Chapter 3

Vincent was completely swept up by all the flattery.

He stared at the massive container, greed flashing in his eyes.

This was a perfect chance to make headlines.

Not only could it show off his daughter’s talent, it would also highlight his supreme status in the family.

“Wonderful!”

Facing the cameras, he adjusted his collar and grinned from ear to ear.

“I really am blessed. I have such a capable daughter and such a thoughtful godson.

“Unlike certain people who throw their weight around just because they were born rich. Can’t even leave behind an heir and only know how to drag others down.”

Once again, he used me as the punchline in public.

If this had been any other day, I would have shot back coldly.

Or just turned around and walked off, too disgusted to deal with the old man.

But today?

I wasn’t angry.

Not even a little.

Then he waved a grand hand and declared, full of swagger,

“Since Mandy put so much thought into this, I’ll personally preside over the launch ceremony for her!”

The floating comments in front of me instantly turned into a wall of panic.

[Oh my God! Her father is here! He’s really about to personally send his naked daughter and his first love’s son to their deaths!]

[So that’s why this old man supports them so much. Jonas’s mother was his first love!]

[I knew it! No wonder he was always so fond of Jonas. He’s the son of the woman he never got over!]

[This old man is unbelievable. Helping his daughter cheat and trying to push his illegitimate son into the family!]

[Help! Mandy heard her dad’s voice from inside!]

[She’s slamming herself against the wall like crazy! Too bad she’s half frozen and doesn’t have the strength anymore. Her hands are probably wrecked by now!]

[Where’s Patrick? Why isn’t he coming out to stop this? Oh right, his mouth’s covered. Never mind then.]

As I read the comments, the last trace of hesitation inside me disappeared.

So that was it.

Jonas was the son of my father-in-law’s first love.

My wife and the college boy I had sponsored had been sleeping together behind my back for a long time.

And even her father had been helping them cover it up, even encouraging it.

In this entire family, I was the only fool.

I was the only one kept in the dark, pouring in money and effort while feeding a nest of ungrateful parasites.

I forced down the violent hatred surging in my chest.

With a polite smile still on my face, I stepped in front of Vincent and walked to the control panel.

“Vincent, you really shouldn’t touch this. Once this button is pressed, the temperature inside will drop instantly to minus two hundred degrees.”

I pointed to a bright red button on the panel.

Next to it were the words: Liquid Nitrogen Flash Freeze.

“You’re not familiar with this kind of equipment. Since Mandy isn’t here yet, let me handle it for you.”

But the moment I finished speaking, Vincent shoved me aside and snapped,

“Get out of the way! What are you trying to do? My daughter specially prepared this ceremony for me. I’m doing it myself.”

Off to the side, Patrick shook his head frantically, but Vincent didn’t even glance at him.

He reached out and pressed the red button.