A Vengeful Ex-Wife

Chapter 488 Inheriting The Company

Mary was disheartened by what she heard. "But, Mrs. Xi, I've always been the one taking Bob to school."

Maria had had enough of hearing such nonsensical things from a maid, so she told Bob to get in the car first. Afterwards, she turned her attention towards Mary. "What's the matter with you? Do you feel offended just because I asked you not to come with us?"

"No, ma'am."

"It seems to me like you don't take me seriously." Maria beckoned John to come over and said to him, "John, I never want to see this maid again."

"Yes, Mrs. Xi!"

Expressionless, John said to the maid, "Mary, you're fired."

Maria was no longer the kind-hearted woman she used to be. Even James had to get on her good side all the time. However, there was still someone within their household who was foolish enough to challenge her.

The startling news made Mary break into tears. "You can't do this to me!"

Maria wanted to laugh at her demise. "I'm sorry, but do I need your permission to fire you?" she asked with sarcasm.

'Did she even think about how I would feel as a mother when she said those words to me? I am Bob's mother. When did she ask for my permission?' she thought.

"Maria Song, aren't you a nun? Nuns cherish mercy out of all the virtues. Why are you so vicious?" said Mary.

Hearing that made Maria stare daggers at her. "Just because I fired you doesn't mean I'm vicious. I'll have you know that there are other vicious things I can do. Do you want to give it a try?"

"You can't do this to me! Mr. Xi personally hired me. If I'm to be fired, he should be the one to do it!" Mary still held her ground.

Boston, who was in the car, got out. As soon as he appeared, Mary turned to him for support. Choking with sobs, she bent and said to him, "Bob, didn't you say that I'm your favorite nanny? Your mother is about to fire me. Can you please help me out?"

To her surprise, Boston just stared at her with eyes devoid of emotion, brushing her hands away from his arm. "Mary, I used to love having you around, but you're nothing compared to my mother. I love her, and she's so much more important to me than you are. Because of you, she's upset, and that's why I don't like you anymore. Anyone who makes my mother upset will also have me as an enemy."

Maria was really glad to hear that from her son.

"Bob, I've been looking after you for so long, and I've done my utmost to fulfill my duties as your nanny." Mary still hadn't broken out of her delusion.

Boston nodded at her remark. "You're right, but my father once said that anything my mother says is final. If you think she's not capable of firing you, then perhaps you'd like to hear it from me. Think, Mary. Do I need my father's permission to fire you?" Although he was still a child, he had inherited his father's daunting presence and his mother's decisiveness and iron will.

At this point, Mary didn't know what to say anymore. She started speaking in gibberish and begging over and over. "Bob, I understand now. I was wrong. Please forgive me just this once, okay?"

"Your stay will just make Mom unhappy. I don't want her to be upset all the time, so I cannot grant that request. Thank you for looking after me all this time. Goodbye, Mary!" Boston bowed his head and waved at her.

At this point, John decided to intervene. "Mary, pack your things. You're leaving!"

She still wanted to plead her case, but John had already called over some bodyguards to force her out of the manor.

In the car, Maria embraced Bob and sighed. "Are you sad that Mary's leaving?"

"No, Mommy. I don't understand most of the situation yet, but I do know that you're not the kind of person who would push her around without a good reason. She must've done something wrong, so you told her to go. Mary has indeed worked hard as my nanny, but Daddy did pay her to do it. You are my mother. You gave birth to me, raised me, and worked harder than everyone else to make sure that I grow up well. I love you so much."

Maria was so touched by her son's words that tears fell from her eyes.

"Thank you, my dear." 'Thank you for being my son.

You, Arthur, and Coy. All of my sons are incredible!'

Something dawned on Boston. He looked at his mother and said, "Mommy, you must take whatever Daddy gives you in the future, okay?"

"What?" Maria had no idea why he said that out of the blue.

"Look, I know you don't want to be with him, that's why you should ask him for cars, houses, and money, but don't ask for the custody. You don't have so much money to raise me. Dad is a wealthy

man. When I grow up, I'll inherit his company, take every penny in his bank and give it to you and Coy."

Maria didn't know whether she should be touched or laugh at her son's remark. He was only five years old. How could he have thought of something so mature? Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

"Bob, your dad will be sad to hear what you said just now."

"Then let him be sad! He's the one who made you unhappy in the first place!" Although he was still a boy, he already grasped most of the situation.

Maria wiped away her tears and said, "Bob, you're still young. You should focus on learning and playing as much as you can. All I wish is for you and Coy to grow up healthy and safe. Don't waste your time thinking of such complicated things. These things should be left to the adults, you hear me?"

"I hear you, Mommy. But Daddy said that I'm a man, and that I'll be taking charge of the company in the future. He has instructed me to be mature and try not to be too childish."

Maria fell silent. 'How could James say that to Bob? He's just a boy!' "I don't agree with your dad. Your happiness and health should be your priority. Just listen to me, okay?" "Okay." The boy nodded obediently.

When they were nearing the kindergarten, Bob whispered to Maria, "Mommy, I met a handsome gentleman the other day. He's so good-looking. And he's apparently a star. I asked him for his WeChat account. I'll give it to you once I get home, so you can be friends with him."

What Bob said really took Maria by surprise. "Why do I have to be friends with him?"

"Because you don't want to be with Daddy, so I want to find someone you'll want to be with."

Maria stared back into his eyes and said, "Bob, listen to me. This isn't something you should worry about. Do you understand?"

If James ever found out that Bob was undermining him, he might beat his son with a belt.

In all honesty, even if she didn't want to be with James, she didn't want to make acquaintances that had nothing to do with work.

"I understand, Mommy."

"Good boy." At last, Maria breathed a sigh of relief.

Bob's kindergarten was quite large, and the children enrolled in it were from rich and powerful families.

Maria spoke to Bob's teacher about her son. Just as she had believed, Bob was obedient and never caused any trouble. And because of James' standing in society, nobody dared to lay a hand on him.

After meeting with the principal, Maria found out that James had already asked someone to inform the principal that he was going to enroll Coy here as well, so she didn't have to worry too much about it.

Soon, James found out that Mary had gotten fired, not through John, but to the person in question herself.

The more Mary thought about it, the less she wanted to leave. And so, she stayed at the gate of the manor, waiting for James' car to arrive.

By the time James arrived, it was already nearing midnight. When he rolled down the window and saw her, he didn't seem fazed by what had happened.

"Mr. Xi, I know I was in the wrong. Please, give me another chance to stay and continue to take care of the boys. I beg you!"