Chapter 436 He Must Be Dismembered into a Thousand Pieces!
The atmosphere grew heavy with the weight of the revelation.
Brady, having been briefed by Sarah about Victor upon his return, recognized the gravity of the situation. With concern etched on his face, he joined the others in their solemn contemplation.
"Sarah is not Victor Edwards' biological daughter," he stated gravely. "The paternity test we thought was conclusive was a sham."
"Is that so?" Brian's voice was tinged with disbelief, his brow furrowed in thought.
"Our own genetics center is beyond reproach. They wouldn't err. We need to deliberate on our next move," he suggested.
Antonio gestured imperiously for the phone.
Brian passed his phone to his father without hesitation.
"Alex, who else is privy to this information?" Antonio's voice was calm, yet it carried an undercurrent of authority.
"Just us. The lab's discretion is ironclad. Your concerns about confidentiality are unwarranted," Alex's response came through the speaker, his tone reassuring.
Antonio gave a nod of approval.
"For now, let's maintain the status quo. Our home country's complexities dwarf those we face abroad. We proceed with caution," he instructed.
"Understood," Alex replied, his voice betraying a hint of the gravity of the situation.
The fact that a forged paternity report could emerge under Antonio's watch was a stark reminder of their vulnerability. As leaders of a multinational corporation, they had to tread even more carefully on foreign soil.
After the call ended, the room remained silent until Harper spoke up.
"This is a travesty. The audacity to deceive Mommy—"
"It's unforgivable," Ethan interjected, his face set in a mask of seriousness. He understood all too well the depth of their mother's longing to find her biological father.
Ryan's fists clenched in anger. "To toy with familial bonds for personal gain is despicable."
"Financial deceit is one thing, but toying with emotions is a vile transgression," Brian added, his voice cold as steel.
Brady reached out, resting a comforting hand on Sarah's head. "Let's not despair. Often, the truth, however painful, is a necessary revelation."
Antonio drew Sarah into an embrace. "I promise, we will not let this deception stand," he vowed.
Sarah sighed, a complex mix of emotions reflected in her eyes. Initially, she had felt a wave of relief wash over her—relief that Victor was not her biological father. Yet, as she considered the months of deception, the manipulation of her emotions and finances, a righteous anger began to simmer within her.
She looked up, her expression resolute. "Perhaps this is a blessing in disguise."
Antonio's face darkened with fury. The thought of Victor causing such turmoil within his family, harming his wife and children, was intolerable. He resolved that Victor would face a reckoning, one that would be both swift and severe.
With that thought, Antonio took out his phone and directed James to intensify the search for Victor's whereabouts.
Brian, ever the strategist, immediately rallied his network of hackers. He disseminated Victor's information globally, confident that the digital breadcrumbs left behind would lead them to their target.
In the study, Antonio and Brian worked side by side, a portrait of focus and determination. They alternated between their computers and phones, sharing leads and insights, their expressions grave.
Their concentration was palpable. The urgency of the situation had rendered any thoughts of leisure far from their minds.
Brady took the younger children to the backyard to play, offering them a reprieve from the tension.
Sarah followed, knowing her role was to support and wait for her husband and son to uncover the necessary clues.
She watched her family, a sense of pride swelling in her chest at the sight of her husband and son, their resemblance striking.
Suddenly, Brian and Antonio spoke in unison.
"We've found him!"
The two men had independently located Victor's whereabouts. Alex and James had also unearthed a wealth of information and images.
Victor was staying at a casino in Country T, a neighboring nation known for its economic struggles and lawlessness—a place where anyone could disappear or be found.
The photos showed Victor living the high life, treated as a VIP in the casino, his fortunes at the tables seemingly of no concern.
His time in Country T had been marked by indulgence—fine dining, a parade of beautiful companions, and no signs of gainful employment.
"He's actually gone abroad," Brian mused, his frown deepening.
Antonio, too, sensed that something was amiss.
A gambler with empty pockets suddenly living large in a foreign casino, gambling with abandon, and enjoying a lifestyle more opulent than ever before in their home country? It didn't add up.
"This doesn't make sense," Brian said, tapping his finger on the table—a habit when deep in thought, a trait he shared with his father.
"It's not odd for him to travel abroad, but it's peculiar that he's found his way to a casino so quickly and is spending without care. He never lived this high in our country."
Victor had never ventured beyond this city in his life. He couldn't even recognize the full English alphabet, let alone navigate a foreign country.
Yet, there he was, thriving in a foreign land.
The photos and videos revealed a man who seemed unfazed by his gambling losses as if someone was continuously footing the bill.
Recalling the evidence they had collected from his home, the napkins from the upscale café...
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