Chasing My Rejected Wife

Chapter 29

Shannon, who was having a facial treatment at a beauty salon, was also shocked when she heard the news. “I’ll go home and ask Channing right away!”

Shannon called up Channing to ask about the bidding. Channing sounded a little impatient, “Why are you meddling with this? This is the decision of the city council.”

Channing wasn’t wrong. It was indeed the city council’s decision to choose the Parableutions. The Thomson family had always been developing overseas. Since they had returned and decided to invest in South City, it was natural for the city council to welcome them.

However, as the Chief Secretary, if he was willing to help Rodney, this matter would not have fallen into the hands of the Parableutions. Of course, he would never tell Shannon about this.

Shannon could sense the impatience in Channing’s tone. She knew his temper very well, so she hung up the phone resentfully.

Celia also heard the news and had rushed back home. She ran into the house and immediately asked as she was panting, “Mum, what should we do?”

“We have to wait for your father to come back and ask about the situation first,” Shannon replied.

“I can’t! You should find someone to ask about the situation!” Celia was really anxious since she had promised Rachel about this matter. Now that it became like this, she had to find a reason, otherwise it would be difficult to explain herself.

Shannon shook her head. “Other people might not know about it as well. I was scolded by him when I called him up just now. We’d better wait for him to come home first before we decide anything.”

“But mum, I’m afraid that Ms. Grant can’t wait. You know her temper.”

“What are you afraid of? The matter between you and Rodney has already been agreed by both parties. Can she still go back on her word because of this?”

“It’s not that, I’m just afraid that she would make life difficult for me. You know how cruel she was to Amber.”

“People know when they should trim their sails. Rachel Grant was mean to Amber because she thought that Amber was easy to bully since no one was backing her up. But you are different. You don’t have to be afraid of her with your father backing you up.” Shannon calmed her down and she was not as anxious anymore.

Both of them sat in the living room and waited for Channing to come back. At this time, Zoe suddenly called up, “Celia, did you watch the TV?”

“No.” Celia was a little impatient. How would she be in the mood to watch TV at this time?

“I was at the plaza just now and saw Amber on the LED screen.”

“Is Amber on TV?” Celia was stunned.

“It was broadcast on the finance channel. It seems to be a press conference for some bidding…,” Before Zoe could finish, Celia picked up the remote control, turned on the TV, and switched to the finance channel.

The finance channel was broadcasting a press conference held by the Parableutions. Celia and Shannon really saw Amber on the screen. Both of them exchanged glances and immediately understood what was going on.

They had finally found the source. It seemed that Amber must have done something.

Deon called for a meeting while Rodney rubbed his forehead. This time, he really had a headache, knowing very well that Channing had no intention to fight for him at all.

He was about to get engaged to Channing’s daughter, so why didn’t Channing help him since he was his future son-in-law? What had happened? The scene of Channing and Amber together at the cafe flashed through his mind. “Was it related to this?” thought Rodney. Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

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But why did Channing help Amber?

As Rodney was rubbing his forehead, both Shannon and Celia were also having a headache about how to deal with this matter. The relationship between Amber and Channing had always been a secret.

When Shannon brought Celia into the family, Amber was only 13 years old, at the age of teen rebellion. She was unwilling to accept the both of them and kept making a scene.

It was really a headache for Channing. On one hand, he felt guilty for Shannon and Celia. On the other hand, he had a daughter who was spoiled since young. There was no good solution for this matter.

Then, Amber had suddenly disappeared. At that time, Channing was not the Chief Secretary of South City, but the Under Secretary of another city. He was terribly frightened at that time and looked for Amber all around. Later on, he learned that Amber had returned to South City.

Immediately, Channing went there as well. However, Amber was determined and refused to come back with him. She even wanted to change her guardian to her uncle. Channing was annoyed and angry, but then, he had no choice but to agree.

After Amber had her guardianship changed, she changed her surname and became Amber Stone. In the next ten years or so, she never contacted Channing and had zero involvement with him.

Back then, Channing was very busy with his work. He had taken the time to visit Amber, but he was shut out every time. Amber’s temper was very stubborn. She had even threatened Channing that if he disturbed her again, she would suicide.

The father and daughter who had always been so close to each other became enemies. This made Channing very sad. After that, he no longer cared about Amber.

Later on, Channing was transferred to City A as the Chief Secretary and the whole family moved to City A. One day, Celia, who was enrolled in the Affiliated Middle School of Silver Oak Academy, came back and said that she saw Amber. It was only then did they know that Amber had been admitted to the Silver Oak Academy.

When Channing heard the news, he even specially went to see Amber. In the end, he came back with a gloomy face again.

During Amber and Rodney’s wedding, it was Ashton Stone who walked her down the aisle.

Since their marriage till their divorce, Rodney had never knew that Amber’s real father was Channing. It was precisely because this matter was unknown that Rachel thought Amber was trying to marry up with Rodney. That was why she treated Amber like that.

After Amber and Rodney divorced, Amber left and there had been no news of her for several years. Shannon and Celia’s hearts had calmed down. But who knew that Amber would come back, let alone that she would ask Channing for help?

Judging from the current situation, it seemed that Amber was no longer the unsophisticated Amber. She must have her own purpose in coming back this time.

Shannon felt uneasy in her heart. The key reason for the divorce between Amber and Rodney was that Rodney and Celia had an affair. If this matter hadn’t provoked her, there was no way she would have

divorced him. Could she have purposely returned for a revenge?

Right now, the matter between Rodney and Celia was nothing more than a verbal agreement. The agenda was not proposed yet. If Rodney were to find out Amber’s true identity, he would definitely not be engaged to Celia. However, this was not something Shannon could hide.

Since Amber was willing to beg Channing for one time, there must be a second time. Elephants couldn’t be hid in mouseholes, the truth would definitely be made known one day. What should they do by that time?

Shannon and Celia were there anxiously thinking of a solution, but Channing went straight to find Amber after work. Due to the fact that Elliot’s company had won the bid, Amber’s attitude toward Channing had eased a little. She did not object when Channing proposed to have dinner together.

After dinner, Channing sent Amber home. Looking at the old apartment where Amber was living and thinking of the luxurious big house where he lived with his wife and children. Channing felt a little sad, so he suggested that Amber move back in to live with him.

Amber was in quite a good mood at first, but when she heard this, she immediately turned hostile. “Mr. Black, just give up on this idea.”

“Amber, I know you’ve suffered a lot over the years. What happened in the past was all my fault. If we could go back in time, I would never make such a mistake. I’ve regretted it for so many years. Amber, please forgive me!”

“I won’t forgive you!” Amber sneered. “Mr. Black, don’t waste your energy, please leave. Today is the last time we meet. Please, never appear in my life again.”

Channing didn’t expect that Amber would fall out with him so quickly. “Amber!” Seeing that Amber was about to leave, he anxiously reached out to hold her hand.

“Let her go!” A voice suddenly sounded. Channing was pushed to the ground before he could react.

Seeing that Channing had been pushed down, his driver instantly jumped out.

“Mr. Black, are you alright?”

“I’m fine!” Channing replied. The driver, who had a burly figure, was relieved when he heard that Channing was fine. However, he did not intend to let Elliot off and reached out to grab the person who pushed Channing. When Channing saw who the person was, he quickly called the driver to stop.

However, Elliot didn’t appreciate it. He was in a good mood today. After winning the bid, he took everyone to the hotel to enjoy a meal. He only noticed that Amber was not there when they had arrived. He asked Walter and he said that she was not feeling well, so she went back early.

Elliot kept feeling that there was something missing in his heart that he couldn’t let go, so he asked Walter to bring everyone to have a party while he drove to Amber’s house.

When he arrived, he saw Channing’s car turning into the street of the apartment. He was very shocked to see Channing there.

“What was he doing here?” wondered Elliot. He parked his car at a distance and walked to the apartment. Then he saw Channing talking to Amber, and all he heard were words of apology. Elliot was fuming as he thought, “This old man, dirty old b*stard actually wants to hit on Amber.” Fortunately, he came at the right time today.

When he saw Channing grabbing Amber’s hand, he couldn’t bear it anymore and rushed out, pushing Channing down to the ground.

Amber was also shocked by Elliot’s sudden appearance. “Why are you here?”

“If I hadn’t come, I wouldn’t have been able to witness this amusing scene.” Elliot’s voice was cold. “What did Mr. Black want to do by grabbing my girlfriend’s hand in the middle of the night?”

Before Channing could speak, Amber spoke first. “Who’s your girlfriend?”

“Amber, you don’t have to be afraid of him. Channing Black is just a Chief Secretary, and I’m not afraid of him even if he is the Prime Minister. How dare he have an affair? Just wait and see how I’ll deal with him!”

As soon as Elliot finished speaking, Amber was shocked. How did Elliot know about her relationship with Channing?

After her mother’s death, Celia and Shannon came out of nowhere. At first, she thought that her father remarried. Later on, she learned that Celia was actually Channing’s biological daughter. Celia was only two years younger than her. It was clear that Channing had an affair while he was married to her mother.

Amber was very disappointed, so she refused to recognise such a person as her father. Hence, she resolutely returned to her uncle, who was in South City. At the time when she left, Channing had just taken office in City A, so rarely anyone knew about her as his daughter.

Recently, Channing’s official career was quite successful and could be said to be smooth sailing. If he were exposed their relationship, it would be no good for him. After all, the matter of receiving Celia and Shannon was considered as keeping a mistress. If a person in an important position like him was reported for having a mistress, then his political career would be over.

“But why did Elliot do this? What did this have to do with him?” Amber wondered.

Amber misunderstood the situation, but Channing had figured it out. It seemed like Elliot had misunderstood the relationship between him and Amber. Seeing Elliot’s angry face, Channing knew

that he had fallen in love with Amber.

Elliot was quite good looking, and the Thomson family was very wealthy. It would be a good choice if Amber could have such a good family. But how should he tell Elliot about his relationship with Amber?

Back then when Amber was determined to leave him, he had been in a dilemma because of the situation between Amber, Shannon and Celia. He also heard that someone wanted to take the opportunity to jeopardise him, so he didn’t really stop Amber from changing her guardianship and her surname.

However, it was no use to cry over spilled milk. Since he let her go, they became like strangers to each other. He knew that Amber was tortured and bullied by Rachel in the Barron family. Even in such a situation at that time, she did not mention her relationship with him, let alone now.

When Channing was in a dilemma, Amber urged him to leave instead, saying that she would settle everything. Channing hesitated for a while and left.

Seeing him leave, Elliot’s face was full of anger. “You little… you pretend to be chaste, but secretly, you are not any good. If I hadn’t met you tonight, who knows how long I will be deceived by you.”

“What do you mean?” Amber was confused.

“Tell me honestly, what benefits did Mr. Black give you? And how did you get together with Mr. Black? Such an old man can already be your father. How did you bear to get it on like that?”

“What… what are you bullshitting about?” Amber was so angry that she couldn’t speak smoothly.

“Yeah, keep on pretending! Make sure you try your best pretending. Once I hand this over, everyone will know that I’m not bullshitting.”