Magnus was deeply upset that Irvin was in trouble. He really didn't want anything to happen to Irvin when he was so outstanding. Because of this, he would do everything he could to save Irvin.
That being said, Magnus still had another son. So, while he might lose Irvin as an heir, he still had a spare.
That was why he wasn't frantic or desperate, like someone who was about to lose their only son. It was also why he could still leverage the situation to get a project he had always wanted from William.
Many high-society business tycoons had affairs despite being married, and Magnus was no exception. However, he kept his affairs discreet and handled his women quickly and cleanly. That was why very few people were aware of this.
Not long ago, Magnus had gone on a business trip abroad and ran into a former lover. He had thought what they had had was just a fleeting affair. But to his surprise, his lover had given birth to his son behind his back.
This son was currently studying at one of the top prestigious business universities. He was also handsome and fairly intelligent.
To a big business chairman like Magnus, having another outstanding son was a good thing, of course. After all, life was unpredictable, and accidents could happen at any given moment. Hence, he had recognized the illegitimate boy as his son.
At the time, he hadn't thought of replacing Irvin with this other son. After all, Irvin was a rare business savant. He was also his legitimate child, who had a public presence.
So, Magnus' acknowledgement of his new son was just a backup plan. He genuinely hadn't expected that, not long after he had done so, something would happen to Irvin.
William's deductions about Magnus' behavior were indeed correct.
After receiving news about Irvin, Magnus had quickly utilized his intelligence network to look into Irvin's situation. He was the richest man in the country and the head of a prestigious family that had remained prosperous for generations. He could quickly get the information he wanted, just like William.
The intel Magnus received reported that Irvin had been critically injured. And even if he were to be rescued, he might never regain consciousness again. After learning this, Magnus had truly been so shaken that he had passed out.
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