Frederic clutched his chest, his face paling.
When he heard Charles' footsteps approaching, he opened his eyes and turned towards him. "You're here."
"Grandpa, I didn't lie to you! The children are mine!" Charles pleaded, sitting down next to him.
"You didn't lie to me? Are you saying the paternity test lied to me? I'm disappointed in you, Charles. How could you fool me like this? I've been with you since you were a child. I had great hopes for you. I never thought you would do this to me," Frederic said sadly.
"Believe me, I didn't lie to you..." Charles explained.
"How could the paternity test be wrong?" Frederic questioned.
"My mother conned the results! She's never liked Nancy, you know that! Now she's claiming the children aren't mine to break us apart! It's just as I expected. How can you change your will so easily? Don't you trust me?"
"I can see that you still want the shares of the TS Group. I thought you were a man who wouldn't compromise his principles for money. It seems I was wrong about you. You’re just like those greedy people! A high position with great benefits can change anyone!" Frederic continued, "I've called for Derrick. He'll be here soon. I've divided the group's shares equally between the two of you."
"Grandpa!" Charles protested. In truth, Charles didn't care about the shares. He was more concerned that Derrick would do something harmful after getting his hands on the shares. After all, he'd had his eyes on TS Group for a long time.
In the past, Derrick didn't have enough power to fight against Charles. Now that he had enough shares, it was impossible for him to stand by and watch.
"Grandpa..." Charles said again.
"My decision is final, Charles!" Frederic commanded, narrowing his eyes at him.
Charles clenched his fists.
"The results could've turned out that way because of the doctor’s negligence. Will you let Nancy take the children to take the test again?" Angelina regretted her actions and tried to explain, but Frederic was no longer interested in hearing her words.
He didn’t know who to trust anymore!
Even if he was aware of Angelina's intentions, he was more distressed about whether the children really were Charles'.
Frederic had always doubted Charles but still opted to give the two children three percent shares each out of respect for him. Combined with Charles' shares, it would be difficult for Derrick to overturn the TS Group.
However, Charles could only gain access to those shares if he could prove that the kids were his biological children and if he were to marry Nancy.
If Angelina were aware of that fact, she wouldn't be as distressed as she was now.
"Grandpa, please let me do another test with Bobby and Nadia tomorrow," Charles requested again.
Frederic shook his head and replied, "If you can lie to me this time around, what would keep you from lying to me again? Why should I believe you?"
"Father, don't be so stubborn! The doctor just made a mistake. He won't make another," Angelina pleaded.
"Get out! I'm tired!" Frederic interrupted her, waving his hand in disgust.
Charles turned away from them and walked out.
Angelina followed after him.
"Charles, Charles..." Angelina repeatedly called his name.
Charles ignored her.
"Derrick will be here soon. What should I do?" Angelina shouted anxiously.
She didn't know how to fix this situation. What should she do?
Should she look for Nancy?
Should she let Nancy clarify that the two children were Charles'?
How would she find Nancy? Angelina had always treated her poorly. Would she be able to convince her to help? Would she have to beg Nancy?
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