Chapter 3 Speak with Me in Person

• "Mr. Carter, please take a look at this!" Ethan was instantly shocked. He quickly scanned the document and handed it to Nathan, who said impatiently, "Stop wasting time!"
• "No, this... document seems real!" Ethan's heart constricted as he explained hastily.
• Nathan frowned. He glanced at the paper coldly and quickly identified the legitimacy of the information. It was authentic! But he still couldn't believe the boy was his child.
• "Who helped you falsify this DNA? Where did you get this information?" Nathan's face turned cold as he scrutinized the little boy before him sharply.
• Liam wasn't afraid at all. He replied earnestly, "I didn't fake it. I investigated the information myself! What's wrong with that?"
• Nathan narrowed his eyes as if trying to determine if the boy was lying. Something suddenly flashed through his mind. Hold on... This child is four years and three months old, and his last name is Monroe! As he recalled the last five years, the only woman he had ever been with was... Nathan suddenly felt uneasy! He stood up abruptly, his voice slightly constricted as if feeling uneasy. "You said... your last name is Monroe? What's your mom's name?"
• "Olivia Monroe," Liam replied honestly in a childish voice.
• Nathan was briefly stunned, his face in disbelief. "You... Repeat it. What is her name?"
• "Olivia Monroe. Daddy, don't you know who Mommy is?" Liam looked at Nathan slightly dejectedly.
• Nathan didn't respond, but his heart raced violently. Even his fingers trembled a little! Olivia Monroe! It's been five years! You're finally back after disappearing for five years!
• Ethan was equally surprised when he heard this name. He knew who Olivia was! He also knew she had disappeared after being kicked out of Carter Manor five years ago! Nathan had almost turned every inch of Europe upside down in the past five years but couldn't find her. He never expected that she would return with a child this way...
• After processing it for a moment, Nathan finally accepted the news. His expression was still cold and slightly hostile! "Where is your mommy? Did she send you to look for me?"
• If you can hide for five years, why not just hide forever?
• Liam shook his head. "Mommy doesn't know. I secretly returned to the country to look for you..." He hesitated briefly. "But Mommy should have realized it now, so she must be coming after me. Daddy, you must protect me. Mommy will punish me!" After saying this, he threw himself into Nathan's arms.
• Nathan was still angry, but something in his heart stirred after the child hugged him. His hostile demeanor vanished entirely, and his expression softened unconsciously. He asked, "You said you secretly returned to the country? Did you come alone?"
• "No, I didn't. I initially planned to come by myself, but the airport doesn't allow children to travel alone, so I brought Mr. Valtor!" Speaking of Mr. Valtor, the boy suddenly remembered that he was waiting downstairs, so he asked, "Daddy, can Mr. Valtor come up? He's at the café across from the office!"
• Nathan didn't object. He picked up his son and instructed Ethan, "Bring him up! And cancel all my meetings today."
• Ethan acknowledged his instructions and quickly left the room!
• Meanwhile, Olivia was on her way to the country, feeling restless as she wondered about the purpose of Liam's visit. When she finally arrived the following morning, she immediately called Liam when the plane landed. At that moment, Liam was already awake. Mr. Valtor was helping him wash up and get dressed as usual.
• Nathan stood at the side and asked Mr. Valtor, "Was it you who's been looking after Liam these years?" He feigned a nonchalant tone, but it was slightly probing. He wanted to learn more about the child and perhaps even the woman.
• However, Mr. Valtor was very tactful. He knew exactly what to say and what to keep private. "Ms. Olivia is very busy with work, but she still manages to spend time with William daily."
• Nathan nodded. He wanted to ask more questions when a phone ring suddenly echoed.
• It was Liam's phone. When he glanced at it, Liam was instantly startled. Mr. Valtor was also surprised, and he glanced at Nathan hesitantly. Nathan immediately knew who was calling. His jaw clenched, and he said coldly, "Answer it." However, he had no intention of leaving!
• Liam didn't dare answer, so he handed the phone to Mr. Valtor, who braced himself and answered the call. Olivia's voice rang loudly on the other end. "William Monroe! You have three seconds to tell me where you are right now!" Her voice was piercing, and Nathan heard it clearly. It was indeed that woman's voice! His eyes flickered, but he remained composed.
• "Ms. Olivia, it... it's me," Mr. Valtor spoke cautiously. Olivia was furious and yelled, "Where is William Monroe?! Why didn't he answer the phone? Mr. Valtor, why did you play along when Liam was reckless and immature? You went to another country without saying anything! Don't you know how worried I'd be? Where are you now? Come to the hotel immediately and meet me!"
• Mr. Valtor glanced at Liam instinctively. The little boy shook his head vigorously. It was evident that he didn't want to go. Mr. Valtor spoke bluntly with a pained expression. "Ms. Olivia, William... found his dad, and we're currently at Carter Manor!"
• Olivia was dumbstruck. Even though she had much to say, she was suddenly speechless. Although she had suspicions, her mind couldn't help but reel upon hearing the truth. It was just as she had suspected! Liam had come to look for Nathan!
• She had inadvertently mentioned Nathan's existence a few months ago, and the little boy had become fixated on it! That's why he had made such a long journey to the country! And now, Nathan was aware of Liam's existence... Just the thought of this made it hard for Olivia to breathe.
• The humiliation of being expelled from Carter Manor years ago still lingered vividly. Time had passed, and she had grown indifferent, but deep down, she honestly didn't want to be involved with the Carter family any further.
• Olivia took a deep breath. She suppressed her tumultuous emotions and ordered, "Mr. Valtor, bring Liam back immediately. I won't repeat myself." Mr. Valtor sensed the determination in her tone. He understood that there must have been unresolved issues between her and Nathan.
• Mr. Valtor was at fault for sneaking William out. He hesitated momentarily and was about to respond when Nathan's deep, icy voice rang first. "Tell her that if she wants to take Liam home, she must come and speak with me in person!" His voice was soft, but Olivia heard it.