The London Billionaire's Secret Child

CHAPTER SIX

The Scandal Breaks

The news was everywhere the next morning. All newspapers, social media ,websites and even people gossip about it among themselves.

“Is it true that the billionaire, Alexander Knight, had a child?”

“Who could the woman be and why hadn't he spoken about it?”

As Emma was scrolling through some posts on her social media page, she was shocked to find her picture, Liam and Alexander with bold words as a headline.

The headline read: “Is this the hidden heir to the knight empire?”

Emma opened her mouth in disbelief. Her hands were shaking, and her phone almost fell from her. “What have I done?” She whispered.

Liam, who had been sitting at the table eating cereal. He was happy and asked innocently: “Mommy, why are our pictures all over people's phones?”

Emma forced herself to smile and responded, “Don't worry, my darling! Continue with your meal.

She was feeling guilty that she allowed all this to happen. She knew her lie wouldn't stay long before being exposed to Liam.

Reporters had surrounded Knight Enterprise with their cameras flashing non-stop. There are thousands of people who are at the gate expecting to hear from Alexander himself. The security was mounted at the gate to make sure no one entered.

A few minutes later, Alexander arrived in his black lambhogini. His face was hard and jaw was tight. Immediately his car was spotted, people and the newscaster rushed towards him. Security quickly intervened and questions were thrown at him.

He didn't respond to any of their questions. Instead, he pushed his way through the thousands of crowds with the aid of security. He frowned, and you could hear his breathing heavily in anger.

Clara, with his assistance, went to meet him in his office. She was nervous. Sir…your fiancée called three times today. She said she wanted to speak with you. She was upset that she called, but you didn't pick up her call.

“I don't want to speak to anyone. Canceling all appointments, Clara asked nervously, “And the call, sir?”

“I don't want to talk to anyone," he replied coldly.

Clara replied softly. “Yes sir,” and she quickly left the office.

Alexander was very annoyed that he slammed his hand on his desk. He adjusted his tie and leaned back on his chair. He had many things on his mind. The tearful face of Emma and the innocent boy, Liam.

He picked up his phone and dialed Emma's number. It rang, but she was afraid to pick it up till the phone cut.

He called again and this time, Emma took a deep breath and picked it up. She said softly. “Hello.”

“Where are you?” he asked in an aggressive voice.

“Emma shivered as she responded. “I…at home.

“I need you in my office now. I will send a car to come and pick you up.

“Not now please .... Emma pleaded, but Alexander didn't allow her to complete her statement. “If I expected you, and you didn't come, I will then come by myself. I guess you wouldn't like that because the press would definitely follow me to your house.”

Immediately she heard that, her heart skipped. She would want that to happen, and she knew if he came, the press would definitely follow him since the news is all over all news platforms.

“Fine, I will come”. She responded calmly

After an hour, Emma entered the office with a face cap to cover her face. She was looking scared and shameful.

Alexander, who had been sitting down facing the window, was not looking at her. He just said, “Sit down,” and Emma sat down quietly without saying a word.

“I was asking you where we met, but you kept saying we have not met before!”

“If only you had told me the truth when I was asking you, we wouldn't have met ourselves in this shamble we are now.”

Emma couldn't say anything. Tears filled her eyes and dropped as if a heavy rain was dropping from the sky.

“I didn't want to come to the event when you invited us, but you said it was an order. I didn't plan for this, I am sorry.” She sobbed softly.

“But, you could have told me earlier…that is my point." Alexander responded

She wiped her tears and responded. “I had been in pain all these years raising him alone while you were with someone else. You think I don't feel like telling you? Do you think it was easy for me as well?”

Alexander looked up in disbelief. “Was I with someone else? He asked

Emma nodded like a baby, yet tears dropped from her eyes like tap water.

Alexander said slowly in order not to scare her more. “You knew I was engaged, didn't you?”

Emma was afraid to talk because she didn't want to reveal everything. Alexander observed she was hiding something. He stood up carefully from his chair and walked closer to her. “What other things are you hiding from me?

Emma responded. “I don't think it matters anymore, because the whole world now knows.

Alexander was annoyed. He shook his head, then slammed his hand on the table before her. “Enough of all these secrets. I need to know the truth. What else are you keeping?

As Emma wanted to talk, Clara rushed in. “Sir! There is bigger trouble.

Alexander looked at her and responded: “What could be bigger than this?”

“Sir, the reporters have brought up other evidence. This time, a video. Alexander and Emma looked at each other's faces.

“They are showing evidence, sir,” Clara added.

Alexander's curiosity had risen, and he asked, “What are they showing…what evidence?

Clara was afraid to show him, but she eventually showed him from a tablet she was holding. She played it and Alexander's face changed totally. The video showed where Alexander and Emma walked out of a hotel five years ago.

Emma was in the front while Alexander was coming behind.

The video was titled: “The proof tape of that one night. “

Emma stood up quietly. She covered her mouth with her hand. Her breathing was very heavy.

Alexander turned slowly towards her. His eyes were red in anger.

His lips were shaking as he spoke. “Did you set me up?”