Chapter 75 A Spy

Chapter 75 A Spy

Grandpa wanted to send her baby away? 

Violet's heart skipped a beat. 

That was too sudden. 

Sending Mimi to a children's boarding school abroad literally meant taking her away from her.

No!

Violet couldn't let that happen. 

“You can't believe it, but when she was with me yesterday, I found out my great-granddaughter has an extraordinary talent unlike other kids,” Grandpa Luke went on. “Remember you attended a similar school, Grandson. Imagine if my great-granddaughter grows up to be as astounding as you are.”

Violet walked into the area, listening quietly.

She sat on the chair beside Clyde as she greeted the old man good morning.

“Ha! You're finally here, Violet!” Grandpa Luke chuckled. “I wanted to see you since yesterday, but you and this silly boy were occupied by something else, right?”

The knowing look Grandpa Luke gave her made her uncomfortable.

Honestly, did anything happen between her and Clyde?

She glanced toward the man. However, Clyde quickly looked away.

That was fishy.

Why was he avoiding eye contact with her? 

Violet looked down, not helping the blush that appeared on her face at the old man's words. “Actually, Grandpa-”

“Ah, it's okay- it's okay.” Grandpa Luke laughed. “It is actually a great thing, Dear. I can't wait for you to give birth to my great-grandsons soon. After we send my great-granddaughter to school, they can keep me company.”

Violet stiffened.

Honestly, she didn't like that idea. 

“Grandpa, can Mimi not go to a boarding school?” She poured more tea into his cup. 

Besides, Violet wasn't planning to leave her baby behind.

After her agreement with Clyde was over and he signed the divorce, she was leaving with Mimi.

“Haha, you don't understand, Dear.” Yet, the Old Man was adamant. “You haven't seen the benefits of taking kids to that school that's why. All the royal children and the children of the business tycoons across the country study there. My great-granddaughter will have a bright future.”

Violet kicked Clyde’s leg under the table. 

Why did he remain quiet?

He shouldn't be okay with Grandpa’s proposal, right? 

The man shifted on his chair. He was still avoiding her gaze. 

Violet really wished to pinch him, but then, he finally spoke. 

“I think that's impossible, Grandpa.” Clyde accompanied his words with a heavy sigh. “Violet and I would have loved Mimi to school there, but there's a tiny problem.”

Grandpa Luke picked up his teacup. Furrowing his brows, he asked, “What problem? Tell Grandpa and I'll solve it immediately. My great-granddaughter deserves the best!”

Clyde exchanged glances with her.

For the first time, the man looked at her.

Then he turned to the Old Man, hesitating before speaking. “She has an incurable illness. A lung infection. Mimi's life will be endangered out there.”

The teacup in the old man's hand dropped and shattered on the table. 

He sprang to his feet, his jaw dropping. “You're kidding me, Grandson! How did she catch that illness!?”

“Actually, it's genetic,” Violet replied instead. “Mimi got it from me, Grandpa.”

Grandpa Luke paused.

He stared at her for a long time, his expression softening. “That is very sad.”

He sat back on his chair and sighed heavily. “Very well, Grandpa will enroll her in the best school in this city. My great-granddaughter needs to start schooling immediately.”

Violet didn't get the chance to be relieved yet.

Having Mimi study here was the same as sending her abroad.

Violet would never be able to leave with her.

“But, Grandpa-”

“That's a very good suggestion.” Clyde interrupted her, holding her hand under the table. “Then, we'll leave it to you, Grandpa. You know the best.”

“Yeah, just leave everything to me!” Grandpa Luke beamed with happiness. “I'll make sure my great-granddaughter receives the best education.”

Violet wasn't herself even after they left Grandpa Luke's quarters.

She wasn't okay with it. 

She couldn't let her baby study here.

“Violet.” Clyde hurried after her. 

He called out her name but she didn't answer or turn back.

Damnit!

If she knew this was the reason why his grandfather summoned her, she would have wracked her brain for an excuse before showing up.

“Come on, Violet!” His tone sounded frustrated as he finally caught up with her in the empty hallway.

Clyde grabbed her hand, pulling her back, and stopping her from walking. “Are you mad at me?”

“What else do you expect?” Violet snatched her hand off. 

She made to walk away, but he suddenly trapped her by the wall. “You know it's not my fault-”

“Then whose fault is it?” She snapped. “You know our agreement-”

“Honey…” It had been long since he addressed her this way. 

Violet gulped as he leaned forward, tucking her hair aside. “Don't even try that.”

“I won't do anything you won't like,” He murmured. “You know Grandpa has the right to enroll Mimi in any school he likes.”

Well, that was ridiculous.

Violet had a feeling that Clyde easily agreed intentionally.

He could say no to his grandfather, but he didn't. 

“Let go of me!” She pushed him but he didn't budge. “Clyde Crawford!” Violet glared at him. 

His hands left the wall and he wrapped one around her waist, pulling her close. 

“W- What the hell are you doing?”

“Be quiet.” Clyde leaned forward and whispered in her ear. 

His warm breath fanning her nape sent a tingling sensation down her nerves, and Violet sucked in a deep breath. “W- Why?”

Why should she be quiet?

Why was he suddenly acting strange? 

“Just act normal…” Clyde continued whispering. His lips were so close that it felt as if he was kissing her nape.

Damnit! Was he trying to take advantage of her?

Violet was only more confused by his command. She couldn't help but ask again, “Why?”

“Someone's watching,” He whispered. 

Violet was quick to grasp the situation.

Who was that person?

Was it a spy?

However, who could send someone to spy on them?

“Follow my cue.”

“Huh?” Violet's thoughts were messy at the moment. 

She couldn't understand his words. And when his lips touched her skin, she couldn't help but breathe out a soft moan.