Tony texted: I haven't decided. I still need more time to think about it. Alpha Kilian replied: I'm not going to wait for you.
Tony : I want to learn to shoot!
Alpha Kilian : Sure, you're in. What about you, Ben ? He fired the next question and made the conversation feel like a timed quiz.
Ben : I want to visit Alpha Dave's armory once more. Alpha Kilian : All right, I'll liaise with him on that.
Ben : Daddy, I want an answer now! Alpha Kilian : Okay, okay, I promise to bring you there.
Ben replied with an emoji to indicate that he was pleased with the answer. Alpha Kilian asked: Can you tell me now?
Right then, Donna joined the conversation: I've taken a screenshot of the above messages, and I'll send it to Nelly if you don't include me.
Words eluded Alpha Kilian . How shrewd is this girl?
Alpha Kilian : Donna , I guess I've spoiled you for all the wrong reasons.
Donna rebutted with another text: Well, Daddy, don't take it personally. Let's not bring familial affection into the picture and cloud the matter. I've got solid proof.
Alpha Kilian took a deep breath to calm himself down. Judging from the way they prioritize personal gains, they are certainly my children.
He texted a question: What is it that you want? Say it.
Donna : I want to learn to shoot too.
Alpha Kilian : What good will it do to a girl who learns to shoot?
Donna : Don't be so sexist, Daddy. Girls aren't any weaker than boys, so you must be fair to me. Alpha Kilian : I'm not judging you or anything. I just thought you could be better off learning something else. Donna : I can learn other things, but I also want to learn to shoot!
After pondering for a while, Alpha Kilian texted: Okay, you have my blessings to do so. He thought it would be beneficial for Donna to acquire new knowledge and skills so she could protect herself better, regardless of her career choice in the future.
Donna : Are you going to teach me personally, Daddy?
Alpha Kilian replied with a question: Of course. Would I abdicate my responsibilities and pass you to someone else?
With a cute emoji, Donna replied: You're the best, Daddy! As expected, her trick worked like magic.
Alpha Kilian took a glance at the person next to him and typed another message: Can you tell me what happened now?
Tony : I'll go first. Nelly saw the bullet holes in the car. Alpha Kilian frowned and asked: And then?
Ben : Well, Nelly didn't ask nor say a word. She just stared at the car for a moment before entering. Alpha Kilian : What is that supposed to mean? He was completely baffled.
Donna : I know! Nelly usually acts like that when she has a tacit understanding of something. It's the same expression she wears on her face when she finds out about the naughty things the three of us have done.
Alpha Kilian : So... does that mean she's angry?
Simultaneously, the trio sent their replies in the affirmative. Tony :Yup.
Ben : Yes.
Donna : That's right.
Upon reading all their messages, Alpha Kilian turned around and gazed at Nelly , who was resting nearby. He felt so lost and helpless.
Moments later, he fixed his eyes on the phone screen and texted: How should I resolve this matter? Tony : Are you asking us?
Alpha Kilian : What a stupid question! Who else am I talking to?
Tony : In this case, don't blame me for being heartless, Daddy. Solutions are plenty, but it depends on your level of sincerity when you ask for help.
Alpha Kilian : What do you mean?
Tony : Daddy, did you realize that none of your biological children have ever received any monetary gift from you?
Ben chimed in: Now that you've mentioned it...
Donna : Daddy, just so you know, I'm forced to follow the majority at this point, or else I'll be excluded. May God bless you, Daddy. Ditto.
Alpha Kilian was rendered speechless.
These three munchkins are blackmailing me, aren't they?
Alpha Kilian : I'm happy to gift you all something, but I have a credit limit. At most, it's a million per person. Are you okay with that amount?
Tony was the first to reply with his banking details. He texted: Daddy, this is my account number in Sumanthova.
Ben sent his banking details too. He wrote: Tony , you're putting Daddy on the spot, aren't you? Fine. Since you've got the ball rolling, it won't be appropriate for Daddy to be unfair.
Needless to say, Donna followed suit and did exactly the same.
Left without a choice, Alpha Kilian tapped the application on his phone and transferred the money to his children.
Shortly after, the trio received a notification that a million had been credited to each of their accounts. Upon reading the transaction notification, the children shared a look and arched their brows.
Alpha Kilian : I can only transfer that much for now. Anything beyond that amount will require me to make a personal phone call to the bank. Do you want me to wake Nelly up?
Tony had wanted to ask for more money, but he gave up after reading what Alpha Kilian wrote. Since the triplets were afraid to wake Nelly up, they let the matter slide.
Tony : Okay, forget it, then. Considering the fact that you're my daddy, I'll let you go this time. Alpha Kilian fell silent.
What did you guys do to me just now?
Tony changed the topic and texted: Anyway, let me share a way to resolve this issue. I rarely upset Nelly , so if I show her my puppy-dog eyes, coupled with a pitiful expression, I can basically appease her anger.
Alpha Kilian : That's all?
Tony : It's a practical move that never fails me. Alpha Kilian was dumbfounded.
Ben : I seldom upset Nelly . When I do, I apologize to her sincerely. Nelly always says she won't be mad at us if we admit our faults.
Alpha Kilian kept quiet as he followed the conversations.
Donna : I, on the other hand, make Nelly blow her top all the time. However, she will forgive me whenever I squirm into her arms and say sorry in an ingratiating manner.
Alpha Kilian felt so helpless after reading their messages. Are these three kids trying to prank me?
He texted: Which of the methods mentioned should I use?
Tony : Any one of them! Daddy, you can go with either one you like.
Ben : That's right, Daddy. There are three solutions shared by the three of us. There's no problem if
you want to try them all.
Donna : Actually, I have one more idea for you, Daddy. I think it goes well with your pragmatic personality.
Alpha Kilian scrunched his brows and replied: Enlighten me.