Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
Connor could make up Kevin’s identity, but he couldn’t fake the name on the contract he signed back then. Although he desperately wanted to claim that Kevin’s surname was Aguirre, he didn’t dare.
“This illegitimate son of mine took after my brother-in-law’s surname because he was fostered at my sister’s home since he was a child. His name is Kevin Reiss,” Connor explained.
Jared was clutching the handle of his teacup. His fingers tightened slightly when he heard this name. “What did you say?” he asked, gazing at Connor.
“What did you say his name was?” Jared blurted out for confirmation. “His name is Kevin Reiss! He should have taken after my last name, so his actual name should have been Kevin Aguirre,” Connor said.
Jared was shocked to the core. He was sure that Connor was lying. Kevin was not his illegitimate child; he was Ellen’s brother!
Connor was lying because he wanted to claim all the credits for saving Jared to ask him for compensation.
However, Jared did not immediately expose Connor’s deception since he did not know how much Ellen profited from the 15 million his parents had paid Connor at the time.
Ellen and Connor had every right to divide the money evenly, but she was only seven. She was most likely unaware of the presence of this sum of money.
“Young Master Jared, I recently ran out of funds. I wouldn’t have sought help from you if I weren’t in this desperation. Could you assist me? Connor circled back to his original intention. He wants money.
Jared glanced at this grieving man who couldn’t disguise his avarice. “Is it okay if I get back to you this afternoon?” Jared pretended to be deeply contemplative.
“Are you willing to assist me, Young Master Jared? Connor inquired quickly.
‘If you need help, I will gladly offer my assistance.” Jared nodded. “U-understood. I am facing some difficulties. I am struggling in life. My wife and I are on the verge of divorcing, so I’m in great pain.” Connor’s eyes grew red as he spoke.
However, it was all for the show in Jared’s eyes. He now had a load of problems to sort out. “I have a meeting to attend, so I’ll leave now.” Jared stood up to exit.
Connor was disoriented and took a piece of paper to wipe the tears from his face before carefully reviewing his acting abilities, thinking there should be no mistakes.
He was already looking forward to the thrill of receiving a large amount of easy money this afternoon. Jared emerged from the main lobby of the coffee shop, saw Benjamin enjoying coffee, and said aggressively, “Ben, come here!”
Benjamin was enjoying his coffee when hel heard Jared’s command. He almost spat out his coffee out of shock. What’s wrong with President Presgrave? Why is he so worked up?
“Yes, President Presgrave?” Benjamin immediately put down his coffee and dashed over to Jared. “Join me in the car.”
Jared escorted Benjamin into the car. He turned sideways as he got inside the car and asked, “What was the name of my heart donor back then?” “Kevin Reiss! Did you not know?” Benjamin answered.
“Next question. What does Connor have to do with Kevin?”
“After Kevin’s parents passed away, Connor-his uncle and his wife Olivia became his guardians.” Something invisible squeezed Jared’s heart and he placed his hand on his chest. “Do you know that Kevin had a younger sister called Ellen?” “I think he did, but she was very young back then. We didn’t look into much of that family.”
“Are you aware that Connor hogged all that compensation money and consigned his niece to an old lady? He did not look after her for the past sixteen years.” Jared could not smother the pain in his chest.
He realized that Ellen’s brother was the one who donated his heart to him, and Ellen did not know a thing about the donation. Otherwise, she would’ve told him when they were at the cemetery.
Darn it! He slammed his hand on the steering wheel, making Benjamin flinch. Benjamin. hurriedly comforted, “Mr. Presgrave, calm down. You mustn’t be too emotional!”
“You had one job and yet, Ellen did not get her due at all. Connor and his family took all the credit. She has had a hard time since young. You guys are partly responsible for that.”
Jared’s expression turned grim. His fist could’ve landed on Benjamin’s face if he did not rein in his temper.
Benjamin was so frightened that he let off the steam by criticizing Connor. “How can they not look after the donor’s sister and enjoy the money by themselves? They’re ridiculous!”
Benjamin suddenly thought of the rumor that had been circulating in the company. I think the rumored girl is Ellen too. Are they the same person? Gosh… He’s gonna tell me off for sure.
“Find out how Connor spent that money. I’ll ask Ellen to get ’em back.” “What about this time? Are you still going to give him money?”
“I will, but not to them.’ Jared snorted coldly. For the past few years, Jared had already repaid Connor enough for signing the contract. back then. Now, it was time for Ellen to reclaim what was rightfully hers. Jared would make it happen.
Then, he requested Benjamin to get out of the car so that he could go to Ellen, whom he missed so much. Strong guilt was fettering him. I have her brother’s heart, yet she is clueless. about it. How am I supposed to tell her the truth so that she won’t get hurt?
Connor left the cafe when he happened to see Benjamin entering a car. “Mr. Stark, could you. give me a lift?”
Benjamin could not bother to straighten up his attitude. During the past sixteen years, he was in charge of handling Connor’s matters and requests. Connor was so shameless that he could send his daughter abroad to pursue her studies by using the Presgrave Family’s name. Yet, the donor’s sister did not benefit from anything.
“Sorry, but I have a meeting to rush to,” Benjamin replied as his visage grim.
The sensitive Connor noticed the change in Benjamin’s attitude, so he bent over. “What’s the matter, Mr. Stark? Did I say something wrong?”
“Mr. Aguirre, I think you should figure things out on your own. There are certain principles that we must abide by as humans. How could you cross the line?” Benjamin wanted to teach him a lesson.
Connor’s neck turned crimson. “I can’t follow. What did I do?” “Say, does the donor have a sister? Did she benefit anything from the deal? Do you know how angry President Presgrave is?”
Connor’s mind went blank, and he was jittery. Mr. Presgrave already found out about it?” “He’s not an idiot. Just who are you trying to fool?”
Did Mr. Presgrave see through my lies? Is he aware of Kevin’s identity?
Connor’s countenance turned pale for embarrassing himself. He resented Olivia for coming up with this horrible idea. Forget about the money, I bet Jared would not even wish to see me anymore.
Benjamin drove his car away, leaving Connor standing all alone in the same spot. It took him a while before he called Olivia. “Honey, how did it go?”
“Your idea is literally stupid. Mr. Presgrave has found out that Ellen’s brother is Kevin, and you told me to blabber all those nonsense to him? Do you think he’ll give us the money now?”
“What? He knows that Kevin is Ellen’s brother? Honey, did you actually do as I say? How can you be this silly? I was just thinking out loud. You shouldn’t have taken it seriously.” She refused to take the blame.
“You! I-If we don’t get the money, you’re gonna get it from me.” His ineptitude made him vent his anger on his wife.
Meanwhile, Olivia was an irresponsible person who never acknowledged her wrongdoings. The money received from Jared was the reason Connor and Olivia could put up with each other this long. Otherwise, they would’ve separated ways eons ago.
Connor’s face was burning in embarrassment. We’re done for. We’re not getting another penny. and now Ellen’s gonna come after us. On the other hand, Olivia was equally livid after the phone call. She dialed Selena right away.
“What? Mr. Presgrave found out that Kevin is Ellen’s brother? We’re doomed, Mom. If Ellen knows that we didn’t give her a share of the money, she’s gonna take her revenge!”
“I doubt she dares! She was way too young back then. What did she even know at that age? Even if we had given some money to her, would she have been able to use it?” Olivia acted like an elderly person with a conventional mindset.
“Mom, it’s possible, if Mr. Presgrave helps her. With his backing, she might be able to take away half of the assets we own right now.” Selena, who had been to college, knew the laws better.
“What? Is it that serious? What are we gonna do?” Olivia was surprised because Selena had a point.
“We mustn’t sit still doing anything. It’s possible that Ellen will hate Mr. Presgrave if she knows that he has Kevin’s heart. Let’s hope that she’ll hate him.”