Chapter 1087

"That's right. I'd like to speak with him alone, if you don't mind, Mr. Evans."

"I think you're misunderstanding something. Letting you into my home doesn't mean you get to decide whether I'm in the conversation or not. Still, I'm trying to be reasonable and if Paul wants to speak with you alone, only he can ask me for that."

"Fair enough... Let the boy decide," Pierre said, hoping the kid would say yes.

"Paul?" Maximus asked, breaking the tense silence.

"Dad, I think the sooner I get this over with, the sooner we can move on," Paul said seriously, tired of watching two grown men fight for his attention.

"Alright... I'll be in the study if you need me, son."

"Thanks, Dad."

With nothing more to say, Maximus stood up and walked back into the mansion, his chest tight, feeling a knot he couldn't shake.

Trying to distract himself, he went to see Adele. He knew time would pass easier if he was with his granddaughter.

Meanwhile, in the garden, Pierre stared at the boy, amazed. Since the last time he saw him, Paul had grown a lot—he was maturing, becoming a handsome young

man.

was older, he'd be a very

glad to see you again, Paul..." Pierre

were the so-called

but I want you to know,

you and my mother cheated on my father, you still expected me to want to

how bad it

admit, back then you were a pretty cool guy, we all thought so. But that doesn't change the fact that you had an affair with my

enough that my dad raised a child that wasn't even his? The reason I never wanted to see you or meet you is that I don't care. I only have one father, and that's Maximus Evans. No

let me

man who fathered me. Because to me, Maximus

wait until you're ready. If I've waited all these years,

long as my dad is by my side, believe

dad, and for better or worse, he's

kind of meeting with his firstborn. Paul's attitude took him completely by surprise. He

was shy and would gradually warm up to him—but the reality was the

and walked back inside. The butler, who'd been

it's time for me to go. Please

message... Just try to understand

me—with time, he'll come

car when

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