Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 550

Kevan blocked Ron’s number and was finally able to enjoy some peace and quiet for the afternoon. However, in the evening. Violet called. bombarding him with a barrage of questions. “Tell me the truth, Has Bethany been kidnapped?”

Her tone was urgent, tinged with panic. Each word quivered as it left her lips. There was no need for Kevan to speculate: Cody must have leaked the news to her.

“Yes,” he admitted.

“When did it happen?” Her trembling intensified.

“The day before yesterday,” he answered.

He reached out to his mother the same night when he received the kidnapper’s call. Bethany had been staying with Violet all along, and it was only natural for Violet to be concerned when the nanny couldn’t find Bethany when she went and picked Bethany up.

Instead of telling Violet the truth, Kevan concocted an outrageous lle, saying, “I brought Bethany over to stay with me for a few days.”

was also very delighted. Her biggest wish was for Kevan and Bethany to deepen their bond and live harmoniously.

back immediately and explain everything to me!”

way back to his parent’s home. Both his parents were sitting in the living room, their faces etched with worry, and the atmosphere was stilling. As soon as Kevan entered. Violet

body slightly. He stared straight at

his coat, handed it to a nearby servant, and whispered a “thank you“. He proceeded to walk to the center of the living room and settled onto the adjacent

kidnapped. They are demanding a ransom of one billion dollars,” he spoke calmly and

in disbelief upon hearing that,

angrily exclaimed, “That’s an outrageous sum!”

declared. “But I have no intention of

and watch Bethany die? She’s still your daughter even if you don’t have affection

bit too much, we should still be able to

their accusations and

he had to reveal the truth to them so that they would keep out of the situation and not jeopardize his

I had a paternity test done for you both. The report clearly stated that you are her biological father!”