Genius Kids' Scheme Claiming Daddy's Billionaire Empire novel Chapter 18

Chapter 18: A Gift for Daddy

Back in their villa’s kitchen, Irene was humming softly as she prepared lunch. Outside in the driveway, Thomas adjusted his grip on the elegantly wrapped gift box as he wheeled Adam to their Irene’s front door. In a moment, the sound of the doorbell echoed through

the house.

“I’ll get it!” Lily’s excited voice rang out from inside. The door swung open to reveal a little angel in a powder blue dress, her dark curls bouncing as she rose on tiptoe to reach

the handle.

Her eyes lit up when she saw Adam in his wheelchair, Thomas standing behind him. “Uncle Adam! Thomas! Come on in!” She bounced back with the cutest attempt at grown- up grace, waving them inside.

“Mommy is still working on lunch,” Lily announced, trying to sound all grown–up. “Make yourself at home!”

Alex appeared as if by magic, every bit as well–mannered as his sister. Without being asked, he carefully poured water into crystal glasses, his little face scrunched in concentration. “Uncle Adam, do you want to watch TV while you wait?”

“I’m good, thanks,” Adam replied, his usual stern expression softening just a touch.

“Uncle Adam, since we’re neighbors now,” Lucas piped up with a grin, “you don’t have to

be so formal with us!”

Something made Adam smile. These kids didn’t seem to care at all about his wheelchair or that he was some big CEO. They just treated him like… well, like a normal person. It

was kind of nice, actually.

Lily suddenly produced a handful of colorful wrapped candies from her dress pocket, her

eyes sparkling with mischief. “Uncle Adam,” she whispered like she was sharing top–secret info, sneaking glances around for Irene. “I’ve been saving these forever! Mom never lets

me eat too many candies, but I want you to have them. Quick, take them before she catches us!”

Adam could smell that sweet baby shampoo scent as Lily leaned closer. Adam couldn’t help smiling as he reached for the candies, his long fingers gentle as he took them from

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her tiny hands. He leaned forward slightly in his wheelchair, his stern features softening as he caught her earnest gaze.

“If I take all of these from you,” he asked, his deep voice gentling to match her conspiratorial whisper, “what will you have left?”

Lily’s earnest response came without hesitation. “That’s okay! I can save up some more and give them to you next time.”

Something flickered in Adam’s expression – surprise, maybe, or something deeper. With careful precision, he selected a single piece and tucked it into his breast pocket. The rest

he returned to Lily’s waiting hands.

“We want some too!” Alex and Lucas chorused, crowding closer with hopeful expressions. Their hearts raced with excitement – after all, these weren’t just ordinary treats. These were candies from their father, even if he didn’t know it yet. How could they possibly miss out on that?

“Oh, we eat everything!” Thomas jumped in eagerly. “And I just know your cooking’s gonna be amazing!”

Adam watched as she got ready to serve lunch. He couldn’t help noticing how she’d arranged everything just right – making sure all the dishes would be easy for him to

The seating arrangement quickly became a subtle battlefield as Lucas and Lily maneuvered to claim the spots on either side of Adam, effectively displacing Thomas to the far end of the table. In a while, Adam found his plate full of dished kids served.

Thomas was just happy to get a real home–cooked meal for once – beats takeout any day.

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