On the Day I Was Kicked Out of the Wealthy Family, I Had a Flash Marriage with a Tycoon-Chapter 100: Love Me, Love My Dog

"Your godson?" Tristan Sinclair paused to think. "The little boy Chloe brought to the Lockwood family estate before?"

"That’s right. He’s Chloe’s godson."

"Oh." Tristan Sinclair chuckled. "So you’re doting on him for her sake. Alright, I’ll call the person in charge right now."

Jasper Lockwood: "Mm."

Chloe Sterling suddenly let out a laugh.

Jasper Lockwood hung up and glanced sideways at her. "What are you laughing at?"

Chloe Sterling said leisurely, "It certainly is nice to be powerful and influential."

Jasper Lockwood’s lips curved slightly, his voice magnetic and bewitching. "Mrs. Lockwood is a woman of power and influence now. Feel free to use it however you please."

Chloe Sterling: "..."

Half an hour later, the two arrived at the mall.

Since the mall normally closed at ten, people were consciously keeping an eye on the time and leaving.

So, by the time the two of them entered, the mall was practically empty.

Furthermore, the mall manager came to greet them personally.

"President Lockwood, Mrs. Lockwood, welcome. What would you two like to shop for? I can take you there."

"What does he like?" Jasper Lockwood asked.

Chloe Sterling replied, "As far as I know, only electronic devices—high-end, smart ones."

Jasper Lockwood said with a straight face, "It’s not good for children to always be playing with electronics."

After thinking for a moment, Chloe Sterling said, "Let’s pick out some toys then. When he starts preschool, he can play with the other kids."

So, the two of them asked the manager to take them to the children’s toy store.

The manager was taken aback. ’These two VIPs actually came here this late at night to pick out toys!’

"Of course. This way, please."

The manager personally led the two upstairs.

This wasn’t Chloe Sterling’s first time in a toy store, but it was her first time in a high-end, luxury brand one.

A casual toy cost tens of thousands, some even over a hundred thousand. ’It really is easiest to make money off of children,’ she mused.

Although Jasper Lockwood didn’t know what little kids liked, he picked things out patiently. Watching his serious expression, Chloe Sterling couldn’t help but smile. ’He really looks a bit like a father right now,’ she thought.

With a wave of his hand, Jasper Lockwood selected a large number of items and had them all wrapped up.

The mall staff helped Henry Chamberlain carry everything to Jasper Lockwood’s car.

An hour later, the two returned to the Lockwood Residence.

Chloe Sterling went to take a shower first. Jasper Lockwood was busy with something outside. Even though she had napped in the afternoon, she was feeling sleepy again. After blow-drying her hair, she lay down in bed and quickly drifted off to sleep.

Not long after, Jasper Lockwood pushed the door open. Seeing that she was already asleep, he paused for a moment before backing out and closing the door as he left.

「The next morning.」

The two of them arrived at the apartment together.

Jean Kensington opened the door and froze when she saw the two of them standing at her doorstep. She hadn’t expected Jasper Lockwood to come along.

"Is the baby awake?" Chloe Sterling asked.

"Oh, he’s awake." Jean Kensington snapped back to reality and offered a small smile. "President Lockwood, hello."

"Hello," Jasper Lockwood replied faintly.

Jean Kensington immediately opened the door wide. "Please, come in."

The two of them then entered the apartment.

"The baby is in the bedroom. I’ll go get him," Jean Kensington said, immediately heading to the bedroom to lead the baby out.

Upon seeing Chloe Sterling, the baby happily rushed toward her. Chloe squatted down and pulled him into a hug.

The little one wrapped his arms around her neck and called out in his sweet, childish voice, "Godmother."

Hearing his voice, Chloe Sterling’s eyes flickered. Despite always being calm and composed, she couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement. After so long, the baby could finally speak.

She raised her hand and ruffled the little guy’s hair. "Good boy."

In the presence of the aloof Big Boss Lockwood, Jean Kensington was a little reserved, even a bit fearful. Few people in Crestfall weren’t afraid of Jasper Lockwood.

"Uh... President Lockwood, please have a seat. Would you like something to drink?"

Jasper Lockwood: "No, thank you."

Jean Kensington: "...Oh, okay."

Chloe Sterling stood up and said calmly, "We’ll be leaving after I’m done checking on the baby. You don’t have to be so formal."

Her tone held a hint of teasing; she hadn’t expected Jean Kensington to be so stiff around Jasper Lockwood.

Jean Kensington glanced at her, a flicker of embarrassment on her face, but she quickly regained her composure and just hummed, "Mm."

Chloe Sterling led the baby to a nearby sofa and had him sit down. She spoke with him for a bit, and he had no trouble responding. Afterward, she gave him a thorough check-up and was relieved to find that everything was fine.

Jean Kensington walked over. "Is the baby all better now? Will he be able to speak normally from now on?"

Chloe Sterling nodded. "Yes, he’s completely recovered."

Jean Kensington swept her son into a hug. "That’s wonderful! You’re amazing, my son."

Chloe Sterling smiled and stood up. "I have something to attend to. I’ll come see you guys again later."

"Okay, you two go ahead. I have to take the baby out in a little while, too."

「Back in the car.」

Chloe Sterling asked, "Why did Grandpa suddenly summon us to the old residence? Is something the matter?"

Jasper Lockwood said, "He didn’t say."

That morning, Old Master Lockwood had called unexpectedly, telling them to come over immediately. He said he had something important to discuss but didn’t specify what it was.

However, Jasper Lockwood hadn’t told Chloe Sterling that his grandfather wanted them there immediately, choosing to let her see the baby first.

Chloe Sterling said no more. The car sped onward toward the old residence.

...

When Esther Sterling arrived at the competition venue that day, everyone’s attitude toward her had changed.

Even the head director came over to greet her. "Esther, you’re here." 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Esther Sterling smiled. "Yes, hello, Director."

"How are your preparations coming along?"

"Very well. I’m confident."

The director said with a smile, "Good, confidence is key. I have high hopes for you."

"Thank you, Director."

"No need to be so formal. Go on and get ready. You’ll be on in about half an hour."

"Alright, I’ll head over now then. Thank you for your hard work, Director."

Watching Esther Sterling’s retreating figure, the director nodded in satisfaction.

’She plays the piano well, she’s beautiful, she’s tactful, and she’s not arrogant or impulsive. President Sinclair certainly has good taste.’

’Looks like we don’t need to consider anyone else for first place in this competition. It’s set for Esther Sterling. If she really does end up with President Sinclair, she’ll surely remember this favor.’

Esther Sterling sat in the dressing room, touching up her makeup in the mirror. She was extremely satisfied with her current situation.

’I must have been out of my mind back then to waste my energy on that country bumpkin, Chloe Sterling. How was she ever worthy of my time?’

’And Damian Rivers... he must have terrible taste to have fallen for that bitch Chloe Sterling.’

’But I don’t care anymore. I’ve already found my true love.’

’Tristan Sinclair is powerful, influential, and exceptionally handsome. He carries himself with a lofty air but isn’t that cold. Most importantly, Tristan Sinclair likes me.’

’It’ll be my turn to perform soon. Tristan Sinclair will probably come to watch today, right?’

At this thought, Esther Sterling’s lips curled up unconsciously.

「Meanwhile.」

Just as Tristan Sinclair arrived at the ground floor of his company, a familiar figure entered his line of sight.

Jean Kensington was being stopped by security at the entrance. "I’m sorry, miss, you can’t come in."

Jean Kensington said, "My uncle really works here. I just can’t get through to his phone right now."

The security guard replied, "Then you’ll have to wait until you can reach him and have him come get you."

"What’s going on?" Tristan Sinclair asked as he and his assistant walked over.

Hearing the familiar voice, Jean Kensington whipped her head around. "Pres... President Sinclair."