Contract Marriage: The Replacement Groom

409 Suspecting their father

“What do you think?” Rex inquired and Brian paid rapt attention to what she had to say. 1

“Are your parents the only ones who have children and enemies? You don’t understand, do you?” seeing them nod, she continued, “apparently, this city is under the control of your parents, the satellite and communication network is in their control too. So tell me, what are they scared of that they’d hide your face from the public for so long? unless..”

She raised a taunting brow, then continued when she saw her analysis was sinking in. “…they see you as a disposable thing. After they are done grabbing the power they are both fighting for, they’ll toss you away. After all, nobody knows you to be their son. They can as well tell the public you died

abroad.”

Brian frowned, “I would agree if you are only referring to my foster mother. My Dad is different from

her…”

“I’m sorry, he’s not!” Jeslyn said curtly. She and Brian started an intense stare–down. The guy disliked that and Jeslyn wasn’t apologetic for speaking ill of their father. 1.

Seeing this, Rex got in between them, “You two, kill it off! We don’t have time for this right now!” he glanced at Jeslyn and asked softly after clearing his throat, “Are you sure about that?”

“I won’t accuse him wrongly,” she added.

“I understand that you are angry because of everything that has been happening, but I won’t sit here and allow you devalue my father… our father.”

wrong first before

silent for a moment, prompting the confused–looking Rex to ask, “why are you so certain that

everything in him, but loves the offspring that came from an unwanted sex that happened in his unconscious state… What a great man,” she

how long? Until he dies?” she curled her lips into a sneer, “Your father is helpless against Nancy, yet he’s the only one she fears. If he’s as ‘helpless‘ as you think, he

now!”

saying Mr. Hwang is pretending?” Rex

assume that. In fact, he is

“Jeslyn!” Brian yelled.

Jeslyn screamed, then pointed at the door, “If you don’t want to shut up and listen, scram!!” She thundered while standing on her feet. She was enraged at everyone’s stupidity, including her mother’s, for falling into a perfect scheme.

your brother, he’s the victim, so he can’t see clearly from the inside… You, Brian, give her a listening ear, or else

of their ears, Rex sighed in relief. At least now, they can talk like educated people. Although he likes drama, not at this time and in a place like this where a

a deep breath before asking, “Why do you think

the mood to answer that. However, I’ll tell you to find out for yourself. Tomorrow, hold a press conference and reveal who you truly are behind their backs. See how they react to it, if you get scolded, then I’m right. If the opposite happens, I’ll apologize for misunderstanding

you’ll accept he’s your

“I will.”

See you tomorrow night.” Brian got up to leave but before he

they might obstruct your progress. If they ask, tell them you want to

nodded and left.

stared at Jeslyn, she was

condition? Are you angry at him that he couldn’t

SIN is the most feared faction in the world and it’s ruled by Nancy. Why can’t she get rid of Hwang Min?

a passive statement about my father. She said that she was sent by the half–heart to get rid of the heir of the Dark Age, but she fell in love. What does that mean?” she narrowed

“Your father is-”