Ch. Billionaire Heirs Unleashed 30 Our Daddy, Our Rules Billionaire Heirs Unleashed 30

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Genius Kids’ Scheme: Claiming Daddy’s Billionaire Empire

Chapter 30: False Sincerity

Irene hung up the phone and immediately started gathering supplements for her

efficiency as she selected various vitamins and herbal remedies, arranging the ther. Her hands moved with practiced

in her medical bag. Each item was chosen

with careful consideration of his condition nothing too strong, everything easily digestible.

“Are we going to see Great-grandfather?” Lily bounced excitedly on her toes, dark curls flying.

“Not today, sweetie.” Irene’s voice was gentle but firm. “Mommy needs to handle some family business alone.”

The triplets exchanged worried looks. They’d gotten pretty good at ending their mom’s moods over the years, and right now? She was definitely stressed, even if she was trying to hide it.

“But Mom…” Lucas started, his bottom lip already wobbling.

“No buts.” Irene knelt down to their level, making sure she had all three pairs of eyes focused on her. “I need you three to stay home and be good, okay? No wandering around, no schemes, no trouble, Can you do that for me?” 

Three little heads nodded solemnly, though Alex’s eyes had that calculating look that usually meant he was already plotting something.

“Promise you’ll be careful?” he asked, his voice small but serious. 

Hene’s heart melted a little. Sometimes she forgot how protective her eldest could be. “I promise, baby. Mommy will be fine.”

Irene followed the hostess through the five-star hotel’s exclusive restaurant, their footsteps muffled by thick carpeting. The VIP section was tucked away from the main dining area, offering the kind of privacy that Silver City’s elite demanded.

The moment Irene stepped through the door, she caught sight of her grandfather… and Nathan.

Her oldest brother sat there looking like he’d just stepped off a magazine cover, his designer suit probably worth more than her entire wardrobe. His expression was perfectly neutral, but something in those eyes of his sent a chill down her spine.

“Grandfather, Brother.” She kept her voice polite but not overly warm as she nodded to each of them.

Nathan’s eyes widened slightly as he took her in. This wasn’t the awkward suburban girl he remembered from five years ago. That Irene had practically screamed “fast-food worker’s daughter” with every move. But this woman? The way she carried herself, how she was dressed… If he hadn’t known better, he might have actually believed she belonged in their world.

“Irene!” Joseph’s whole face lit up. “Come, sit by me. How are my precious great-grandchildren?”

“The kids are fine, Grandfather.” Her smile softened genuinely when she looked at him. “They miss you terribly.”

Nathan sat ramrod straight in his chair, his eyes never leaving Irene’s face. His mother’s frantic phone call kept replaying in his mind: “She’s completely manipulating your grandfather! Using him to get his shares! She’s still that same uncultured girl from the suburbs, just better at hiding it now!” 

Watching Irene’s every move with hawk-like intensity, he searched for any sign of the scheming gold-digger his mother had described.

A waiter appeared with menus, and Nathan cleared his throat. “What would you like to eat? Any restrictions?”

“Whatever works for Grandfather,” Irene replied smoothly. “Something light and easily digestible would be best.” She turned to

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Joseph, already reaching for The teapot. “Here, let me pour your tea

“How’s your appetite been lately, Grandfather?” she asked, expertly ifting a plate of vegetables closer to him. ‘You’re not eating too many rich foods, are you?”

Joseph chuckled, clearly delighted by her fussing. “I’m not a child, my dear.”

“No, but you’re precious to us,” she countered, her voice warm. Have you been feeling any discomfort lately?”

nuine

affection. We need to watch your sugar and oil intake.

“My clever doctor,” Joseph beamed, patting her hand. “Always worrying about But what about my great-grandchildren? They must be missing their great-grandfather terribly!”

“They ask about you constantly,” Irene smiled. “Lily’s been practicing new song just for you.”

“Good, good!” Joseph’s laughter filled the room. “I’ll be sure to take better care of myself then. Can’t disappoint my little musicians,

can I?”

“How are you settling in?” Joseph asked eagerly. “Is the new place comfortable? You know, I have an apartment downtown that ⚫ might suit you better…”

“We’re very comfortable where we are,” Irene cut in gently. “No need to worry about us, Grandfather.”

Nathan watched this exchange with growing confusion. His mother’s warnings about Irene’s greed and manipulation kept ringing in his ears, but… she’d just turned down prime real estate without hesitation. Not even a moment’s consideration.

Could Mother be wrong? The thought felt almost treasonous, but he couldn’t ignore the evidence before his eyes. The way Irene refused the downtown apartment, how she focused solely on Grandfather’s health instead of business matters… None of it matched the calculating social climber his mother had warned him about.

“I hear you’re doing well in R Country,” he ventured, studying her reaction carefully.

“Well enough.” Her response was maddeningly noncommittal.

“It must be hard,” he pressed, voice dripping with concern that sounded almost genuine. “A single mother with three children… if you’re having financial difficulties…”

Irene’s hand paused halfway to her water glass, her heart doing an unexpected flip. For the first time since returning to Silver City, someone besides her grandfather seemed to care about her situation. The words struck a chord she hadn’t realized was still there that little girl who’d desperately wanted her family’s acceptance.

But before that tiny spark of hope could fully form, Nathan drove the knife home.

“After all, Grandfather isn’t getting any younger. We shouldn’t let him worry too much.”

The temperature in the room seemed to drop ten degrees. Irene’s fingers tightened around her glass until her knuckles went white, the crystal cool against her suddenly burning skin. The momentary warmth in her chest crystallized into something sharp and cold.

Of course. She should have known better than to think any member of the Sterling family, besides her grandfather, wo genuine concern for her welfare. That brief flutter of hope made the reality cut even deeper.

how

“You’re right,” she said, her voice cool and controlled. “We shouldn’t let Grandfather worry. Which is exactly why I’ve been making sure he eats properly and takes his medication on time.” She turned to Joseph with a warm smile that didn’t reach her eyes. “Speaking of which, I brought some supplements that should help with your digestion…”

She felt a bitter laugh bubble up inside her chest. How naive she’d been, thinking even for a moment that Nathan might actually

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care. So this was what he thought that she was just living off their grandfather’s generosity? The realization stung more than she

wanted to admit.

Though Irene chose not to directly address Nathan’s implication, Joseph had clearly caught the underlying meaning. His teacup hit the saucer with a sharp crack as he beat the table.

“Nathan, what exactly are you trying to say?” Joseph stared at him dangerously.

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