Chapter 7

Darling was clearly exasperated, at this moment she seemed ready to jump up and slap me.

But Hendrik hesitated.

He spoke with some uncertainty, "Could you really be...?"

"Dad!"

"You're believing his sweet talk?"

"If he really was, why didn't he reveal his identity earlier!"

Hendrik interrupted Hendrik's words again.

He turned to me viciously and slapped me, "Shut your mouth!"

"Someone, keep hitting him!"

"Beat him until all his teeth fall out! Beat him until he doesn't dare open his mouth again!"

The bodyguards behind stirred restlessly. Suddenly, a strong, resonant voice appeared.

"Who's causing trouble here?"

"Dad!"

"Uncle Ashford!"

"Melody!"

Seeing Father-in-law slowly approaching, I breathed a sigh of relief.

At least I wouldn't be beaten anymore.

Father-in-law walked briskly towards us, not responding to the greetings of the three.

Instead, he searched the entire hall for me, "Where's Miles?"

"Where is Miles?"