Chapter 15 Brayden Comes at Me Collaboration? Both Conrad and Yakira were shocked. Conrad said, "Mr. Blanchard, I'm very flattered, but I don't think my studio is good enough to work with the Design Department of the Blanchard Group." Brayden smiled, "At the Blanchard Group, talent matters the most. It just so happens that we've got a new product launching soon, but the logo design has still not been finalized yet. I wonder if you're interested, Mr. Kirk." "Mr. Blanchard, thank you for the invitation, but I don't think my studio is up to the task," Conrad said bluntly. The smile on Brayden's face turned cold. "Mr. Kirk, I seldom take no for an answer, and I'm always set to get whatever I want. Are you sure about this?" Conrad looked solemn; he knew what Brayden meant. Given Brayden's influence, he could crush CK Design Studio in no time. Chapter 15 Brayden Comes at Me Then Brayden's gaze fell upon Yakira. "Ms. Wilkinson, I've seen your designs before, and they're pretty outstanding. You can come to the Blanchard Group to help design the logo." His tone was commanding, leaving no room for debate. Conrad wanted to say something when Yakira grabbed him. Then she said to Brayden, "Thank you for your appreciation, Mr. Blanchard. I'll report to the Blanchard Group tomorrow." With that, she grabbed Conrad's hand and left the private room. Their figures leaving together, especially their clasped hands, stung Brayden's eyes. Yakira let go of Conrad's hand once they were out of the room. "Kira, you didn't have to agree to his demand." She chuckled. "I'm Brayden's target. If I didn't agree, he wouldn't let you off. CK Design Studio is your painstaking effort, and I owe you too much already. I can't sit around while seeing your hard work get ruined." She knew all too well how cruel Brayden could be. Given his influence, he could easily ruin anyone's lifelong effort with a snap of his finger. Chapter 15 Brayden Comes at Me "But, Kira, you..." "Don't worry. I'll be fine," she comforted Conrad. Brayden came at her, and of course, she wouldn't let Conrad get implicated. Brayden wanted her to contribute to designing the new logo. What was the big deal? No matter what, Brayden wouldn't stop the new product from launching just to get back at her, would he? After she parted ways with Conrad, she went to the supermarket for some vegetables and snacks. Abel and Minnie were at home, waiting for her. "Abel, Minnie, I'm back." She opened the door and walked in with a huge bag. Abel and Minnie ran out of the room toward her. "Mommy!" "Mommy!" They came to her feet. Chapter 15 Brayden Comes at Me "Mommy, I'll help." Abel quickly reached for the bag. "No need, Abel. It's quite heavy."" Yakira walked in and put the bag on the table. Meanwhile, Abel and Minnie followed her closely. Just as she put the bag down, Abel threw himself into her arms. "Mommy, I missed you so much." "But it's been less than half a day," she smiled. She felt warm. No matter how down she felt, Abel and Minnie could always make her feel better. Abel held her tightly, refusing to let go. "Still, I missed you a lot." "Me, too." Minnie hugged her, too. She held both of them in her arms. Then they kissed each of her cheeks. Seeing Abel return to his normal self, Yakira was no longer suspicious. She simply thought that Minnie going missing that day had Chapter 15 Brayden Comes at Me affected him deeply. The small apartment was filled with warmth and joy, but things at the Blanchard's villa were completely different. Brayden's expression completely darkened as he looked at the untouched food the servant brought downstairs. "Daron still won't eat?" "N-No," the servant stammered. He frowned. "Give me." The servant quickly handed him the tray. He took it and went upstairs. "Daron." He walked into Daron's room. Daron glanced back at him before looking outside the window again, still in a daze. He put the tray in front of Daron. "Eat, Daron." Daron gazed at the scenery outside the window, remaining silent. "Daron, be good, or I'll be angry," Brayden said. Chapter 15 Brayden Comes at Me Silence filled the room. After a while, Daron looked back at him and said slowly, "Daddy, I want Mommy."" He really wanted to live with Yakira, his mommy. "I told you already. She's dead," Brayden said. He thought, "Yakira doesn't want Daron and even had kids with someone else. "She's as good as dead to Daron. "If Daron knows she doesn't want him, it'll worsen his condition."" Daron got worked up at once. "Daddy, you're lying! Mommy is..." He paused because Abel had said if Brayden knew about Yakira, he'd hurt her. "Daddy, do you not like Mommy?" His question left Brayden stunned slightly. "Daddy, do you not like Mommy?" he repeated, insisting on getting an answer. Chapter 15 Brayden Comes at Me After a moment of silence, Brayden said slowly, "That's not true." "So, you like Mommy?" Daron was instantly excited. He thought, "If Daddy likes Mommy, he won't hurt her. "Then maybe I can tell him. "Then he'll take her back, and we can all live together." Instead of answering his question, Brayden said, "Eat first." "You'll tell me the answer if I eat, right, Daddy?" Daron asked, his gaze gluing to Brayden. Brayden found it hard to say no under his gaze and nodded. "Yes" Daron picked up the fork and started to take huge mouthfuls. Soon, he finished all the food. "Daddy, I ate them all." He showed Brayden the empty plate. 'You can tell me now. Do you like Mommy? " Did he? Brayden seemed a bit at a loss. "No... I don't." Chapter 15 Brayden Comes at Me Daron's shoulders slumped because of his answer. Then he added, "But I don't hate her either." Daron was confused. He thought, "Daddy doesn't like Mommy, and neither does he hate her? "What's that supposed to mean?" "Alright. Daron, go to bed early after playing for a while. I've got work to do." Brayden stood up to leave. "Daddy," Daron called out to him. "If Mommy's back, will you hurt her?". Brayden frowned and turned around, scrutinizing Daron. Daron quickly added, "I mean 'if! If Mommy's back, will you hurt her or not?" There are no 'ifs. She's dead and won't come back," Brayden replied coldly and then walked out. Rather than get Daron's hopes up only to disappoint him, he Chapter 15 Brayden Comes at Me preferred never offering hope in the first place. Daron dropped his head, feeling more down than ever. Chapter 16 She Moves On