I Chose Me Over My Marriage novel Chapter 194

But no one knew that before all of that, he had fathered a child.

The second person, of course, was Ezekiel.

Preston was Averston's most notorious playboy, and Catherine had never married or had children.

With the vast Gardner fortune lacking an heir and Ezekiel's health failing by the day, the family had lost much of its former glory.

But as the saying went, even a fallen giant casts a long shadow.

Miles's appearance was undoubtedly a golden opportunity for Ezekiel.

Preston's words made Ezekiel frown.

Before he could speak, Miles cut in.

"The Gardner enterprise will eventually need an heir. It doesn't mean it automatically goes to me just because I returned. It comes down to individual capability."

His strength and confidence bled from his very bones.

Along with the raw ambition blazing in his eyes.

Ezekiel saw it all, but instead of feeling disgust, he felt profound admiration.

Having emerged victorious from family power struggles himself, he understood exactly how vital ambition was for a man.

He liked Miles.

But at the same time, conflicting emotions swam in his eyes.

A child not raised by his side would always carry a certain level of danger to Ezekiel.

On the other hand, Preston hadn't expected Miles to be so blunt. His face turned an ugly shade of red.

"You..."

He was never cut out for corporate management but desperately wanted to prove himself, leading to countless failed ventures.

As the eldest son, Ezekiel had invested an enormous amount of time and energy into him, only to yield absolutely nothing.

This was a painful thorn in Ezekiel's side, and an even deeper one for Marcus.

"I am your elder."

He pulled rank, completely unaware that Miles didn't give a damn.

Miles held absolutely no affection for this family.

If it weren't for his desire to uncover the truth of what happened years ago, he would never have acknowledged this so-called father when Elias tracked him down.

Right then, the usually quiet Catherine spoke up. "Alright, Marcus. It seems you lack the self-awareness of an elder. Aren't you embarrassed bickering with the younger generation?"