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.

endure the same suffering he

can. I'll accept any punishment for my mistakes. As long as you don't separate me from Rebecca, I'll

29 Richard's Miscalculation Nathaniel smiled, "Good. That's all I needed to

spine, his handsome face set in an expression of steel- like determination, as if

raised his arm high and-crack-the belt sliced through the air, landing squarely across Richard's

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let out a pained

Nathaniel raised his

up spoiled and coddled, never experiencing such brutality. Stunned, he saw Nathaniel preparing for

gasped, clutching her chest, her face

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

I just wasn't prepared. Please,

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aside dismissively. "Forget it. This matter is closed.

brightened. "Then, does

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whipped so badly he spent half a month in the

toward Nathaniel

his coffee as if

searing pain in his back

Do you love Rebecca for who she

acted as if insulted.

course, I

I love

Nathaniel Whitfield, Mrs.

cut outmy heart to

actually ask you to carve out your heart. I'll allow you to marry Rebecca on

bowed his

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the Whitfield name and all associated assets.

Richard's jaw dropped.

nothing like

reaction, her eyes darkening. Without a word, she stood and

Nathaniel's tone was icy as he, too, stood

returned to Rebecca's penthouse in a