You're Out, Daddy novel (Natasha and Kenneth) novel Chapter 581

Upon noticing Dave's silence, Kenneth spoke up. “What's wrong? You don't like it?”

Snapping out of his daze, Dave shook his head as he looked at Kenneth with a sharp gaze. “No, it's not that. If anything, this will serve as a great help for DX Group in the future.”

Turning to face Natasha, he lowered his voice. “Thank you.”

Just then, Anthony spoke up from the side. “Of course, it will. Mr. Dave, it's not a loss for you to give us this emerald. With Nat's abilities, not even multiple hackers can break into the system.”

Dave tossed a look at Natasha as questions rose to his chest. In the end, he decided against voicing them out.

At that moment, Kenneth broke the silence. “Do you know the significance of the emerald?”

“It's very expensive?” guessed Anthony.

The corners of Kenneth's lips lifted into a smirk. A hint of disdain could be detected in his expression. “This emerald is no ordinary emerald. It represents power and influence. Mr. Dave might be here all year long, but he has gained quite a lot of power in Corleon. This emerald represents his power in Corleon—able to mobilize structure and control at any time.”

When Denise heard that, she stared at the emerald hanging around her neck and held it in her hand instinctively before looking up at Dave with a pair of curious eyes. “I-Is that true, Mr. Dave?”

She had originally thought that the emerald was just expensive but nothing special. It came as a great surprise to her to find out the story behind the gemstone.

In that instance, Denise suddenly felt that the emerald was a little heavier than before.

As a response, Dave smiled at Denise. “Your daddy is exaggerating. I've never really cared about the authority I have in Corleon in all these years. Now that I've given it to you, you can help me watch over the place whenever you're free!”

“Me?” Denise was even more startled. “How do I do that?”

“Just take a look whenever you pass by!” Dave grinned.

Denise was rendered speechless.

That simple?

Just as she turned around to look at Kenneth behind her, the latter interrupted before she even had the chance to speak, “Your things, your responsibility. I will not interfere.”

Denise was once again at a loss for words.

Just then, Anthony chimed in from the side, “Mr. Dave, you sure are generous by giving her this emerald.”

Dave turned to look at the boy. “Why? Do you want one too?”

“Do you have another one?” Anthony questioned.

“No.”

Anthony was speechless.

Then what else is there to discuss?

Before Anthony could find the words to say, Dave added, “Or, I can give you a token of DX. What do you say?” Dave raised an eyebrow.

With a tight-lipped smile, Anthony turned down the offer. “Thank you, Mr. Dave, but I think I'd rather not!”

Everyone laughed upon seeing Anthony's expression.

At that moment, Denise parted with Dave and walked over to Natasha, holding out the emerald for the latter to see.

Accepting the emerald from Denise, Natasha inspected the gemstone briefly before returning it to Denise while instructing the latter to keep it safe. Raising her head, she tossed Dave a faint smile. “Looks like my present to you is nothing in comparison. In the end, it's still us who has the advantage.”

Before Dave could reply, Anthony cut in, “Don't say that, Nat. Mr. Dave is killing two birds with one stone. He's always here and never in Corleon. He can't just leave them there with no one in charge, so he passes the responsibility to Denise under the guise of giving her the emerald as a present. However, if Denise could not handle it, wouldn't Daddy have to step up? Mr. Dave has made some very elaborated calculations and plans.”

Upon hearing his analysis, the adults could not help but burst into laughter. “Life is already hard enough. Don't go around exposing the truth. The moment you learn this principle will be the moment you've truly grown up.” Dave did not deny Anthony's claim.

Anthony shook his head to object. “The truth should always be exposed when necessary. If not, life wouldn't be interesting!”

One could tell how intelligent Anthony was.

Staring at him, everyone could not help but adore him.

After a few minutes of light-hearted talk, they made a bonfire before taking a seat around the fire.

On the other hand, Kenneth downed his glass without saying anything.

Aware that the men still had something to talk to each other about, Natasha excused herself as the wine in her glass started to run out.

“I'll carry Denise upstairs. You two continue talking,” said Natasha as she tossed a look at Kenneth.

With a nod, Kenneth responded, “All right.”

Nodding at Dave, Natasha carried Denise and headed straight into the house.

As she walked away, Kenneth kept his gaze focused on her silhouette. Her long dress brushed against the ground, and her hair covered her shoulders. Her graceful movements portrayed her as a gentle woman.

Kenneth stared at her making her way into the building until the latter was no longer visible. Taking notice of that, Dave could not help but tease, “Your desire is plain for all to see.”

Unperturbed, Kenneth smiled. He then opened another bottle of alcohol on the table. “It's just between us now. Come, let's have another drink.”

Dave did not object as Kenneth pored him another drink.

“You really don't plan on telling her the truth?” Dave asked out of the blue.

Kenneth froze slightly. The glass in his hand shook slightly at the sudden halt. “I don't know how to tell her.” With that said, he downed his drink.

“Perhaps,” Dave comforted, “you're just overthinking it!”

“I hope so.”

After pondering about it for a moment, Dave looked at Kenneth. “Don't worry. Nothing will happen. There's still Spencer, right?” At the mention of Spencer, Dave paused. “Which reminds me. When is he coming back?”

Kenneth's gaze darkened at that topic. “Supposedly, he would have arrived today. Yet, not only is he not here yet, but calls are not going through his phone anymore.”

Dave was dumbfounded by the news. When he regained his senses, he frowned. “How did this happen? Could it be... Do you think he's gotten into trouble?”

Kenneth shook his head.