Substitute Wife, Genius CEO novel Chapter 437

So he smiled, looking exceptionally sweet, while delivering a completely lethal blow.

"Mr. Sterling, thank you again for the gift, I appreciate the thought. But I don't need toys."

What Xavier actually heard was: *I don't need a dad either, so you can stop trying to make your presence known.*

Leo didn't want him as a father at all.

To be publicly rejected and humiliated by his own biological son in front of a crowd was unbearable.

This was the first time in his life Xavier had lost so much face. His cheeks burned as if he had just been viciously slapped.

And the one who delivered the slap was his own flesh and blood.

That was what shattered his defenses and fueled his overwhelming fury.

All the guests present were Summer's friends, so naturally, they were firmly on her side.

The looks they gave Xavier were filled with mockery, ridicule, disdain, and a clear message of 'you deserve it.'

They looked at him like he was a piece of trash.

Xavier committed their faces to memory. He would find an opportunity to pay them all back.

Xander let out a heavy sigh. "You should just leave with me." It was better than staying here and making a fool of himself.

Xander nodded respectfully at Summer, glanced at the row of 'fathers' standing behind Leo, and finally let his gaze settle on Silas.

Sensing Xander's gaze, Silas offered a polite nod of acknowledgment.

Xander returned the gesture before turning and calling for Xavier to leave with him.

Xander was definitely heading back to the hospital since he had snuck out in the first place.

Paige escorted Lilith and Hunter home, while Xavier drove Xander back to the hospital.

Staring at the scenery passing by the window, Xander simply couldn't wrap his head around the situation. "Leo is your biological son. Even if you and Summer had an ugly divorce, your relationship with him shouldn't be this ruined. What exactly did you do to him? He's such a sweet kid, but he holds so much hostility toward you."

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