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Raising Your Brat, Round Two Chapter 10
"If Eric found out the son he went broke for, gave up everything for... wasn't even his, what do you think he'd do?"Tammy's face drained. Her legs shook so hard it looked like she might collapse. "I was wrong. Eric's all I've got—don't tell him!"Yeah, I pushed you, but you're fine, right? Just let it go. Please... don't ruin me."I smiled slow and sharp, folded the paternity test into a paper airplane, and flicked it over her shoulder.Her eyes locked on it, arms flailing as she stumbled after—completely blind to the figure standing right in front of her.Eric snagged the little plane off his shoulder, frowning. "What's this? What are you two up to?""N-Nothing! Just give it back!" Tammy stammered.Suspicion darkened his face as he unfolded the paper. With every line he read, his fists clenched tighter—until he finally crushed it and hurled it at her."I poured time, money, everything into you and that kid—and you made me raise somebody else's bastard?!"His whole body shook
Raising Your Brat, Round Two Chapter 9
Parents who'd put their kids in those same competitions started speaking up for us:[If you wanted to be a real star, why not join official contests? These were just for fun and experience. Some people clearly had shady motives.][Their kid probably couldn't pass real auditions, so they tried shortcuts. It tanked, and now they're throwing a tantrum.]When the tide turned, Eric went live and came straight for me."Unwed woman knocks herself up—bet she doesn't even know who the dad is, acting all high and mighty. What kind of star kids could someone like her pick? Be a miracle if she didn't wreck them!"Classic. Nothing rattles a man more than a woman who doesn't need him—they always drag it straight into the gutter.I dropped the IVF documents online with one line:[A woman can be a mother on her own. Men, kindly step aside.]Then I plugged our new campaign: [Single Moms Save the World. Sign-ups open now!]Our official page blew up:[Dakota Dawson is a queen! Men are just sper
Raising Your Brat, Round Two Chapter 8
After lunch, my coworkers gossiped about Luca's parents and grandparents.Everyone cracked up, and I laughed along—but inside, it just felt heavy.He was still a kid, yet carrying the weight of feeding a whole family.I rested a hand on my barely-there bump and promised myself my child would never live like that."Dakota, would you think about being the face of our new project?" my assistant asked, pulling me back. "The theme's single mothers, and we can't find the right fit. You choosing IVF, becoming a single mom—it's trending and honestly inspiring. I think it'll blow up."I'd spent over twenty years launching child stars and internet darlings, but I'd never once stepped in front of the camera.I thought it through—and said yes.While my coworkers were getting me ready in the studio, the door slammed open."Dakota Dawson, you owe us an explanation!" Tammy lunged at me, nails out. "Other agencies said Luca's competitions were fake! You told us he'd make money—how dare you lie
Raising Your Brat, Round Two Chapter 7
Over the weekend at the law firm, I signed the papers again.As soon as I put the pen down, Tammy yanked Luca close and sneered, "Jealous of someone else's kid? All you've got is that house drowning in mortgage and a busted secondhand car."I just smiled and nodded. No point wasting breath.Because I knew what she didn't—by year's end, the city council would announce a new subway stop in our neighborhood, plus a fancy new high school. Property values were about to explode.By the time I died last life, prices had already shot up fivefold.Maybe they'd cash in on Luca, maybe not. Either way, I was already sitting on a million.After sending Luca off, I won't lie—I felt weirdly empty.Tammy was right. Someone else's kid was never gonna be mine.So I made a choice. I'd leave something behind for my own. IVF, sperm bank, top-tier donor.I took a week off and picked one: 6'1", PhD in finance, Ivy League.When I came back to work, guess who I ran into.Eric. Clueless as ever. No c
Raising Your Brat, Round Two Chapter 6
Luca stuck to his word—total diva mode on set, refusing to do a thing. The crew was losing it.I just let him. He'd learn.What I didn't expect was him sneaking into my room that night.He tiptoed like he was in a spy movie, but I'm a light sleeper. I kept my eyes shut, curious.He lifted my phone, pressed my finger to unlock it, then started scrolling my chats.He only recognized his own name. Back and forth, searching. Nothing. Nobody had mentioned him.For a second, I almost felt bad.I sighed. "Don't bother. Your parents haven't asked about you."Luca jolted, almost dropped the phone, then scowled. "You're lying! Just 'cause I can't read doesn't mean you can trick me!""You know numbers, right? Check the date. Last text from your parents was over a week ago."He froze, eyes wide, then tears started pouring.I passed him a tissue. "Wanna bet? Come to shoots, make some money—your parents will be clawing to get you back. Deal?"He didn't answer, just dragged himself back t
Raising Your Brat, Round Two Chapter 5
Tammy's smile cracked, her voice shooting up. "Luca's not even blood to you—how could he be your son?!"Meredith's eyes nearly popped. "You barren witch! Can't have your own, so you steal ours? Letting you into this family was the worst decision!"I spread my hands, smirking. "Hey, not on me. Eric's the one who pushed me to adopt Luca under my name for our family's benefits. Free son—why would I say no?"Eric, about to play the saint, shot up. "So that's why you agreed so fast?! I thought you actually cared about Luca, but you were scheming the whole time! And I trusted you!"I ruffled Luca's hair, smiling. "Scheming? He calls me Mom, doesn't he? I've raised him like my own. You think it didn't cost me money and resources to build him up?"Fine. Hand over the house and car, and we'll call it payback for what I poured into him. From then on, every cent Luca makes has nothing to do with me."My smile dropped ice-cold. "Eric, if I wasn't desperate to cut ties with you and your trash
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