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The Long Road to Love: The Capable CEO Dad

Chapter 46: It Will Cause Gossip

Author: Twenty-Four Bridges
updatedAt: 2025-09-17

CHAPTER 46: CHAPTER 46: IT WILL CAUSE GOSSIP

Hugo’s eyes narrowed slightly; there was no need to say who had told Old Master Quinn about the news.

"Dad, Eleanor can make Marcus speak, and the doctor hopes she can stay close to Marcus, guiding him more. You know I’ve tried every possible way to treat Marcus’s condition over the years, and I won’t give up as long as there’s even a hint of hope."

Old Master Quinn didn’t know that Eleanor went to the villa just to help treat Marcus’s disease. Now hearing Hugo say so, he quickly spoke up.

"Has Marcus ever called you?"

He was very excited. He had never heard that child speak before; he always felt disappointed, but now someone could make him talk.

Hugo’s heart softened. Thinking of Marcus calling him dad, his eyes turned gentle. "He called me dad not long ago."

Old Master Quinn’s breath almost stopped. He knew that this son had been very worried about his child’s issues. No wonder he risked being criticized to bring Eleanor into the house.

"Since she’s cooperating with the doctors to treat Marcus, I won’t say anything more. When Marcus can call me grandpa, I will thank her properly."

"Okay, dad."

Hugo hung up the phone and noticed Eleanor nervously watching him from the side, probably because she knew it was a call from Old Master Quinn.

"What did Old Master Quinn say?"

Eleanor was very uneasy. She didn’t expect Grace Lynch to inform Old Master Quinn about her staying here so quickly, probably the rest of the Quinton Family knew too?

"He told you to stay here with peace of mind, cooperate with the doctors, and try to get Marcus to call Grandpa soon."

Eleanor breathed a sigh of relief and quickly nodded, "I will."

Just as Eleanor suspected, this matter had indeed been known by the Quinton Family members.

"Eleanor, that shameless woman! She just divorced my brother, and now she’s already jumped into another man’s bed! Brother, it’s a good thing you got rid of that tramp, or you’d be the one with a green hat by now."

Joelle said irritably, gritting her teeth. Was Uncle’s head slammed by a door, letting Eleanor live in his villa?

Nathaniel stood aside without speaking, suddenly feeling like he was caught in a giant web, tightening around him, almost suffocating.

"Hmph, I thought she was untrustworthy before. The doctor said it’s hard for her to get pregnant again. I guess she’s been with too many men, spoiled."

Joelle continued spewing vile words. It was hard to imagine such disgusting words coming from a young girl.

Indeed, it’s often women who are the harshest on women.

Beatrice found it unbelievable when she heard the news, but hearing that Old Master Quinn personally confirmed it, she guessed it was true.

Eleanor was someone they kicked out, and yet Hugo, this business legend, brought her back home. Something they didn’t know must have happened.

"Nathaniel, Joelle is right, it’s good you divorced that woman. With her fickle nature, she would have cheated sooner or later."

The Quinton Family’s perspective was truly strange. Obviously, Nathaniel was the one who cheated first, with clear photos taken, yet here they were, constantly criticizing Eleanor.

Nathaniel’s expression darkened. Hearing this news, he almost wanted to call Eleanor immediately.

But when he picked up the phone, he realized he no longer had the right to call her.

Not to mention how badly he treated Eleanor before, they were already divorced; her private life was none of his business.

He went upstairs quietly, entering his room.

Joelle and Beatrice found it strange; there was something off about his attitude recently.

"Mom, what’s wrong with brother?"

Was he affected by that woman Eleanor? But didn’t he dislike Eleanor at all?

Beatrice wasn’t sure, thinking there must have been some quarrel with Grace Lynch.

She knew about Grace and Nathaniel being entangled before and even helped her son deceive Eleanor.

At that time, she thought as long as her son liked it, it was fine. As long as no one else found out, she could always support him.

But she never imagined Nathaniel was serious, truly in love with Grace, not like she thought he was seeking thrills.

She absolutely couldn’t allow this to happen. Old Master Quinn already had a lot of opinions about them; she couldn’t let Nathaniel continue making mistakes.

"Joelle, help me find out if there are any eligible women in high society and give me the information. I want your brother to start dating; he can’t just focus on Grace Lynch."

Joelle disliked Eleanor but had some fondness for Grace.

However, she knew her brother and Grace had no future, so she followed suit and started gathering information.

After Nathaniel returned to his room, he took out his phone, staring repeatedly at the number.

In the end, he couldn’t resist dialing it.

How could he forget that his number was already blocked? Last time, when he wanted to exchange Eleanor for Grace, she refused to talk to him and blocked him.

His heart felt somewhat sour; this feeling was truly unfamiliar.

He picked up another phone, slowly entering those numbers.

Eleanor saw the unfamiliar number on her phone screen, furrowed her brows, and pressed the answer key.

"Hello?"

"Eleanor, I have several properties under my name. You should move out in a few days. Living with Uncle will cause rumors, and now everyone is gossiping about you two."

Nathaniel’s words were sincere, but to Eleanor, it was too late.

She even found it amusing. What was he trying to do? Did he start liking her after learning she saved him?

"Nathaniel, we’re divorced. My rumors are none of your business. I remember you once said you wouldn’t care about my life or death even if you cared about a dog."

That time she caught a bad cold and begged Nathaniel to take her to the hospital, but unfortunately, it was Grace’s birthday that day.

Her entanglement annoyed Nathaniel, so he heartlessly pushed her, saying such ruthless and cold words.

Already severely ill, she barely made it through the night on the sofa. Fortunately, her fate was strong, and she survived.

Nathaniel’s lips pressed slightly; he didn’t even know he was so excessive before.

"Eleanor, do you want me to feel uncomfortable intentionally, which is why you live with Uncle because of my entanglement with Grace? You want revenge. If that’s the case, you’ve succeeded. I’m starting to take you seriously, Eleanor. Please move out."

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