Chapter 15%
Vincent’s POV
All this time, I’ve been kept busy by work that still isn’t finished. I intended to move Jessica and John out of the mansion for Scarlett’s comfort. Even though in my opinion, if they’re in the mansion, I can monitor them easily.
I don’t fully believe Jessica’s claim that John is my child. Even though I know she left five years ago while pregnant, I have to investigate. Secretly, I started doing a DNA test on John. And today, the results will determine who he really is
I entered the doctor’s office. Dr. Sanders opened a white envelope, my heart pounding as I waited for what he would say.
Dr. Sanders took a breath before placing a file in front of me.X
“The DNA test between you and John has been completed. And the result shows… a mismatch. Genetically, you are not the biological father of that child”
Even though I had anticipated that possibility, it still felt like being punched in the chest. I was angry at myself, and at my trust in Jessica I was once trapped in guilt and pity.8
“Are you sure this result is correct?” my voice was fat, cold.
“The test was done twice. In different laboratories. The results are consistent. There is no blood relation between you and the child,” he explained calmly.8
“We also re–investigated Jessica’s medical records. Vincent, she was never registered as a patient with the illness she mentioned. All the documents she gave were fake.”
My grip on the chair tightened.
One by one, Jessica’s masks came off. I had taken in a fraud in my own home. Letting her touch a life that should have been only for Scarlett.
“Thank you, Doctor. If there’s anything else I want to ask, I’ll contact you.”
As Dr. Sanders stood up to leave, I added, “Keep this confidential. Until I decide who needs to know.”
He nodded in understanding, then I left the room
Jessica has crossed the line.B
And I’ve wasted enough time giving her my trust
Now, it’s my turn to act.
“Scarlett, wait for me. I’ll fix everything. Starting with getting rid of those who shouldn’t be by my side,” I thought.
I made a quick decision. I immediately took a flight to America that very night. There was no time to delay.X
The plane landed just before noon. I went straight to the mansion without stopping anywhere. And I was greeted by unexpected chaos
there.
Shouts and hurried footsteps could be heard from inside. The guards looked nervous. As soon as I entered, Elena ran toward me and immediately knelt at my feet!!
Her face was pale with swollen eyes.
“Sir, forgive me! This morning when I brought food to Miss Scarlett’s room… she wasn’t inside.”
I stared at her sharply. My chest immediately felt tight.
“What do you mean, she wasn’t inside?” I replied in a raised voice.
“I’ve searched every corner of the mansion, Miss Scarlett just suddenly disappeared
My hand clenched. Anger and worry battled in my head.
I gathered all the guards in the main hall that very afternoon. Their faces were full of fear, looking down, not daring to look at me. My eyes swept over each of them, there were dozens but all were silent.
“What are you all doing here?!” my voice echoed. “How could Scarlett disappear?”
No answer
One of the burly guards who usually stood watch in the hallway just looked down, cold sweat running down his temple. I walked quickly over and punched him hard in the jaw. He staggered and fell.
*Answer Or ni slaughter all of you right now!”
Still no sound. Frustrated, I threw a nearby chair until it shattered. Two other guards trembled. Finally, a young guard spoke up hoarsely. “Sir… before Miss Scarlett left, she served us coffee. The coffee had sleeping pills in it. We were all knocked out in a short time. When we woke up, she was already gone.”}}
I clenched my fists, my jaw tightened. One by one, I threw punches at them, venting my anger. There was n negligence &
“You’re all useless!”
no forgiveness for this kind of
“Now, go find wherever Scarlett went. Use every resource, every network! And listen carefully, until you find her, I’ll break your legs one by
They trembled in fear, immediately running off to obey my orders. I massaged my forehead, my problems had just multiplied. I quickly went looking for Jessica.
3:59 PM σ ₫ *
I found Jessica sitting nicely in her wheelchair, looking as weak as ever. She was with John, keeping him company in the garden.
Our eyes met. Hers were the same, full of deceit.}
I didn’t give her time for small talk.
“Take the child away,” I said sharply to the guard behind me.
Jessica was surprised. “Vincent? What’s going on?”
I chose to remain silent, walked quickly to her, and pushed her wheelchair forcefully.ll
I took her to an empty room that was usually used as an interrogation room.
As soon a
as we arrived, I kicked the door shut behind me. Jessica looked at me in shock, still with that innocent face.8
“What’s your plan for me this time, Jessica? Selling your sadness?”
“I don’t understand what you mean. I really am sick,” she said softly, as usual. As if nothing had happened.
“Enough. I’ve checked your medical records. You even paid a doctor to fake the reports and put on an act in front of me. And John is not my child. I already did a DNA test on him.”
Jessica fell silent. Instantly, her sick expression disappeared. She stood up from her wheelchair easily. As if she’d never been disabled at all.
“So you found out quickly. But unfortunately, a little too late, Vincent.”
“You’re truly pathetic. You’re still just as stupid when dealing with me.” She laughed after insulting me, making my anger boil over. “You bitch!”
I approached her and slapped her hard. Her head snapped to the side.
“Where is Scarlett?” I asked sharply. My hand gripped her neck. This time, there was no more mercy.
Even in that state, Jessica could still laugh.
“She’s gone. I whispered just a little to her that you still loved me. Wasn’t Scarlett just your tool to have an heir? And she believed it. Why are you angry, isn’t that the truth?” she sneered &
I threw her to the floor. She fell and coughed.
I couldn’t waste any more time.
I slammed the iron door shut and locked it.
You’ll rot here until I get back,” I said coldly.
Immediately, I grabbed my phone and pressed speed dial.
“Alex, quickly find information about Scarlett’s whereabouts. I need that information as soon as possible.”
