The Revenge of the Mute Wife by Melanie Paulson
Chapter 309

Chapter 309

Extra 16: Little CEO, Part 1

The next day, James and Elizabeth went to visit the Peterson headquarters, where they were already expected.

"Hello, kids," the receptionist greeted them.

"Hi, John," James and Elizabeth answered in unison.

"Good morning," Max, who was accompanying them, said.

"Good morning. Please, go ahead," John sald, handing Max a black card so they could use the executive elevator.

"Thank you. Alright, let's go, kids," Max said, taking the card to proceed to the elevator.

They got into the elevator, and as soon as the doors opened again, they ran out, laughing. "Welcome," Fabian greeted them.

Hi, Fabian," Elizabeth said with a big smile, giving him a hug.

"Come on in, the bosses will be here soon," he said as he opened the office door.

"Are they busy?" Max asked.

"Yes, they're wrapping up a meeting with a young woman about a new jewelry collection."

"Aren't they using the regular models?" James asked, who, despite his young age, already knew a little about how things were done in the company.

"It's supposed to be a special collaboration with this person who's an influencer or something." Fabian said, making a face since he didn't really get it. "Oh..." James said.

"Fabian, what's in that box?" Elizabeth asked, noticing a leather case on the desk.

"I think it's a sample of a new product."

""Can I see it?"

"Elizabeth..." James scolded her.

"Just to look, not touch," she said. "Besides, Uncle makes beautiful things."

"Sure, you can look," Fabian said, stepping over to open the case.

"Wow... James, look, it's a little bear!" she exclaimed excitedly, seeing the necklace inside, which had a bear-shaped pendant.

"Oh... it's really nice," James agreed, stepping closer to examine the piece. "But... this is costume jewelry."

"How do you know?" Eli asked.

"Grandpa taught me how to tell the difference," he said, scratching his cheek.

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"Wow, James, you're a little genlus," Max said.

"Well... he's also an expert in identifying precious stones," Fabian thought, noticing that James had certain traits and behaviors that were identical to Roger's. "James, do you think Grandpa would give this to me or a similar necklace if I asked?"

"You can ask, or we can tell Dad to buy it for you."

"Yes!" she said excitedly.

Fabian smiled at the sweet interaction and then received a text message. "Max, can you keep an eye on them? I need to check something.

"Sure, I'll watch them," Max replied, watching Fabian leave the office. "Elizabeth, remember to be careful," he said as he saw her closing the case.

Just then, they heard the door open, and...

"AHHH!" A scream startled the kids and Max. Suddenly, a woman entered the office with another man, and she started screaming, pointing at Elizabeth, who was standing on the chair behind the desk. "Estelle, what's going on?" the man next to her asked.

"Ma'am, what's your problem? Why are you yelling?" Max asked, massaging his ears.

"Lady, your grandmother!" she said aggressively before turning to her companion. "Look! That brat is trying to steal my jewelry!" she shouted, pointing at Elizabeth.

"I'm not..."

"Hey, don't accuse my sister of anything," James said, frowning. "And who are you? Why are you coming into this office?"

"I work here, and I want you to call security to send these thieving brats to jail," the woman ordered.

"Liar," James said. "You don't work here."

"Of course I do. I'm a very important model. Now, Steve, call security," she said, looking at her companion.

"Um... Estelle, calm down."

"No! Call security now, because these brats just dirtied my precious jewelry."

"Ma'am, stop with the drama. Not even the kids aren't screaming and crying like you are," Max said, stepping closer to protect the children.

"Hey, don't insult my Estelle! She's a big influencer who deserves your respect," demanded the man with

the woman.

"Influ-what now?" Max said, raising an eyebrow. "Whatever, I don't care about the identity of some crazy lady. I'm just warning you, if you try to lay a hand on these kids, I won't be gentle with you," he said, clenching his fists. The threat scared them both.

"Did you hear that, Steve? Record this because he's threatening me," she said.

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"..." Stove took out his phone and started recording.

"What's going on here?" Elliot said, walking into the office, followed by his father and Fabian, who wan holding a velvet box. "Recording in the offices without our consent is not allowed."

"Mr. Peterson, we were recording to have proof because this man was threatening me and tried to hit

me,"

"the woman dramatized.

"Liar," Elizabeth said.

"Tell the truth. You came in here yelling and said that as an employee, you would throw us out and call the police on us," James said, looking her in the eye.