Chapter 112: Chapter 112

"It must be worth a million at least." Another paparazzo’s face looked exceptionally grim, initially thinking they could make some easy money off Landon Lawson, but in the end, they only got a hundred bucks.

Could it be that the three of them were photographers?

"A million? It’s merely a photo. To me, it’s worth only a hundred bucks!" Landon Lawson mocked while tossing the photo onto the table.

"Are you trying to use this photo to threaten me, to extort money from me?"

Landon Lawson’s words left the trio momentarily stunned, looking at him in astonishment. If he decided to prosecute them, they really wouldn’t know how to handle it. With Landon Lawson’s capabilities, punishing them would be a piece of cake. But did he really dare to hand them over to the police? If that illegitimate child issue came to light, everyone would know.

"We’re just discussing a business deal with you. The photo’s price isn’t high, but its value, President Lawson, you should understand."

"Don’t I understand? It’s merely a photo of me and my son. Sure, the picture isn’t bad, but for a million, it hardly seems worth it!" Landon Lawson shook his head with a smile, though his slender eyes showed no hint of amusement, the cold smile instead making one’s heart tremble.

Did Landon Lawson just admit so easily to having an illegitimate child? Wasn’t he afraid of the turmoil this would cause?

"President Lawson, you should know what the consequences would be if you don’t pay up to make this go away." The paparazzi wore a dark expression; a million was hardly a fortune for Landon Lawson.

"Don’t you know about what happened with Vera and me? If I remember correctly, there were also people who came to me with photos back then. But so what? It got publicized, and now it’s my son. What’s there to hide?"

"Alright, since President Lawson has made up his mind, we won’t say more." The three angrily yelled, grabbing the photos from the table and heading out. The secretary stood aside, blankly watching the three leave with ashen faces. Was Landon Lawson really going to let them publicize this?

Evan Quinn stood by the door, having heard everything inside clearly. Though young, given Landon Lawson’s social standing and notoriety, letting the outside world know he was Landon Lawson’s son could hardly be without impact. And as for his girlfriend, who knew how she would react.

Yet, the very thought of wanting to make his identity public softened the brightness in Evan Quinn’s eyes, turning his gaze more complex.

Landon Lawson looked at Evan Quinn standing by the door and gently waved him over, "Come here!"

Evan Quinn hesitated, then walked over, sitting cross-legged beside him willingly.

"Why didn’t you spend the money to buy off the news just now?"

"Buy? I, Landon Lawson, wouldn’t waste money. You’re my son; it’ll be public sooner or later." Unfazed, Landon Lawson hadn’t spared a thought for this matter.

Evan Quinn was taken aback, publicize it? He initially thought Landon Lawson just wanted to acknowledge him as his son but, like an illegitimate child, wouldn’t let the world know their relationship.

Landon Lawson turned his head, looking at Evan Quinn’s conflicted eyes, naturally understanding his thoughts. He reached out, ruffling his hair, "Your mom was my lawful wife, and you’re our son, the heir to the Lawson family."

These seven words shattered his last defenses completely.

It turned out he truly wanted to reclaim them, mother and son.

Half a two-hour later, Vera Yates looked at the three people appearing before her, their purpose already made clear over the phone—they just wanted to know if she wished to buy the news.

Vera Yates looked at the photos they had taken, her pupils suddenly shrinking. It was evident she wasn’t aware of it, and they were pleased with her reaction, at least her response seemed normal.

"Miss Vance, you and President Lawson’s illegitimate child has already been photographed, so regarding this matter..."

Vera Yates covered her small mouth, her eyes instantly brimming with tears, large ones rolling down.

"Is... is this child really Stephen’s?" Vera Yates covered her mouth, her originally pretty face showing a pitiful look, making the three pause. From her words, could the child not be Vera Yates and Landon Lawson’s? Then whose was it?

Vera Yates gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, heartbroken, she said, "You must have already approached Stephen. Since he’s not planning to suppress this matter, I’ll respect his decision." ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novel⸺fire.net

After saying this, she let her assistant send them off.

The three paparazzi exchanged glances; neither of these two planned to buy the video. Weren’t they worried about it being leaked?

"Unbelievable, what are these people thinking? Since Landon Lawson won’t pay to suppress it, then let it out."

Landon Lawson’s attitude infuriated them; the money they thought they’d earn had vanished.

The assistant worriedly looked at Vera Yates. She had also seen the photos those people had shared. How could someone like her, prone to jealousy, remain calm?

But today, Vera Yates was unusually quiet, strangely not losing her temper.

Sienna Quinn slept in a daze, having had meetings till early and losing track of time, their group ended up sleeping at the company fully dressed.

"President Quinn, President Quinn, wake up."

"What is it?" Sienna Quinn was shaken awake, groggily seeing Danielle Carter standing in front of her.

"What time is it?" She yawned widely, glanced at the time—it was already eight o’clock. People were arriving for work one after another.

Danielle Carter anxiously opened her phone and showed it to Sienna Quinn.

Sienna Quinn shook her head, ensuring she was awake, then looked at the phone. Her originally calm face darkened, and she stood up from her seat.

The forum and latest news were all about Landon Lawson’s illegitimate child, featuring photos of two wearing matching parent-child outfits.

Evan Quinn’s small face was clearly exposed.

Her hand, holding the phone, trembled uncontrollably. Her greatest fear had come true; Evan Quinn’s identity wasn’t protected, and everyone had learned the news.

With so many harboring ill intentions towards her, now that Evan Quinn was exposed, those wanting to attack her might target him. Especially Vera Yates, who would stop at nothing to become Landon Lawson’s woman.

Sienna Quinn’s fists clenched tightly, Landon Lawson was so flamboyant, is he afraid no one knows Evan Quinn is his son, even daring to wear parent-child outfits!

In the top ten trending news, eight were about Landon Lawson, his illegitimate child, his ex-wife, and his current girlfriend. The child’s biological mother’s identity instantly became the focus of speculation.