Contract Marriage: The Replacement Groom

Chapter 409

409 Suspecting their father

“What do you think?” Rex inquired and Brian paid rapt attention to what she had to say. 1

“Are your parents the only ones who have children and enemies? You don’t understand, do you?” seeing them nod, she continued, “apparently, this city is under the control of your parents, the satellite and communication network is in their control too. So tell me, what are they scared of that they’d hide your face from the public for so long? unless..”

She raised a taunting brow, then continued when she saw her analysis was sinking in. “…they see you as a disposable thing. After they are done grabbing the power they are both fighting for, they’ll toss you away. After all, nobody knows you to be their son. They can as well tell the public you died

abroad.”

Brian frowned, “I would agree if you are only referring to my foster mother. My Dad is different from

her…”

“I’m sorry, he’s not!” Jeslyn said curtly. She and Brian started an intense stare–down. The guy disliked that and Jeslyn wasn’t apologetic for speaking ill of their father. 1.

Seeing this, Rex got in between them, “You two, kill it off! We don’t have time for this right now!” he glanced at Jeslyn and asked softly after clearing his throat, “Are you sure about that?”

“I won’t accuse him wrongly,” she added.

“I understand that you are angry because of everything that has been happening, but I won’t sit here and allow you devalue my father… our father.”

Jeslyn chuckled, “He’ll have to prove me wrong first before you give him that title.”

Brian stayed silent for a moment, prompting the confused–looking Rex to ask, “why are you so certain that he’s a bad person?”

“According to the story, he hates Nancy with everything in him, but loves the offspring that came from an unwanted sex that happened in his unconscious state… What a great man,” she snorted. 2 Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.

“He supported the idea of keeping his heir hidden… for how long? Until he dies?” she curled her lips into a sneer, “Your father is helpless against Nancy, yet he’s the only one she fears. If he’s as ‘helpless‘ as you think, he should have long been dead and gone under a woman as venomous as Nancy by

now!”

“Are you saying Mr. Hwang is pretending?” Rex asked with interest.

“I’m not afraid to assume that. In fact, he is the bigger villain!”

“Jeslyn!” Brian yelled.

“Shut–up!!” Jeslyn screamed, then pointed at the door, “If you don’t want to shut up and listen, scram!!” She thundered while standing on her feet. She was enraged at everyone’s stupidity, including her mother’s, for falling into a perfect scheme.

“Please, calm down, Jeslyn. If you don’t explain things we won’t know what’s going on. I am even surprised at all you’re saying. Don’t blame your brother, he’s the victim, so he can’t see clearly from the inside… You, Brian, give her a listening ear, or else we can’t solve anything.”

Seeing the two were seated but with smoke puffing out of their ears, Rex sighed in relief. At least now, they can talk like educated people. Although he likes drama, not at this time and in a place like this where a bullet might pierce their heads at any time.

Brian took a deep breath before asking, “Why do you think my dad is not who he said he is?”

“I’m not in the mood to answer that. However, I’ll tell you to find out for yourself. Tomorrow, hold a press conference and reveal who you truly are behind their backs. See how they react to it, if you get scolded, then I’m right. If the opposite happens, I’ll apologize for misunderstanding your father.”

“And you’ll accept he’s your father too!”

“I will.”

“Good. See you tomorrow night.” Brian got up to leave but before he could get to the door, Jeslyn stopped him.

“If you let them know what you’re holding a press conference for, they might obstruct your progress. If they ask, tell them you want to bid farewell to your fans and officially retire. Also, make sure it’s Live!”

“Hm” Brian nodded and left.

Rex stared at Jeslyn, she was still upset.

“Are you suspecting your father because of your mother’s condition? Are you angry at him that he couldn’t protect her?”

Jeslyn shook her head, “My instinct tells me so. Plus, Your brother told me briefly in the past that THE! SIN is the most feared faction in the world and it’s ruled by Nancy. Why can’t she get rid of Hwang Min?

“Let’s assume Nancy loves him… Mum once made a passive statement about my father. She said that she was sent by the half–heart to get rid of the heir of the Dark Age, but she fell in love. What does that mean?” she narrowed her eyes, while Rex’s eyes shot open.

“Your father is-”

Jeslyn nodded, “Hm… so how can a person with so much power and influence be helpless in the hands of Nancy? How can a man of such caliber not know about my existence? How can he not know that your brother married his daughter, yet he wants to kill him?!!” She gritted her teeth as fire brewed

in her orbs.

Rex narrowed his eyes, “What do you

intend to do now? Your mother is in his hands and my brother…” he froze. Before Jeslyn could ask him questions, he immediately grabbed a drink and gulped it down.

“Let’s hope I’m wrong. Also, I hope none of you lied to me about Maverick’s whereabouts.” She also grabbed her drink and took a sip, ignoring Rex’s gaze.

The next morning…

Like every morning, the family of three were having breakfast quietly in the dining room when Brian broke the silence with an imitation of his mother’s tone of speaking while doing other things.

“You’ve been quiet since yesterday and haven’t caused any drama. Is it that your joy of killing my

friend is still roaming in you?”

As if she didn’t hear the sarcasm in his words, she replied in the same passive manner. “Her body was not found, which left me wondering if you or your father have a hand in her disappearance.” The woman looked from her son to his father.

Brian rolled his eyes, “Too bad. If Pink was taken by me, I wouldn’t have almost killed you at your

office last week.”

Hwang Min looked surprised, “You did what?!”

“Nothing. I went to show Mom how good my marksmanship has gotten, right Mom?” he smiled faintly.