Revenge of the Outcast

Chapter 5: Noe's Father

Hayley Waters drove to another hotel and completed the check-in process.

She followed Isidore Richmond into the room and respectfully reported the future development plan of the company. After getting Isidore's approval, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Now, it was her time to showcase her skills!

To engulf the Brown family was an excellent opportunity to demonstrate her abilities!

As the night deepened, Hayley decided to book another room and stayed next to Isidore Richmond.

That night, Isidore slept peacefully.

Without Ariah's insults and without hearing Noe's late-night crying, he was completely relaxed.

"Ring, ring..."

The sound of a phone ringing woke Isidore up, and he opened his eyes.

Looking at the unfamiliar ceiling, he sat up straight.

Looking around at the decorations in the room, Isidore realized that he was currently staying in a hotel, free from cooking and laundry.

As the phone continued to ring sharply, Isidore rubbed his eyes and frowned slightly when he saw the caller ID but still answered the call.

It was Ariah Brown calling.

"Useless dog, why haven't you come yet?"

Ariah scolded angrily over the phone, "Are you planning to have morning s*x with that slut?"

"Watch your language, Ariah!"

Isidore said displeased, "Don't slander others!"

"Oh, getting protective of Hayley, are you?" Ariah sneered, "Last night, you played a trick on us with a fake check. Do you think you've become capable?"

"Fake check?"

Isidore raised an eyebrow, but he didn't say much. He just said calmly, "I'll be at the County Clerk right away."

After that, he hung up the phone.

After a simple morning routine, he dressed and had breakfast with Hayley before heading to the County Clerk together.

During this time, Ariah called him five times in a row, obviously impatient.

Seeing the bright red Ferrari pulled up to the entrance of the County Clerk, Ariah, who was in an Audi A8, couldn't wait to get out of the car and sneered, "It seems like I hit the mark. You came after hanging up on me. Ready for a morning exercise with that slut?"

"Enough nonsense, let's get the registration done!"

Isidore said coldly.

He didn't want to have any more dealings with Ariah.

"Hmph, as you wish!"

Ariah smirked and entered the County Clerk's hall with her documents.

"Hayley, wait for me a few minutes."

Isidore also got out of the car.

The registration process was quick, and a few minutes later, Isidore got the divorce certificate.

Looking at the glaring three words on the cover, Isidore felt an unexpected lightness.

From now on, there would be no more connection with the Brown family.

Master, I've repaid the favor of nurturing me over the years!

As for the money I gave to the Brown family, I will reclaim it one by one because it belongs to my parents!

His mood was somewhat complicated. He took out his phone and dialed the number of his college friend Anakin Martinez.

"My old friend, Anakin! Do you have time for a drink at noon?"

Anakin was his dormitory mate, and they had a good relationship. Anakin's family was also wealthy, supposedly involved in finance. However, after Isidore married into the Brown family, he was busy with household chores, and they rarely went out for drinks.

"I, uh, have something to deal with. Let's talk in a few days."

Anakin's voice on the other end sounded hesitant, and Isidore also heard what seemed to be a child speaking on that side, calling out "Dad."

"You've got a son now?" Isidore laughed, "When did you have him? You didn't even tell me. What's wrong, don't fancy me as a brother anymore?"

"It's not... I'll call you back later."

Anakin quickly hung up the phone.

Isidore was puzzled. What's wrong with this guy?

He's not usually like this.

Could he be in some trouble?

He walked out of the County Clerk, intending to ask Hayley to check if there were any issues with Anakin. If there were problems, he would definitely help!

"Isidore, I've finally drawn a clear boundary with you, you useless piece of trash."

A mocking voice came from behind, and Isidore came back to his senses. He sneered, "Yeah, I've finally regained my freedom and don't have to see you and your son anymore."

The topic of his son Noe was something he found difficult to discuss in his life!

After several years of marriage, he had never shared a room with Ariah, and the child was not his own flesh and blood!

Moreover, Ariah had educated Noe from a young age, teaching him to call Isidore "useless"!

As Isidore stared at the driver's seat of a black Audi A8, he took a deep breath, his face full of disbelief. "Anakin!? How are you here? And why is Noe in your car?"

"Daddy, Daddy!"

Noel grinned, holding a lollipop, leaned on Anakin's face, and planted a kiss. Pointing at Isidore, he exclaimed, "This useless guy scared Noe yesterday, and Daddy will punish him!"

"Daddy!"

These two words pierced Isidore's heart deeply, making his whole body shake.

Anakin, his only good brother, turned out to be Noe's father!?

The man in the driver's seat looked a bit awkward, didn't speak, and prepared to roll up the car window.

"Honey! What are you afraid of? I've already divorced him!" Ariah held the car window, speaking gently, "Come on, Noe, Mom will hold you! Let Daddy and this useless guy talk for a moment."

"No, there's nothing to say. Let's go."

Anakin whispered. His eyes were a bit evasive.

Isidore's face turned pale, and after a long time, he laughed self-mockingly, "I never expected that you would have an affair with Ariah and even have a child! Anakin, you're really my 'good brother.'"

"Isidore, there's a misunderstanding in this..."

Just as Anakin was about to speak, Isidore coldly interrupted, "Misunderstanding? What's there to misunderstand! You even had a child with Ariah, isn't this bastard your own flesh and blood?"

"Don't talk about Noe like that!"

Anakin's face was also unpleasant, "Noe is my child, but..."

"Isidore, what kind of thing are you? We've been married for a few years, and I've long been tired of you, this useless guy! What qualifications do you have to talk about me? Aren't you the same?"

Ariah scolded angrily while holding Noe, "Don't think that getting involved with Hayley will save you. The bank has started auditing the accounts, and Shining Star is about to collapse! You're still a penniless loser!"

"Isidore, if you need help, Martinez’s family can temporarily delay the bank's debt collection for Shining Star..." Anakin whispered.

"Is this your way of helping?" Isidore shook his head with a bitter smile, "Past brotherhood, now settled. From now on, I, Isidore, no longer recognize you! Get lost!"

"Isidore!" Anakin frowned, "Watch your language. I genuinely want to help you!"

"Genuinely help me by sleeping with my wife and having a child? Thank you for your kindness."

Isidore lit a cigarette, spat toward Anakin, and said, "Now get the hell out of here!"

"You're truly ungrateful!"

Anakin, embarrassed and furious, said, "I'm saying this for the sake of our old friendship. What kind of thing are you! Do you think you're a big deal? Martinez’s family..."

Smack!

Before he could finish his words, Isidore slapped him hard on the face.

"I told you to get lost, and you still won't. Do you really have to be so annoying?"

Isidore gently rubbed his hand, "If you're not convinced, want to practice off the car?"

"You..."

Anakin covered his face, his eyes full of resentment.

After a while, he glanced deeply at Isidore and sneered, "Fine, let's go our separate ways! Shining Star will go bankrupt soon. I really want to see where you'll cry when Hayley has nothing left! Ariah, you and Noe get in the car. Let's go!"