A&D Group
Daniel was sitting in his office when suddenly there was a knock on his office door, he looked up and saw it was Earl and instantly he had a sinking feeling in his heart. 2 days ago Daniel finally was able to collect Orion's DNA sample with much difficulty along with Ava's hair that he collected from her hairbrush he sent them to Earl for the DNA testing. It usually takes 2 working days for the report to come out so seeing Earl he knew he had the test report with him. However, because Earl showed up himself gave Daniel the feeling that it was not good news for him.
"You have the report." Daniel looked at Earl and stated directly without exchanging any greetings.
Earl nodded and took out the report from his pocket and put it on Daniel's desk. He said lightly, "Why don't you check it for yourself?" He looked at Daniel with pity in his eyes.
Daniel didn't miss the look and already knew what he would find inside the report. Still, he picked up the report and opened it with a trembling hand. His heart clenched in his chest seeing the simple information, the DNA comparison matched 99.9%. Daniel closed his eyes and inhaled heavily. So Orion was indeed Ava's and Oliver's child. Why didn't he think of the possibility before? He knew Oliver better than anyone, Oliver was not the kind of person who would adopt anyone just like that. If he thought about it before he could stop Ava from coming back to China. He should have followed his instinct and investigated it before he came back.
Daniel opened his eyes and tore the report into pieces and stared at them for a while, he knew his fate was written on this paper. If Ava ever found out he will lose her forever, so he could only hope that she will never find it out. He was also wondering since Orion was Ava's son why didn't Oliver mention it to her yet? This also gave him some hope that maybe Oliver had some reason to do that, maybe he will never tell Ava about the child. After all, Oliver was an arrogant person he must be hiding it from Ava to punish her for leaving him and hurting him by getting married to his enemy.
"Earl Thank you again for everything and sorry for keep bothering you so much," Daniel said in a low voice after he collected himself a bit, although his heart was still a mess.
"That's no problem at all, Danny but are you ok?" Earl signed and asked hesitatingly.
Daniel forced a smile and waved before saying, "I'm ok. Thanks."
Earl didn't stay for long, but before he left he asked Daniel out to drink with him in the evening. Even if Daniel didn't admit he knew he must be feeling devasted by the news. However, Daniel refused, saying he had some important work to do but promised to see him later when he was free.
Earl left and Daniel sat there stiffly on his desk feeling lost. He didn't know how to handle this news, he knew there was a 90% chance for Orion to be Ava's son but when the report came out he was still shocked. Daniel was well aware that Ava's decision to leave Oliver that year was mostly because of that lost child. She wouldn't have left if she knew the child was alive, so he didn't even want to think what will happen if Ava ever found out Orion was her own son.
But the real question is why did Oliver hide it from her. Did he do it because Ava was in a bad mental condition at that time? He still remembered Oliver was very worried about Ava's health and her silence. But if he have told her she wouldn't have to go through the depression. Daniel remembered from the report that when Orion was born his condition was not very optimistic, Earl was right, maybe Oliver thought he wouldn't be able to save the child and that's why he didn't tell her. That's the only possibility Daniel could think of. But now, what if Oliver tells her about the child? He hadn't mentioned it to her yet doesn't mean he wouldn't in the future. Daniel closed his eyes once again in frustration. Would he have to live in fear for the rest of his life wondering when Ava will find out and go back to Oliver? No, he can't let her go, he has to find a way to stop that from happening ever.
Daniel was lost in his thoughts when he heard a commotion outside his office building. He stepped toward the window and looked outside and saw a lot of people standing outside of his office building holding cameras and microphones, Daniel instantly realized they were reporters from different newspapers. However, why are they here in front of his office? Did something happen? Daniel came back to his desk and called his assistant.
"Jason, what's going on? Why are there so many reporters outside?"
Jason looked a bit pale as he said, "CEO Sherman they want to talk to you, take your interview. "Jason paused and then continued, "Miss Ava has been spotted coming out of a movie theatre with Oliver Knight and his son. Someone even photographed them together going to CEO Knight's villa in his car and that's why the reporters are here."
Daniel felt like a bomb just blasted near his ear, his ears were ringing. He could only focus on the words Ava was with Oliver and Orion. She went to watch a movie with her ex-husband and her son. Did she already find out? Did Oliver already tell her about her son? Why would she have any contact with Oliver and his son otherwise? The more Daniel thought the more his heart got cold. It took a while for him to compose himself.
"Jason, send them away, I am not going to give any kind of interview. Call the security guards and if needed take help from the police but I don't want to see any reporter when I get out of this building." Daniel said in a low but steady voice.
"Yes, Mr. Sherman." Jason left immediately to handle the situation.
Daniel sat there dejectedly lowering his head. Lots of questions were running through his head. He wanted to call Ava and ask her why she was with Oliver but he feared he wouldn't like her answer. He feared she would say she wanted to spend time with her son. He feared she would tell him she couldn't stay with him anymore and that she wants to go back to Oliver.