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Chapter 71 William Once Had a Biological Daughter
Chapter 71 William Once Had a Biological Daughter
Chapter 71 William Once Had a Biological Daughter
William smiled, "It's been a few years! Benjamin, I heard you're doing well in your career."
Benjamin humbly responded.
They chatted casually for a while, and Eloise came up from downstairs. She liked to take William's arm
acting like a little girl, "Uncle, my father is waiting for you downstairs."
William patted Eloise's hand gently.
It showed great affection.
Eloise smiled brightly and accompanied him downstairs. "Didn't Eleanor come back this time?"
William was taken aback.
He instinctively looked back at Benjamin.
He was leaning against the floor-to-ceiling window, his dark clothes blending into the night outside. He
furrowed his brow, lifted his chin slightly, and slowly smoked a cigarette with his slender fingers...
William sighed, thinking that Benjamin was truly outstanding.
He looked sad and whispered to Eloise, "Well, she's not coming back for now." He couldn't hear what
else Eloise said...
On the terrace, Benjamin slowly finished a cigarette before leisurely walking down the stairs in
response to his family's urging.
Tonight, the Clarks' mansion had important guests.
The household servants were busy, making it lively and bustling.
Alexander prepared a sumptuous feast to welcome his good friends. He hugged William warmly and
said, "It's been a few years since we last met, but you still look as charming as ever! Look at me. I'm
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Eloise joked softly, "Dad, do you wanna return to youth and find a second love?"
Everyone at the table laughed.
Brianna scolded her lovingly, "What nonsense! If you keep talking like that, your dad will scold you."
Eloise playfully stuck out her tongue. "Uncle William will protect me."
Brianna smiled lightly and said gently to William, "Eloise has always liked sticking to you since she was
little."
William looked at Eloise, feeling a pang in his heart.
Although he and his wife had a daughter, she wasn't their biological child but adopted. If he hadn't
placed such importance on his pride back then, causing his girlfriend to leave with disappointment,
wouldn't he have his own flesh and blood like Eloise?
Just as lively and adorable as Eloise!
He felt sad and whispered softly, "Eloise is very likable!" He also rubbed Eloise's head gently.
Eloise didn't understand why but blinked her eyes innocently.
Alexander was afraid that his old friend would become sad and changed the topic to keep the
atmosphere lively again.
When they were drinking and talking happily, Alexander noticed that his son's mood was not high and
his face remained indifferent. Alexander sighed slightly.
They had a welcoming dinner and ate until dawn.
Brianna asked the servants to prepare guest rooms, but William insisted on staying at the hotel. The
Clark family couldn't persuade him otherwise, so they had a driver send him back to the hotel.
The hustle and bustle came to an end.
The large dining room looked particularly desolate under the reflected light of crystal chandeliers. Only
the servants were cleaning up the leftovers, making subtle sounds of cups and plates clashing against
each other.
Benjamin was about to return to his room when Alexander stopped him, "Benjamin, I need to talk to
you."
Benjamin looked deep into his father's eyes.
Alexander walked past him and whispered, "Let's go to the study to talk."
After a moment, the father and son arrived at the study.
Benjamin closed the door and made some sobering tea for his father, saying calmly, "Dad, what can't
wait until morning?"
Alexander picked up the tea but didn't drink it, leaving it aside.
He looked serious and said, "Benjamin, today when William came over, you didn't seem very
interested!"
Benjamin pulled out a cigarette, lowered his head and lit it up.
Thin smoke rose up, making their faces somewhat blurry. Benjamin smiled faintly and said, "It's
nothing! Maybe I have been too tired lately."
Like father, like son!
This kind of talk couldn't trick Alexander!
The father pondered and then slowly spoke, "Benjamin, I don't care about your past with Eleanor! The
only thing I care about is that you young people shouldn't mess things up and affect the friendship
between me and William."
Benjamin took a deep drag on his cigarette and then extinguished it in the brown ashtray.
He got up with a faint smile, "Then I'll go back now."