After leaving the hospital, Holly wrapped her arms around Bryce and placed her head on his chest.She didn't need to say anything for Bryce to know that she was grateful for him.She was even more touched by his kindness to Yoel than she was by his kindness to her.Bryce ran his hand through her soft, long hair. "It's just a small thing I did. Is it really worth being so grateful for? You're not even this moved by what I've done before."Holly said nothing. She stood on her tiptoes and kissed his jaw.She didn't have to speak to get her point across.The driver drove the car to her side and opened the door.Holly hugged Bryce again, not wanting to leave. Then, she got into the car.After sending Holly off, Bryce went back into the hospital ward.He washed up and lay in his own bed after turning off the lights.Without Holly around, the men didn't have much to say to each other.Silence filled the room.Not long after, Yoel pulled his blanket aside to go to the washroom.Br
After leaving Yoel's ward, Arthur got into the car and went to Gabelman Group.He went up to Bryce's office. There was no need to beat around the bush with his own son.He said, "I think something's off about Yoel. He asked me if I'd agree to your marriage with Holly if she weren't his daughter. Why would he ask something like that out of the blue?"Bryce said stoically, "Because you were too ruthless before, and he's being cautious.""I was not ruthless. I was being realistic. It was for your own good.""I don't need to rely on anyone.""The world of business waits for no one. It has its ups and downs. It's best to have a safety net. Having a rich father-in-law means that he can help you in times of need. "You're young. You'll know better when you're older."Bryce didn't want to hear generic things like that anymore.He put the documents in his hands on the table and rapped his knuckles on the smooth wood. He said nonchalantly, "Is that all?""Your grandfather will be celeb
Holly felt sad about it. If she hadn't reunited with Yoel, Arthur never would've talked about her and her family.Yoel was a famous painter and the second largest shareholder of Larsen Enterprise, so he was well-known in Jardington. People in the upper social class were realistic. They would tend to trample those who were lower than them while flattering those who were greater.The crowd wouldn't stop complimenting Yoel and Holly. Since there wasn't much they could praise about him, they moved their focus to Holly, saying how beautiful and elegant she was. Given their identities, any adult would feel great to have their children praised by the crowd.They kept flattering Holly like there was no tomorrow, and Yoel kept smiling gracefully.Arthur felt proud as he listened to the compliments as well. He laughed and said, "My daughter-in-law is beautiful and talented. She can do anything and is the perfect fit for my son."He had totally forgotten how much he despised her previous
The document felt warm since Levi had carried it in his pocket for a while.Levi unfolded it and passed it to Arthur. "This is the DNA test conducted with Holly's hair and Yoel's skin cells. They aren't biological father and daughter. "As for why they teamed up to lie to you, it's scary to think about it. Please think this through."Arthur's face fell, and he took the document. He didn't have the patience to go through the details, so he went straight to the end of the papers and looked at the result. Seeing that it had a negative result, his heart skipped a beat. It felt like he had missed a step on a tall building.Even if he had gone through a lot in his life, he still couldn't accept this sudden news. When he thought about how awkward he felt in front of Yoel and Holly recently, he became more and more angry. He was so furious that his face twisted, and he was getting goosebumps. Arthur was about to blow his top.Then, Levi pretended to be kind as he reminded him, "If you
Yoel didn't think too much about it and left after washing his hands. Then, the staff locked the door from the inside and took out a disposable cup. He took a sample of the urine and poured it into a bottle that he had prepared in advance.Meanwhile, the staff who was pretending to be from a gas company managed to trick Annie, who was looking after the house. He also successfully stole Holly's toothbrush.The two samples were secretly brought to a DNA testing facility for a quick test.Since Bryce's legs were injured a few years ago, the Gabelman family hadn't had such a grand event for so long. That was the liveliest birthday banquet that they had ever held in recent years, and it was also the saddest banquet Arthur had ever taken part in.…After waiting for a full day, Arthur couldn't take it anymore. Before the results came out, he called Bryce to his office. After he closed the door, he tossed the wrinkled papers in his hand at Bryce. "Do you know about this?"As if Bryce
"Impossible! I want to do another test." Arthur walked to his phone to call his assistant.Bryce grabbed his hand and said, "Stop torturing Holly."Arthur looked up at him and asked, "What's wrong? Are you scared now?"Bryce faintly smiled. "Why should I be? After all, Holly really is Yoel's daughter. I just don't want you to affect her mood."Arthur scoffed. "You only care about her, but have you ever cared about my feelings? You've been messing with me recently! Is it okay when I'm the one being humiliated?" He would get infuriated whenever he thought about how they had treated him previously.Bryce's gaze flashed with mockery. "Mr. Gabelman Senior, don't you think you've brought it upon yourself?""Everything that I've done was all for you! We should always humbly accept other people's assistance and listen to others' advice. You don't understand me now, but you eventually will when you've reached my age."Bryce couldn't be bothered listening to him yapping. He grabbed the
"Come here. Get closer."Levi obediently walked to Arthur's desk. Arthur grabbed the three documents and slapped them on Levi's face. "These are the DNA tests that Bryce had done with Yoel's hair and toothbrush and Holly's hair. They were even stamped by the police. Take a look at them for yourself."Levi was stunned by how the tables had turned so suddenly. He bent down to pick up the papers and went through them. When he was done looking at the details, he was confused. "How is this possible?"Arthur chided him, "Stop playing tricks like this in the future. I hate it the most when you two fight!"Levi tried to explain himself. "Dad, you've misunderstood me. I just didn't want to see you be fooled by Holly and Yoel. I wasn't planning to do anything to Bryce."Arthur looked upset. "Holly is Yoel's daughter, and that's the fact. Don't play any tricks behind my back next time. Get out." Arthur's gaze was filled with frustration.Levi had always listened to Arthur and didn't dar
The more Bryce looked at Yoel and Holly, the more he thought they looked like father and daughter. However, Yoel tampered with the DNA tests repeatedly, and Bryce found that suspicious.He clenched his fist and brought it to his lips before clearing his throat softly. Holly finally realized he had returned, so she put down her book and stood up. Then, she quickly walked to his side. "You're back.""Yeah."She helped him take off his coat and habitually undid his tie. That was a habit she had picked up in their three years of marriage. Since she was used to it, she didn't think too much about it.However, Yoel felt uncomfortable when he saw it. He wanted to pamper her and give her lots of love. He didn't want her to serve others. Even if Bryce was her man, he still didn't like it.Realizing what was on his mind, he faintly shook his head. Yoel had never been a father before, and he didn't expect himself to be so immersed in the role in such a short time. It was natural for a fath