Chapter Forty-NineElena froze the moment Philip snapped. For several seconds, neither of them moved.The sound of cars passing on the road filled the silence between them, but Elena seemed not to hear any of it.Her eyes remained fixed on Philip.“Do you honestly think I can do that?” Philip's jaw tightened. “Really? You think I am going to fall for that?” “You know I am never going to harm you.” Elena fired back, her gaze sharpened, “You are just imagining things.” “So you think I am imagining things right?” Philip asked.Elena walked past him and opened the car. How convenient. Philip smirked before entering the car. He knew Elena was never going to accept the fact that he knew she poisoned him. He ignited the car and drove into the night. Elena was quiet but she stole a few glances at Philip each time.“And the man you were with. Who is he?” Philip asked again “What man? Who are you talking about Philip? Are you trying to play smart with me?” Elena snapped. Philip halted

Chapter Fifty-OnePhilip woke up earlier than usual. He had barely slept.His mind kept going back to everything that had happened the previous night. Elena had finally admitted that she had a reason for drugging him, but she had refused to explain what that reason was.And now, for the first time, she had agreed to another DNA test.Philip sat on the edge of the bed and stared at the black phone he had taken from Elena's room.The thought of what he had found on the phone gnawed at him. Then, he was not sure if Elena had a hand in all of this or was just Tyrel.His blood had been taken when he was younger. A private facility had received payment on the same day. Dr. Hayes had been connected to his medical records years before the DNA test.And Elena knew something. Philip rubbed his face.He couldn't keep running through the same thoughts.Today, he needed one answer and the DNA test was the only way to get what he actually needed.He stood up, dressed quickly and slipped the secre

Chapter Fifty-ThreeThe nurse finished collecting the last samples and placed it on the table in front of Philip.Philip stared at the three samples.Everything had happened exactly the way he wanted. No hidden envelope, no private assistant and no one had taken the samples out of his sight.He looked at the doctor.“That's everything?” he asked Dr. Adrian nodded. “That's everything we need.”Philip looked at the sealed samples again.“And they will go directly to the laboratory?”“Yes. Is there a problem, Mr Hawkins?” the doctor asked, his brows arched for a bit.“Of course not. But don't you think this has to be handled with care?” The doctor relaxed into his chair. “We prioritise our work here.” “Without anyone else handling them?” Philip said again. The doctor gave a small smile.“Mr. Hawkins, I understand your concern. Everything has been documented. The samples will be transferred according to our standard procedure.”Philip nodded slowly, “Good.”He finally leaned back in

Chapter Fifty FivePhilip arrived at the company earlier than usual the next morning.He sat inside his car for a few seconds, staring at the building in front of him.It had been weeks since he had last walked through those doors. So much has happened since then.The DNA result was still fresh in his mind. He was the father to the three boys. There was no doubt about that anymore.But instead of giving him peace, the result had left him with even more questions.Philip stepped out of the car and adjusted his jacket before walking toward the entrance.The moment he entered the lobby, several employees turned to look at him.Some looked surprised while others immediately started whispering among themselves.Philip ignored them.He had expected the attention.After disappearing from the company for so long, his return was bound to attract questions.He walked toward the elevator, but before he could press the button, a familiar voice came from behind him."Mr. Hawkins?"Philip turned ar

Chapter Fifty-SevenTyrel walked into the office with a faint smile on his face.“What is going on here?” he asked.Philip looked at him without answering while Elena quickly turned away.For a moment, Tyrel's eyes moved between them. He seemed to notice the tension in the room, but his expression remained calm.“Did I walk in at the wrong time?” he asked.“No,” Philip replied.”We were…” “Everything is fine.” Elena said Tyrel looked at him carefully.“I came to see how things were going. You just returned to work, and I thought it would be good to welcome you back.”Philip gave a short laugh, “Welcome me back?” he said, raising his brows slightly to meet Tryel’s gaze. Tyrel nodded.“Yes. You've been away for a while.”“I know.”Tyrel's eyes narrowed slightly.“You don't sound happy about being back.”Philip stepped away from his desk, “I am here to work, Tyrel.” “That's good.” Tyrel smiled. “The company needs you.”Philip stared at him then his eyes moved toward Elena.She was sta