Betrayed by the Father Reborn in His Rival's Arms novel Chapter 315

However, Alastair remained somewhat cautious, murmuring softly, "You shouldn't have come to me. We can't be together. You're already married to Lucius. Just focus on having the baby. Later on, this child will inherit all of the Whitman family's assets, which is the most beneficial outcome for both of us."

Liliana lifted her head, her tear-filled eyes brimming with attachment. "Alastair, you're still so young, and you're so capable. Honestly, I think you should be the one running the Whitman family."

Alastair fell into a deep, conflicted silence. "As long as the old man is alive, he'll never let me run the family. Let's not entertain that thought."

Ultimately, Alastair suppressed his ambition. "Besides, Lucius is doing a fine job managing things. It's best not to shake things up."

But Liliana refused to back down. "Alastair, that was before when you didn't have a chance. But now? You have me. I'll create opportunities for you. With my backing, taking back control of the Whitman family will be a walk in the park. That way, when our baby is born, he can become your true successor. And I promise you, he'll be far more obedient and respectful to you than Lucius ever was. Am I wrong?"

Before Liliana sought him out today, Alastair had truly never considered this possibility. But her sudden arrival, paired with those intoxicating words, made his greed stir restlessly.

Because of what happened with his mother, Seraphina, Lucius refused to even call him dad.

Alastair knew deep down that aside from sharing his blood, Lucius didn't fit the role of a son in any other aspect.

Even though he used to console himself with the thought that his biological descendant inheriting the fortune was good enough, he didn't care much for bloodlines. To him, Lucius was worse than a stranger.

Lucius would certainly never care for him in his old age; Alastair was just an ant surviving on the scraps of the Whitman family trust.

Alastair made this decision because he refused to let his beautiful dream shatter. He wanted to maintain this euphoric high, so he convinced himself to believe Liliana's promises. He also trusted her capabilities; she had manipulated Lucius flawlessly for years.

Considering how much Lucius had sacrificed for her, Liliana clearly possessed a cunning edge. She had proven herself capable even without relying on her family.

Once Liliana was willing to pour all her connections and resources into him, Alastair fully believed she could make everything she promised a reality.

"If you really love me this much, I'll repay you tenfold. I'll thoroughly cherish you and our baby," Alastair promised.