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The rain poured heavily at night, and dark clouds shrouded the city. Olivia stood in the rain before Carter Manor, looking at the tall, lanky man before her. He stood under the porch, his deep, dark eyes as cloudy as the night sky. His eyes gleamed with indescribable emotions as he looked at the disheveled Olivia.

After a moment, he took out a bank card and a plane ticket from his pocket and threw them at her. He said coldly and ruthlessly, "Leave and don't come back!" With that, he turned and went into the house.

Olivia watched him while shivering. She had always known that Nathan hated her! Her heart felt empty and chills ran down her spine as the rain poured down heavily. After some time, she sadly picked up her few belongings and walked away.

There was a crack in the bedroom curtains on the second floor. Nathan watched the thin figure gradually disappear in the heavy rain. His fists clenched tightly at his sides, and he punched the window...

Emma stood at the door with a glass of water. She wanted to come in, but she unexpectedly witnessed this scene instead. A cold, bitter expression flashed in her eyes! She resented that Nathan had given Olivia money to send her abroad. Why is he still secretly watching her from a distance in the study? Olivia is such a lowly w*nch. What's so good about her? A slightly cruel expression surfaced in Emma's eyes...

Half an hour later, Olivia walked ahead in a daze on a dark, empty street while dragging her luggage. Suddenly, a motorcycle appeared in the distance and quickly approached, snatching away what little belongings Olivia had left. She fell to the ground and was dragged and rolled a few times. As a sharp pain shot through her body, her vision faded to black. Darkness completely enveloped her, and she entirely lost consciousness!

Five years later, a graceful figure sat in the general manager's office at Horizon Ventures' headquarters in Germany. She had delicate features, and she carefully swept her eyes over the documents in her hand as she sat at a top-notch, African redwood desk. She worked efficiently as she scanned through multiple lines of words effortlessly.

A faint sandalwood fragrance lingered in the air, and a cup of coffee was beside her. She was in a limited edition haute couture suit that outlined her slender figure. It had just debuted at Paris Fashion Week.

With her hair pulled into a high bun, she looked somewhat relaxed yet experienced. She had makeup on, and she looked very charming. Although beautiful, elegant, and dignified, she was also aloof and unapproachable. She wasn't one to be messed with!

At this moment, there was a sudden knock on the door. Olivia's assistant, Benjamin Hayes, hurriedly entered and said anxiously, "Something's wrong, Ms. Olivia. Your son has run away from home again!" Olivia frowned at him, sounding slightly displeased. "Why are you panicking? It's not his first time running away. He'll be back soon!"

"It's not..." Benjamin stomped his foot in frustration. "It's different this time. He went abroad and even took Mr. Valtor with him!"

"What did you say?" Olivia's face turned cold as she put down the documents in her hand. "Where did they go?"

"They went to Emberfall in Wirthon," Benjamin quickly replied and handed his phone to Olivia. Two dots blinked on the screen, marking Liam's current coordinates! "Does he think he's invincible?" Olivia had an unpleasant expression. She immediately took out her phone to call her son, William, who's usually nicknamed Liam.

An automated voice quickly rang on the phone. "Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently unavailable..." Olivia was dumbstruck. Her eyes darkened, and she had a cloudy expression. Why did they go to Emberfall? What is that kid up to?

Her mind whirled for a moment before she said calmly, "Book a plane ticket and bring him back immediately."

"Understood," Benjamin answered and left.

At that moment, the young Liam sat in a café across the towering, imposing Carter Group in the city of Emberfall in Wirthon. The child sat by the window, swinging his legs leisurely. A laptop was in front of him, displaying a dazzling array of code on screen. Mr. Valtor sat beside the boy and looked at him in admiration.

It was rumored that Carter Group had the safest security system in the world. Ordinary hackers couldn't breach their defenses at all. But now, Liam was treating it like child's play as he silently breached each layer of defense. The boy was only a little over four years old but extraordinarily smart!

'Ding.' At this moment, the web page showed that he had successfully breached the system. "Yay, done!" Liam cheered happily and clapped. Mr. Valtor leaned over. "You're so fast!"

"Of course! Mommy taught me this system. It can even breach Xenava's defenses. Although Carter Group has powerful defenses, it can't stop me!" the boy said proudly. He slid off the chair, picked up his small backpack at the side, and walked away after saying, "Mr. Valtor, wait for my good news. I'm going to find my dad!"

"Go for it! All the best!" Mr. Valtor trusted the boy's ability and wasn't worried about him.

Liam then crossed the street and entered Carter Group. Once inside, he headed to the president's private elevator, which required a fingerprint and passcode. He felt a faint anticipation as he went forward to crack the software.

I'll meet Daddy soon! I wonder if Daddy will be surprised or happy to see me! Lost in thought, he successfully cracked the password. He eagerly stepped into the elevator, ascending to the top floor.

Nathan had just finished three conference calls in the meeting room on the top floor and was massaging the bridge of his nose wearily. His refined brows were slightly furrowed, and he had an unpleasant expression. His devilishly handsome face looked even colder than usual.

His assistant, Ethan Thompson, handed him materials for the next meeting and asked concernedly, "Mr. Carter, don't you want to take a break?" The company had been busy lately, and Nathan was a workaholic. When he was swamped, he worked tirelessly like a machine. As Nathan's right-hand man, Ethan was also working round the clock. He felt like he didn't even have time to catch his breath!

Nathan took the documents, waved his hand, and said coldly, "No need!" He had meetings all day today, including two global conferences in the evening. He didn't have time to rest. Ethan was dumbstruck and could only continue working helplessly.

At that moment, the conference room door opened. Nathan's secretary, Fiona Agers, came in, flustered. She reported, "Mr.… Mr. Carter, there's a child outside who wants to see you. He said... he's your son." Nathan hated to be disturbed while working. He was highly displeased by how his secretary had burst in anxiously. Moreover, what she said was so absurd. Nathan's face darkened almost instantly.

Ethan was also briefly stunned. He berated Fiona. "Ms. Agers, what nonsense are you talking about?" Mr. Carter isn't even married. How can he have a son?

"I... I..." Fiona trembled with fear and dared not speak.

However, a small figure emerged behind her, his shiny eyes looking at the people in the room.

His gaze quickly locked onto Nathan, and he ran over excitedly. "I found you! This is great! Daddy... we finally met!" The little boy pounced on Nathan and tightly wrapped his arms around the man's legs, beaming.

Nathan was dumbstruck. He gazed at the child dangling from his leg and was stunned. He didn't know how to react. Ethan's eyelids twitched, and he instinctively wanted to pull the child away. His boss wasn't fond of strangers touching him. However, his hand froze mid-air when he saw the child's face.

The young child had delicate, refined features. His cheeks were soft and supple, and his dark eyes were as bright as the stars in the night sky. His dazzling, animated gaze made him look lively yet wise beyond his years. His appearance surprisingly resembled Nathan!

Ethan was somewhat perplexed and astonished. "Mr. Carter, this..."

Nathan finally snapped back to reality when he heard it. His brows furrowed, and he was utterly displeased. "Why are you just standing there? Get rid of him! Make his parents come to collect him. Who brought him here? Throw him out at once!"

"Ah... Alright!" Ethan was surprised, but he came to his senses and felt like his rational self again. Mr. Carter has no interest in women. How could he have a child? I must've been out of my mind to think this is Mr. Carter's son!

Ethan moved forward quickly to pick the boy up. "Boy, where's your family? You can't play here! Come on, I'll take you out of here..."

The child unexpectedly held on tighter to Nathan's pant leg. He shook his head and said, "I'm not leaving. Nathan Carter is my Daddy! It hasn't been easy to find Daddy..."

The boy seemed slightly aggrieved. He looked at Nathan's cold expression and spoke in a babyish voice. "Daddy, my name is William Monroe. You can call me Liam. I'm four years and three months old! I'm your son! I did a DNA test. Take a look if you don't believe me." As he spoke, he let go and swiftly retrieved a piece of paper from his backpack before handing it over.

Nathan didn't reach out to take it. He found it absurd that a child had inexplicably appeared out of nowhere and claimed to be his son!

Ethan felt a shiver run down his spine. He couldn't help but think to himself. What an elaborate scam. This boy is so good at blackmail. He even provided DNA evidence. It must be fake, right? Ethan quickly glanced at the document out of suspicion. To his surprise, Nathan's information was accurate, including his blood type and age. The probability of paternity was 99.9 percent!

"Mr. Carter, please take a look at this!" Ethan was instantly shocked. He quickly scanned the document and handed it to Nathan, who said impatiently, "Stop wasting time!"

"No, this... document seems real!" Ethan's heart constricted as he explained hastily.

Nathan frowned. He glanced at the paper coldly and quickly identified the legitimacy of the information. It was authentic! But he still couldn't believe the boy was his child.

"Who helped you falsify this DNA? Where did you get this information?" Nathan's face turned cold as he scrutinized the little boy before him sharply.

Liam wasn't afraid at all. He replied earnestly, "I didn't fake it. I investigated the information myself! What's wrong with that?"

Nathan narrowed his eyes as if trying to determine if the boy was lying. Something suddenly flashed through his mind. Hold on... This child is four years and three months old, and his last name is Monroe! As he recalled the last five years, the only woman he had ever been with was... Nathan suddenly felt uneasy! He stood up abruptly, his voice slightly constricted as if feeling uneasy. "You said... your last name is Monroe? What's your mom's name?"

"Olivia Monroe," Liam replied honestly in a childish voice.

Nathan was briefly stunned, his face in disbelief. "You... Repeat it. What is her name?"

"Olivia Monroe. Daddy, don't you know who Mommy is?" Liam looked at Nathan slightly dejectedly.

Nathan didn't respond, but his heart raced violently. Even his fingers trembled a little! Olivia Monroe! It's been five years! You're finally back after disappearing for five years!

Ethan was equally surprised when he heard this name. He knew who Olivia was! He also knew she had disappeared after being kicked out of Carter Manor five years ago! Nathan had almost turned every inch of Europe upside down in the past five years but couldn't find her. He never expected that she would return with a child this way...

After processing it for a moment, Nathan finally accepted the news. His expression was still cold and slightly hostile! "Where is your mommy? Did she send you to look for me?"

If you can hide for five years, why not just hide forever?

Liam shook his head. "Mommy doesn't know. I secretly returned to the country to look for you..." He hesitated briefly. "But Mommy should have realized it now, so she must be coming after me. Daddy, you must protect me. Mommy will punish me!" After saying this, he threw himself into Nathan's arms.

Nathan was still angry, but something in his heart stirred after the child hugged him. His hostile demeanor vanished entirely, and his expression softened unconsciously. He asked, "You said you secretly returned to the country? Did you come alone?"

"No, I didn't. I initially planned to come by myself, but the airport doesn't allow children to travel alone, so I brought Mr. Valtor!" Speaking of Mr. Valtor, the boy suddenly remembered that he was waiting downstairs, so he asked, "Daddy, can Mr. Valtor come up? He's at the café across from the office!"

Nathan didn't object. He picked up his son and instructed Ethan, "Bring him up! And cancel all my meetings today."

Ethan acknowledged his instructions and quickly left the room!

Meanwhile, Olivia was on her way to the country, feeling restless as she wondered about the purpose of Liam's visit. When she finally arrived the following morning, she immediately called Liam when the plane landed. At that moment, Liam was already awake. Mr. Valtor was helping him wash up and get dressed as usual.

Nathan stood at the side and asked Mr. Valtor, "Was it you who's been looking after Liam these years?" He feigned a nonchalant tone, but it was slightly probing. He wanted to learn more about the child and perhaps even the woman.

However, Mr. Valtor was very tactful. He knew exactly what to say and what to keep private. "Ms. Olivia is very busy with work, but she still manages to spend time with William daily."

Nathan nodded. He wanted to ask more questions when a phone ring suddenly echoed.

It was Liam's phone. When he glanced at it, Liam was instantly startled. Mr. Valtor was also surprised, and he glanced at Nathan hesitantly. Nathan immediately knew who was calling. His jaw clenched, and he said coldly, "Answer it." However, he had no intention of leaving!

Liam didn't dare answer, so he handed the phone to Mr. Valtor, who braced himself and answered the call. Olivia's voice rang loudly on the other end. "William Monroe! You have three seconds to tell me where you are right now!" Her voice was piercing, and Nathan heard it clearly. It was indeed that woman's voice! His eyes flickered, but he remained composed.

"Ms. Olivia, it... it's me," Mr. Valtor spoke cautiously. Olivia was furious and yelled, "Where is William Monroe?! Why didn't he answer the phone? Mr. Valtor, why did you play along when Liam was reckless and immature? You went to another country without saying anything! Don't you know how worried I'd be? Where are you now? Come to the hotel immediately and meet me!"

Mr. Valtor glanced at Liam instinctively. The little boy shook his head vigorously. It was evident that he didn't want to go. Mr. Valtor spoke bluntly with a pained expression. "Ms. Olivia, William... found his dad, and we're currently at Carter Manor!"

Olivia was dumbstruck. Even though she had much to say, she was suddenly speechless. Although she had suspicions, her mind couldn't help but reel upon hearing the truth. It was just as she had suspected! Liam had come to look for Nathan!

She had inadvertently mentioned Nathan's existence a few months ago, and the little boy had become fixated on it! That's why he had made such a long journey to the country! And now, Nathan was aware of Liam's existence... Just the thought of this made it hard for Olivia to breathe.

The humiliation of being expelled from Carter Manor years ago still lingered vividly. Time had passed, and she had grown indifferent, but deep down, she honestly didn't want to be involved with the Carter family any further.

Olivia took a deep breath. She suppressed her tumultuous emotions and ordered, "Mr. Valtor, bring Liam back immediately. I won't repeat myself." Mr. Valtor sensed the determination in her tone. He understood that there must have been unresolved issues between her and Nathan.

Mr. Valtor was at fault for sneaking William out. He hesitated momentarily and was about to respond when Nathan's deep, icy voice rang first. "Tell her that if she wants to take Liam home, she must come and speak with me in person!" His voice was soft, but Olivia heard it.

Olivia's breath caught in her throat. This voice had haunted her dreams countless times. Whenever she heard the voice call her name, it was colder and more ruthless than the last. It sent a chill down her spine when she heard it in person. After a brief silence, she said icily, "I have every right to take my child away. There's no need to speak."

"Heh. Is that so?" Nathan's voice was frosty. He sneered. "In that case, you won't be seeing Liam again. After all… he's my child too!" With that, he snatched Mr. Valtor's phone and hung up.

Olivia felt her limbs numb as the dial tone rang in her ear. She didn't want to face Nathan, but he used Liam to blackmail her. Is he still unwilling to let me go? It makes sense. He hates my parents and me. Even after all these years, he still believed she owed the Carter family her life.

But she was only seven years old back then. She had lost her parents, and her relatives had shunned and abandoned her. The Carter family had even humiliated her and labeled her as the daughter of a murderer. She became an orphan, but the family also made her feel like a criminal who shouldn't even be alive.

The heartless expulsion from Carter Manor five years ago had pushed Olivia to the brink of death multiple times. She felt that she no longer owed the Carter family anything. Now, with Nathan trying to take her precious son away, she couldn't just stand by and do nothing.

Olivia's expression turned slightly cold. Her turbulent emotions quickly simmered into a calm resolve. She instructed Benjamin, "Let's go." She would go personally and speak to him. She had nothing to fear.

The two swiftly hailed a cab and made their way to Beverly Hills. Forty minutes later, they were greeted by Nathan's private residence after arriving. It was a serene oasis amidst the bustling city, a favored spot for the affluent and renowned. The courtyard gates provided residents with much-needed privacy.

When Olivia exited the vehicle, she saw the large, intricate, openwork iron gates standing tall at thirteen to sixteen feet, looking exquisite and imposing. It led into a spacious courtyard adorned with a grand fountain and meticulously crafted greenery. Further ahead loomed the opulent, palace-style building.

Every detail here was so familiar that it was etched into Olivia's memory. Her blood ran cold, and her heart felt like it had stopped beating. It felt constricted, and she almost couldn't catch her breath.

Memories of that fateful night five years ago flooded her mind uncontrollably. The rainy night, the insults, the humiliation, her pleas, and… the man's callous figure. Her heart raced as she stood frozen in place. She didn't ring the doorbell.

It was then that a black Bentley slowly pulled up beside her… Emma had arrived early for breakfast with Nathan. As she approached Carter Manor's gates, she noticed two figures standing there, one of whom seemed vaguely familiar.

She assumed they were guests, so she didn't think too much about it. She stopped the car, rolled down the window, and inquired, "Are you here to see Nathan?" Olivia snapped back to reality at the sound of Emma's voice. She turned and looked straight into Emma's eyes.

Emma was utterly taken aback! She immediately recognized Olivia and was in disbelief. She looked like she had seen a ghost. "Are you... Olivia Monroe?" she asked, as if seeking confirmation. An indescribable panic gripped her. Olivia is back! Isn't she supposed to be missing?!

After Emma had orchestrated that car accident, Olivia vanished without a trace. It had been five years since she disappeared, and Emma had assumed she would never see Olivia again. Hence, she pursued the man she desired with a clear conscience.

But Emma never expected Olivia to return! Here she was, standing at Carter Manor's gates early in the morning. Does Nathan already know she's back? Emma was in shock as her mind raced with questions. Her emotions reached a boiling point as her expression darkened. She stepped out of the car and walked towards Olivia, her eyes filled with disdain. "Olivia Monroe, it's been a while! How do you have the nerve to come back?"

In the same way, Olivia also never expected to encounter Emma here. This woman had matured significantly. Emma was still elegant, but she was also more arrogant. She spoke haughtily, just like before! Olivia felt disgusted and knew there was no point in saying much. She stepped back and said coldly, "We don't know each other very well. Please maintain your distance!"

"You..." Emma was momentarily speechless, her expression turning sour. She also couldn't help but notice that Olivia was different from before. The Olivia of the past was a humble servant in the Carter family. She was always clad in worn-out attire and performed menial tasks.

But now, she was dressed in a mature and elegant outfit. She appeared refined and sophisticated, exuding confidence and poise from the inside out. It was as though she were a completely different person, transforming from Cinderella to an aloof queen! Emma even felt slightly intimidated by her gaze!

Emma was taken aback yet annoyed, her words unkind. "Oh, are you putting on airs now? It's been five years, and you've certainly changed. I recall when you didn't even have the right to speak in my presence, but you carry yourself so virtuously now. It appears you've fared well these years..." As Emma spoke, she touched the corner of Olivia's outfit. "Look at your outfit. You're wearing nicer clothes than before!"

Olivia's gaze turned sharp. She grabbed Emma's wrist and applied much pressure, nearly fracturing Emma's bone. "Since you know I'm wearing nicer clothes than before, refrain from touching it. You can't afford it!" Olivia retorted, shaking off Emma's arm as if Emma were dirty.

Emma felt incredulous! As the Patel family's daughter and the Carter family's future daughter-in-law, she was accustomed to getting her way. But now, a destitute former servant was taunting her, claiming she couldn't afford an outfit.

Emma was unaware that Olivia had designed her own one-of-a-kind outfit, and she made nastier remarks out of anger. "So, you've found yourself a benefactor... Could it be the gentleman beside you?" Her gaze shifted to Benjamin standing beside Olivia. With his striking, refined appearance, Benjamin looked very handsome and dignified next to Olivia. Emma had already noticed him, and she mistakenly assumed him to be Olivia's bankroller.

Benjamin raised his brows. He didn't deny what Emma said. However, he felt great disdain for Emma's baseless accusations. Foolish woman! Scorn and contempt flickered in his eyes! Olivia said bluntly, "Is it any of your business?"

Convinced of her assumption, Emma's contempt for Olivia grew. "Very well. I have nothing further to say to someone like you. Just a word of advice, since you've left the Carter family, exercise prudence and keep your distance! I'm set to be engaged to Nathan next month and prefer not to have any unwanted interference." She deliberately emphasized the last few words, feeling proud and pleased.

Olivia was stunned. She acted like she had heard something amusing and responded, "I lead a busy life and do not indulge in leisurely pursuits! But since you've spoken, allow me to offer my congratulations!" Emma was taken aback, caught off guard by Olivia's unexpected reaction.

At that moment, the villa's gates opened with a clang, drawing Olivia and Emma's attention to a figure in the courtyard whose presence had gone unnoticed.

The man wore a sleek black suit. His shirt was buttoned to the collar. His long legs made him look like an international supermodel. He had a refined yet enigmatic countenance, his demeanor cold and aloof. His thin lips were flattened, making him look indifferent and detached. His dark eyes were devoid of warmth, and he had an icy presence. The temperature around him seemed to plummet several degrees, making everyone else shiver!