Tod froze for a moment, not immediately understanding what that sentence meant.When it finally sank in, he quickly lowered his head, not daring to meet Benjamin’s eyes.If he stared too wide-eyed, wouldn’t that give him away?Suppressing the doubts bubbling up inside, Tod couldn’t figure out where exactly he had slipped.He lifted his small face again, a flicker of disappointment flashing across it.“Daddy, you’ve really let me down. You don’t even remember your own son’s name?”Benjamin: “…”This plot twist was beyond what he had imagined.That quick reaction—definitely not something a child should be capable of.The boy thought that once he said it out loud, he would admit it.But clearly, the brat was far more cunning than that.The father and son stared at each other, silence thickening in the air.After a long pause, Benjamin finally said, “I know you’re not Mark.”“Hmph!” Tod puffed up angrily. “Fine, Daddy. If you don’t want me, then I’ll just leave with Mommy.”Within just a
Tod let out a sly smile.“It’s simple. Falsely accusing someone of theft constitutes the crime of false accusation and framing. Generally, that’s punishable by up to three years of imprisonment, detention, or public surveillance. If the consequences are serious, it can be three to ten years in prison. Fabricating facts to frame someone with the intent of subjecting them to criminal charges—if the circumstances are severe—that’s the crime of false accusation and framing. And with a diamond phone worth hundreds of thousands, plus intentional injury… that’s several years at least.”Selena’s face turned pale in shock.Why did this child’s reasoning sound so clear and precise?!The kind of underhanded tricks commonly used in their circle of rich young ladies—how did it suddenly become so serious when spoken from a child’s mouth?Benjamin looked at his son, his eyes flickering. That calm and commanding aura of his—it was just like himself.He then looked at Amanda. “Amanda, then let’s let t
The woman looked at Tod’s sharp tongue and clever manner, then sneered, “What’s the use of just talking? The phone was clearly taken by you.”Her tone was firm.Tod was speechless. Such petty tricks—only fools would use them.So this was how far people could go, without the slightest bottom line, just to frame someone.“Evidence!” Tod stared at her, eyes dark and cold. “If you can’t bring out the evidence today, don’t even think about walking out of this door.”Never before had he felt so wronged.The woman smiled faintly. “Then you tell me, where did you hide the phone? That’s the latest model, and the diamonds on it alone are worth hundreds of thousands.”Tod gave a cold laugh. “Do you think my family would be short of money?”The woman’s face paled. To make trouble in Jadeview Park Residence, she truly lacked confidence.Her family only had assets in the tens of millions. Compared to Benjamin’s hundreds of billions, they were nothing more than a drop in the ocean.Her face burned w
Joanna looked at Amanda with some surprise and gave a soft “mm.”Amanda immediately smiled. “So, you’re also wary of Barry, that’s why you’ve been holding back from him. You’re right to do so—after all, he’s a murderer. If he can kill once, he can kill again, even you. Guarding against him is the same as saving your own life.”Joanna: “…” She knew this in her heart, yet she still threw herself into the fire like a moth.Lowering her head, Joanna said nothing. She did not deny Amanda’s words.Amanda understood instantly. She glanced at Joanna, then at the man standing beside her—tall and steady like a mountain, his handsome and cold face exuding an oppressive aura. Especially his eyes, as if they could pierce through a person’s soul, yet they were strangely alluring.Just like her own past—bewitched by this man’s appearance, only to be shoved into hell.“I can understand your heart. After all, Barry is a dragon among men. That you’d fall for him like a moth to flame is only natural. Bu
William looked at her nervous expression and smiled to reassure her.“Amanda, don’t be too nervous. If what Evelyn said is true, then it won’t be wrong.”Amanda looked at the kind old man before her and gave a faint smile.“If you really are my grandfather, can you accept someone like me? An unwed mother.”Amanda knew just how miserable her reputation had become under the manipulations of Evelyn and her daughter.Hearing her words, William only felt his heart ache.“No matter what kind of person you are, you are still my granddaughter.” He gave her a comforting look.At that moment, Amanda’s heart was instantly filled with a deep warmth.She didn’t speak, just quietly waited for the results.The equipment here, arranged by Patrick, was complete, and the genetic test was done quickly.An hour and a half later, the director came out holding a report, smiling as he handed it to Amanda.“Take your time reading it.” The director had deep respect for her, knowing that the formula for the Ne
Royal No.1, top floor.The weather was clear, the scenery picturesque.When Amanda arrived at the private room, William was already there.Amanda smiled politely, her tone carrying respect.“Chairman, I’ve kept you waiting.”William gave her a kind, almost fatherly smile.“Amanda, I just got here too. Take a look at the menu, order what you like. We can talk while we eat.”Amanda took the menu with a smile. Having been here twice before, she wasn’t unfamiliar with the dishes. She ordered a few of her favorites, then set the menu down.“Chairman, I’ve finished ordering.”“Good! I’ve ordered as well.” William handed the menu back to the waiter and asked them to serve the food quickly.Looking at the kindly old chairman before her, Amanda asked,“Chairman, when did you arrive in Cindale? I’ve been back for almost a month.”“About ten days ago. I had some matters to attend to here, so I didn’t reach out right away.”Amanda gave a faint laugh.“Right now, I’m in such a disgraceful state th