Chapter 80: Will and Vincent

Chapter 80: Will and Vincent

Bluewater East Port Elementary School.

This is a private school, and the children who attend here are the offspring of business officials from the new district.

The tuition is quite high, but parents are willing to spend the money for the sake of networking.

Of course, the education quality is indeed excellent.

Will was once a hunter who risked his life for Alexander, so naturally, Alexander couldn't neglect his child.

Will's son, Adam, is currently studying here.

The parent-teacher meetings at East Port Elementary are quite different from other schools.

It's not as simple as a regular school meeting where teachers just update parents about their children's progress.

Instead, it's more like a social gathering for parents under the guise of a school meeting.

The parents here either have some wealth or wield some power.

Just the fact that they invited dancers dressed in cute yet seductive cartoon costumes to perform at the auditorium makes it clear that this isn't meant for the children's entertainment.

This kind of parent-teacher meeting is held once a year, and each time, it's a grand event.

The parents dress formally, and there are also some single mothers, dressed glamorously, hoping to find a suitable partner here.

The students play in a small auditorium.

The adults, meanwhile, watch performances and mingle in the main auditorium.

This is one of the ways the middle class strengthens their social connections.

It was only recently that Alexander found out that the parent-teacher meetings at East Port Elementary were like this.

He had been slightly nervous beforehand.

But he didn't expect it to be so dull.

Adam was having a great time in the small auditorium, and Alexander didn't want to dampen his child's enthusiasm.

He sat alone on a couch in the corner of the auditorium, reading a book.

In stark contrast to the people around him, who were engaged in lively conversations.

People who stand out like that always attract curiosity.

"Crime and Punishment? Do you like this book too?"

A whiff of perfume drifted by.

Alexander turned his head and saw a glamorous woman in her late twenties, casually sitting beside him.

She crossed her legs, and the high slit of her long dress shifted, revealing a large expanse of pale skin.

Her watery eyes curved into crescents, and she smiled sweetly at Alexander, extending her hand:

"Hello, I'm Welma."

Alexander lightly shook her hand:

"Alexander."

He briefly glanced at Welma, noting the absence of a wedding ring on her hand—clearly a single mother.

Welma had approached Alexander for the same reason—he wasn't wearing a wedding ring either.

Since founding the Mercenary Guild, Alexander had been working day and night, looking much more mature.

Without a wedding ring, he was easily mistaken for a single father in this setting.

And Alexander's appearance wasn't bad, making him Welma's target.

Welma blinked, sending a signal, and asked:

"What do you do, Mr. Alexander?"

The people attending this parent-teacher meeting were either corporate executives, business owners, or held official positions.

Alexander responded:

"I run a cafe."

Welma's eyes lit up slightly.

A cafe owner was very appealing.

A cafe requires significant investment, is profitable, and the owner exudes a refined air.

Combined with Alexander's gentle and elegant demeanor, Welma found herself even more intrigued.

She made up her mind—tonight, she was determined to win Alexander over.

Even if she couldn't become the stepmother to his child, it would be fun to be his confidante.

Welma continued to make small talk with Alexander, and he, being polite, didn't dismiss her easily.

Fortunately, she had also read Crime and Punishment, giving them a common topic.

The more Welma talked to Alexander, the more impressed she became. This man had unique insights into concepts of guilt and punishment.

A well-educated man stirred Welma's heart, and her eyes sparkled with allure.

Just then, a chubby-faced boy ran over.

This child was Adam.

Alexander smiled warmly, patting his head:

"Adam, why aren't you playing with your friends? Are you tired?"

Welma took note of how doting Alexander was, her heart melting at the sight of a man so family-oriented.

Adam, having spent a lot of time with Alexander, was no longer shy. He grinned and said:

"There'll be cake soon, I want to grab the strawberry on top!"

Alexander pinched Adam's cheek:

"Alright, I'll help you grab it!"

From a distance, the three of them looked like a happy family of three.

Just then, the auditorium fell silent for a moment, only to erupt into noise again as many people hurriedly walked toward the door with flattery-filled smiles.

Welma stood up and glanced toward the entrance, surprised.

"Director Smith? He came today? I didn't know he had any children."

Alexander looked toward the entrance, a little suspicious.

A man in his thirties with an arrogant expression walked into the auditorium. Many people hurried to greet him, eager to curry favor. The man clearly enjoyed being the center of attention.

Don't underestimate the power of a security director in this world; they wield considerable influence.

Bluewater City is divided into four districts, each with its own security office.

The security offices in Bluewater hold significant authority, second only to the central security bureau.

As a director, this man was considered an important figure in the city.

Welma joked with Alexander:

"If I could become the director's wife, that would certainly be prestigious."

Alexander didn't pay attention to her teasing; he had noticed someone familiar, a smile tugging at the corner of his lips.

He gently patted Adam's head and said:

"Sit tight, I'm going over there for a moment."

Adam nodded obediently.

Seeing Alexander leave, Welma decided to focus on his son. Winning over the father starts with the child! She handed Adam a piece of candy and smiled:

"Can I guess your name?"

Adam, munching on the candy, shook his head.

Welma, pretending to be mysterious, said:

"Your name is Alexander Jr., right?"

Adam shook his head again.

"My name is Adam."

Welma was taken aback:

"Your brother's last name is Alexander, and yours is Adam? Do you have your mother's surname?"

Adam looked at Welma like she was an idiot:

"He's my brother, not my father."

Ever since Vincent had been strapped with that "ticking time bomb" by Alexander, he hadn't smiled once.

The last time he rented a hotel room with a girl, he insisted on keeping his phone strapped to his body, leaving the girl thinking he had some kind of problem.

Today, however, Vincent was in a relatively good mood, mostly because of Director Smith's obedience.

Last month, when the North District's security director retired, Vincent had pulled some strings to get Smith promoted to that position, primarily to place his own people within the security system.

This only solidified Smith's determination to remain Vincent's lackey.

Normally, Smith wouldn't be caught dead at such an event, but today he was here solely for Vincent.

Recently, Vincent's taste had changed—he'd developed a preference for women in their thirties.

Smith suspected this was some sort of older sister complex.

So, Smith brought Vincent to this parent-teacher meeting to let him indulge in his new interest.

The place was full of married women, fitting Vincent's new preference perfectly.

As soon as Vincent entered the auditorium, he let loose, enjoying the flirtatious glances from several women, thanks to his title as the East District security director.

That was until he saw someone.

The nightmare of his life!

The young man he encountered in the old town—the one whose name he didn't even know!

The women who had been laughing at Vincent's off-color jokes noticed him fall silent and followed his gaze.

A man in a black trench coat, smiling warmly, was walking toward them.

Alexander stopped in front of Vincent, a smirk playing on his lips.

"Director Vincent, care for a chat?"

Cold sweat trickled down Vincent's temple. He forced an awkward smile.

"Sure... sure thing, big brother."

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