Chapter 40 - Hung Up The Phone (1/2)

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio  Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Mr. Hayes saw that the little princess whom he usually held in his hands was crying so aggrievedly, so he quickly asked, “Miss Torres, what’s Wrong?”

Lauren raised her hand and pointed at Quinn. “He wants to beat Lauren!”

Quinn, who was calm and collected when countless cameras were looking at him, was once again angered. Faced with Lauren’s accusations and tears, the usually eloquent Quinn was also at a loss for words. “I didn’t, I just wanted to –”

“He just said that Lauren was very fat, Lauren –” Lauren sobbed as she spoke, making everyone feel sorry for her. “Lauren is so sad!”

Mr. Hayes was also caught in the middle and was in a dilemma.

“Let’s go in first, Mr. Hayes. Prepare some food. We haven’t even eaten lunch yet.” In the end, it was Franklin who broke the deadlock. Of course, he could also see through Lauren’s little trick, but he did not expose it.

Mr. Hayes held Lauren’s hand as they walked in. Quinn, who had been checkmated, stood rooted to the ground in anger.

“You’re already so old, yet you’re still making such a scene with a little girl –” his phone suddenly vibrated. Franklin glanced at Quinn before picking up the call.

It was his father, Sean Torres.

Ever since Maria had given birth to Lauren, Sean had handed over the entire company to Franklin. He also brought Maria to another beautiful place to recuperate.

“Dad.”

“Yes, has Quinn gone home? I saw that his photo at the airport has already been posted on some small websites.”

Franklin had one hand in his pocket and the other holding his phone. “He’s back. He’s standing right next to me.”

Quinn and Sean had always been on bad terms. Initially, Sean had wanted all three of his children to help out in the company, but he had never expected Quinn to choose to enter the entertainment industry.

Father and son had not gotten along since then. Quinn worked abroad all year round and rarely saw Sean when he returned to the country.

“This brat, why didn’t he come to see his parents first when he came back? What an ingrate!”

“Yes, I’ll pass on the message for you later.”

“Your sister is back? I heard that she helped you settle some matters?”

“Yes, she seems to have learned some skills in the church these few years. Why did you come back to see her?”

“We’ll see. Your mother called me. We’ll talk later.”

“Okay.”