The Mysterious Billionaire and His Substitute Bride

Patrick had not expected to hear such words from Ethan.

His son’s eyes were just as cold and disdainful as that woman’s had been.

Ethan’s expression was so much like Sylvia’s that for one brief moment, Patrick felt as though he had been transported back to the past. He could certainly see her in their son.

It took Patrick a while to snap out of his daze. Embarrassed by Ethan’s dismissive attitude toward him, he couldn’t help but lash out. “You’d better think it over carefully. Don’t act all arrogant and just be grateful for my offer. Once you come home, we will recognize you as a member of the Lester family, and your situation will definitely change for the better.”

The way he saw it, he was already being more than gracious by making this offer. If his son had any sense, he would gladly accept the opportunity and make the most of it.

But Ethan was done talking to Patrick. He touched Janet’s hand and said, “See Mr. Lester out for me.”

He was clearly sending Patrick away.

didn’t

but his hands were tainted with blood. Patrick had raped an innocent woman, and abandoned her and their child in the years that followed. They all knew that he was only trying to cozy up to Ethan now because of his selfish interests. Contrary to what he had been expecting, however, Ethan

door and opened it before gesturing at Patrick. “Please, Mr. Lester,” she said in

had actually dared to give him

just as brazen

to lose his cool in front of

“I’m warning you, Ethan, if you blow this chance, you will never get another one. You

as Janet unceremoniously slammed the door

“You’re still his son! The least he could have done was to be

hadn’t seen her so worked up before. It

against the

scrutinizing gaze, and she awkwardly averted her eyes. Her husband was an enigma, really. He usually didn’t talk much, but he always liked