You're Out, Daddy novel (Natasha and Kenneth)

Why do I have this sense that Natasha has pulled off something incredible? Is this one of those situations where, if you can't make it on your own, you have to fall back on inheriting billions?

Even though people in their profession had a decent income, they were always one step away from uncertainty, and it was impossible to predict when their luck might change. So, compared to businessmen like Kenneth, their earnings seemed like a breeze.

Thinking about it, Thalia couldn't help but sigh. She looked at Natasha and said, "Nat, if I didn't know you and understand you, I'd think you were showing off a bit!"

"And now?"

"Well, you certainly had the credentials."

Natasha chuckled.

At this point, Thalia looked at her. "Are you saying that Liam had intentions of grooming Anthony and the others?"

"Although he hadn't explicitly said so, that was my feeling. Plus, they were the children of the Hamilton family; it was only natural to nurture them," Natasha said.

Thalia contemplated for a moment before responding. "The thing is, the final decision doesn't rest with me. It hinges on Anthony. Plus, there's the Holden factor. Even if I were to bring him back to headquarters now, I'm worried about potential complications. It's not just me; Kyle shares these concerns. Otherwise, he'd be pushing me to bring Anthony back with us."

Suddenly, Natasha inquired, "If this issue can't be resolved, does it mean Anthony won't have access to Darknetz in the future?"

Thalia paused briefly and met Natasha's gaze. "Not necessarily. If it can't be resolved, Kyle will find an alternative solution. Anthony is our rising star, and Kyle won't easily give up on him."

"Is this your personal view, or does it reflect Kyle's stance?"

"It's my perspective based on my understanding of him," Thalia replied.

Listening, Natasha nodded. "All right, I don't want to get too deeply involved in your matters. I just wanted to give you a heads up: Anthony is a person with a strong sense of responsibility, and I'm concerned he might sacrifice his dreams for the sake of his family."

Thalia also nodded. "I appreciate your concern. I'll keep an eye on the progress of this issue. However, when it comes to Anthony's decision to stay or leave, I believe you should have a conversation with him. Otherwise, he might find it hard to let go."

"I'll speak with him again," Natasha agreed.

At that moment, Thalia gazed at Natasha and said, "You're the first person I've ever met who, no matter the circumstances, always seeks the best for her children. But I know deep down that your concern runs deeper than anyone else's. Those fortunate enough to be your children are truly blessed."

A slight smile curved Natasha's lips as she replied, "It's not that I've given them life; they've given my life purpose. Without them, I honestly don't know how I would have endured those challenging days and nights. So, being their mother brings me immense joy too."

Thalia fixed her gaze on Natasha and remarked, "I might not fully comprehend the perspective of being a mother, but I've been someone else's child. You're not only a figure in the world of hackers; you're also a guiding presence as a mother."

Listening to her words, a hint of complexity crossed Natasha's eyes, and then she playfully said, "Not grasping the perspective of motherhood isn't a cause for concern; it'll come in due time. And with your and Spencer's looks, your children will be even more beautiful than my three."

"What good is beauty? They need to have capability!" Thalia quipped.

"Whether they inherit from you or Spencer, they'll be equally remarkable," Natasha responded.

Thalia burst into laughter upon hearing this. "Well, you're not wrong."

"By the way, if looks don't matter, what drew you to Spencer? Please don't tell me it was his medical skills."

Thalia paused for a moment and then replied with a hint of shyness in her eyes, "Not everyone prioritizes looks as much as I do."

"Who said that?" Natasha asked, a mischievous grin on her face. "Regrettably, I'm quite the sucker for looks too."

Thalia blinked and looked at her.

At that moment, Natasha's gaze shifted to the figure resting on the bed, her eyes brimming with affection. "He was incredibly handsome in his youth, with eyes that sparkled like stars. I fell for him the moment I laid eyes on him."

Thalia, pondering this, looked at Kenneth. She couldn't have imagined how handsome he must have been as a child, and she mumbled, "Kenneth, I admit he's very good-looking. But when it comes to looks, isn't Spencer even more handsome? If appearance really matters to you, you've known Spencer for a long time; why didn't you ever express interest in him?”

"Some people, when you meet them, their looks will be ingrained in your head for a lifetime, and you probably won't look at anyone else," Natasha said with deep sentiment.

Thalia contemplated this for a moment and found herself nodding in agreement.

It seemed that the moment she set eyes on Spencer, Natasha had built up an immunity to anyone else. No matter how handsome others might be, she couldn't see anyone but him. Thinking about this, a smile tugged at Thalia's lips, and she nodded. "You're right."

"So, being good-looking isn't entirely useless. At the very least, it can catch the attention of people like us, who are rather extraordinary, wouldn't you agree?" Natasha asked.

Thalia was momentarily surprised to hear such a self-assured statement from Natasha.

It was the first time she had encountered this side of her.

When she had returned with Natasha this time, she had expected her to be deeply distraught for a considerable period, perhaps even trapped in an enduring state of pain. However, Natasha's current demeanor was rather unexpected.

Had she not witnessed the bond between them herself, Thalia might have believed that Natasha had never truly cared for Kenneth.

Yet, it was this very resilience that seemed to ease everyone's concerns.

If only her mother had been as strong as Natasha after losing her father, perhaps their lives would have taken a different path.

Thalia locked eyes with Natasha and nodded vigorously. "Yes, you're absolutely right."

The two of them exchanged meaningful glances, conveying their mutual understanding without words.

Just then, Thalia's phone rang unexpectedly. She retrieved her phone and, upon seeing the incoming number, said, "I need to take this call; it's something important."

"Of course, take your time; you're busy," Natasha replied.

Thalia nodded and exited with her phone.

As the door closed behind Thalia, the smile on Natasha's face slowly faded. She turned to Kenneth, her expression holding a mixture of unspoken emotions. After a moment, she averted her gaze and returned to examining the stack of documents.

Meanwhile, outside, Thalia held her phone, her brow furrowing as she listened to the voice on the other end.

"So, what's our next move?" she asked directly.

"What choice do we have? We'll need to delay for now. How's the situation on your end?" Kyle inquired.

"I've just returned... I haven't even had a moment to rest, let alone investigate this!"

Kyle took a deep breath. "This situation is urgent; otherwise, Holden may head straight for Glenport City, and then it'll be beyond my control."

"Got it, got it. I'll speak with Anthony right away," Thalia replied.

"And..." Kyle paused for a moment.

"What is it?"

"Have you considered what to do if we can't locate the supposed culprit?" Kyle asked directly from the other end of the phone.