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CHAPTER 13
Sophia Reynolds stared down at the crisp white paper in her hands.The bold print at the bottom of the page seemed to shake before her eyes:PROBABILITY OF PATERNITY: 0.00%.Her pulse raced, her heart pounding against her ribs. Her fingers tightened around the edges of the sheet, crumpling the paper slightly. She slowly looked up, her eyes darting across Ethan’s face, searching for a smirk, any sign that this was some sick trick meant to punish her."This... this is real?" she asked, her voice cracking with a mix of shock and disbelief."There's no doubt about it," Ethan said. His voice was unnaturally flat, lacking the warm, forgiving tone he had used with her for fifteen years. "You and I share no blood. Chloe had you with another man.”He met her gaze, his expression cold and firm. "From this moment on, you are you, and I am me. We have nothing to do with each other anymore."Sophia swallowed hard, her mind spinning as she struggled to process what was happening. "Then... what am I
CHAPTER 12
Ethan used to find Sophia’s casual, disrespectful way of talking almost endearing.He had always tried to treat her more like a close friend than a strict parent, believing that being cordial helped bridge the generation gap. Whenever she threw sarcastic jabs or rolled her eyes, he had laughed it off as normal teenage behavior.But standing in the dim corridor of the motel, with the results of three identical lab reports fresh in his mind, he saw her behavior in a completely different light.She wasn't his biological daughter.What he had once seen as rebellious teenage behavior now looked completely different: a total lack of respect and emotional coldness. She had never truly felt close to him because, deep down, she had never seen him as her father.Ethan opened his mouth to speak, but his phone vibrated, cutting him off. He pulled it out and looked at the caller ID: Director Martin Zahn.He swiped to accept the call. "Director Zahn?""Ethan," Zahn’s deep voice came through the sp
CHAPTER 11
The next morning, a large commendation banner arrived at Westbridge University Hospital, framed with gold embroidery and accompanied by a formal letter of gratitude from the Sterling family.Word of how Dr. Ethan Reynolds had saved the choking child of a prominent family at a restaurant spread quickly throughout the hospital. By eleven o’clock, Hospital Director Martin Zahn personally called Ethan from his office.“Sit down, Ethan,” Director Martin said, gesturing toward the armchair across from his desk. The gray-haired director smiled warmly, tapping the edge of the framed banner resting against his bookshelf. “I just got off the phone with the Sterling family. You did a remarkable job. But honestly, it doesn’t surprise me. You’re a very capable doctor, Ethan, and you have far more real-world clinical experience than most of the senior physicians in this building. If you hadn’t always shown so little interest in moving up the ladder, I would have promoted you to head attending years
CHAPTER 10
That evening, the doorbell to Ethan’s hotel room rang.When he opened it, Gavin Grant stood in the hallway, holding a folder.Ethan didn’t step back to invite him in, leaning against the doorframe instead. “Chloe should have come to her senses by now. She’s not still refusing to let this go, is she?”Gavin let out a long sigh, slipping his hands into his trouser pockets. “Ethan, to be completely honest with you… Chloe really does love you. She genuinely can’t bear the thought of divorcing you.”Ethan’s brows furrowed sharply. “What exactly are you trying to say, Gavin? And what is Chloe actually trying to do here?”Gavin leaned in slightly, lowering his voice to a professional murmur. He explained that if a high-profile divorce like this became public, the media would damage Chloe’s image as a wholesome, devoted wife. It could also sabotage her upcoming film releases and cost her millions of dollars in brand partnerships. To avoid that kind of career damage, Gavin urged Ethan not to m
CHAPTER 9
Ethan drained his glass in one sharp gulp, but the harsh burn of the whiskey did little to quell the rage brewing in his chest.Chloe was unbelievable.She had gone out and paid for her own private, expedited DNA test. She had held the same zero-percent result in her own hands. She knew as well as he did that Sophia had been conceived around the exact month they exchanged wedding vows sixteen years ago. Yet she still stood in front of him, looking down her nose, and denying the truth with a stern face.Why? Because she had money, power, and a household name, while he was just an ordinary staff doctor at Westbridge University Hospital. In her mind, he was easy to control. And as long as she kept her quiet, obedient husband tucked away in her luxury villa, she could play the devoted wife on television while living whatever secret life she wanted behind the scenes.“You make millions, sleep with whoever you want, and expect me to bow my head and thank you for it,” Ethan cursed under his
CHAPTER 8
Chloe stood frozen, her knuckles turning white as she clenched her fists. Her chest rose and fell in rapid, shallow breaths as Gavin’s words echoed through the room.‘You did cheat on him once.’"Are you insane, Gavin?" Chloe’s voice rose sharply, though she kept it to a harsh, breathy whisper. "What the hell are you implying?!"Gavin didn't flinch. He raised his hands in a calm, placating gesture and took a cautious step closer."Think back, Chloe," Gavin urged quietly. "Sixteen years ago. Just two months before you and Ethan officially registered your marriage. The gala in the Hollywood Hills—the launch party for The Silk Road project."Chloe’s eyes widened slightly as the memory came back to her.It had been an exclusive, closed-door event packed with some of the biggest names in the industry: executive producers, studio directors, billionaire venture capitalists, and A-list celebrities. Back then, Chloe had been desperately trying to land her first major breakout role."You drank
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