The CEO Gets What He Wants

Chapter 672 Daddy

Claire's decision did not surprise William.

Even if she did not bring it up, he was planning to find the right time to discuss it with her. The matter of

acknowledging kinship had to be addressed immediately.

William sighed and responded, “I really hope we can acknowledge our daughter sooner. A few days ago, I met

Avery in Horbah. My daughter was right in front of me, but I couldn't acknowledge her. That feeling was really

awful. I'm her father, so seeing her thin and haggard appearance broke my heart.”

Claire put down the brush, washed her hands at the faucet next to the drawing board, and then sat down on the

rattan chair. She rubbed her neck casually and said, “Will, I can't wait any longer. Let's go to the Moore family this

weekend and tell them the truth. We must claim our daughter back!”

Claire suffered from a rather severe cervical spondylosis. If she lowered her head for an extended period, she

would experience a piercing pain in her neck.

Upon noticing his wife's subtle gesture, William hung his jacket on a nearby coat rack and then proceeded to

massage her neck and shoulders with both hands.

In order to alleviate his wife's pain, William took it upon himself to find a skilled physiotherapist. Without Claire's

knowledge, he devoted time to learn various physiotherapy techniques from the expert. His actions at the time

were truly surprising. No one could have imagined the esteemed William would go to such lengths for his wife.

Claire knew her husband loved her deeply. Over the years, she had reciprocated with equal affection and care.

Hence, the couple had been through thick and thin for many years and had never had a fallout. Their love

remained as strong as it was in the early days when they started their relationship.

As William massaged his wife, he said, “You should cut back on painting oil portraits in the future. It might help

alleviate your neck pain. Besides, your skin is so delicate, many of the chemicals in oil paints can cause you

allergies. Don't you remember that one year when you were so engrossed in your painting that you forgot to eat

and sleep, and that caused you to suffer an allergic reaction? You had to be rushed to the hospital for an IV drip the

next day.”

He could not help but give her a piece of his mind.

Thinking back on that embarrassing incident, Claire just laughed it off. “That incident happened in my younger days.

Why bring them up now? Besides, the quality of oil paints has improved, so all the harmful substances to the human

body have been significantly reduced. Painting is my greatest passion, so I can't give it up. Even if I were to give up

business, I would never give up painting.”

When Claire was studying, she majored in oil painting. William knew how much his wife was obsessed with oil

painting. When they first met, it was because he saw her in a white dress, painting amidst the flowers. Her gentle

and charming demeanor, along with her captivating artworks, made him fall in love at first sight.

Although she switched to business after completing her studies, she never stopped painting. Many of her works

have been showcased in major exhibitions in the country and abroad, winning quite several gold awards. As time

went by, many art institutions and private collectors, both domestically and internationally, also collected her

masterpieces.

Claire, renowned both domestically and internationally, was a highly influential artist in Ackleton.

Yet, such honor brought Claire endless troubles. Many people sought her paintings, willing to spend a fortune. Some

even tried to bribe her under the guise of requesting artwork. Nonetheless, she outright rejected them. She even

declared that anyone who attempts to engage in dirty deals under the pretext of seeking her paintings would be

severely punished.

William had also been decisive and swift in seizing the opportunity to deal with a few of the individuals who

attempted to bribe her, demonstrating his determination to weed them out. Seeing the incorruptible demeanor of

William and his wife, those with ulterior motives finally gave up.

William gently kneaded Claire's shoulders. “You have a talent for painting, and our daughter has inherited it from

you. Although I've never seen her paint, I have seen the architectural designs she drew for her father. Many famous

architects have designed houses for that picky old man, but he was never satisfied. Only Avery's design caught his

eye. Claire, our daughter indeed has talent in design.”

Claire nodded proudly. “Of course. Even if our daughter is not the best, she's definitely not far from it. Do you know

why I suddenly thought of visiting the Moore family to claim back our daughter?”

William took a wild guess. “Is it because she lost her husband and no longer receives support from the Moores? Are

you afraid that she might be bullied? You want to acknowledge her so that the Lambert family can support her,

right?”

Claire held William's hand, turned to her husband, and gently shook her head. “That's just one of the reasons. Allie

has always been arrogant, domineering, and mean. She has always looked down on Avery because of me, even

though she was her daughter-in-law. Not only did she treat her with hostility, but she also blamed our daughter for

Cayden's accidental death, calling her a jinx. If it weren't for Jeffrey, Allie would have definitely kicked Avery out of

the Moore family without hesitation.”

William narrowed his eyes and momentarily halted his massage. “How dare she? My daughter should walk out with

her head held high even if she leaves the Moore family, not be driven out by them. As long as I'm here, I'd like to

see who dares to throw my daughter out!”

Claire let out a light chuckle, gently patting William's hand, signaling him to stop.

She rose from her chair, walked over to the nearby cabinet, pulled out a file from within, and handed it to her

husband.

With a puzzled look, William took the file, carefully flipping through the pages. The more he read, the more shocked

and thrilled he became.

His hand began to tremble slightly, beyond his control. “W-When did you obtain this?”

Claire explained, “When I went to take care of Avery, I found two strands of hair on her pillow and took them to the

hospital for a DNA test. The results confirmed that she's indeed our biological daughter. Will, the reason I want to

acknowledge Avery is because I learned that she encountered great difficulties while fundraising. I want to help our

daughter overcome this hurdle. My poor child has led a tough life, living in misfortune since she was a child. Just

when she finally found her own happiness as an adult, her husband faced a tragic accident. It's incredibly

challenging for a woman to raise three children on her own. I can't just stand by and watch our daughter struggle

to get help.”

Though William knew that Avery was his daughter for quite some time, the DNA test confirming her identity still

gave him quite a visual shock.

William nodded repeatedly. “All right, Claire. I'll follow your lead. We must acknowledge our daughter as soon as

possible.”

Nicole was holding a plate of freshly cut fruit and standing outside the door, ready to bring it to her parents.

She overheard her parents' conversation and learned they wanted to acknowledge Avery as their daughter. Even

though Nicole had mentally prepared herself, she still felt uncomfortable and overwhelmed with jealousy. What am

I going to do when Avery returns to the Lambert family?

Meanwhile, three adorable babies were sleeping soundly in the villa.

The twin siblings were sleeping in deep slumber on the large bed, while Cal, sucking on his pacifier, was fast asleep

in his cradle. A faint smile played on his tiny face as if he was having a sweet dream.

Gazing quietly at the three children's delicate faces, Avery found a moment of tranquility, and all her worries

seemed to fade away.

“Daddy...” Suddenly, a soft murmur escaped from Rory's lips as she slept.

Although it was a gentle murmur, it struck Avery's heart heavily.