Chapter 622 - California Business Trip Part 1 (2/2)

”She like Juilliard's,” Laurence told him.

”Are you sure about that? That's far away from us.”

”I know, dad. But I think she wanted to ask for all of your suggestions. She loves music and she's a great composer. But somehow, after accidentally saw few notes, the tuition is very expensive.”

”We could send her to Juilliard if she wanted. Money is not the problem, but her security.”

”We can always have her bodyguard around.”

”I can visit her and take over New York for a while.” He suggested. ”Maybe after she graduates or something. Uncle Andrew wanted to go on a trip but it will be long years. Maybe eight years before she goes off to college. Don't worry, dad, you'll still have time to be with her.”

”It's not a problem. Esme is a very sweet and bright child. Your mom adored her so much.”

”I adore her too. Such a cute sister.” Laurence told. Percy only shrugged.

After thirty minutes, they went to the conference room and Zachary is only online. He said that he's busy organizing the laboratory that was made for Cyra. So, they discuss lots of things and Andrew with his wife is across the country to check other businesses.

It didn't take time after all of the work is done. And he finally drove his motorbike back home following his dad. His dad likes driving a motorbike since it'll be very convenient for traffic. Since his mom is pregnant, his dad always got off from work earlier and would buy whatever she craved for first. He rarely took overtime, unless it's needed.

”Laurence!” Esme jumped from the sofa and she hugged him. He kissed her forehead and then, baby Zayne is standing at Ash's thighs while she's holding him under his arm. He also looked excited.

”Hi, Zayne!” Laurence kissed his forehead and then, his mom.

”You didn't bring anything?” Esme asked.

”I forgot.” He patted her head. Then, Percy arrived, and Esme greeted him. Percy kissed her head and then he approached Zayne and kissed his forehead. Percy took baby Zayne and his eyes widen.

”Wow, he's so heavy.”

”He loves eating,” Ashaya said and she stood. ”I'll prepare for dinner. Laurence, change your clothes.”

Esme followed Laurence upstairs.

”You didn't bring any?” Esme asked with a creased brow.

”I forgot, I'm sorry.” He patted her head. ”I get it by tomorrow.”

She sighed and rolled her eyes.

”I should've just bought it a while ago.”

”I will buy it.” He insisted.

”Whatever.” She mumbled and left.

”Hey, don't be grumpy!” Laurence chuckled.

*****

Athena couldn't fall asleep the whole night. Jet lag. So, she went out for some air. There's also a bar across the street and his father followed her. She went to the bar with her dad and her ID as twenty years old.

”You couldn't sleep too?” Gabriel asked.

”Yeah.” Their two bodyguards followed them, and they went to the bar to order their drinks.

”I knew that you'll go here so, I keep track of you.”

Athena scoffed.

”Los Angeles is dangerous, sweetie.”

”I know. I can take care of myself.”

”I know that you can. But there are lots of tricks in the bar.”

”I am good at observing.” She told.

”Okay. I got it.”

Someone just came and kissed her dad in the lips. She looked away and shook her head. Seriously? Even in public? She looked at her mother wearing a wig and she smiled at dad seductively.

”So, this is your surprise? Going to the bar and wearing so little?” Gabriel asked dangerously to his wife.

”I was going to surprise you because I know that you'll go here to unwind. But I didn't know that Athena is here.” Sabrina grinned.

”Mom, please, you look younger than me.” She gritted. Sabrina laughed and she wrapped her arms around Gabriel's waist. ”I'll have fun with your dad, and you stay here. Okay?” Then Sabrina looked at their bodyguards just near them. ”Stay with Athena.”

”Yes, Ma'am.” They nodded.

She watched as her mom acted like a young a.d.u.l.t. They dance on the dance floor and her mother is dancing to seduce her dad. Geez. This is the worst California Business Trip ever.

”Rum.” She told the barman and the barman nodded and make her a Rum. She sipped on it and watched as her parent's kiss on the dance floor. Her mother looked younger than her age wearing that. Fair skin and firm. No one would think that she's a mother at all.

She finished her Rum and asked for another and some cashews. A man sat on the stool beside her and her bodyguard move closer.

”Can I buy you a drink?” The man asked.

”I am a billionaire. I don't need someone to buy me a drink.” She said casually and glared at the man. The man chuckled and nodded.