When night fell, Renee drove to Carmine Pawnshop in Water Dock, bringing Abby and Adie with her,


    as nned.


    Compared to the ‘thrilling’ experience she hadst time, her entire way there was a rather smooth


    affair, as if someone had cleared the way for her. Many of the people there were strangely courteous,


    while some even handed her bouquets of flowers. They were close to putting out a red carpet for her.


    “Huh, this is weird. Did they have a change of heart or something? What happened to those vicious


    people? Why are they so gentle and kind now?” Renee asked under her breath as she looked towards


    the flower ne around her neck, visibly confused.


    Aiden was in the back seat, showing a knowing look as he pointed out the obvious. “That’s because


    they see you as their queen now! Of course, they’d have to give their queen the best treatment they


    can provide.”


    “What queen? I don’t even know them! It’s not like we’re in a movie!’


    “You don’t have to know who they are. You just need to know who Q is!” Aiden exined with a serious


    face. “Q is their king, and they listen to his every order. As Q’s future wife, you’re now their queen!”


    “I already had Q inform them beforehand about you, so they probably worship you at this point…”


    “What?!” Renee shrieked, holding onto the steering wheel angrily. “Aiden Everheart, how could you


    have done this to your mother?! You sold me off to some random guy?! When have I ever said I wanted


    to be his wife!!”


    “It’s okay! You can just spend more time with each other! Q is really nice. You’ll definitely like him, so


    it’s just a matter of time till you be his wife.” Aiden snapped his fingers confidently. He truly


    believed in the taste of both his own and his sister’s.


    Abby nodded profusely, speaking in a sweet tone. “Mommy, me, and Adie are already Uncle Q’s


    children now! We’re just waiting for you to be his wife! Then we can be one big happy family!”


    Renee fell speechless, thinking to herself. ‘Oh god, I’ve raised my beautiful children for four years, yet


    they were coaxed by a well-known viin?!’


    ‘Was I a failure, or was this cunning guy too great of an actor?’


    ‘Fine then, I’ll just have to find a way to show the kids who he truly is tonight!’


    Under a warm wee, Renee finally arrived at the prime location of Water Dock, the Carmine


    Pawnshop.


    Chase was already waiting at the entrance with an elegant smile. “Miss Everheart, you’re on time. Our


    boss actually thought you’d stand him up!”


    “Well, I won’t go that far.” Renee then peeked inside and asked, “So, where’s your boss?”


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    “I know, I know!” The two kids jumped with joy, raising their hands.


    Adie said, “Q must be preparing yummy food for us in the kitchen!’


    Chase smiled and gave the children a thumbs up. “You’re so smart! No wonder Boss likes you so


    much. You know him so well that it feels like you’re his children.”


    Abby’s beautiful doe eyes blinked sweetly as she grabbed Chase’s hand.” Uncle Chase, I want to see


    Daddy Q cook! Can you take us to him?”


    ‘She’s calling him Daddy Q now?!’ Renee felt helpless, putting her palm to her forehead. ‘Abby is so


    naive and easily manipted! She might even help scammers scam herself at one point!’


    ‘Tsk tsk, looks like I have to unmask this Night Demon as soon as possible so that I can teach these


    two a valuable lesson on trust!’


    “Follow me then. I’m sure Mr. Q will be happy to let you watch him work his magic in the kitchen,’ the


    man said as he brought the three to the kitchen within the pawnshop.


    Within the spacious, clean kitchen was Mr. Q’s tall figure standing before the counter. He seemed to be


    focused on marinating a grouper.


    Emanating the aura of a delicate craftsman, he could’ve easily passed off as a famous chef in the city


    from a distance.