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Rebecca was dumbfounded. Seriously? Is May really such a scaredy-cat? she wondered.

Tl go talk to him and put an end to his hopes for your mom,” May said quickly, trying to sound braver. “You

go on inside.”

Rebecca agreed.

A few minutes later, May and Ryan stepped into the hallway. May looked impatient but held back because Ryan

was intimidating, and she did not want Ryan to say too much around Rebecca. “Whatever it is, say it quickly,”

she said.

“Is Rebecca really the child between Amelia and me?” Ryan asked, locking eyes with May, his presence almost

overpowering.

“Dream on!” May shot back without a second thought, her tone laced with pure hatred and disgust. “You told

Amelia to get rid of the baby, remember? She almost died on that operating table.”

Ryan’s hand stalled by his side. Memories surged up from the past, leaving him stunned and silent for a

moment.

“Amelia doesn’t want to see you, and she never will,” May said firmly, practically kicking him out. “If you don’t

want to send her into shock right after she wakes up, you'd better leave.”

“She looks just like me,” Ryan pressed, refusing to let it go.

May got savage with her comeback. “Oh yeah? Well, I look just like your dad. Should you start callingDaddy

now?”

Ryan’s expression darkened.

May swallowed hard, feeling a little jittery all of a sudden.

I'm already running a DNA test on her, Ryan replied, his tone cool and unhurried, carrying a kind of refined

confidence. “We'll know soon enough if she’s really my daughter.

“Then just wait and see.” May tossed over her shoulder, striding off without another word.

As Ryan watched her walk away, his secretary leaned in and whispered, “Judging by her reaction, Rebecca

probably isn’t your kid.”

Vin's eyes

went dark. “Find sway to get a sample from Rebecca. If you really can’t, forge one and bluff May with it.”

The secretary nodded. “Got it.”

May couldn’t shake her anxiety. Amelia was dead set on cutting all ties with Ryan, and the last thing Amelia

wanted was for him to catch wind of Rebecca.

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Thinking about all that. May rang up Jeffrey just before stepping into the hospital room. Tm back in Jelashing Can

you meetin an hou?”

Rebecca had no idea what had just happened. She was in the hospital room, holding Amelia’s hand and chatting,

ignoring everything outside. When May walked in, Rebecca casually asked, “All done?”

May nodded. “Yeah.”

“Looked like you were a little afraid of him. Rebecca teased.

“Afraid of a jerk like him? As it. May snorted, pulling up a chair and sitting down, totally unfazed, “I just didn’t

want your mom to hear his voice and get all worked up. She’s never liked him”

Rebecca didn’t say anything more. Clearly, her mom’s story had more layers to it, but since May wasn’t about. to

spill, Rebecca didn’t want to press May.

“If he or anyone with him tries to approach you, just stay away from them, May said after thinking it over. “Don’t

let them get close, okay?”

Rebecca nodded. “Okay,”

May wanted to warn Rebecca to keep more than just her distance-she had to make sure they didn’t get any of

her stuff, like a hair or anything. But May couldn't say it outright. Rebecca was smart enough to catch on.

They spent stchatting with Amelia, and about an hour later, May got a text from Jeffrey: [Top floor.

rightmost office. Someone will bring you in.]

Keeping her expression neutral, May stood up. I'm just going to the restroom. Wait here for me.”

“Okay.” Rebecca just nodded, not suspecting a thing.

It didn’t take long before May was ushered into the top-floor and found herself sitting across from Jeffrey.

Jeffrey pushed a cup of coffee over to her, his manner polite and almost too formal. “So, what brings you

here?”

“Weren't you the one who wanted this meeting?” May shot back. She didn’t even bother with the formality.

“I'm curious about Rebecca’s mother,” Jeffrey said, sounding unhurried. “Would you be willing to enlighten me?”

May arched an eyebrow, thinking, ‘Why is everyone suddenly so obsessed with Amelia?‘ She hesitated for a

moment, keeping her guard up, and then asked, “What do you know already?”

Jeffrey's eyes showed nothing as he thought about Riley's lazy streak since she returned. He guessed, “She's a

top hacker and once took a kid under her wing.”

May raised an eyebrow, impressed. She shrugged, “If you know that much, the rest should be easy to find.” She

had no idea Jeffrey was setting a trap.

“I could,” Jeffrey replied, still calm as ever, “but she’s hidden this so carefully. It's clear she doesn’t want anyone

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“The only reason | know about the backing thing is pure luck. | just wanted to check if you think | should keep

looking into it.”

Harry could only roll his eyes, thinking to himself, Mr. Hanson is seriously the biggest scammer out there?

May paused and then said, “Amelia will be awake soon. Just ask her yourself when she’s up.

“So... this, Jeffrey said, taking out a test report and handing it over, his tone clearly probing. “Should | let

Rebecca in on this?

May accepted the report with a confused look, but as soon as she read what was on it, her eyes widened in

shock.

Jeffrey noticed May's confusion and said, “Richard has been tough on Rebecca, and Ryan looks a lot like her.

Considering recent events and Rebecca’s birthday, it all adds up.”

May rubbed her temples, thinking, “So that’s how Ryan put two and two together.

“If anyone's going to tell Rebecca, it should be Amelia, May said, her tone weighed down by everything Ryan had

just said. “But before that, | need you to helpout with something.”

Jeffrey nodded politely. “Go ahead.”

“Ryan’s having a paternity test done with Rebecca,” May said quietly. “I need you to alter the results and make

sure he doesn't find out the truth.”

“He’s not running any tests,” Jeffrey stated with absolute certainty.

May was taken aback and then quickly recounted everything that had happened earlier.

Jeffrey shrugged. “He was trying to mess with you. My guys have been keeping tabs on his crew. He hasn't

gotten close enough to grab anything from Rebecca.”

May paused and then realized he was telling the truth.

Jeffrey smirked, “He'll strut in soon with sshaky DNA report. Just stay cool and don’t give anything away.

Then he'll be clueless.”

“And how do you even know all that?” May couldn't help but ask.

“Let's just say Mr. Guzman and I... we think alike,” Jeffrey replied, handing the report to Barry with an easy,

almost teasing grin.

May stared at him, trying to figure him out. Then a suspicion popped into her head. “Wait-you don’t really know

Amelia's a hacker, do you? You were just trying to trick me.

Jeffrey admitted without a care, “That's right.”

May was left speechless, cursing inside, ‘Unbelievable. Everyone is scheming like a devil.”

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“I've got sbusiness with Rebecca, so FIl head out,” Jeffrey said, standing up. He was tall, striking, and

impossible to ignore. “If you need anything else, just givea call.”

May was left thinking. You're such a devil. Am | actually crazy enough to keep turning to you for help?”

Completely clueless about what was on May’s mind, Jeffrey strode out of the office with those long legs of his. He

still needed to go explain everything from this morning to Rebecca.

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