Flash Marriage to a Stunning CEO (Alistair and Richard)

Chapter 29 Richard's Miscalculation

"You're Danny's biological father?" Nathaniel asked slowly.

Richard sat stiffly upright, his face etched with remorse. "I apologize, Mr. Nathaniel Whitfield. Back then, I was immature

Nathaniel cut him off coldly. "I don't see much maturity now, either."

"I'm sorry. I should have come to see you and Mrs. Cordelia Whitfield much earlier. But Rebecca said the timing wasn't right..."

Nathaniel interrupted again, "Are you saying Rebecca also told you to abandon her back then?"

Cordelia sat silently beside him, her eyes scrutinizing Richard from head to toe, her thoughts unreadable.

Richard was left speechless. After a long pause, he stood up and right in front

of Nathaniel and Cordelia-slapped himself hard across the face.

The sharp crack of skin against skin echoed through the room.

Richard's face burned, but he clenched his teeth and endured the pain.

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"Mr. Nathaniel Whitfield, Mrs. Cordelia Whitfield, I was young and reckless back then. I know I was wrong. But I swear- Rebecca is the only one I've ever loved. Please forgive me, and please allow us to be together."

Nathaniel remained unmoved. "Do you know what I did to Alistair six years ago when Rebecca brought him here and claimed he was Danny's father?"

A flicker of unease passed through Richard, but he quickly steadied himself.

Why should I compare myself to Alistair? He's nothing-a nobody with no power or influence.

Even if they beat him half to death, they'd just throw some money at the problem and call it done.

I'm different.

I have the entire Morgan family behind me.

No matter how angry Nathaniel is, he'll have to think twice before crossing my family.

the same suffering he went through, then I'll

Nathaniel was bluffing to test his sincerity. With unwavering resolve, he declared, "I can. I'll accept any punishment for my mistakes. As long as you don't separate me from Rebecca,

smiled, "Good. That's all

the alligator leather belt he'd prepared in advance. Richard straightened his spine, his handsome face set in an expression of steel- like determination, as

his arm high and-crack-the belt sliced through the air, landing squarely across

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Richard let out a pained cry and crumpled to

raised his

spoiled and coddled, never experiencing such brutality. Stunned, he saw Nathaniel preparing for another strike and instinctively grabbed

clutching her

He smiled amiably, "Didn't you say you'd accept any punishment for Rebecca? One lash and you're already

Whitfield. I just wasn't prepared. Please, vent

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tossed the belt aside dismissively. "Forget it.

brightened. "Then, does that

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Alistair was whipped so badly he spent half a month in the hospital. But I only took one hit. That means

resentment toward Nathaniel faded

his coffee as if his

the searing pain in his back and

Rebecca for who she is,

as if insulted.

course, I

I love

Nathaniel Whitfield, Mrs.

cut outmy heart to prove it

faint. "Spare us the empty words. We can't actually ask you to

his head. "Name

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marries you, she becomes part of your family. That means the Whitfield name and all associated assets. will have nothing to do with either of you. If you agree, you can get your marriage

Richard's jaw dropped.

was nothing like what

watched his reaction, her eyes darkening. Without a word,

all. It's late. You may go." Nathaniel's tone was icy as

to Rebecca's penthouse