She Is A CEO

Chapter 1040 Reunion of Husband and Wife

After Lucia and the others left, Miles remained sitting on the couch in a daze until his assistant called out to him, snapping him back to reality.

"Mr. Wood, do you have any idea why Arthur and his crew came here? They didn't make much sense," asked his assistant.

"They were just trying to get under my skin," Miles replied with a pained expression. "They probably suspect Casper's true identity but lack concrete evidence. Only Libby and I can expose the truth. Otherwise, even if they know what's really going on, they won't be able to do anything about it."

"I see," said his assistant thoughtfully. "So what are your plans now?"

"I'm most worried about Libby," Miles fretted. "If she goes looking for Lucia, it means she already has doubts about our so-called son. If she can't resist seeking confirmation from Jacob himself... I fear for her safety."

"Is Jacob capable of harming your wife?!" exclaimed his assistant in shock.

"He's capable of anything," Miles stated firmly as he slammed his hand down on the table in frustration. "No, I have to go save Libby! I'll book a flight right away and head over to Athegate!"This text is © NôvelDrama/.Org.

Miles arrived at Nia's apartment with little warning or notice beforehand and was only met by two lackeys who couldn't stop him or his team from entering before quickly retreating and calling Casper for backup. Upon seeing her husband suddenly appear before her eyes like this, Libby was overcome with mixed emotions - joy at seeing him again but also sadness at all that had happened since their last meeting - tears streaming down her face uncontrollably.

"Libby... you've been through so much pain..." Miles murmured softly as he took in the sight of her crying form.

Although touched by her husband's words of comfort, something seemed off about them when she heard through tear-filled ears; thus prompting Libby to ask,

"Why do you say that? How could you possibly know how much pain I've been feeling while being here with our son?"

Miles found himself momentarily speechless as he looked into those tearful eyes filled with suspicion; then finally spoke up after gathering himself together.

"Casper hasn't arrived yet... so maybe this is a good time for us both talk things out." He paused briefly before continuing, "I've noticed that ever since we reunited with our 'son,' he seems different somehow - not like the obedient boy we once knew anymore - even you seem different too..."

Libby listened intently as Miles spoke these words which only served further fueling suspicions within herself regarding their supposed child; ultimately leading up towards an inevitable confrontation between them all...

Miles had been involved in both the light and dark sides of life, having had many mistresses in the past. However, for many years now, he only recognized his wife and their son Casper. In the end, he pitied her.

So Miles didn't answer his wife directly. Instead, he asked her if she noticed anything unusual about their son. When Libby saw that Miles was concerned about this matter, she knew they wouldn't be able to talk later when Casper arrived with someone else. So, she told him what she had discovered - especially Leon's recording. To her surprise, Miles was shocked after listening to it.

"Miles, are you okay?" Libby worriedly held her husband's hand as she saw him trembling.

"I..." Miles was about to say something when they heard a commotion at the door - it turned out that Casper had come with someone else.

"Dad," seeing Miles and Libby sitting on the couch looking unusual - especially since Libby still had tear stains on her face - Casper asked calmly, "Why didn't you tell me you were coming to Athegate? I could have picked you up."

Miles felt chills down his spine upon hearing Casper's hoarse voice; he didn't even want to turn around.

Seeing that something was wrong with her husband's expression, Libby quickly stood up and went over to Casper before wiping away any tears from earlier, "Casper, your dad hasn't seen me in a long time so he came over just to check on me. He knew you were busy so he didn't notify us beforehand."

"Is that so? Dad," said Casper as he stared at Miles' back while emphasizing "dad".

Miles clenched his fists tightly before loosening them again; after taking a deep breath inwards did he finally turn around with a calmer expression, "Casper, your mom has been taking care of you for four months now while staying at Athegate. I missed her terribly but also worried about StandHill, which is why I came by for a visit... Do I need your permission?"

Casper stared intently into Miles' eyes before glancing briefly at Libby who looked slightly frightened due to the situation. Suddenly laughing out loud, he said, "Dad! Look what kind of things are coming out of your mouth!? You're here now so our family can reunite together again! But since I'm still your son, shouldn't it be my job picking you up instead? That's why I asked unnecessarily. Why did you take it seriously?"

"Miles, look! It's because our son is filial!" Quickly following suit after hearing this statement from their son did Libby try easing up some tension within the atmosphere.

"I know how filial our son is," replied Mile solemnly, "But if we haven't seen each other for several months, then why hasn't Casper recovered yet? Does he really need such long-term care from you?"

Libby didn't know Miles' intentions and couldn't answer for a moment. She had no idea that her husband and "son" were already in a fierce battle of wills.

"Dad, I've been away for years and missed you guys so much. That's why I want to stay by your side even more now that I'm back. But Athegate has great resources, and I can't come home. So, I begged Mom to stay with me out of filial piety. Why do you make it sound like I'm forcing her?"

Casper wasn't afraid of Miles at all, let alone the fact that he held his son's life in his hands.

Miles walked towards Casper step by step, staring at him until he reached him. He then patted his shoulder heavily and said,

"I see now. Maybe I was overthinking things."

Casper glanced sideways at Miles' hand and smiled, "Of course not! We don't need suspicion between father and son. By the way, you just got here without eating yet? Mom, let's go out today as a family to celebrate Dad's return."

"Great idea!" Libby couldn't help but feel happy when she saw her family reunited again.

"Dad, shall we go?" Casper put his arm around Libby intentionally while looking at Miles.

Miles' eyes darkened as he followed them silently to an upscale restaurant in the city center where they dined together. During the mealtime, Miles watched as Libby happily chatted with Casper while feeling tortured inside but dared not show any signs of it on his face.

"Miles, why aren't you eating?" Libby noticed her husband wasn't eating anything but instead kept staring at herself and their son.

"I'm fine," Miles replied casually, "I just don't like these dishes."

"Well then let me order some new ones," Casper immediately showed off his "filial piety".