Chapter 418 - Need A Beating
Chapter 418 - Need A Beating
Soon, Hilda arrived at the hotel. Kian, the hotel director, has been waiting to usher Hailee's mom-in-law toward the presidential suite.
Vincent wondered what was with the shopping bags a few bodyguards carried following his mom entering the hotel room.
"What with this many plants, mom?"
"They're herbs!" Hilda snapped, glaring at her son. "I'm making Hailey some tonic."
"Oh, okay." Vincent knew his mom would make Hailee a tonic, but he didn't expect that it would need an entire market to make a glass of it.
Hilda ignored her son and traveled her eyes to the entire suite. When she spotted the kitchen area, she walked toward the inclusion room and ordered the bodyguards to place the shopping bags on the counter.
"Madam Shen, what can we do to help you?" asked Hailee's personal maids.
"Alright. I need to wash them thoroughly. Then I will teach you what sizes you must slice these herbs," she said.
"Understood, Mrs. Shen." The three maids quickly made their way toward the sink and washed the herbs carefully.
Hilda went out of the kitchen and looked for her son. She found Vincent on the terrace, talking with Tim. She waited for him to finish the call before she approached him.
"How's Hailee?"
"She's resting now, mom."
"What happened last night? Didn't you guys have fun?" Hilda saw the Insta posts on Hailee's account and other people at the party, which she didn't know, but Sheena shared it with her to check out.
"Yes, mom. But something had happened to me at the party, and I just learned this morning that Hailee overheard us."
"What's going on? Is that the reason Hailee is depressed now?" Hilda had just guessed, but she was certain that she was correct.
"It's nothing to me, mom. But my wife is taking things seriously on my behalf. Now Hailee is stressing herself out." Vincent explains.
"Is it about your new position, and everyone is opposing?"
"I am walking in someone's territory, mom."
"Nonsense! I am not afraid of who they are! I didn't spend all my life raising you into an accomplished man just to be questioned by them! Tell me who these people are, and I will give them a piece of my mind!"
"It's not worth your time, mom. The doctor advises Hailee to calm down, but you are the one showing fierceness now. Do you think it won't trigger Hailee's anger?"
Hilda realized it was actually not good behavior for her daughter-in-law to see.
"Alright. I have to go back to the kitchen and start boiling some water. I need a big pot. Does the suit have it?"
"Mom, this is a hotel suite, not the kitchen."
"Then go ask the kitchen to bring one here! It's for their boss!" urge Hilda.
"Alright, mom." Vincent quickly dialed James' mobile number and requested to contact the kitchen of this hotel. It didn't take long; a hotel boy delivered a big pot to the presidential suite.
While the tonic was in the process, Hilda walked to the bedroom to see Hailee. She knocks on the door and Vincent, opens it.
"Can I talk to Hailee?"
"Of course, mom. Please accompany Hailee while I make myself a cup of coffee."
Hilda nodded and stepped into the room. She takes a light step not to create some noise, but Hailee still feels her presence.
"Mom?"
"Hi. I'm sorry if I disturb your rest," said Hilda with an apologetic smile on her lips.
Hailee smiled back, shaking her head, and returned, "It's okay, mom."
"How are you?"
"I am feeling too tired at the moment like I want to sleep, but I can't take a nap."
"It was normal. But the doctor sees another cause why you are feeling depressed. You should stop worrying about small matters, even if it is big. Think of your children. They can't protect themselves yet, but us mothers have to be careful, while their daddy is a giant lion, whom he can protect himself."
Hailee looked at her mom-in-law with admiration. She senses the double meaning of her advice, and she is right. She is only putting her children in danger of worrying too much, which their dad can protect himself perfectly.
"Thank you, mom. I heard from dad. You are making some traditional medicine for me."
Hilda nodded and replied, "Yes. I learned this from my grandma-in-law. She teaches me how to make them."
"Can I learn that too?"
"Of course! The aunts of your dad, Frederick, immediately contacted me after they learned you were unwell. I am already familiar with the procedures, but Vincent's grandmothers sent me the step-by-step instructions on how to make some tonic."
"How sweet of them." Hailee was touched hearing this. It made her happy that those elderly were thinking of her.
Outside, Vincent headed to the kitchen. The maids quickly queried him if he needed anything.
"I just wanted to make a cup of coffee."
"Let me brew you some, Mr. Shen."
"Alright. Thank you." Vincent left the kitchen since Hailee's personal maids volunteered to do it.
*
Meanwhile, Jacob was in the corner with Kristian, discussing crucial matters.
"So, they really think they can walk freely in my territory?" Jacob sneered.
The calmness he showed to his daughter a while ago was now replaced with a grim expression on his face.
"Kris, give your work to Jason and Tim. Instruct Jason to supervise Tim's training for now. I want you to confirm who was siding with Liam and who will choose to be loyal to me."
"Note, sir."
"What do you mean about Liam, dad?"
Jacob and Kris saw Vincent appear all of a sudden. Vincent plans to go back to the bedroom, but he notices his father-in-law talking with Kristian with a grave expression on his face, the reason he eavesdrops on their conversation.
"I'm sorry if I listen to dad. But it sounded like a serious matter, and I need to know."
Jacob knew that he couldn't hide this matter from Vincent for a longer time, so it was useless to keep it from him.
"Vincent, do you know who Samuel Miller is?" asked Jacob.
"He is Liam Huo's lawyer, right? He tried to work on Liam to win the case but lost the lawsuit, and even the lawyer petitioned for a pardon, but it was only rejected."
"Yes, he is. But he is not simply Liam's lawyer. He was also authorized to manage all of Liam's business. I just confirmed that Liam has been working on gaining power and control by investing in several companies here in Australia. He really is preparing everything so that he could make an attack."
"Which companies are these?" asked Vincent.
In the next several minutes, Jacob shared to Vincent as much knowledge as he had about Liam's secret work behind his back. After the talk, Vincent went to the kitchen to get his coffee, which had finished brewing a little while ago.
"Vincent, what's wrong?"
Vincent was lost in his thoughts; he didn't notice his mom coming out from the bedroom and headed to the kitchen. He raised his gaze toward his mom and wore a determined look on his face.
"Mom… I'm thinking of asking my father-in-law's permission to run things in his territory."
Hilda was stunned as she listened to her son.
"Are you following in your granddad's footsteps? You knew he died because of this underground world dispute over territory."
"But these people need a beating."