Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 551

It was the only way to truly stand firm in this world—unshakable, untouchable.

And finally claim real power.

"Think it over, Eugene."

Johnnie pulled open the hospital room door.

He stepped out, but paused abruptly. Turning slightly, he glanced back at the boy with a faint smile. "You were born into the very heart of power, naturally drawn to it. For others, reaching the top is a lifelong struggle, but for you, it's right there-if you want it. Don't waste that."

"When your mentor arrives, I'll come pick you up."

"Let me know your answer soon."

"Good morning, Mr. Whitmore."

"Morning, Mr. Whitmore..."

Late morning, Forrest was leading a very reluctant Adrian by the hand as they entered The FM Building. Every employee who recognized Forrest greeted him, their curious gazes flickering toward the child at his side.

It was a rare sight.

Their boss had never married-had been single for ages-and now, out of the blue, he'd brought a kid to work. What was going on?

And then, of course, everyone remembered the recent rumors.

Apparently, Mr. Whitmore had been pursuing that woman-rumored to be the granddaughter of Jade, the founder of Splendid, one of the world's thirteen most exclusive luxury brands. Anyone who followed high fashion had heard Jade's name, and although their family connection had never been officially announced, whispers about it had persisted for years.

both shared

sat on the board

her rather colorful romantic history... She'd once been married to Lysander the late, legendary

they'd had

kid be the Montgomery family's

Whitmore

people remembered that not long ago, Mr. Whitmore had been out of the office-reportedly flying overseas to

appearances, his efforts

heiress." People were already debating when the wedding would be, whether they'd get time off, maybe even bonuses or company perks... After all,

the staff bask in a little

the R&D team, was completely unaware of the

Not that he minded.

the project presentation flash by on the screen, listening to the technical report. Out of the corner of his eye, he

was busy, after

he'd promised Mila, he was determined to keep the boy close, right under his watchful

is so boring: I'm hungry. I want to go outside. All these grown-ups were babbling about things he

used to do

least he'd never made Adrian listen to

It was mind-numbing.

to just go

nose. Indulgently, he said, "All right, let's make some minor adjustments per the discussion, finalize the program as soon as possible,

and called out, "Mr. Whitmore, the Federal Security Bureau just phoned-they say the CN algorithm we embedded is

problem with

Forrest frowned.

short nod, then