Chapter 3 The Shameless Mistress
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What he saw was a paternity test result!
And the subject was Brooke!
Based on the available information and DNA results, Randal Barnett was excluded as the biological father of the child!
Randal's eyes widened as he stared in disbelief at the results in his hands.
This envelope contained not only the paternity test but also medical records from Brooke's consultations at the hospital.
So Brooke had known all along that her child wasn't Randal's!
And he had been kept in the dark for so long?!
Brooke had left him once before, and he had been deeply disappointed in her since then.
Recently, Brooke suddenly came to catch up with him with the excuse of explaining why she had left.
That very night, he somehow got drunk and stayed in her room overnight.
The next morning, he woke up with his splitting head, only to find both of them were naked in bed!
Brooke claimed they had s*x that night. Since then, Brooke started to cling to him. A month later, she appeared with a pregnancy test report—she was pregnant!
The child had been a source of misery for him and had deeply hurt Adelyn.
He had never thought the child wasn't even his!
Bang!
With a grim look, Randal slammed his fist onto the front seat.
"Go to the hospital," he commanded coldly.
His secretary, who was driving the car, hesitated. "Sir, there's an important meeting this afternoon regarding the renovation of St. John's Church."
"Did I not make myself clear? To the hospital!" Randal snapped.
"Yes, sir." His secretary quickly changed course towards the hospital.
*****
As Adelyn stepped out of City Hall, the sunlight filtered through the tree shadows onto her.
It seemed that all the hardships she had gone through were simply paving the way for future happiness.
She put on a faint smile, took off her glasses, and casually tossed her lustrous auburn hair, revealing her beautiful, radiant face.
She dialed Carlee's number. "Dear, time for the second scoop to hit the stage."
Carlee was even more excited than she was. She replied while snapping her fingers, "Got it!"
In just half a day, articles about "CEO Randal Barnett's affair with the Farrant family's heiress, Brooke, during his marriage" went rival.
Many news accounts reposted it, quickly propelling it to the top of Twitter's trending searches!
Several videos showed Randal accompanying Brooke to prenatal visits, looking intimate like a married couple.
But then a paternity report surfaced online!
The child Brooke was carrying wasn't Randal's at all!
Brooke was well-known to many, especially as a somewhat popular YouTuber.
She had gained a lot of attention previously for a video where she rescued stray cats at a church.
Later, it was revealed she was a wealthy heiress and a UT-Austin architecture graduate who had done extensive charity work, earning her a significant following!
But who would have thought that the kind-hearted goddess in their hearts was actually a shameless homewrecker?!
Now, the whole Internet was abuzz with the scandal!
Many people rallied behind Adelyn, voicing their support for her on the Twitter accounts of the cheater and the homewrecker, simultaneously berating both with fierce criticism.
*****
Adelyn drove her Ferrari sports car, blasting exhilarating punk music as she headed towards the CBD in Austin.
There, six towering skyscrapers pierced the sky, iconic structures of Austin.
And they were all privately owned by the Eaton family!
Adelyn parked the car at the imposing entrance of the corporate building.
Seeing the Ferrari pull up, the butler, Josh Montford, came up with a cheery smile.
"Josh, has my brother come back yet?" asked Adelyn.
She knew how much her brother, Carl Eaton, had wanted her to see the light and leave Randal, that scoundrel.
She had to show Carl the divorce papers!
Josh hesitated before saying, "Mr. Eaton is in the boardroom. Today is the monthly shareholders meeting."
Judging by Josh's expression, Adelyn deduced the situation.
Carl was an illegitimate child, and since she hadn't been back to the company in years, she suspected the senior shareholders were likely giving Carl a hard time.
"I'll check him there."
Saying this, Adelyn shed her bulky coat, revealing a black V-neck blouse paired with tailored trousers. Her long hair was pulled up high, looking sharp and stylish!
Adelyn took the elevator to the top floor and walked towards the conference room. As she approached, she could hear the mocking voices of the shareholders inside...
"Carl, you are the illegitimate son of the Eaton family, and it's already a privilege that I allowed you to be the president. Be careful whom you side with!"
Bang!
The boardroom door swung open.
The laughter inside ceased abruptly.
Carl looked at Adelyn in disbelief as she entered.
Tyrell Noyes, the shareholder who had been mocking her earlier, suddenly lost his temper and slammed the documents in his hand onto the table. "What's going on here? How did this riff-raff get into our shareholders' meeting? Which department are you from?"
"Where's my secretary?! I'm getting this woman fired now!"
Carl frowned, about to speak up, but Adelyn caught his eye and signaled for him to let her handle it.
She calmly pulled out a chair, placed her hands on the conference table, and smiled warmly.
With a gentle smile, she said, "Good afternoon, gentlemen."
But her beautiful eyes were ice-cold, sending chills down their spines.
She looked directly at Tyrell. "My name is Adelyn Eaton. As an Eaton, I wasn't aware my brother's CEO position required your consent."
"You're... Adelyn Eaton?" Tyrell's face was full of surprise, his earlier disdain gone.
Adelyn had virtually disappeared from the public eye and had not been seen at Eaton Enterprise in five years.
He had not recognized her at first.
"It seems your eyesight has worsened over the past five years. No wonder our chain restaurants in Boston are poorly monitored," she remarked sharply.
Look, what a commanding and towering attitude.
Her direct and uncompromising reprimand left Tyrell embarrassed.
Tyrell's face turned sour as he glared at Adelyn. "Adelyn! What right do you have to criticize me?"
"Oh? How about we stick to the facts then? Out of the original fifty chain restaurants in Boston, at least half were in prime locations, but now two-thirds have closed. Poor management and food safety issues repeated. Is this your 'not so bad' management?"
Adelyn smiled, her gaze fixed on Tyrell like a snake eyeing its prey.
She threw a stack of documents on the table. "As for the right you questioned, I am the legitimate daughter of my father. Is that qualification enough for you? Now, I would like to hear from you about the reports on our branches and factories."
As everyone looked through the detailed data analysis of the branches and factories over the years in the documents, no one dared to question Adelyn further!
Carl watched his sister, whom he hadn't seen in three years, and his heart swelled with emotion!
The fiercely decisive firecracker he knew was back!
At that moment, applause came from one side of the room. Adelyn looked up to see an exceptionally handsome man sitting there.
He was tall and well-built, with thick, golden curls and striking blue eyes that held a deep, thoughtful expression. His sharp features, high cheekbones, and strong jawline, combined with his healthy, sun-kissed skin, exuded a sense of vitality. The lazy smile playing on his lips did nothing to detract from his elegant, mature demeanor. His well-tailored suit spoke of refined taste and exuded a certain nobility that was hard to ignore.
Adelyn's gaze fell to the silver cross hanging around his neck, and memories from that day flooded back.
This was the man she had been looking for! The one who had saved her life!
Carl noticed Adelyn's reaction and quickly introduced him. "That's our new shareholder. I'll fill you in on the details later, but briefly, he's Trent Morrell... He's currently managing our construction division. And... he's Randal Barnett's uncle."
Her savior was none other than Randal's mysterious uncle!
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