All Chapters of Billions Later, Who's Your Daddy?: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

"Caelan Vesper, based on the paternity test, your parentage index with the client, Orion Vesper, exceeds 99.99%. Congratulations. You have been confirmed as Orion Vesper's long-lost son."Nextum City. Fanta Pharmaceuticals.At a workstation tucked into the corner of the technical department, Caelan pulled his phone slightly away from his ear and glanced at the unfamiliar number on the screen.There had been a surge of scam calls in Nextum City lately, but this script was a bit over the top."Orion?" He brought the phone back to his ear. "That name sounds familiar. Same as the richest man in Nextum City, right?"The other party paused for a second, as if choosing his words carefully."Not the same name. It's him. The richest man—Orion Vesper."I understand this may be difficult to accept, but it's the truth. I'm Orion Vesper's legal representative. My name is Dexter Cross. I'll come pick you up later today."Caelan let out a laugh.These scammers might lack skill, but their ner

After speaking, Dorothy didn't bother to gauge Caelan's reaction. She turned and walked up the steps.But no footsteps followed behind her.She paused, frowning slightly, and turned back.Caelan stood where he was, hands in his pockets—calm, composed, and unmoving."First," he said, raising a finger, his tone even, "when you ask someone to do something, you say 'please.'"He paused awhile, then raised a second finger."Second, if the Vesper family thinks there's mud on my shoes and looks down on me as some dirt-poor nobody, then I don't need to step through this door at all."With that, he turned to leave.Dexter, standing to the side, didn't stop him. In fact, he stepped aside, giving Caelan a clear path.Now Dorothy truly panicked.She had assumed that an orphan who had spent thirty years scraping by in the outside world—suddenly acknowledged by the richest man in the city—would, at the very least, be overwhelmed with gratitude, if not nervous and eager to please.How coul

Watching Julian's clumsy performance, Caelan sneered inwardly, 'Go on. Keep acting.'The more they saw him as useless, the easier they believed he was to control, and the safer it was for him.Uncovering the truth about his mother would take time. Until then, playing the role of a "laid-back nobody" was the perfect disguise."Alright." Orion sighed and waved his hand. "Everyone has their own path. I won't force you. We'll talk about it later…"The topic was dropped.Naomi's eyes flickered. It seemed she felt her earlier victory had come too easily, and now she wanted to press the advantage, to crush Caelan completely underfoot.She clapped her hands and called out to Ritchie, who was playing a handheld game console. "Ritchie darling, that's enough. Go play something for your grandfather."Reluctantly, Ritchie got up and walked to the white Steinway piano in the corner of the living room."Caelan, you probably don't know much about piano," Naomi said, her tone dripping with supe

Half an hour later, Caelan drove the Maybach back to his apartment complex—Happy Homes.It was an older neighborhood from the '90s, with potholed streets and rows of beat-up sedans and rusted cargo vans parked along the curbs."Whoa, now that's a ride! Whose relative struck it rich?"The moment the car stopped, a voice called out from outside. It was Stanley Wilson, who lived on the first floor.Caelan shut off the engine, pulled out the key, and stepped out with a grin. "Evening, Stanley!""C-Caelan?" Stanley's eyes went wide. He circled the car twice, clicking his tongue in amazement. "Bro, what's this? You driving for some big boss now?""Stanley, your thinking's too small." Caelan flicked the key in his hand, looking utterly at ease. "Driver? Please. A rich lady gave it to me. Said I'm not cut out for hard work — I'm better off being someone's kept man."With that, he hummed a tune and headed upstairs."Damn…" Stanley scratched his thinning hair and muttered after a long pa

"Honey!"The moment Serena saw Caelan, the strength she'd been forcing herself to hold onto collapsed. Tears burst from her eyes."Daddy, that lady is so mean…"Mira cried even harder when she saw him.Caelan looked at his daughter's swollen cheek, and it felt like a blazing fire had been stuffed into his chest.With a sharp motion, he flung the young woman aside. She staggered back several steps, nearly falling flat on her face. Her high heel twisted awkwardly, and she winced in pain."Who the hell are you? How dare you push me?" she shrieked like a shrew. "Do you even know who I am? I'm a diamond VIP here! Believe it or not, I can have security throw you out right now!"Caelan ignored her. He crouched down and gently wiped the tears from Mira's face."Don't cry, sweetheart. Daddy's here. Does it hurt?"Mira nodded. "It hurts…""Come here. Daddy will make it better."He blew softly on her cheek, then stood up, placing himself protectively in front of his wife and daughter.