Love Is a Sweet Addiction

Amanda nodded. “Alright then. Have a good rest.”

“I will. Mom, go to bed early too.” Anne secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She had finally managed to get through.

She was really afraid that Amanda would notice something and force her to do the paternity test.

“Well, I think you haven’t eaten anything just now. Tell Mom what you want to eat. Mom will get the kitchen to get it for you.” Amanda regained her usual thoughtfulness.

Anne knew that her consideration was all because of the child in her belly. A complicated emotion flashed through her heart, but she still nodded obediently. “Alright.”

Amanda finally left happily.

At the temporary board of directors meeting, everyone present looked like they wanted to speak but hesitated.

Clark, who was sitting at the head of the table, glanced at everyone and said calmly, “Since everyone has requested to hold a temporary board of directors meeting, let’s just say what we have to say. Don’t talk nonsense.”

Although the old man was old, he was not blind and deaf. He naturally knew what they were thinking, but he did not directly point it out.

After a moment of silence, a small shareholder secretly glanced at Terence and Clark on the other side of the conference table and carefully said, “Mr. Clark, we are here today for the reputation and prospects of the company. Please don’t take offense. Uh … I believe the two of you have already seen the criticism of the Gibson Family’s bloodline on the Internet and heard the defamation of the Gibson Family’s bloodline, right? What we mean is that as this matter gets worse and worse, it even affects the company’s performance. Shouldn’t Chairman Clark try to calm it down? Well … for example, opening a press conference or something.”

“That’s right, that’s right…” The other shareholders nodded in agreement. “Although we all know that Terence and Mr. Clark are not related, the others do not know. Those onlookers who would believe whatever they heard would only spread worse news. Some people even seem to slander you.”

“That’s right. The person who created this news might be an ill-intentioned competitor. If we let them continue like this, sooner or later, we will fall into their traps.”

“…”

Everyone started to talk.

The voices in the conference room finally stopped, and everyone looked at Clark, clearly waiting for him to speak.All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

Clark, who had been silent all this time, took a sip of tea and nodded. “I heard all the rumors outside. I understand everyone’s thoughts.”

“Then what does Mr. Clark think we should do?” Someone asked.

Clark looked at Terence with a kind face. “As for what to do, I want to listen to Terence.”

Terence, who had been pointed out, looked at everyone and faintly spat out a sentence, “I don’t think if I am the bloodline of the Gibson family would affect my status in the company in the eyes of outsiders. It will not affect the company’s performance, either. After all, this is just a private matter of our Gibson family. A powerful company doesn’t need to care about some rumors outside. Otherwise, we look petty.”

“Mr. Terence seems to think too little of this,” someone said. “When outsiders start to pay attention to the Gibson family bloodline, they will immediately pay attention to the problem of the future heir of the Gibson family. Mr. Terence and Mr. James are both the most qualified successors of the Gibson family in the future. This … I believe Mr. Terence should understand even without us saying.”

“Oh … he is right.” Clark nodded and turned to James. “James, what do you think? How should we deal with this?”

James raised his head and pondered for a moment before smiling at Clark. “Grandfather, I don’t think this matter is complicated at all. If we hold a press conference and do a paternity test in public, wouldn’t everything be fine? Our Gibson family has a pure bloodline and we don’t need others to point fingers at us. This is also the best way to stop rumors and slap their faces.”

“Mr. James is right.” Someone nodded and echoed.

“Mr. James’s idea is neat and comprehensive,” someone also said.

James smiled at the group. “Thank you, uncles, for your appreciation. However, the specific way to deal with this matter depends on grandfather and Uncle Terence. After all, Uncle Terence is the main character of this matter.”

James didn’t dare to meet Terence’s eyes, nor did he want to. Because he wanted to know more than everyone else whether Terence was a descendant of the Gibson family.

Although everyone here said that they believed in the bloodline of the Gibson family, they were suspicious in their hearts and wanted to know the truth quickly!

After coming out of the conference room, Terence went directly to Clark’s office.

Clark turned to glance at him as he walked to his seat. “What? You still want to stick to your own ideas?”

Terence gave a cold smile. “Dad pulled these small shareholders to pressure me. Can I continue to persevere?”

The corner of Clark’s mouth twitched. He did not expect Terence to see through his scheme.

“You are smart, but you are too stubborn.” Clark pointed at him. “This kind of person is the least suitable to manage a company, understand?”

“Whether it is suitable to manage the company or not, I think it still needs time to prove it. Dad doesn’t have to make your decision too early.”

“Hmph!” Clark was annoyed by him. “That’s right, I gathered these directors today, but this is also their request for the past few days. I can’t even satisfy this small request of theirs.”

“So?” Terence frowned.

“Therefore, you must participate in the press conference this time, and you must also accept the paternity test under the witness of everyone.”

It seemed that Clark was determined this time, and he had said it to this extent. Terence felt that if he continued to persist, it would only make him and Esther more embarrassed.

Originally, he wanted to let them misunderstand. At least this way, she could protect her mother’s reputation and also make Esther and the child in her belly safer, but it was obvious that he could not continue this path.

“Terence, what are you feeling guilty about? What are you afraid of?” Clark stared at him and gritted his teeth.

Terence shook his head. “Although I have never done this paternity test, I am not guilty nor afraid. I can promise Dad to participate in this press conference, but I also need Dad to promise me a small request.”

“What is it?”

“If the results are out and I am not your biological son, then I will kowtow three times to you on behalf of my mother and take my wife and child out of the Gibson family. If the results show that I am your biological son, then my request is very simple. You kowtow three times to my mother in front of her memorial tablet to apologize. It is so simple.”