Looking at Anthony's expression, Benjamin could not help but feel curious. “What are you gonna do to them so they regret hurting Nat?”
“How about you take a guess?” Anthony asked indifferently.
Benjamin drew closer and rested his hand on his brother's shoulder. “I was just trying to say that you shouldn't hurt yourself just to get back at them. That's not the right way to punish them.”
Anthony whipped his head and flashed Benjamin an insincere smile. “Don't worry, brother. I would rather hurt you than hurt myself.”
What... What's wrong with him? I just wanted a heart-to-heart talk, but what can I do with him? He's the eldest. This was already decided the moment we were born. I guess I'll have to bear with him for the rest of my life.
Benjamin smiled back at him in the end. “Fine. Just pretend like you didn't hear anything I said.”
“Exactly what I was thinking. I'm proud you came to that realization,” Anthony praised sarcastically.
Benjamin took a deep breath and said no more on their way home.
Beside them, Denise shook her head as she was unable to understand why boys would act so childishly.
Ding!
When Denise saw a notification on her phone showing a message from Sharon, her face lit up with excitement.
At home, Natasha had just come out of the bathroom when the children arrived.
With a head of silky hair flowing down her back, she looked fresh and pure like a lotus flower, and Denise could not help but gasp in amazement at her beauty which did not pale in comparison to all the celebrities out there.
If Natasha really chose to be an actress, she would definitely outshine the crowd.
“What's the matter?” Natasha asked when she saw the girl gaping at her.
Denise finally registered her surroundings and ran toward her mother with her arms wide open for a hug. “Mommy! I was stunned by your beauty!” “Are you?” Natasha asked, lowering her smiling eyes at her daughter, who nodded back at her.
“Nat, you should just join showbiz.
I'm sure you'll put everyone out of a job if you do become an actress.”
“Aren't you a sweet-talker, huh?” Natasha teased.
“Ha. By the way, Nat, Sharon reached out just now, asking me to go find the director of the film crew tomorrow,” Denise informed.
“And?” Natasha inquired, glancing at her.
“I don't know. I'm just going over to see how things will turn out.”
“All right. I'll send you over tomorrow, then,” Natasha agreed with a nod.
“It's okay. Sharon said she can pick
me up.”
“Oh. Okay, then,” Natasha replied, raising her brows.
“Mommy, aren't you worried at all? Aren't you afraid that someone would kidnap your darling?”
“Why should I be? Daddy knows her, so I'm sure he can get you back if you really get kidnapped.”
Denise pouted in disgruntlement, but before long, she put away her grumpy face and asked Natasha in earnestness, “Nat, do you really think I can do it?”
Natasha observed the girl for a while and nodded in approval. “You're pretty—at least for now—so I don’t think it'll be a problem for you to be recognized in the entertainment industry. You just need to make sure you grow up well.”
“No way, Mommy. Look at you. There's no way I won't grow up into a fine young lady.”
“But you don't look like me, though,” Natasha disagreed.
“Well, even if I take after Daddy more, it still means I will be a beautiful woman in the future,” Denise argued.
“Yeah. I see where the confidence is coming from.”
“I can't help it. I've got his genes,” Denise answered optimistically. There was no reason for her to not be confident since both Natasha and Kenneth were attractive.
Natasha perked up her brows. Well, you're right. He's handsome for sure. Even if I were to compare him with those actors in the industry, he could still easily beat all of them in terms of looks, so it doesn't matter if Denise takes after him or me.
She'll still turn out a dashing woman, and this is already evident even at such a young age.
A smile curved on Natasha's lips looking at the girl. “I wish you all the best for tomorrow, then.”
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