Thalia thought for a while before saying, “I was wondering why we had to do something like that all of a sudden. Turns out it was your idea!”
Anthony grinned but said nothing.
“Did they offend you?” Thalia asked.
Anthony arched a brow. “I guess you can say so.”
“How did they offend you?”
“They were unfriendly to someone.”
Thalia was surprised. “Who were they
unfriendly to?”
The three children did not utter a word.
“Was it your mommy?” Thalia took a guess.
Anthony glanced at her, and judging by the look in his eyes, she knew she was right.
“I knew it. Your mommy is the only person you'll fret over!” Thalia remarked.
Right then, Anthony quipped, “Thalia, have you realized that you got smarter after getting to know me?”
“Scram!” Thalia snapped.
Hearing that, Anthony chuckled out loud.
Right then, Denise asked, “Tony, do you think those people knew it was us behind this?”
“What do you think?” Anthony responded.
Benjamin chimed in, “They couldn't see the forest for the trees and would assume it was the other bunch of people who did that!”
Anthony nodded in agreement.
“Does this mean Daddy is dragged into the matter?” Denise asked.
“Daddy is already involved in the matter. He can't wash away his suspicion whether or not the goods end up in his hands,” Anthony explained.
Benjamin bobbed his head in agreement.
Denise sighed. “Daddy never knew that he would be sabotaged by his three children one day, huh?” This time, she consciously admitted that she was one of the culprits, too.
“It’s fine. We need to trust that Daddy is capable enough to solve the problem!” Anthony assured her.
Denise forced out a smile. “Tony, why are you this calm?”
“I feel guilty, too. However, he's our daddy, so it's fine for him to take the blame for us this time. That thought makes me feel better,” Anthony revealed. There was no hint of guilt in his expression, though.
Denise gaped in disbelief. “Tony, you're getting more and more impressive by the day!”
“Well, you don't understand how tiring and lonely it is to be at the top.”
Denise was rendered speechless.
Benjamin, on the other hand, burst out giggling at his words.
Denise said nothing else and brooded silently. She was no match for Anthony when it came to exchanging jabs.
Thus, she had no choice but to admit defeat.
Thalia watched aside as they argued with each other. In the end, she couldn't help but ask, “Anthony, you're really sharp-tongued. Besides your mommy, is there anyone who is able to subdue you?”
Anthony raised his brow and answered curtly, “No!”
“What about your future girlfriend?”
Anthony narrowed his eyes at that.
“Mm. We should count her in.”
Thalia blurted out, “You don't even have a girlfriend yet. Are you already admitting that you'll subdue to her?”
Anthony's lips curled slightly. “I'll always save a spot for her!”
“Oh? You're spoiling her, huh?”
“If I don't spoil my own girlfriend, who will? A stranger?” Anthony
retorted.
“I'm glad you came to this realization when you're only this young!” Thalia praised.
“Of course.”
“Do you want me to introduce you to a girlfriend around your age?” Thalia joked.
Before Anthony could say anything, Denise replied, “Find one who will treat me well. Otherwise, I'll get bullied in the future!”
Thalia quirked her brow and responded, “Sure. Let's find one for your brother when we get back.”
Denise got so excited that she nearly gave Thalia a high five.
As they reached a consensus happily, Anthony glanced out of the window and commented casually, “Save your efforts. I don't want to find a girlfriend now. Besides, I might not be interested in the person you choose for me!”
“You're pretty full of yourself, huh?”
“I'm just telling the truth,” came Anthony's answer.
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