Chapter 10
Lucy elong in Evelynn’s announcement as if it were her last hope.
“Mr. Torres, did you hear that? My daughter is carrying the Torres family’s blood—a son?”
“The child is innocent. No matter how ruthless you are, you can’t deny your own son, right?”
If Evelyn was truly pregnant, the law would protect her, and she couldn’t he jailed.
To my surprise, after a hospital checkup that same day, it was confirmed–Evelynn really was pregnant.
hat shocked me more was my father’s reactions. He didn’t show any joy, not even a flicker of emotion. Instead, his face darkened ominously.
“What’s wrong. Dad?” I asked, confused,
After hesitating for a moment, he finally confessed,
“Daughter, this child cannot be mine”
Whenever Evelynn and I did adult things, I always took proper precautions. I would never allow anyone to use a so–called son position in the Torres family.”
ed son to threaten
your
My father was a cautious man, and he never lied to me. Closing my eyes, I realized there was only one explanation: Evelynn hadn’t just been seeing my Duther; she must have been involved with other men during their relationship.
“Hah! Evelynn, if the child you’re carrying is mine, I’ll respect whatever decision you make. But if it isn’t, I personally ensure your entire family endi up behind bars,” my father said coldly before walking away.
Later, he took me to consult a top overseas plastic surgery clinic. They assured us that the scars on my face could be healed with skin grafts.
But no amount of money could compensate for the emotional and physical pain Evelynn’s family had inflicted on me.
During this time, I also made my preparations. My father’s driver was tasked with keeping an eye on Evelynn.
or assets.
Sure enough, once she was released, she began transferring bera
Evelynn had no idea how inexperienced she was compared to me. As the Torres family heir. I’d been trained for situations like this. Every single transaction and transfer she made was meticulously recorded by the driver, down to the last penny,
It was only then that I realized just how much money my father had spent on Evelynn over the past few years.
She owned three villas, five or six luxury cars, and an array of designer bags, clothing, and watches–all paid for by my father. Even the duplex apartment Lucy’s family was living in had been bought with his money.
Every cent they’d taken would be reclaimed, no exceptions. Anything less would mean my years of education were wasted.
On the fifth day, my father reappeared in front of me.
The look on his face told me everything I needed to know.
I silently thanked fate that Evelynn had never managed to set foot in our home. If she had, my mother would never have found peace, even i
afterlife.
*Did they find out about the child?” I asked casually.
My father simply patted my head and said.
“It’s all over now. Don’t worry anymore.”
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Chapter 11
Chapter 11
