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“He is not here. If you have any legal matters to discuss, have your lawyer contact ours,” Kelly said, not bothering to argue with Clarissa. The woman’s shamelessness was beyond belief.
Zey couldn’t help but laugh out of sheer frustration. Good thing he had the foresight to prepare for this- Clarissa had always been this brazen.
“Zev! You’re a man, and yet you’re holding my son hostage?” Clarissa shouted from the doorstep.
Zev motioned for the butler to shut the door, then looked at her and said, “Why don’t you take some time to learn the law with your legal team? If you keep causing a scene here or try trespassing, I won’t hesitate to call the police.”
Clarissa, fuming, started to charge forward, but her lawyer quickly held her back. “Ms. Lynch, we should approach this strategically.”
Clarissa glared at Kelly, who stood calmly in the yard. “Kelly, don’t think you can use my son to get a share of the family assets, I won’t let you get away with it!”
Kelly found the whole thing ridiculous.
“She’s actually kind of pathetic,” Kelly remarked, glancing at Zev. “She wants too much. Her greed has stripped away every last bit of humanity in her.”
To Clarissa, family, love–none of it mattered. All she saw was profit.
Living like that was just sad.
Caden and Charles dropped Jasper and Shane off at Preschool Academy.
“Dear parents, our class runs for two hours. You can leave the kids with us without worry. We also have a lounge and entertainment area for parents, or you’re welcome to shop at the mall while you wait,” the staff member explained with a friendly smile.
Caden checked the time–just two hours. Hardly worth heading back home. “Charles, let’s go shopping.”
Charles wasn’t big on shopping, but seeing how excited Caden was, he could only go along with it.
“Bye, Daddy Caden! Bye, Charles!” Shane waved sweetly.
Jasper, dressed in his little overalls, reached for Shane’s hand and turned back to wave at Caden with a bright grin. “Bye, Daddy Caden! Bye, Charles…
This kid sure knew how to win people over.
Charles blinked in surprise, then glanced at Caden before breaking into a chuckle.
Jasper was a natural at lifting people’s moods.
Caden couldn’t stop laughing/“This kid’s emotional intelligence is through the roof.
“Just like Zev’s son. When he grows up, he’s going to be something else,” Caden said, marveling at how
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Jasper was a miniature version of Zev.
Once the two kids followed their teacher inside, Caden grabbed Charles and dragged him off for a shopping spree.
“Do you wear the same few outfits all year round? Can you put some effort into your style for once? Caden grumbled, pulling Charles toward the fitting rooms.
The sales associate eagerly assisted them, handing Charles outfit after outfit to try on.
Caden’s eyes lit up with excitement. Charles was his type–broad shoulders, slim waist, and legs that went on forever.
Charles was getting exhausted from trying on clothes. After changing back into his outfit, he went to pay, only to be told that Caden had already settled the bill.
“If you stick with me, you’ll live the good life. I told you I’m going to spoil you,” Caden said smugly, instructing the sales staff to load everything into the car.
Charles sighed but didn’t argue, knowing there was no point in trying to reason with Caden.
As they stepped out of the store, Charles instinctively glanced toward Preschool Academy. He suddenly grabbed Caden’s arm. “That woman–is she the Clarissa you told me about?”
Caden had shown him Clarissa’s photo before and explained Shane’s background.
Charles had sharp instincts. One look was all it took for him to recognize her.
Caden followed his gaze and cursed under his breath.
It was Clarissa.
She must have been keeping an eye on Shane, waiting for these past few days when he’d be at Preschool Academy. The moment she saw Caden and Charles leave, she made her move.
“Shane, come home with me,” Clarissa said, barging into the school. Ignoring the teachers‘ protests, she grabbed Shane and tried to take him away.
Shane struggled, crying and resisting.
“Shut up!” Clarissa snapped.
In the past, one stern command from her would have been enough to make Shane obey. But now, he wouldn’t listen to her at all. “Let go of me! You’re not my mommy! Let me go!”
His cries only made her more furious. Losing control, she slapped him across the face.
To her, Shane was her child–something that belonged to her, something that should obey her unconditionally. She never saw him as an individual with his thoughts and feelings.
Shane was stunned. His eyes turned red as he stood frozen in place.
Jasper rushed out. Seeing Shane get hit, he immediately bit down on Clarissa’s leg.
He was so small, with barely any teeth, but he still fought to protect Shane.
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“Don’t hit Shane!” Jasper spread his little arms wide, shielding Shane behind him.
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Shane looked at Jasper. For a child his age, this was the first time he had ever cried so heartbreakingly from feeling truly wronged.
Jasper panicked when he saw Shane crying and started sobbing himself, stomping his little feet anxiously. “Shane, don’t cry… Waaaah…
The two of them crying together created an ear–piercing symphony of wails.
“Get out of my way!” Clarissa growled, furious as she looked down at the bite mark Jasper had left on her leg. Without thinking, she raised her hand, ready to strike him.
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