He was an imposing man with a stern countenance. Fred found him looking familiar, as if he had seen this man somewhere before.He was too young to understand that the reason he found the man looking familiar was because the man looked a bit like him."You're Frederick and you're five years old. Your mother is Jenny Hall. Is that correct?" the man inquired.Fred regarded him warily and asked, "Who are you?""I'm Weston Stanton from the Stanton family in Lanford," the man answered.If there were anyone else there, they would have been shocked to hear his name. The Stanton family held considerable prominence in Lanford, akin to the Valor family's standing in Solaria.However, for a child like Fred, the weight behind this name eluded him. He remained wary as he questioned, "What do you want? Are you here to tell the other kids at the kindergarten that my mother is a criminal?"For him, that was the biggest threat.He actually didn't mind if others mock him or hit him for being the
But... Jackie wouldn't be there, Fred thought to himself. He told Weston, "Even if you're my real Daddy, I don't want to go to Lanford with you."Weston raised an eyebrow, intrigued by Fred's response. "You don't want to go to Lanford?" he questioned."No, I don't," Fred replied firmly with his innocent voice.Perplexed, Weston asked, "Why would you want to stay here? From what I understand, many people here mock you as the son of a criminal. Your situation in the Valor family must be very awkward. Perhaps you're too young to understand what being the young master of the Stanton family means, but trust me, if you don't go back with me, you'll regret it one day."Fred remained resolute in his decision. "I'm not going," he reiterated.The young master of the Stanton family... Did that mean he would be like Micah? The servants did not dare to say a word against Micah and they're all very respectful towards him. Whatever Micah wanted, someone would always get it for him.But... Lanfo
Fred remained silent, his lips tightly pursed.Weston pulled out a piece of paper and wrote down a phone number on it. "If you ever change your mind about going to Lanford, call me. Remember, only in Lanford can you have everything you desire. In Solaria, you will always be an outsider and a criminal's son!"Fred's body tensed even further, his hand clutching the paper with the phone number tightly.Without saying another word, Weston turned and left the room.Shortly after, a kindergarten teacher entered and guided Fred back to the classroom, instructing him to lie down on the nap bed and sleep as if nothing had happened. The paper in Fred's hand was the only proof of the encounter.As Weston exited the kindergarten, he noticed another car parked next to his own. A man stepped out of the car, and it was none other than Jackson, the most influential figure in Solaria!Surprise flashed in Weston's eyes, followed by a moment of realization. He shouldn't be surprised. Fred was cur
If Jenny Hall were still alive, and if she asked Weston to deal with the Valor family in exchange for Fred, Weston may very well have agreed."I see. When will you two depart for Lanford?" Jackson asked. Weston replied, "Unfortunately, Fred will not be going home with me just yet. I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you to look after Fred for a little longer. When he decides that he wants to go to Lanford, I'll come fetch him. Of course, I'll cover all the expenses for his stay with the Valor family."Jackson raised his eyebrows. If Weston wanted to pay for his son's expenses, Jackson had no reason to refuse.After their conversation, both men returned to their respective cars and drove away in opposite directions.Serenity was surprised to hear about the encounter with Weston from Jackson that evening."What? Fred is Weston Stanton's son? Are you sure?" The prestigious Stanton family was well-known in the country. However, according to rumors, the internal conflict within the famil
Lisa now had dedicated bodyguards accompanying her during every prenatal check-up session, and Terry would go with her as well. Lisa's parents were currently staying in Terry's private mansion to avoid getting harassed by reporters. To avoid any unnecessary trouble, they could only communicate with their daughter through video calls.Today, as usual, Terry accompanied Lisa to the hospital for her check-up. Lisa went into the ultrasound room with a nurse while Terry waited outside.The baby was in good health, much to Lisa's relief. When Lisa walked out of the ultrasound room, she saw a woman talking to Terry in the VIP lounge.When Terry saw Lisa, he walked up to her and asked, "How was it? What did the doctor say?""Everything's fine," Lisa replied, but her attention was drawn to the unfamiliar woman.The woman was attractive, with stylish clothing and sophisticated makeup. She looked like one of those famous socialites in the city. When she spoke, it confirmed Lisa's suspi
And now, Allyssa was pressuring Terry the same way.If... If Terry chose Allyssa, Lisa couldn't really blame him. After all, he had already sacrificed so much for her."Looks like you want to become the second Monica Hart," Terry suddenly scoffed. "Have you forgotten what happened to Monica Hart?"Allyssa's face changed in response. She replied, "I'm not as foolish as her. I wouldn't ruin the entire Tucker family.""No, you're even more foolish," Terry lazily remarked, his eyes growing colder. "Since the Tucker family dared to plot against me, be prepared for your downfall. Perhaps by this time next year, your Tucker family will no longer be one of Solaria's prestigious families.""You...!" Allyssa's face instantly twisted in rage. "Terry White, you're too full of yourself!"Terry left with Lisa, ignoring her.In the car, Lisa asked Terry, "Are you confident for tomorrow?"He replied, "No one can say for sure who will win until the very end. I can only say that I've prepared fo
A real estate project of the Tucker Group had been discovered to have engaged in unethical practices and used substandard materials. As a result, the city authorities have decided to launch a thorough investigation into the matter.This project was a crucial venture for the Tucker Group, and they had heavily invested in it for two years. However, with the city's investigation underway, they had to halt construction for the time being.Even after rectification, the uncertainty surrounding sales could lead to slower-than-expected funds recovery. This could potentially drag the entire Tucker Group into the mud.The Tuckers were shocked by the news, particularly Allyssa Tucker. This development clearly took them by surprise.During the board meeting, all attendees were required to surrender their phones and leave them outside the conference room. Therefore, Allyssa couldn't even call someone to ask what was going on."I only learned about it this morning. If you wish to save yourselve
Allyssa and the other members of the Tucker Group sat in their chairs with somber expressions, clearly tormented by the outcome of the meeting. Terry had emerged as the victor in this battle.In the CEO's office, Terry maintained an expressionless face as he addressed his mother. "I will arrange a flight for you tomorrow. Leave the country and don't come back for a few years."Glynnis sneered in response, "I'm not leaving the country. Are you planning to confine me again? You're confining your own mother? That's illegal, you know that. If you do that, I can sue you. It'll lead to another scandal for you."Terry calmly asserted, "I have no intention of confining you. I want you to understand that if you refuse to leave the country, all the shares you currently hold will become worthless. As for your properties, although they're under your name, it wasn't you who paid for them. I will find a way to reclaim them. The longer you stay in the country, the more wealth you will lose."Gl