Chapter 207: Chapter 207

She still remembered that Rosalie Quinn said the price of this watch was at least thirty million, and it wasn’t just about having money to buy it.

Such a precious gift, Desmond Fairchild just decided to give it away?

Seraphina Sinclair held the watch, momentarily unable to describe her feelings.

Desmond Fairchild had indeed done his utmost for her. But what had she done in return?

It seemed she had never taken the initiative, always Desmond coming closer, while she was always running away.

Even this Christmas, she hadn’t managed to choose a suitable gift for him.

Immersed in her own thoughts, Seraphina Sinclair didn’t hear Jude Sinclair’s voice, only thinking about how to return Desmond’s gift appropriately.

"Mommy, mommy, mommy." Unable to get her attention with one call, Jude Sinclair called multiple times.

He blinked innocently with big eyes, standing in front of Seraphina Sinclair: "Mommy, what’s wrong?"

Seraphina Sinclair snapped back to reality, rubbing her somewhat sore eyes: "Nothing, what’s up? Are you hungry?"

"Not really." Jude Sinclair shook his head, seeing Seraphina Sinclair’s off state, he thought her condition might have relapsed, his eyes showing concern.

"By the way, where’s your dad?" Seraphina Sinclair carefully put the watch back into the box, not intending to wear it.

Jude Sinclair answered softly: "Dad just went out, but lunch is ready, just waiting for you to eat."

Seraphina Sinclair placed the watch into the cabinet before getting dressed.

No matter what else, she definitely had to eat lunch.

Desmond Fairchild’s culinary skills were getting better and better, every day trying new ways to cook meals for them. The dignified Mr. CEO, acting like a housekeeper for her and Jude.

While eating Desmond Fairchild’s lunch, Seraphina Sinclair couldn’t help but smile, the feeling of being loved was truly wonderful.

After eating, while cleaning the dishes, she saw a sticky note on the fridge, instructing her to rest for two more days and not leave.

Seraphina Sinclair raised her brows slightly, ignoring it.

She had rested for several days, which was enough for her. Although she had his assistance in handling company matters, and the issue at hand was temporarily settled, she couldn’t avoid going to the company.

But leaving and having Jude alone at home made her slightly uneasy.

"Mommy, Dad said you should rest at home, and third brother said the same. Your mental state recently is best not to go out." As she changed her clothes, ready to leave, Jude Sinclair appeared before her holding a toy.

She rubbed Jude Sinclair’s little head, explaining gently: "Mommy needs to earn money to support you, haven’t gone to company for days, I need to check in."

"The company won’t collapse from just a few days’ absence." Jude Sinclair said earnestly.

"Although it won’t collapse, as the person in charge, it’s unreasonable not to go." Seraphina Sinclair knew Jude Sinclair understood much, and didn’t intend to deceive him, "The company has had many issues lately, someone needs to oversee everything."

Jude Sinclair understood and responded: "I know, so Dad went, didn’t he? Can’t you stay to accompany me?"

"What’s wrong with you today? Usually, you don’t say things ; why are you insisting I stay today?" Seraphina Sinclair looked at Jude Sinclair doubtfully; he seemed different than usual.

Normally, Jude Sinclair wasn’t this clingy at home, never actively asked her to stay with him. What’s the reason for keeping her from going out?

Was there some undisclosed reason?

She looked seriously at Jude Sinclair, holding his small shoulders, questioning: "Jude Sinclair, tell Mommy, did something happen?"

Jude Sinclair shook his head: "Nothing happened. Can’t I just want you to stay with me?"

"Does Mommy think because I don’t normally ask, I don’t need company?" Jude Sinclair lowered his eyes, a bit disappointed.

Seeing her precious son with that expression, Seraphina Sinclair’s heart melted completely, unable to think of anything else, quickly embracing Jude Sinclair, softly consoling: "Okay, okay, Mommy won’t go out, I’ll stay with you at home, is that okay?"

Hearing her promise, Jude Sinclair finally smiled contentedly: "That’s more like it, Mommy, let’s play some games."

Despite inwardly unwilling, Seraphina Sinclair had no choice but to accompany Jude Sinclair to the room.

Facing a computer genius, she was like a newbie, losing every game, hence she didn’t like playing.

But since Jude Sinclair strongly requested, how could she bear to refuse?

For half a day, mother and son were immersed in the world of games, unable to care about anything else.

Thus, Seraphina Sinclair didn’t know, things outside had changed.

Yesterday at Kevin’s new product launch, it was revealed that Archway was the real culprit of plagiarism and theft. Major media and the public boycotted Archway’s new products and enthusiastically supported Kevin Group’s new release.

Things were supposed to progress this way, but as always, things didn’t go as planned.

More than the plagiarism issue, Seraphina Sinclair’s personal matters drew more attention, even making the entertainment news headlines.

Everyone knew Seraphina Sinclair once had a marriage with Ethan Lloyd, she was a divorced woman. Yet this didn’t affect Seraphina Sinclair’s new romance with Desmond Fairchild, nor did many delve into the deeper meanings.

After all, in the elite circles, marriage, divorce, and remarriage are normal. Though gossip might be unpleasant, it’s nothing that remarkable, so previously media didn’t focus extensively on Seraphina Sinclair’s divorce.

But now, her past with Ethan Lloyd was leaked for unknown reasons.

From marrying Ethan Lloyd by unscrupulous means, to eventually cheating with a club entertainer during marriage, and even being forced to divorce after being caught, resulting in mental breakdown and hospitalization in an asylum — all stories were dug up.

The power of gossip is unpredictable, unimaginable to anyone.

In a single night, not only Bayside City, likely the entire country knew about Seraphina Sinclair’s past.

Desmond Fairchild sat with a grim face in Kevin’s CEO office, frowning as he spoke with Austin White.

"Although I’ve blacked out all posts and websites, the news was seen by many the moment it came out." Austin White, seething with anger, wished he could dive into the network to kill those insulting Seraphina Sinclair.

"I’ve already leaked news about a top actress’s exposed affair to suppress this, but it’s having little effect." Irene Rowe also furrowed her brow, "This incident seems driven by someone behind the scenes; it’s unlikely this public opinion storm will dissipate quickly." Google seaʀᴄh novel·fiɾe·net

Because compared to the trending actress’s affair, Seraphina Sinclair’s old stories are more sensational, so although the sites were hacked, many still desperately search for any bits and pieces to gossip about.