Chapter 82 Charles is an Illegitimate child.

The next day.

Alan went to the hospital to collect some documents from Martin.

Martin's sharp and unwavering eyes stared at him, their depths murky and unfathomable, making it hard to discern his emotions.

Alan felt a chill run down his spine from being stared at like that, and a sense of foreboding overwhelmed him, urging him to escape from there.

"If there's nothing else, boss, I'll head back to the company." Alan tried to excuse himself.

Martin reclined on the sofa, elegantly crossing his long legs together. He twirled a jade thumb ring on his left thumb.

His look expressionless, as he asked in a deep voice usually reserved for intimidation tactics in negotiations.

"Are you hiding something from me?"

Alan felt as if he had been thrown into an icy cellar, his whole-body shivering. Under the piercing gaze of Martin, he remained frozen.

With his neck stiffened, Alan shook his head and tried to sound calm as he replied.

"No, how could I hide something from you?" Martin tugged at his li