Chapter 2

I paused, my brows slowly furrowing.

Turning around, I looked at Serena, my voice colder now.

“What do you want?”

Serena walked forward slowly, her chin held high, her gaze arrogant and icy, as if she were looking at an object she already owned.

“What do I want? Arthur, what happened all those years ago hasn’t been clarified yet. You think you can just leave? Not so fast.”

“The incident where I was in danger and accidentally had a child with you—that still needs to be investigated.”

“You showing up here today with the child, what exactly are your intentions? You need to explain yourself.”

“And this child, she’s mine. The Linwood family’s blood runs in her veins. You won’t be taking her anywhere.”

Serena’s gaze landed on Kaia, filled with an almost obsessive possessiveness.

Looking at her like this, I felt a chill spread through my heart.

The events of the past replayed in my mind like a film.

It seemed six years hadn't diminished her selfishness and obstinacy one bit.

I tightened my grip on Kaia’s hand, my eyes darkening.

“Kaia is my daughter. From the moment you forced us to jump, she had nothing to do with you.”

“Are you trying to block our way and strong-arm someone else’s child, relying on the Linwood family’s influence?”

Serena’s face darkened, her eyes fierce.

“Arthur, don’t try to twist the truth here.”

“This wretched child should never have existed!”

Mark, seeing the situation, immediately stepped forward to back her up.

“Arthur, you deliberately set up Serena back then, which is why she accidentally got pregnant with your child!”

“Did you think that by doing so, you could use it as an opportunity to control Serena and seize the Linwood family’s assets? Dream on!”

As Mark spoke, he shot a meaningful look at the men blocking our way.

They immediately stepped forward, looking ready to act.

The surrounding crowd’s gaze toward me grew even more contemptuous.

Mark’s eyes flashed with a cold glint as he walked toward my daughter, reaching out to pull her away.

“Take your filthy hands off her!”

I kicked him squarely, then looked coldly at Serena.

“As for the truth of what happened back then, with your resources, it shouldn’t be hard to find out.”

Seeing my attitude, Serena’s brows furrowed even deeper.

“Is what Mark said untrue?”

She scoffed.

“However, since you brought it up, I’ll let you die knowing! Bring me all the old files from back then, immediately!”

At these words, Mark’s face instantly became ugly.

He frowned, whispering to Serena:

“Didn’t I explain everything about what happened back then? What’s the need for more investigation?”

“In my opinion, this guy is just trying to stall for time, so they can keep showing off in front of the cameras!”

But I merely sneered.

“Mark, you seem very worried about Serena retrieving those files, don’t you? Could it be that you’re afraid of what happened back then?”

Mark’s face stiffened. He angrily retorted:

“Nonsense! Why would I be afraid?”

This time, Serena also frowned.

“Mark, this is my business. Stay out of it.”

“I’m going to make this jerk lose, fair and square, today!”