Chapter 134: Chapter 134

Chapter 134 He Thought He Controlled Annalise Barton Suppressed by Julian Parks’ forceful approach, Kent Barton caved in and said, “Then let’s do it at two in the afternoon. I’ll inform them to rush over.” He wanted to delay it until tomorrow, but he was afraid that Julian would make him sign the agreement now. He could only give in. “Alright! We’ll be here at two in the afternoon!” Julian stood up, and his whole demeanor looked like he was discussing business. A glint flashed across Kent’s eyes, and he immediately tried to hold him back. “Julian, Anna, it’s almost noon. Let’s have lunch together.”

He then looked at Annalise and tried to play the family card. “Anna, you went to Jadeborough for a month. I have not lunched with my niece for a month now.” He looked at Annalise with sincerity and affection as if he really loved his niece. He had to ask her to stay for lunch. He had to use the intervals during the meal to chat with her quietly and brainwash her thoroughly.

“No need!” Annalise flatly refused. The truth was Uncle Kent had many opportunities to care about her.

When he took her to the Barton family’s residence, he could have cared about her. Of course, Annalise knew they were being hypocritical.

This was because if he really loved her, he wouldn’t have thrown her to the countryside when she was six years old. Not only did she have to rely on other people’s charity, but that relative in the countryside also beat her up, scolded her, and abused her. If her mentor hadn’t taken her in, her age might have remained at six forever.

However, at that time, Annalise still had a trace of hope in her heart. She wondered if Uncle Kent was unaware that the relatives in the countryside had beaten and scolded her. Could Uncle Kent actually be concerned about her? So she went to live with the Barton family. At first, she was really looking forward to it.

Just like the child who was sold, Annalise yearned for kinship. She knew that she was being sold off, but she still called the woman who sold her ‘Mom.’ She knew that the birthday party was not prepared for her, but she still attended with gifts and stood beside that woman to take photos. Everything that happened after that made her see things more clearly. She no longer had any hope after that. Since Uncle Kent did not treat her as family, why should she treat him as her uncle?

“Anna, let’s have a meal together. Uncle has something important to discuss with you.” Seeing that Annalise did not budge, Kent added another dose of strong medicine and said, “You’ve grown up now. I think you have the right to know about your father.” “You can reserve a place,” Annalise said. Yes, she wanted to know about her father.

She wanted to know if he was dead or alive. She wanted to know what had happened between him and her mother. She wanted to know if he had his reasons for abandoning them.

“Alright, I’ll arrange it. I’ll send a message to you after I’ve arranged it. Seeing that Annalise was indeed curious to know more about her biological father, Kent heaved a small sigh of relief. As long as he had the chance to eat alone with Annalise, he could give her a complete brainwash. After all, she grew up in the countryside. How much brains could she have?

Kent now felt that the wisest decision back then was to throw. Annalise into the countryside to grow up so that she would be uncultured and ignorant. If she had grown up in the city, this woman might have clamored for the shares much earlier.

Kent stopped thinking about those things and immediately dialed the internal line. In front of Annalise and Julian, he told his secretary, “Secretary Dong, I’m treating my niece to a meal. Reserve for me a lunch of the highest standard. Oh yes. My niece likes spicy food. She likes spicy chicken and chili pepper beef the most. There’s also baby Chinese cabbage and golden needles meatball soup…”

When Annalise heard these familiar dishes, she felt that it was laughable. Uncle Kent actually knew what she liked to eat. When she lived with the Barton family for over a year, she rarely saw these dishes on the Barton family’s table.

He really hadn’t changed at all. Every time he wanted her to do something, he would mention these dishes. When Annalise had a slightly closer relationship with Benjamin Quigley, she even promoted cooperation between the Quigley Enterprise and Moonlight Group.

When Kent wanted her to discuss any matters related to the project with Benjamin Quigley, these dishes would appear on the dining table. Did he think that he could control her for the rest of her life with these few dishes? Did he really think that she was so stupid that she had no resistance to these dishes at all?

At that time, Annalise just wanted to treat him as her uncle. However, he was not even comparable to a fart now! Without exposing him, she pulled Julian out of the President’s office.

Kent looked at the back profiles of Annalise and Julian. The corners of his lips curled up slightly, and his eyebrows were also raised slightly. As the timeless saying went, the older, the wiser! Wasn’t he in control now? “Don’t be sad.” Outside the building of the Moonlight Group, Julian comforted Annalise.

Annalise tilted her head and smiled brightly at Julian. “I’m not sad!” She took his hand on her own initiative and said, “Let’s take a walk.” They kept walking along the sidewalk in front of the office.

Annalise said, “You might have to eat lunch on your own later.” “I want to accompany you.” Julian was worried about leaving Annalise alone. He always felt that if he were not around, that bastard Kent Barton would bully Annalise.

Annalise smiled and shook her head. “No need. Don’t worry. I won’t get confused. I also know what Kent Barton is planning. Whether he really knows something about my biological father or not, it won’t change my mind about taking back the Moonlight Group. I want to know the truth. I’m not asking for fatherly love. I just want to know the reason my mother and I were abandoned. “I’m not sad, nor am I worried about gains and losses.”

Annalise walked backward, tugging at Julian’s hand. She looked at him affectionately and said, “I used to have many people who cared about me. Now that I have you, I feel that my life is already very complete. Other people I don’t care about won’t affect my decisions and thoughts.”

“Alright. After hearing Annalise’s words, Julian felt more relieved. “Check your messages. Has he booked a place?” Julian asked. He was still worried. He would go to the same restaurant later, but he won’t disturb them.

Annalise checked her messages, and there was one from Kent Barton. ‘Anna, I’ve booked a private room number 1888 at the Duke Horington Mansion. Come alane, okay?”

When Annalise looked at this message, Kent’s tone was really polite. “We’ll head over later,” Julian said. “It’s fine. I can go there myself,” Annalise said. Julian smiled. “You don’t allow me to have lunch?”

“Of course not.”

“Then I also want to go to Duke Horington Mansion to eat. Don’t worry. I won’t disturb you. I’ll book another private room. If there’s anything, just let me know. I’ll come over immediately,” Julian said.

When Annalise felt Julian’s protectiveness, she did not want to say ‘Thank you’ in such a detached manner. She suddenly reached out and wrapped her arms around his neck, looking at him warmly.

Julian had no strength to resist a pair of eyes like hers. He cupped the back of her head and kissed her lips. If he weren’t on the sidewalk right now, he’d really like to do something else.