CHAPTER 159: CHAPTER 159: EVIL NATHAN AND LEO ONLINE, PUNISHING RACHEL SHAW

"Rachel, you’re here, come in." Seraphina Kennedy called for Rachel Shaw to come in.

Rachel Shaw tensed her lips into a smile and stepped forward, "Auntie, who are these two?"

In a good mood, Seraphina Kennedy immediately introduced, "This is Nathan, and this is Leo. They are Damien’s children and will be living with the Lancaster family from now on."

Rachel Shaw clenched her molars, striving to maintain the smile on her face, "So, Ivy Summers had three children back then, didn’t she?"

"I didn’t expect it either."

Staring at Nathan and Leo, a twisted mindset was brewing in Rachel Shaw’s heart, wanting to eradicate them both.

She stared blankly for a long time, even Seraphina Kennedy noticed her oddness, "Rachel?"

Rachel Shaw regained her composure and feigned calmness, exclaiming with surprise, "That’s... that’s great. The Lancaster family finally found the children from back then. But... Auntie, why would Ivy Summers allow the Lancaster family to take her children away?"

"What do you mean her children? They are also children of the Lancaster family; she has no right to stop us from raising them."

Suppressing her inner frustration, Rachel Shaw approached Nathan and Leo, bending down with a gentle smile, "You’re called Nathan and Leo, right? I’m Rachel Shaw, your father’s fiancée."

Nathan glanced at her, "Auntie, if you can’t act gentle, then don’t pretend."

Rachel Shaw’s expression stiffened, her heart seething with anger, yet she couldn’t express it, "Nathan and Leo, from now on, we are family. I will be your father’s wife and your mother."

Leo turned to look at Seraphina Kennedy and asked, "Will she? If so, we should leave now. Our only mother is Ivy Summers."

Seraphina Kennedy knew Rachel Shaw was right, but it was obvious that the two children weren’t ready to accept her yet.

Seraphina Kennedy sided with the children over Rachel Shaw, smiling, "No, she won’t be your mother."

Rachel Shaw’s smile became harder to maintain, "Auntie, Damien and I... we were together last night."

Seraphina Kennedy glanced at the red marks Rachel Shaw deliberately exposed, startled for a moment.

She really didn’t expect Rachel Shaw to win over her son so quickly.

There was already an emotional foundation, so it couldn’t possibly be that bad.

Now that Rachel Shaw and Damien Lancaster were officially together, and the children returned to the Lancaster family, these were all reasons to be happy.

Moreover, since Rachel Shaw and Damien’s engagement was announced, good things seemed to be happening every day.

For example, Damien Lancaster woke up.

Nathan and Leo were found.

Seraphina Kennedy naturally thought of what the master once said—Rachel Shaw was the family’s lucky star.

Rachel Shaw indeed turned out to be a lucky star, bringing good fortune to their family.

With this in mind, Seraphina Kennedy stood up, pulled Rachel Shaw aside, and said to her, "Nathan and Leo have just returned to the Lancaster family and might not be able to accept us quite yet. As an adult, be more tolerant towards them and get along well with them since you will be their mother in the future."

Rachel Shaw nodded obediently and wisely at these words, "Auntie, don’t worry. I’ll definitely take good care of Damien’s children."

"That’s good. Oh, your uncle mentioned this morning that it’s time to plan your engagement party with Damien. Let’s find a time for your parents and our families to get together and have a good talk."

Rachel Shaw shyly smiled, "So soon?"

"It’s not that soon. You and Damien are already together. I’m sure it won’t be long before you’re expecting. We can’t possibly wait until you’re showing to have the ceremony, right?"

Rachel Shaw gently placed her hand over her abdomen.

Remembering last night and thinking about the child she and Damien would eventually have, Rachel Shaw couldn’t help but smile with joy.

However, before that, it was most important that these two children could not stay.

Otherwise, they would definitely stand in the way of her child’s future.

...

At lunchtime.

Rachel Shaw glanced at Nathan and Leo and proactively placed a piece of meat onto their plates, trying to please them, "Nathan, Leo, eat more."

Leo raised his head, picked up the piece of meat, and asked, "Will you marry Damien Lancaster?"

"Yes, I will marry your father."

"Then we will have to live together in the future. Can you cook?"

Rachel Shaw hesitated for a moment.

Growing up as a privileged young lady, she never had to worry about cooking; she had never even dirtied her fingers with such things.

"I can’t cook."

Leo said, "But our mommy can. The meals our mommy cooks are delicious, and we’d like to try your cooking too."

Rachel Shaw awkwardly nodded, "Alright, next time, Auntie will cook for you."

"We want to eat it now."

Nathan and Leo looked at her simultaneously.

Upon hearing that Nathan and Leo wanted to eat dishes cooked by Rachel Shaw, Seraphina Kennedy immediately said, "Rachel, the kids want to eat, so why don’t you cook for them?"

Rachel Shaw stood there stunned, "But Auntie... I can’t cook."

Gregory Lancaster put down his bowl, "Nothing is known from the beginning. If you can’t, then learn."

This meant she was to start cooking then and there.

Rachel Shaw’s expression soured a little, because she genuinely couldn’t cook.

Even if she could, why should she cook while they eat? Was she a servant or what?

However, Gregory Lancaster and Seraphina Kennedy didn’t think of it that way. They only knew that their eldest grandchildren wanted to eat, and if Rachel Shaw wanted to be a good daughter-in-law to their family, this was a must-do.

Nathan lifted his head and asked her, "Auntie, are you unwilling? If you don’t want to, then forget it."

Rachel Shaw knew this was an opportunity to please the children in front of Gregory Lancaster and Seraphina Kennedy, and she couldn’t say no.

So she had to get up and cook.

The kitchen was filled with the smell of oil and smoke, stifling and hot. Rachel couldn’t adapt at all. Even with a chef teaching her, she couldn’t learn and soon was drenched in sweat.

Rachel felt like her whole body smelled bad.

After fiddling around for a long time, she finally brought out a dish.

For her first attempt at cooking, Seraphina Kennedy was quite satisfied.

Rachel looked at Nathan and Leo, "I made this myself, you should try it."

Rachel had made a dish of hot and sour fish.

Leo took a bite. It tasted pretty good, but he could tell immediately that she hadn’t made it.

Leo rolled his eyes cleverly and the next second, he frowned and started coughing continuously.

Seraphina Kennedy immediately stood up and patted Leo’s back, "Leo, what’s wrong?"

"Spicy, it’s too spicy."

Seraphina Kennedy glanced at the dish, which had a lot of chili hidden underneath, and she was furious, "Rachel, what’s wrong with you? Don’t you know that children can’t eat such spicy food?"

Rachel hurriedly stood up in a panic, "I... this..."

Nathan also played along. As soon as Leo coughed, he got up and threw the plate of fish at Rachel.

"Did you do it on purpose, trying to spice us to death on purpose?"

Rachel didn’t have time to dodge, and the plate of fish landed directly on her, the steaming hot fish clung to her clothes.

It was a complete mess.

Rachel screamed, her face turning pale.

But Gregory Lancaster and Seraphina Kennedy did not comfort her and instead looked at her with disappointment.

"I... it’s not like that, Uncle, Aunt, I didn’t make this dish, the chef inside did... it’s... not my fault..."

Rachel completely failed to realize that this statement contradicted her earlier words.

Nathan immediately said, "Then why did you just say you made it yourself? Are you deceiving us? The first time we meet, you lie to us, you big liar! Big liar, we’ll never believe you again!"

Rachel became even more flustered, "I... I... Uncle, Aunt..."

Gregory Lancaster shook his head in disappointment, feeling sorry for Leo, who couldn’t stop coughing.

Leo was coughing so hard that tears came out, his little face turning red, looking extremely pitiful.

Seraphina Kennedy couldn’t sit still, grabbing water and milk, and hurriedly went to call a doctor, and Gregory Lancaster went along.

The only ones left in the dining room were Rachel, who was flustered and at a loss, and Annelise Lancaster.

Since being scolded by Seraphina Kennedy, Annelise had behaved much more. She was afraid of being sent away.

Rachel gritted her teeth hard, her body covered in a greasy, hot and sour smell mixed with sweat, she was so angry that tears came out.

...

Everything that happened at the old house was relayed word for word to Damien Lancaster.

Julian Jacobs said, "Sir, at lunch, the two little young masters wanted Miss Shaw to cook. Miss Shaw tried to fool them and ended up choking Young Master Leo, making everyone quite unhappy."

Damien Lancaster looked down at his file, but his mind was not on it, "Isn’t she the woman Gregory wanted to marry? Even he isn’t satisfied?"

Julian Jacobs chuckled secretly, "President Lancaster was quite upset. Nathan and Leo even said Miss Shaw can’t compare to Mrs. Lancaster."

"Of course she can’t compare to Ivy."

"But it seems Miss Shaw really wants to play the role of Mrs. Lancaster well."

Damien Lancaster closed the file, speaking coldly, "Then let her learn to cook. She has to learn a hundred dishes within a month. Since she insists on being Mrs. Lancaster, she’ll have to endure some hardship."

Julian Jacobs almost laughed out loud.

For a young lady who can’t cook at all, learning a hundred dishes in a month means she’ll have to stay in the kitchen all the time.

"Yes, sir. I’ll go tell Miss Shaw."

...

Rachel Shaw was stunned when she heard the news.

"A hundred dishes? Damien said this?"

"Of course, sir said that you’re so smart, naturally, it’s not difficult for you. Sir values you greatly, Miss Shaw. You’re about to become Mrs. Lancaster soon, so don’t let him down."

When Rachel heard the words "Mrs. Lancaster," she immediately became energized.

"Alright, pass my words to Damien, I’ll definitely do it well."

Julian Jacobs smiled slightly, "Okay."

Rachel frowned hesitantly, wondering why it felt less like Damien valued her and more like a punishment.

It’s all because of those two brats. If not for them, she wouldn’t have to go learn to cook.

At that moment, she saw Nathan and Leo on the lawn outside, and in the distance, a worker was using a lawn mower.

An evil glint flashed in Rachel’s eyes.

After the worker turned off the machine and walked away, she quietly went over and turned the machine back on.

The unmanned lawn mower immediately went out of control and rushed towards Nathan and Leo.