CHAPTER 45: CHAPTER 45 ELDER STERLING’S LAST WORDS: HOPING MALCOM WOULD MARRY YOUR DAUGHTER...

On the other side, Barrett Carter, after seeing this message, felt uneasy.

What does the boss mean by this?

Thinking back to the first time he saw the photo of Adrian Davies, whose appearance was very similar to the boss’s, he couldn’t help but wonder, "Could Adrian Davies be the dad that the boss has been looking for all along? Is the boss planning to meet his dad now?..."

Barrett gently tapped his phone and sent out a single word.

[Yes!]

...

Melody Parker, upon arriving at the door of Serena Sterling’s house, noticed that the door was ajar.

Seeing this, she didn’t think much of it and went straight inside.

But after entering, she found Serena Sterling’s house quiet, seemingly with no one home.

Is Luna not at home?

What about Aunt Victoria? Could she also be out?

Then what’s up with this ajar door?

Could it be a burglar?!

Melody tightly gripped the bag in her hand, and even pulled out a pepper spray from it, before cautiously continuing inside.

After taking just a few steps, she spotted a middle-aged man within her sight.

This middle-aged man was sitting in the living room, and he was someone she knew, Charles Moore—the father of Malcom Moore.

Seeing this, Melody immediately put away her pepper spray and walked further inside in her normal manner.

She hadn’t yet gotten inside when the sound of Aunt Victoria and Charles Moore’s conversation reached her first.

Seeing that they seemed to be discussing serious matters, Melody stood still at the entrance, not interrupting.

Charles Moore: "Mrs. Sterling, I’m here today to propose a marriage."

"A marriage proposal?" Victoria frowned, confused, "What is General Morris proposing?"

"Mrs. Sterling, Elder Sterling personally asked me before entering the operating room that if he couldn’t come out safely, I must take good care of you and your daughter. Actually, even if Elder Sterling hadn’t said so back then, I would definitely have taken good care of you both. Elder Sterling, after all, it was because of me!"

Charles Moore’s voice carried the weariness and sorrow and guilt over Lori Sterling’s sudden death.

Unconsciously, Victoria’s voice was tinged with tears, "Chairman, it’s not necessary. Elder Sterling was thrifty all his life and worked hard, accumulating enough savings for us. Elder Sterling saved you willingly; it wasn’t your fault. Besides, my daughter is very good; she’s already a designer at Heavenly Rule Group. We can take care of and support ourselves."

Charles Moore: "Mrs. Sterling’s daughter is outstanding, and I believe even without my help, Mrs. Sterling and her daughter will live well. But doesn’t Mrs. Sterling want her daughter to live even happier?"

Victoria: "..."

Seeing Victoria’s silence, Charles Moore continued to persuade, "Mrs. Sterling, my son is twenty-five this year, still unmarried, and has his own business to manage. He would be a good match for your daughter."

Victoria: "..."

Charles Moore continued to praise his son, "My son may love to play, but he is honest and a kind-hearted, caring young man. If your daughter marries him, he will treat her like a treasure and be good to her for life. Additionally, my son is filial and would treat you, mother-in-law, as his own mother."

Victoria: "..."

Charles Moore: "Mrs. Sterling, even if you don’t consider for your daughter and yourself, think about Elder Sterling. This was his dying wish, his last concern."

Finally, tears fell from Victoria’s eyes, "Chairman, thank you for your kindness. If it’s because of Elder Sterling, then it’s not necessary. But this is ultimately up to the young people and my daughter’s marriage should be her decision. I will ask my daughter’s opinion when she comes back."

She has always been in poor health and just wants her daughter to have someone to rely on. If it’s Elder Sterling’s wish, and her daughter agrees, she wouldn’t oppose it.

Charles Moore nodded, "Yes, it’s right to ask your daughter’s opinion."

His son, although normally unruly, is very genuine when it matters.

The boy is a warm-hearted guy, and his looks are decent.

He’s quite confident that the Sterling girl will take a liking to his son.

Charles Moore stood up to take his leave, "Then Mrs. Sterling, please have a good talk with your daughter, and when convenient, arrange for the young ones to meet. I’ll take my leave now."

Victoria stood up, "Thank you for your kindness, Chairman. I’ll see you out."

Charles Moore waved his hand, "No need, Mrs. Sterling. I can walk myself."

Saying that, Charles Moore turned and left.

After Charles Moore left, Melody Parker walked in from the entrance.

Seeing Melody, Victoria wiped away the tears overflowing from her eyes and slowly began to speak, "Melody, are you here to see Luna?"

Melody nodded, "Yes, Aunt Victoria."

Victoria gestured for Melody to sit down, "Melody, Luna hasn’t returned yet. You can sit here for a while."

Seeing Aunt Victoria’s bad mood, seemingly reminded of Uncle Sterling, Melody spoke considerately: "Aunt Victoria, you don’t need to worry about me. Your health isn’t good, so please go rest. I’ll wait here for Luna to come back."

Since the death of Lori Sterling, Victoria had fallen seriously ill.

Though she’s better now, her body is still weak.

Having just talked with Charles Moore for a long time and then being reminded of Lori Sterling, she indeed felt uninterested in entertaining Melody.

Besides, in Victoria’s eyes, Melody wasn’t an outsider, and thus there was no need for so much formality.

Victoria nodded, "Alright, Melody, you sit here first, I’ll go rest."

Melody: "Hmm, Aunt, you should go in quickly."

After Victoria went in, Melody didn’t have to wait long in the living room before Serena Sterling walked in from outside.

Seeing Melody, Serena immediately spoke: "Melody, why are you here?"

Melody frowned, pretending to be angry, "What? Are you despising me?"

Saying that, Melody picked up her bag and made a gesture to leave, "Since Luna despises me so much, I shouldn’t make a nuisance of myself. I should leave."

"You drama queen! You’re really wasting yourself as a model!" Serena walked forward, hooked Melody’s arm, and led her into her room, saying, "You’ve been coming here so often lately; I’m afraid your little mister will be jealous!"

Melody laughed, "What’s there to be jealous of? He’s even urging me not to go back and to spend more time with you, godmother dear."

Serena laughed along, "That’s right, it’s not in vain that I dote on him so much!"

Melody sat on Serena’s bed, "You’re doting on him to the point where I’m the real mom, and I have to be jealous now."

"Haha..." Serena laughed heartily and went to the desk to pour some water.