Chapter 104 Struck by a Bolt of Lightning
South arched an eyebrow as he looked at Silas. âI heard that you were looking for a woman a few
years back?â Surprise inundated Silas. âHow did you know this?"
âIsn't this common knowledge with some investigation?â South declared, a touch disdainful. âYou
investigated it?â Silas asked incredulously. Curling his lips, South stared at him. âDo you know how
much effort I expended to get Mommy to return here and apply for a job at Nolan Group? And do
you know how many of my plans you've wasted?â
Could you imagine what it'd feel like to have a six-year-old kid sitting across you, saying such
creepy things to you? Silas felt his body inexplicably going limp, his heart pounding wildly as
though he'd just finished a marathon. An answer seemed to be on the verge of bursting forth, but
he just felt that something didn't quite make sense. âWhat do you mean?â South smiled craftily. âI'll
tell you if you agree to a few of my conditions.â
Silas nodded. âWhat are your conditions?â
Gazing at him, South stated solemnly, âYou can't tell Mommy about our conversation today, and of
course, it's best if others don't know about it, too.â
Silas nodded. âOkay!â South then continued, âAlso, you're not allowed to bully my mommy.
Otherwise, I'll retaliate on her behalf.â
Silas kept his gaze pinned on South, his heartbeat speeding up incessantly. He seemed to have
understood, yet it also didn't quite register in his mind. âI promise you that. Keep talking.â Feeling
that he'd put his daddy through sufficient torture, South simply cut to the chase. âMy mommy... is
the woman you were looking for back then.â Boom! The moment Silas heard this, he felt as though
he'd been struck by a bolt of lightning. His body swayed slightly as he stared at South across him in
shock. He'd harbored such a suspicion, but he was still astonished to the point that no words came
when he heard such a declaration. He wanted to ask, Are you my son? How did you find me? But in
reality, he couldn't even utter a single word. Never had he lost his composure so thoroughly and in
front of a child at that. South stared at him with a serious expression on his petite face. âAlthough
I'm your child with Mommy, you canât fight Mommy for my custody rights, and I won't choose to go
with you either. Mommy doesnât know that you're my daddy, so you'd better not mention it either.
Otherwise, you'll just have to bear the ramifications yourselfl Don't coerce her. Rather, have her fall
in love with you willingly. Also, if you want to pursue my mommy, you must sever all contact with
other women. Mommy is rather difficult to win over as she'd been hurt once, so you need to have
some patience.â
Silas was a touch moved, and his nose burned, so he covered his face with both hands, but his
emotions just remained roiling after a long while. He truly didn't want to lose his composure before
a kid, but this huge surprise had him feeling at a loss. It turns out that Camila is the woman that
night, while this smart and mischievous fellow in front of me is my very own son! Never in my
wildest dreams had I ever imagined that the woman I like is the woman I'd looked for laboriously.
After a long time, he finally stretched out a hand and caressed South's head. âDonât worry, I won't
hurt her. You should've told me earlier!â South curled his lips. âI've got to gain an understanding of
you first to ascertain whether you're worthy of my mommy.â âWhat about now? You think I'll do?â
Silas asked with a chuckle. "Passable.â
As Silas gazed at South's standoffish expression, joy imbued him. âYou're exactly like your mommy!"
Looking at the corners of his lips that remained lifted, South reminded, âDonât scare my mommy.
You should just continue with your method of letting nature take its course. I'm just playing it safe in
telling you the truth. After all, I'll prioritize my biological daddy, but if you donât perform well, I don't
mind asking Mommy to find me a stepfather!â
Silas was overjoyed, so much so that he didn't take offense to the threat in South's remark. âOkay,â
he agreed.