Five Years Later

Five years later…

The city had changed.

New skyscrapers had risen, new businesses had dominated the market, and the powerful Knight Group still stood at the top of the business world.

Inside the luxurious conference hall of Grand Royal Hotel, dozens of elite businessmen gathered for one of the biggest investment summits of the year.

Among them stood the most powerful man in the city.

Sebastian Knight.

Five years had passed, but his cold and commanding aura had only grown stronger.

His black suit fit perfectly around his tall figure, and his sharp eyes scanned the room like a king observing his territory.

Beside him stood his loyal assistant.

"Mr. Knight," Daniel said respectfully, handing him a file.

"The new investor from overseas has just arrived."

Sebastian flipped through the document casually.

"Name?"

Daniel answered,

"Ms. Olivia Carter."

Sebastian's hand paused.

For a brief second.

Just a brief second.

Then he closed the file calmly.

"Coincidence."

Daniel nodded slightly.

"Most likely."

The name Olivia Carter was not uncommon.

Still…

For some strange reason, Sebastian felt a faint uneasiness in his chest.

But before he could think further—

The conference doors suddenly opened.

The room instantly fell silent.

Everyone turned their heads toward the entrance.

A woman walked in.

She wore a sleek black dress that perfectly highlighted her elegant figure. Her long dark hair flowed smoothly over her shoulders, and her confident steps echoed across the marble floor.

Her presence alone commanded attention.

But what truly shocked everyone…

Was the powerful aura surrounding her.

She was no ordinary woman.

She was someone used to power.

The murmurs began immediately.

"Who is she?"

"Is that the overseas investor?"

"She's incredibly young…"

Sebastian's eyes slowly lifted toward the entrance.

And then—

His body froze.

His cold expression finally cracked.

Because the woman standing at the door…

Was someone he knew very well.

Olivia Carter.

Five years ago, she had walked out of his life in the rain.

But the woman standing there now…

Was completely different.

The weak and gentle Olivia he once knew had disappeared.

In her place stood someone stronger.

Colder.

More confident.

Their eyes met across the crowded hall.

For a moment…

The entire world seemed to stop.

Olivia looked at him calmly.

There was no love in her eyes anymore.

No pain.

Just quiet indifference.

As if he were nothing more than a stranger.

Sebastian felt something strange tighten in his chest.

She walked forward confidently.

The sound of her heels echoed across the hall.

Every step made the businessmen whisper louder.

"That's Olivia Carter?!"

"I heard she built a billion-dollar company overseas."

"They call her the Queen of Business."

Sebastian's eyes darkened.

A billion-dollar company?

Olivia stopped near the conference table.

Then she smiled politely at the room.

"Good afternoon, everyone."

Her voice was calm and elegant.

"I'm Olivia Carter, CEO of Aurora Global Holdings."

The entire room fell silent again.

Aurora Global Holdings.

One of the fastest-growing companies in the world.

Sebastian slowly leaned back in his chair.

His sharp gaze remained fixed on her.

So…

This was what she had become.

Meanwhile, Olivia continued speaking.

"I believe we are here today to discuss a partnership opportunity."

Her eyes briefly met Sebastian's again.

"But before that…"

She paused slightly.

"I would like to introduce someone."

The room looked confused.

Someone?

Olivia turned toward the entrance.

And then—

A small boy walked into the hall.

He looked about five years old.

He wore a tiny black suit, his hair neatly combed, and his calm expression was surprisingly mature for his age.

The boy walked confidently to Olivia's side.

The businessmen chuckled softly.

"Is that her son?"

"He's adorable."

But Sebastian suddenly sat up straight.

His eyes locked onto the boy's face.

Something about him…

Something felt strangely familiar.

The boy looked around the room calmly.

Then his gaze landed directly on Sebastian.

For a moment…

Their eyes met.

And Sebastian's heart skipped a beat.

Because the boy's eyes…

Looked exactly like his.

The conference hall suddenly felt much quieter.

Sebastian couldn't take his eyes off the child standing beside Olivia.

The resemblance was too obvious.

The sharp jawline.

The calm, confident gaze.

Even the way the boy stood…

It felt strangely familiar.

Daniel leaned closer and whispered,

"Mr. Knight… that child…"

Sebastian raised his hand slightly.

Silencing him.

His dark eyes remained locked on the boy.

Meanwhile, Olivia gently placed her hand on the child's shoulder.

Her expression softened slightly.

"This is my son."

A wave of whispers spread across the room.

"She has a son?"

"She must have gotten married overseas."

Sebastian's fingers slowly tightened on the table.

For some reason…

He didn't like hearing those words.

Olivia continued calmly.

"His name is Leo Carter."

Leo Carter.

The little boy looked around the room again before speaking confidently.

"Hello everyone."

His voice was surprisingly calm for his age.

Some businessmen laughed warmly.

"What a confident kid."

But Sebastian wasn't smiling.

His gaze grew darker.

Something inside him felt… unsettled.

Leo suddenly looked at him again.

The boy tilted his head slightly.

Then he asked Olivia quietly,

"Mom…"

Olivia looked down at him.

"Yes?"

Leo pointed toward Sebastian.

"Why does that man keep staring at me?"

The room burst into soft laughter.

But Sebastian felt completely frozen.

Olivia followed Leo's gaze.

Her eyes met Sebastian's once more.

But this time…

There was something dangerous hidden behind her calm expression.

She simply replied,

"Because he's rude."

The room laughed again.

But Sebastian did not.

For the first time in years…

He felt something unfamiliar rising inside his chest.

Confusion.

Suspicion.

And a strange feeling he couldn't explain.

Meanwhile, Olivia turned back toward the investors.

"Now… shall we begin the meeting?"

But deep inside…

A quiet thought crossed Sebastian Knight's mind.

A thought that refused to disappear.

That child…

Why did he look so much like him?

And the question he didn't dare ask yet—

Could it be possible…

That the child was his?