Chapter 15 Money Solves Everything
The man was tall and imposing, his sculpted features sharp and striking.
His mesmerizing eyes glimmered with allure, and a roguish charm
lingered on his brow
“Anton, you’re being naughty again.” His voice was deep and magnetic, almost hypnotic.
The little boy shivered slightly and snuggled closer to Lailah.
Lailah stepped between them, shielding the boy. “Sir, what’s your relationship to this child?”
The man arched his sharp brows as if noticing her for the first time.
“Relationship? I’m his father, obviously.”
Lailah narrowed her eyes. “Are you sure?”
He smirked, a lazy, wicked curve of his lips.
“Let’s call the police to confirm, then.”
“Fine.” Lailah pulled out her phone.
The boy tugged her sleeve. “Don’t. He… is my dad.”
Lailah glanced between the boy and the man, sensing something off about their dynamic.
But since the boy himself had admitted the man was his father, she couldn’t say much more.
She knelt to the boy’s level. “If he’s your father, you should go home with
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him.”
“No! I don’t want to!” The boy clung to her.
Lailah guessed the boy might have run away from home due to some family conflict.
Before she could reason with him, the man drawled, “Fine. Don’t come back.”
Lailah and Elyse froze, staring at him.
“I’m Maxwell Davidson, Anton’s father,” the young man said in a deep
voice.
Lailah studied him silently, unsure of his intentions.
Maxwell continued, “It’s rare to see Anton take a liking to someone. I’d like to hire you to care for him during his free time. 15 thousand dollars a month, plus full reimbursement for his expenses. What do you say?”
Elyse couldn’t help but glance at Maxwell.
“Care for a kid part–time for 15 thousand dollars a month? Easy money,” she thought.
Even she was tempted.
As a corporate drone, her five–figure salary barely covered rent.
But Maxwell’s tailored suit and cold confidence screamed ruthless capitalist.
Lailah instinctively refused. “I’m sorry, I can’t…”
“30 thousand dollars,” he cut in.
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“Mr. Davidson, it’s not about the money…”
“80 thousand dollars.”
Lailah sighed. “Really, it’s not about the money!”
“150 thousand dollars.”
Lailah fell silent.
Fine. Money did solve everything.
Though she married Zayden and had worldly experience, her monthly spending remained modest.
She showed no interest in luxury bags or jewelry, spending most days at home caring for Krish with little need for money.
The idea of withdrawing cash from Zayden’s card never crossed her mind.
Over the years, she’d spent less than 15 thousand dollars on herself.
Now, with Zayden freezing her accounts and her needing startup funds. for her studio with Jamir, this offer was too good to refuse.
She couldn’t let Jamir shoulder all the costs alone.
“What exactly would I need to do, Mr. Davidson?” Lailah asked.
Maxwell smiled in satisfaction. “I’m busy with work and rarely have time. for him. Miss…”
He paused. “Your name?”
“Lailah Griffith.”
“Your job is simple. If he stays with you, drop him off at school, cook for him, and keep him company during breaks.”
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Maxwell’s tone was casual. “Take him to amusement parks, summer camps, or trips, your call. All expenses covered.”
Elyse’s eyes turned green with envy.
Paid vacations? How lucky!
Lailah hesitated. “He… would live with me?”
Maxwell raised a brow. “Or do you want to move in with me? I don’t mind, but your husband or boyfriend might.”
She hadn’t considered that.
Their age gap was small, and living together could spark rumors.
Plus, Maxwell’s wife might disapprove.
Lailah thought for a moment.
“Does Anton’s mother agree?”
Maxwell paused. “His mother passed away years ago.”
Lailah apologized quickly, “I’m sorry.”
He shrugged. “It’s fine. It’s been years.”
Lailah glanced at Anton with newfound sympathy.
She nodded and asked, “Mr. Davidson, aren’t you worried I might mistreat him?”
Maxwell’s voice was deep and smooth, yet brimming with arrogance.
“Who would dare mistreat my son?”
Fair point. Maxwell wasn’t ordinary. Harming his child would be suicidal.
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Plus, he’d likely have her watched if she took Anton home.
The job was paid well but came with strings.
Lailah had nothing to hide.
“When do I start?” she asked.
“Now. I’m leaving on a business trip and won’t return until the weekend. Keep him until then.” Maxwell checked his watch.
“Ms. Griffith, any other questions? If not, I’m leaving!”
Lailah glanced at the quiet boy. “He seems frail. Any dietary restrictions or special needs?”
Maxwell raised a brow. “You know medicine?”
“I studied traditional medicine. I can manage minor health issues.”
She added, “I don’t know Anton well yet. Could you ask his regular caregiver to send me a list of his daily preferences?”
Maxwell’s playful demeanor vanished. His gaze turned piercing, unsettling Lailah.
“Did I say something wrong, Mr. Davidson?” Lailah was scared by his gaze and asked.
