Substitute Wife, Genius CEO novel Chapter 422

He then poured a cup for Leo, knowing children of elite families were taught to appreciate fine tea from a young age.

"It's delicious and very refreshing," Summer nodded approvingly.

Xander offered a relaxed smile. "That is high praise."

The ultimate truth of tea was simple: its core purpose was to quench thirst.

A tea that truly refreshed was a masterpiece in its own right.

Xander had mentioned having something important to discuss, but since he didn't bring it up immediately, Summer didn't press him.

Finally, Xander set down his teacup and broke the silence. "Summer, I have an enormous favor to beg of you."

Using the word "beg" instantly put Summer on alert.

But if this involved surrendering to the Sterling family's demands, she would shut it down immediately.

Her expression turned serious. "I'm listening."

"To be completely honest, my accident left me permanently sterile. I will never have children of my own. I adore Leo; we hit it off the moment we met."

Summer listened in silence. Where was this going?

"So, I am officially begging you to let me adopt Leo. But please, rest assured—"

"You will retain absolute full custody. He will keep the Vance surname, and he will continue living with you. If he ever wishes to stay with me for a short visit, he would be more than welcome."

"Absolutely nothing about his daily life will change. The only thing that changes is the identity of his father."

"His father would no longer be Xavier. It would be me."

"And in return, I will unconditionally transfer all my shares and personal assets directly to Leo."

Honestly, the proposal was so abrupt that Summer's mind momentarily blanked.

She had analyzed countless hidden motives for Xander's closeness to Leo.

But she had never, in her wildest dreams, anticipated this!

He actually wanted to adopt Leo!

She was profoundly shocked.

For a moment, she didn't know how to respond. Her instinct was to refuse outright, yet she recognized the sheer magnitude of the opportunity.

If Xander kept his word and transferred his massive equity to Leo...

Putting aside the fact that it would drive Lilith into a fatal fit of jealousy.

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