Chapter 4

The couple's stance was unwavering.

They stood firmly on my side and didn't say a single word in Hubert's defense.

Irritation flashed across Hubert's face.

Before he could say anything, Claire stepped forward, her voice thick with grievance.

"Mr. and Mrs. Lock, I'm sorry. This is all my fault. I shouldn't have come with Hubert.

"But this child is still part of the Lock family. I only wanted her to meet her family. I didn't mean anything else by it..."

As she spoke, tears streamed down her face.

The child in her arms began whimpering as well, looking utterly pitiful.

Her words instantly reignited Hubert's anger.

"Mom, Dad, this child is my daughter too. Why shouldn't she be here? Why shouldn't she be recognized by the family?

"Today, I'm making sure everyone acknowledges her!"

No matter how Laidman and Michelle scolded him or tried to reason with him, Hubert refused to budge.

He looked determined to get his way no matter what.

I held my son's hand and stood off to the side, watching the spectacle unfold with cold detachment.

I always knew Hubert was selfish and heartless.

But seeing him create such an ugly scene in front of our son, without the slightest regard for either of our feelings, I couldn't help feeling a wave of regret.

I regretted choosing a man like him to be my son's father and allowing my child to grow up in a family filled with betrayal and endless drama.

Fortunately, it would all be over soon.

As Laidman, Michelle, and Hubert remained locked in a standoff and the relatives around us began murmuring among themselves, I slowly rose to my feet and spoke.

"I agree that the child should be recognized as part of the family."

The entire room fell silent.

Every eye turned toward me.

Some were shocked. Others were confused.

Meanwhile, the joy in Hubert's and Claire's eyes was impossible to hide.

"But I have one condition. The sole heir to Lock Group can only be my son.

"Everything the company owns in the future can only be inherited by him."

The moment the words left my mouth, Claire's expression changed.

"No! Why should it be? My daughter is Hubert's child too. She has inheritance rights!"

I ignored her completely and simply looked at Hubert.

He frowned, clearly weighing the situation in his mind.

He was still young, after all.

There would be plenty of opportunities to change things later.

For now, getting the child officially recognized by the family was what mattered most.

So, he agreed without hesitation.

"Fine. I agree. The only heir to Lock Group will be our son. This child won't inherit a single cent."

Then, in front of Laidman, Michelle, and the assembled relatives, he personally signed the agreement.

After signing it, he shot me a smug look, probably convinced he played his cards perfectly.

What he didn't know was that he would never get the chance to change his will.

Once the agreement was signed, Hubert was in an excellent mood.

"Come on. I'll drive everyone over so we can get the paperwork taken care of. Now that the family has officially acknowledged her, we should get everything finalized as soon as possible."

We walked out the hall together.

Claire deliberately moved to my side and said with a mocking smile, "Crystal, it looks like we're family now. I'll be counting on you to take good care of us."

I couldn't have cared less about her provocation because at that moment, the familiar electronic voice echoed through my mind once again.

[The three-day countdown has ended.]

[The Lies Come True authority has been successfully activated.]

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