Chapter 37 Justin Comes Looking for His Dad

Downstairs.

Justin had searched high and low and couldn't find Mom, so he seized the moment his uncle wasn't looking to slip away.

Guided by memory, he went to Tranquil Manor, where Daniel had taken him and his mom, but the security guard wouldn't let him in. With nowhere else to turn, he made his way to find Ethan at Sterling Enterprises.

He had seen him on the news - everyone knew that Ethan was the most formidable man in San Francisco.

So, he had to be the one who could save Mom.

"Kid, how old are you? You can't just go around calling anyone Dad, you know?" The security guard joked, charmed by five-year-old Justin's cuteness and his handsome, heart-melting appearance.

"He is my dad," Justin said innocently.

Perhaps it was a child's persistence to seek out strength, wanting the most formidable man to be his dad - a surefire way to protect his mom.

"This kid's got talent," the security guard chuckled to the receptionist.

The receptionist, however, looked disdainful. "Look at his faded clothes - definitely

from a poor family. Mr. Douglas is too busy for this - just send him away."

Justin clutched his washed-out stuffed toy and looked down, silent.

"Ugh, it's practically filthy - throw it out already," the receptionist said irritably, instructing that Justin be sent away. "This is a business, not a playground. What's going on with security, letting kids wander in like this?"

whispered,

realized that the toy in Justin's hands was a crudely handmade

hushed voice. "I'll take the kid outside right now. He's

kid's been? He might even be sick. If Mr. Douglas sees this, it'll be the end of your job." The receptionist continued to mutter under her breath, "What's with people these

clutched his stuffed toy, his eyes brimming with tears, ready to

wasn't dirty. His Uncle washed his clothes every day; they were

"Justin?"

the elevator and caught a glimpse of the little guy's disheartened figure, feeling

his eyes reddened, Justin turned and looked at Ethan, the picture of vulnerability. "Mr... Mr. Douglas..." the security guard stuttered, quickly stepping aside in deference. The receptionist paused, too. Mr. Douglas actually

glanced around, surprised to see the little guy

are going to save her." Justin handed his precious Iron Man stuffed toy to Ethan. He

only place to read the complete version of this book for free.

to toss the toy away. It looked filthy; it was clearly made from old clothes. Mr. Douglas was known for

Ethan took the stuffed toy, examining

said carefully, watching Ethan's reaction. "If you come

the doll. "Come on, let's go find your mom," Ethan

shock. This was all wrong. If Mr. Douglas showed any special attention to Jasmine, it was because she was useful, but this

Mr. Douglas supposed to hate

start crying at just the sight of Mr.

now, this grimy little kid was calling Mr.

receptionist was also

did Mr. Douglas become a

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