity reverberated in the air, followed by Daniel''s scream of agony. Then, body convulsing,
he gradually slumped to the floor.
At that sight, Nicole did not feel a hint of sympathy toward him. Instead, she even felt slightly delighted.
She curled her lips into a sneer. I genuinely hope these two security guards can do away with this man!
Subsequently, she left the scene as if nothing had happened. After locating her luxury car, she entered,
started the engine, and quickly drove away.
Meanwhile, the sky at Kingrys gradually turned dark.
Cayden and Avery took in the scenic night view of the city on the cruise. Then, he brought her to visit
the light festival.
Lanterns in all shapes and sizes adorned the street beside the river, emitting colorful light. There were
lanterns crafted into the forms of funny-looking fish, mischievous rabbits, and rainbow-colored roosters.
A hugemp giving off dazzling light was ced at fixed intervals along the road.
There were also beautifulnterns in the shapes of zodiac signs, dragons, and phoenixes.
The variousnterns on disy formed an exceptionally captivating view.
Multiple realistic andrge flower-shapednterns floated on the surface of the river. When the wind
blew, the lights from thenterns would sway ording to the rippling movements of the artificial fog on
the pond''s surface, giving the crowd a wonderful false perception of being in paradise.
Avery behaved like an innocent child,plimenting everyntern she saw.
Cayden hummed in agreement behind her while holding her hand. Affected by her cheerfulness, he
couldn''t help but arrange his usual impassive facial features into a smile.
In fact, he didn''t think the lights were that mesmerizing. Instead, it was Avery''s presence beside him
that brightened up his mood. After watching the floatingnterns on the pond surface for some time, he
would lower his head to kiss her hair gently.
That circumstance caused warmth to fill his chest, and he was fond of that feeling.
Cayden finally brought Avery back to their lodging after she grew a little tired and failed to hold in a
yawn.
Even though their amodation was merely located at a nearby ce opposite the pond, he rented
a ship for their return trip out of concern for her pregnancy.
Upon deciding not to go home, they booked an extravagant homestay with a unique design.
The couple entered the bathroom to take a shower after arriving at their lodging.
The bathroom had a traditional yet elegant design style. Aside from having separate wet and dry
cleaning areas, the bathroom was also equipped with arge jacuzzi. Next to the jacuzzi was a wall
made from a special type of ss. The people inside the bathroom could take in the enchanting night
view, but the room''s interior was not visible outside.
After sanitizing the bathtub, Cayden filled it with water and carried Avery into it.
Just as they were about to bathe, a series of passionate voices suddenly originated from the room next
door. Then, they heard the sound of a woman weeping while a man was saying, “Rx. Rx a little
bit more.”
Avery blushed slightly as she identally eavesdropped on someone engaging in that sensual activity.
On the other hand, Cayden knitted his brows in displeasure. Why does this guy''s voice sound so
familiar?