Very well.
Sebastian elegantly dabbed away the perspiration with a tissue, discarding it into the trash can before casually regarding the middleâaged man before him. âKeep in mind your responsibilities.â
âOf course, of course!â the middleâaged man replied with a reassuring smile.
With a smile, the middleâaged man pledged, âMr. Weiss, rest assured, you can rely on me.â
âMy sonâs destiny lies within your decisions, so Iâll document precisely as you dictate on the DNA report,â he affirmed.
Sebastian smirked in response. âThen proceed as Iâve directed.â
âIn the section designated for the father, inscribe my name,â he directed with clarity.
âAnd for the motherâs identificationâ¦â
He paused for effect. âSimply record the name of Damienâs wife, Cherise.â
Though Sebastianâs commands appeared straightforward, they landed like a bombshell upon the middleâaged man, igniting waves of apprehension. âThis⦠this seems rather precarious, doesnât it?â
How many in Adania were unaware of the profound love and unwavering support Damien, the esteemed CEO, harbored for his current wife?
Even after her affair with Sebastian was exposed, Damien stood steadfastly by her side.
Sebastianâs gunshot wound, a repercussion of Damienâs retaliation, served as a testament to the lengths he would go to protect his family.
The Weiss familyâs influence and status loomed large, casting a formidable shadow, yet for himâ¦
If Damien were to uncover any manipulation of the DNA report⦠the consequences would be dire indeed.
The middleâaged man couldnât fathom the repercussions he would face!
Sebastianâs inquiry cut through his thoughts like a knife. âWhatâs troubling you, Mr. Danny Parker?
Feeling intimidated, perhaps?â
Sebastian nonchalantly stifled a yawn. âHave my offers of securing a permanent European green card for your son or the villa I bestowed upon him failed to entice you?â
Chapter 971 The Manipulative Ploy Rest assured, Sebastian continued, fixing a menacing gaze on Danny, âYouâre already teetering on the brink of ruin. Even if Damien secks retribution, what power does he truly wield over you?â
âHeâs made no secret of his hostility, but his anger wonât extend to your son,â Sebastian assured with a chilling certainty.
âEven if Damien were to remove you from the equation, your son would still lead a life of comfort and luxury abroad.â
âBut if you dare to defy meâ¦â
Sebastianâs eyes narrowed, the threat implicit in his tone. âIf you choose to disobey me, your sonâs fate may not be so certain.â
âTherefore, Mr. Parker, you must now decide: save yourself or witness the inevitable demise of your son?â
Though not overtly forceful, Sebastianâs words cut through Danny like a knife, each syllable striking a nerve.
Danny struggled visibly, wiping sweat from his brow as he grappled with the weight of his decision.
Finally, he met Sebastianâs gaze headâon. âCan you guarantee⦠that my son will be treated well?â
âI will honor our agreement,â Sebastian affirmed with a nonchalant shrug.
âI am not one to deceive.â
âConsider this,â Sebastian continued, his tone dripping with a twisted kind of honesty. âIâve laid out the consequences of your choice, demonstrating my transparency.â
âSo, have you made your decision, Mr. Parker?â
Danny clenched his jaw, drawing a deep breath. âI have. If I must choose between myself and my son, I choose my son.â
âVery well,â Sebastian nodded in satisfaction, a sly smile playing on his lips. âHence, the DNA report must include my name and Cheriseâs.â
âButâ¦â Danny hesitated. âThey only requested a test for paternity with you, not Cheriseâ¦â
âThatâs easily remedied,â Sebastian interrupted, stifling another yawn. âThe hair samples provided to you surely contain more than one strand, correct?â
âYesâ¦â Danny confirmed.
âCherise has been in close proximity to the child recently, so their hair strands should be