The Billionaire's Missing Heir

Finn opened his eyes in shock."What did you say?"He couldn't possibly have heard correctly.He wasn't even searching for her anymore. So how could she be found now? And back in town?He turned his chair to stare at Melanie, looking like an idiot instead of a powerful and scary CEO."I said that Ms. Gwen Miller was seen today at a mall here in town," Melanie explained with an odd expression on her face.It was like she was at the same time trying to hold her laugh, probably because of the look on his face, and also apprehensive, like she didn't know how to proceed with this information.After all, they had never thought they'd reach this point."What should we do, sir?" she continued, seeing that Finn wasn't reacting at all.He didn't know the answer to that question. At first, when he started to search for Gwen like a crazy man, he had a whole dialogue ready in his mind.He'd go after her wherever she was and demand that she gave him a plausible answer for leaving him without even sa

"No. I'm not married. I'm a single mom, if that's what you're asking," Gwen replied, a little defensive.Finn raised his brows with curiosity, but Gwen could see that he was pissed."Who is his father?" Finn asked, making Gwen drop the purse in her hand.She picked it from the floor while thinking what she should answer.She couldn't tell him the truth. It was unclear to her what were Finn's intentions, so she wasn't going to say anything."Look, Finn. I really have to go. Cody is sleepy and it's way past his bed time. So if you don't mind…" she said, opening the car door."Wait. I…" Finn choked on his words, not knowing what to say, but not wanting her to leave so soon. "I was wondering if we could go out for dinner some day. I'd love to catch up with you."Gwen made a huge effort not to let her jaw drop. Was he inviting her on a date?"Just like old friends, you don't have to worry about it," Finn continued, like he was able to read her mind."I don't think it's a good idea, Finn. I'

Finn didn't mean for that question to sound the way it did.He wasn't really trying to meddle in her life, even though he was dying to know if she had someone.But he was taken by surprise when Gwen said she left her modeling career, which was something she was really proud of in the past.Was it possible that she gave everything up just because she had a son?He could imagine how hard that could be, but if she had someone by her side, things could've been easier for Gwen."No, I didn't have anyone. Just me and Cody," she finally replied, after considering the true intention of that question."And what have you been doing then? I mean… Are you working?""I got a degree in Communications and have a few contracts as a spokesperson and marketing director. It pays the bills," she concluded, shrugging her shoulders.It was that independence that always made Finn look at her in a different way. Gwen knew what she wanted and didn't want to depend on anyone to get it. She was her own owner. S

As soon as those words came out of Gwen's mouth, she felt the regret taking over her body.Finn was looking at her in shock. Of course that thought crossed his mind, but the idea was too absurd to consider for long. In the end, maybe he didn't want to believe that she would do such a cruel thing to him.He always wanted to be a father.And now, Gwen had taken all those years away from him. He didn't watch Cody be born, his first words, his first years of life…How could she do that to him?But at the same time, his heart was full of excitement to know that the little boy he saw the other day was his son. The resemblance was there, of course, but at the time, Finn was so eager to get close to Gwen again and just the thought itself of her being back, that he didn't give it much attention. But now that he reflected about it, Cody did have his eyes. And his hair.All sorts of emotions were taking over Finn's heart, and he didn't know which one was stronger.He was happy to find out that he

Gwen showered and chose some formal clothes for her meeting. She wanted to show a more mature and serious side of herself, especially now that they would discuss custody. She didn't want to look unpolished if Finn came to their meeting with a lawyer.She didn't want to look like a desperate ex-girlfriend who could be trying to take his money. She had to show that she was an amazing mom who wouldn't be intimidated into accepting everything that they proposed.It was Cody's life after all, and this time, she wouldn't let anyone decide her future for her. Or her son's.But Gwen's concern was in vain. Finn didn't come with a lawyer, and was actually being extremely friendly with her.However, she was still suspicious, and her body was tense in anticipation of what he was going to propose, so she was not able to relax. But Finn's years as a CEO had honed his skills, and he quickly noticed her discomfort."You know what…you don't need to be afraid. I won't take your son away from you, if tha