Becoming Secret Nanny for Possessive CEO-Chapter 42: Negotiate Between Two Cunning Woman

Chapter 42: Chapter 42: Negotiate Between Two Cunning Woman
Diana smiled sarcastically at Arabella’s bad news. She hadn’t always had a problem with Cliff marrying Edith, but she didn’t want her stepson to marry her. It wasn’t Edith who was problematic, but her stepson who always made her want to kill her. She still didn’t know about Cliff’s affair and even accused Callum of fabricating a story to slander Edith so he could get her pregnant.
"So, it can be concluded that Callum rejected you outright?" Diana asked, sipping her tea haughtily.
"Mom, I still don’t understand Callum’s mindset. Ever since that bitch arrived, Callum has been crazy about her."
"You’ve been the one interacting with him all this time, but Callum still chose that woman." Diana laughed heartily, patting the back of the sofa. "That woman should have married Cliff from the start. But because of Callum, she was also blinded by love."
"So, what should we do now? Callum is going to dance with that woman tonight."
"You don’t need to worry. That woman and Callum are not meant to be married. She should marry Cliff."
Arabella rubbed her palms together furiously. "Please, help me get Callum."
"Are you sure you love him?"
"Of course. Because since long ago, I was the only one who truly loved her. That woman must have just been using Callum all this time too."
"Then you must pursue him by any means necessary. For now, I can only support you because Callum isn’t my biological son. But I will also support Cliff in marrying Edith."
"If I may ask, why are you so supportive of Cliff marrying Edith? Isn’t Edith an illegitimate child too?"
Diana lifted the corners of her lips haughtily. "Because Cliff would go crazy if he married another woman. I don’t want my son going crazy just because of a woman."
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Before leaving for the ball venue, the couple prepared at their home. Edith called her assistant to act as a temporary babysitter while they attended the dance. They were now dressed in matching outfits for the dance.
Edith’s cheeks flushed red as she gazed at her lover’s handsome appearance. Her heart pounded as she applied her makeup. Her eyes became so captivated that she didn’t even realize she’d forgotten to put on lipstick.
"Edith, you’re not wearing lipstick?" Callum teased, walking quickly to his girlfriend and wrapping his arms around her neck while kissing her cheek.
Edith lowered her head and slapped her forehead. "I almost forgot!" Her eyes narrowed briefly at her lover. "You’re surprisingly perceptive about this."
"Because I am your boyfriend."
"Then, could you let go of my hug for a moment? I need to put on some lipstick first."
"What if I don’t want to? Actually, you were cute from the start even without wearing lipstick"
"Callummm!"
Callum laughed heartily as he pulled a necklace from his suit pocket. He placed the diamond necklace around his lover’s neck and kissed her deeply on the temple.
Edith’s eyes widened as she stared at the necklace Callum had given her. She began to tear up as she stared at her lover’s face in the mirror. If Callum continued to be this sweet, she would find it increasingly difficult to leave him.
"You look even more beautiful when you wear this necklace."
"How did you know I wanted this necklace so badly all this time?"
"Because you once told me that you wanted this necklace."
"When?"
Callum smiled sweetly, gently pinching his lover’s cheek. "I didn’t want to tell you."
"You are so annoying!"
"Even though I’m annoying, I’m the only one who can make you smile." Callum knelt before his lover for a moment. "I actually wanted to give you this necklace at the right time. But because of the bad incident we had before, I was traumatized. I don’t want to repeat the same mistake again. I won’t delay doing what I want."
"Callum..." Edith couldn’t hold back her tears anymore.
Callum wiped his lover’s slightly damp eyelids. "Sorry, I didn’t mean to make you cry. I won’t bother you with your makeup."
"Thank you, Callum. I love this necklace and I’ll always wear it." Her right hand slowly caressed her lover’s head. "I definitely won’t let you down today."
"Don’t feel too burdened. Just dancing with you makes me happy."
Throughout the journey to the venue, Callum and Edith sat in the back seat, their faces still uncovered. Edith still wore her brightest smile as she gazed at the exquisite necklace around her neck. However, she was actually worried that she would disappoint Callum at the ball if anyone discovered her identity.
Meanwhile, Callum chuckled as he stared at his girlfriend, who was becoming even more adorable just because of the necklace he had given her. "Why are you more interested in that necklace than me?"
"Are you jealous?" Edith teased with a sweet wink.
"Of course! I was the one who gave you that necklace. Even though I am more valuable than a necklace."
Behind Edith’s smile, her heart was a little uneasy, imagining what would happen to them at the ball if she made a mistake. Did she deserve this beautiful necklace from a man who was too good for her?
"Callum, I’m actually still nervous. What if everyone embarrasses you because of me? Even though we’re wearing masks."
Callum smiled casually, gripping his lover’s hand tightly. "Hold my hand, Edith. If you keep holding my hand, you won’t be nervous anymore."
"But, wouldn’t things just get worse?"
"No. I don’t want you to be bullied by everyone. Therefore, I will protect you from them. I don’t want to leave you to face your problems alone."
"Callum..."
"If you keep holding my hand, you won’t get lost. Wherever you go, I’ll always be with you."
Edith couldn’t hold back her spoiled attitude anymore. Her head rested on her lover’s shoulder while hugging her tightly.
"Edith, if you’re tired, you can go to sleep first. I’ll wake you up later."
"Actually, I’m leaning back not because I’m tired."
"Is it because you want to pamper me?"