Maia recalled the moment when Homer saw the DNA test report with the result stating that she was his biological daughter. Back then, he regarded her with a guilty look and started to treat her better in the next few days.She could almost feel something resembling a father’s love from Homer. However, it only lasted a few months. After that, Homer treated her worse than ever.Was it because of the latest result from the DNA test report she found in his bedroom? Checking out the date of the result, she surmised that that was the case here.If what it stated was true, then it made perfect sense that Homer resented her the way he did.“Does this mean I’m really not his daughter?” She smiled bitterly as warm tears streamed down her fair cheeks, “So, I’ve only ever had a mother. I never had a father. It was all a lie…”Resting on the desk, she burst into tears and bawled.Cedric heard her crying when he opened the door and dashed right into the study. At the next moment, he pulled her
“EIIU DNA Lab.” Cedric read the huge letters imprinted on the cover page of the test result.Maia nodded, “Yeah. It’s one of the leading DNA labs in the industry. Didn’t we use their service for my DNA test with Errol’s alleged corpse? Let’s go over there now! We’ll get to the bottom of this!”She was picking herself up even though there were still tears in her eyes. It was a heartbreaking sight for him. He was the most powerful businessman. He could bring both HL Corporation and the Larkins back from the brink of bankruptcy and complete devastation to the peak of success as well as the most powerful entity in the business industry. He was famously cold and heartless, but there was no other lady he’d rather be with.She could also unhinge him from his usual calm, intelligent self and send him into a state of helplessness and panic.Realizing that he didn’t give any reaction, she got worried, “W-What’s the matter?”Pulling her into his arms, he threatened her sweetly. “I won’t
Maia looked at Zacharias and questioned him urgently, “Are these records accurate? Is there a possibility that they were somehow altered or forged?”“That’s quite impossible. Ms. Maia, these records are accompanied by photographic copies to prevent them from being altered. “Moreover, when our customers can’t collect their reports personally, we would ask for consent and confirmation for the report to be sent to their homes. These reports are delivered personally by us to our customers. “They would also have to accept the delivery in person. On our record, Mr. Homer had requested for the report to be delivered to his home.” “So, this means that the report is accurate.”“Yes. It is 100 percent accurate. Ms. Maia, you are your father’s biological daughter. We did the test twice, and the results were the same.”Maia studied the records closely to ensure that she had made no mistake. Cedric had noticed the change in her emotions as he looked at Zacharias and signaled to give them s
Maia nodded in agreement when she heard Cedric’s analysis. “You’re right. He’s already a madman. Moreover, he was able to survive this incident. He would do anything to obtain power, wealth and to seek revenge.” Maia could not help but worry about their safety. She did not know where Errol was hiding, but for some reason, she could feel him close by. Maia grasped the edge of the blouse tightly as she thought of him.Cedric could see that she was afraid, so he quickly comforted her. “Don’t worry, I’m here with you.” She looked at Cedric with worried eyes. “You have to promise not to sacrifice yourself for me. Even if I was in danger!”She could still recall how he had risked everything for her, even his own life. Maia could not forget how helpless she felt when she thought he was dead. Cedric could sense her uneasiness as he smiled helplessly. “Maia, do you still remember what you did back at Nordic City? During that windy day?” Maia laughed as she recalled her ‘heroic’ deed.
Minutes later, Maia’s expression changed as she commented, “I wonder how my father is doing.”“His surgery had just finished.”“How did you know about that?”“I got Baz to check on him.” When Maia heard that Cedric had asked Baz to check on her father, she sighed in relief. It seemed like her father’s coronary bypass surgery was a success.“Then, let’s go to the hospital now,” Maia said as she walked toward the exit in a hurry. Cedric immediately held her waist and drew her toward him. “Stop walking so fast. You should be careful! What if—” “I got it. If I’m in such a hurry again, you’d break my legs, right?” Maia interrupted him. He smirked wickedly at her as he added, “Why would I do that? Your legs are used to wrap around me. I would just carry you the next time you’re in such a hurry.”Maia blushed a crimson red at his words, and she mumbled, “Got it.” When they came out of the conference room, Maia turned toward Paige and instructed, “Paige, if you need me, feel fre
The younger secretary looked at Paige playfully and asked, “Paige, are you interested as well?” Paige glanced at her and poked her forehead gently. “It’s fine if you don’t tell me. The reports that you were supposed to prepare by next week were rescheduled to be finished by tomorrow. I was planning to help you, but it seems like you don’t need my help anymore.”When the younger secretary heard Paige’s comment, she immediately hugged Paige’s arm and pleaded. “No, wait. I haven’t finished half of my work. You need to help me, please. I’ll tell you what our conclusion is. We think that Mr. Cedric cheated on Ms. Maia.”“What?” Paige asked in disbelief.“That’s the most likely outcome. We guessed that Mr. Cedric had regretted his behavior, so he came begging for Ms. Maia’s forgiveness. His actions had touched Ms. Maia, so she decided to give him a second chance.”Paige just sighed as she heard them. “Do you think Ms. Maia would forgive a man who has cheated on her?” The younger secr
“I checked the recipient’s copy of the delivery and found out that the person who signed it wasn’t Dad.”“Not Dad? Are you sure? You’re able to recognize Dad’s handwriting?” Maia nodded. “Dad used to teach me how to write with a pen when I was a kid.” “Then, who was the one who had received that delivery? He must also be the culprit who switched the report, right?”Maia nodded and sighed. “It’s Errol.” Hope was shocked to her core as her mouth just hung open. She could not even form the words she wanted to say.“It’s unbelievable, right?” Maia smiled sadly. Maia gave Hope some time to digest the information. When Hope finally came around, she said. “I would have never guessed that it was him. Why did he do this? What was his purpose in lying to Dad?”Maia shook her head. She did not know what Errol’s purpose was as well. Hope approached Maia and took Maia’s hands into hers. “Then, what about that body? Is it his?” Maia shook her head. “The DNA test results came out. It’
“Yeah, you’re right. I have him, and I know he’ll always protect me. I’m not scared of anything as long as I have him.” Maia trusted him with all her heart, and she smiled as she responded to Hope, but her eyes were trained on Cedric.She said that, but she wanted him to be safe too. He needed to take care of himself. She didn’t want to see him doing ruthless things and risking his life for her sake anymore.Then she looked at Homer, who was lying on the bed in the ICU. She was going through a variety of emotions when she looked at him.She had waited for her father to love her for a long time. This was the same man who she had hated.Now, however…If he saw the swapped DNA test report, he must’ve thought he was fooled and manipulated by her and her mother. Perhaps that was why he hated both of them so much.Looking at Homer, she said softly, “Why? Why wouldn’t you trust me? She’s your wife, after all…”…Homer slowly regained consciousness after she said what she said. He wa