The Burning With Warning

The next morning…

The International Children's Technology Exhibition was already crowded with visitors.

Bright banners hung from the ceiling, displaying the latest innovations created by young prodigies from around the world.

Children demonstrated robots, artificial intelligence programs, and creative inventions.

But one small participant had attracted far more attention than anyone else.

A five-year-old boy sitting calmly behind a sleek laptop.

Leo Carter.

Several judges stood nearby watching in amazement.

One of them asked curiously,

“Did you really design this program yourself?”

Leo nodded calmly.

“Yes.”

Another judge leaned closer to the screen.

“But this security algorithm… it’s extremely advanced. Even professional programmers struggle with this.”

Leo shrugged casually.

“It’s easy.”

The judges exchanged shocked looks.

Nearby, several reporters had already begun taking pictures.

“A five-year-old genius!”

“This kid is unbelievable!”

But Leo looked bored.

He rested his chin on his hand and muttered quietly,

“This place is too slow…”

Across the hall…

A tall man stood silently among the crowd.

Black suit.

Cold expression.

Sharp eyes observing everything.

Sebastian Knight.

Daniel stood beside him.

“That's the boy,” Daniel said quietly.

Sebastian didn’t answer.

His gaze remained locked on Leo.

Even from a distance…

The resemblance was undeniable.

The same sharp eyes.

The same calm confidence.

Even the way the boy sat looked strangely familiar.

Daniel whispered,

“Are we proceeding with the plan?”

Sebastian nodded slightly.

“Wait until he leaves the booth.”

Daniel signaled discreetly to a nearby staff member.

Everything had already been arranged.

All they needed…

Was a simple DNA sample.

A hair.

A used glass.

Anything.

Meanwhile…

Leo suddenly stretched his arms lazily.

“So boring…”

He looked around the exhibition hall.

Most kids were excited.

Running around.

Showing off their inventions.

But Leo wasn’t interested.

Instead…

His sharp little eyes scanned the room.

And suddenly—

He froze.

Because across the hall…

He saw a familiar face.

The “scary man” from yesterday.

Sebastian Knight.

Leo tilted his head slightly.

“Huh…”

He whispered quietly,

“Why is he here?”

Leo continued staring for a few seconds.

Then he slowly smiled.

“Interesting.”

Back near the booth…

One of the staff members approached Leo.

“Hello there! Would you like some juice?”

He offered a small cup.

Leo looked at it suspiciously.

“What kind?”

“Apple juice.”

Leo shrugged.

“Okay.”

He took the cup and drank it.

Exactly what Sebastian needed.

Daniel immediately whispered,

“We’ll take the cup after he leaves.”

Sebastian nodded slightly.

Everything was going according to plan.

But suddenly—

Leo stood up.

Then he looked directly at Sebastian.

And waved.

Sebastian froze slightly.

The boy walked confidently toward him.

Daniel looked confused.

“Sir…?”

Sebastian didn’t move.

Within seconds, Leo stood directly in front of him.

The small boy crossed his arms.

“You're following me.”

Sebastian raised an eyebrow.

“Am I?”

Leo nodded seriously.

“Yes.”

Daniel nearly choked trying not to laugh.

Sebastian crouched slightly so he could look Leo in the eyes.

“Why would I follow you?”

Leo pointed toward the exhibition booth.

“Because your assistant just paid that man to give me juice.”

Daniel froze.

Sebastian’s eyes narrowed.

The boy had noticed everything.

Leo continued calmly,

“And you’re waiting for my cup.”

Daniel whispered nervously,

“How did he—”

Leo interrupted confidently.

“Your security plan is terrible.”

Sebastian stared at him.

For a moment…

Something strange happened.

Instead of being angry…

He felt impressed.

The boy was unbelievably sharp.

Leo tilted his head again.

“Are you trying to steal my DNA?”

Daniel nearly fainted.

Sebastian slowly smiled.

For the first time in years.

“You’re very smart.”

Leo grinned proudly.

“I know.”

Then he suddenly asked something unexpected.

“Are you really my dad?”

The question hit Sebastian like lightning.

Everything around them felt silent.

Leo continued staring at him curiously.

“You look like me.”

Sebastian’s chest tightened.

Before he could answer—

A calm but dangerous voice suddenly spoke behind them.

“That question has already been answered.”

Sebastian turned slowly.

Olivia Carter stood a few meters away.

Her expression was cold.

Her eyes burning with warning.

Leo looked surprised.

“Mom?”

Olivia walked forward slowly.

Her heels echoed sharply across the floor.

When she reached them, she gently placed a hand on Leo’s shoulder.

Then she looked directly at Sebastian.

“You never learn, do you?”

Sebastian stood up slowly.

“I need the truth.”

Olivia laughed quietly.

“You had your chance five years ago.”

Her eyes turned icy.

“You threw it away.”

Sebastian’s voice grew colder.

“If that boy is my son—”

Olivia cut him off immediately.

“He’s not.”

The answer came instantly.

Without hesitation.

But Sebastian didn't look convinced.

Leo looked between them curiously.

“Are you two fighting?”

Olivia sighed softly.

“No.”

Then she grabbed Leo’s hand.

“We’re leaving.”

But before she walked away—

She leaned slightly closer to Sebastian.

And whispered quietly.

“If you ever try to follow my son again…”

Her eyes turned dangerously cold.

“You’ll regret it.”

Then she walked away with Leo.

Leaving Sebastian standing there.

But something had already changed.

Sebastian’s eyes slowly darkened.

Because for the first time…

He was absolutely certain of something.

Leo Carter…

Was his son.

And Olivia Carter was hiding the truth.