Chapter 7 Finding the Child's Father

Upon witnessing Pam's confusion and apparent failure to comprehend her words, Carol's eyes turned dark, like a demon from hell. Her voice grew cold as she spoke, "Mom, did you see it clearly?"

"I saw it clearly. Then step back a bit, so as not to...get hurt by mistake."

Carol pulled her back and then stepped forward to Mrs. Simmons.

She spoke lightly, "Your shoes aren't clean."

Mrs. Simmons scoffed, "What? Are you also begging for mercy? Let me tell you, it's impossible!"

In the next moment--

"Splash!"

Carol grabbed the nearby fish tank and splashed it towards her.

Mrs. Simmons only felt a cool sensation on her head as something slippery rolled down her cheek. She reached out and grabbed a goldfish, immediately screaming and jumping up.

However, her feet slipped on the wet plants, and with a "thud," she kneeled directly in front of Pam.

Carol put the fish tank down and raised her eyebrows playfully, "Tsk, there's no need for such a grand gesture."

Mrs. Simmons: !!

Mrs. Simmons felt a raging fury rising within her as she screeched, "Carol Lawson!! I curse you to a miserable life!"

Mrs. Lawson was startled too. She hurried to assist Mrs. Simmons and angrily shouted at Carol, "Wretch! Do not burden our Lawsons just because you have no respect and refuse to use common sense! "

Carol looked at her.

The deep and eerie gaze startled Mrs. Lawson. Considering her granddaughter's audacious character, Mrs. Lawson quickly shouted outside, "Someone, come in here!"

The housekeeper and security guards rushed in.

Mrs. Lawson pointed at them, "Kick both mother and daughter out for me! Never let them step foot in here again! And Pam, you're dismissed! You're not allowed to go to the company anymore either!"

Only now did Pam finally regain her voice, "Mom? I just secured a major deal for the company. We're about to sign the contract... "

Innocently, she still hoped to salvage some mother-daughter relationship with this.

However, Mrs. Lawson sneered, "That's right. You helped us negotiate with Z Corporation, ensuring the Lawson’s prosperity for the next few decades. Let your brother handle the signing. So now why do I need to keep you? Get lost!"

The shock in Pam's eyes gradually faded and was replaced by a touch of bitterness.

She felt as if she was trapped in an icy, snowy wasteland, suddenly devoid of any warmth.

Her body began to tremble.

But just then, a warm and firm hand grasped her shoulder.

Pam slowly turned around and saw that George had somehow arrived, his tall figure standing upright. With deep features and a powerful presence, he seemed to emanate strength in that moment.

He stepped forward, shielding his wife and daughter with his broad shoulders. His peach blossom eyes, similar to Carol's, lacked the carefree nature they once had. His voice was low but powerful:

"Lady Lawson, considering the bond you shared with Pam while raising her, I can let bygones be bygones. From this point onwards, the five of us, along with the Lawson family, shall not have further affiliations with each other.”-

"With the greatest respect, I hope you never regret today's heartlessness!"

Leaving these words behind, he supported Pam's shoulder and walked towards the door.

Mrs. Lawson sneered, "Uninformed people would think our son-in-law is some extraordinary person. He's just an insignificant actor... Oops, no, he can't even be called an actor anymore, can he? What can he make me regret with that pale face of his?"

A hint of ridicule flashed in Carol's eyes as she followed her parents out the door.

Just as they reached the parking lot, George boasted, "Darling, how did I perform just now? Did I really convey the aura of a wealthy and powerful young man... Oh no, I mean youth?"

Feeling down, Pam replied absentmindedly, "Hmm, not bad."

"In that case, dear, you have to work hard, establish your own company that surpasses the Lawson’s firm, and make them regret it!"

Pam was taken aback, "Establish my own company?"

With great confidence, George said, "Yes, dear, you have to earn a lot of money! Then, invest in a play for me, so I no longer have to be at the mercy of others. Once I become a famous celebrity, that old rich woman will regret it!"

"..."

Pam stared at him intently. As someone who loved doing business, she had been dismissed from the Lawson’s company. Although she was lost, she vaguely found the meaning of life at this moment.

However, she quickly came to her senses and furrowed her brow, "Let's not talk about where the capital for starting a company comes from. Right now, we have offended the Bell family..."

The Bell family held significant influence in Norbury Cove. If they spread the word, who would dare collaborate with them?

Carol spoke up, "It's a misunderstanding. I'll go to the Bell’s and explain things clearly."

Pam nodded, "You're right. The Bells are not unreasonable. I'll apologize in your place..."

She didn't want her daughter to be at the mercy of others. She could bear the suffering, but not her daughter.

Carol said, "There is no need to, mom, I'll go myself."

Pam was about to say something, but George suddenly turned pale and clutched his abdomen, "Wife, my stomach hurts. Accompany me home first."

"Huh? Can you hold on until we get home? Otherwise, we can stay here..."

"No, I find the Lawson family disgusting!"

"..."

In a hurry, Pam helped George into the car and stepped on the gas pedal, driving away, leaving Carol standing there, her lips twitching.

At that moment, her phone rang.

She answered, and a frivolous male voice came from the other end, "Boss, you got expelled by the Lawsons matriarch? They really have no vision. If it wasn't for our mother handling the business of the Lawsons firm, how could they have climbed the corporate world to where they are today? Our mother has really been wronged!"

Carol said, "It's my mother."

"Well, your mother is my mother, they're all the same. But..."

"Since that's the case, can we cancel the collaboration between Z Group and the Lawson firm?"

“Mmm.”

"Also, someone is offering a high price to purchase Dr. Z's bioreactor patent. Do you think you should meet the buyer?"

“I’m busy.”

"You're already retired, what could you be busy with?"

“I’m busy looking for my child’s father.”

Carol hung up the phone and headed straight to Bells Group.

Bells Group was located in the center of Norbury Cove, with majestic skyscrapers reaching for the sky, as if overseeing all living beings like gods.

Upon entering, Carol politely inquired at the reception desk, "Hello, I would like to see Clifford."

Receptionist: “May I ask who you are? Do you have an appointment?”

"No, please make a phone call and let him know that it's Carol."

Carol was confident that her daughter was with Clifford, so he would definitely see her.

But the receptionist showed a disdainful expression upon hearing her name, saying, "So you're Carol? Miss Simmons has already instructed us not to let you disturb Mr. Bell! I suggest you leave immediately, otherwise we won't be polite!"

With a wave of her hand, the bodyguards came rushing over.

Carol furrowed her brows, contemplating whether or not to force her way in.

The receptionist sneered, "Do you think Mr. Bell is someone that just anyone can meet?"

Meanwhile, on the top floor of the high-rise building.

Rickey was apologetic, "Clifford, Dr. Z is really elusive. He even encrypted his phone with the highest level of security. We can't locate him at all, that's why we have no choice but to come to you..."

Clifford's distinct fingers tapped swiftly on the computer keyboard.

The light from the computer illuminated his face, highlighting his resolute gaze, as if he had everything under control.

“Click!”

With the last push of the enter key, Rickey leaned in closer to the screen, "Clifford, you're amazing! You broke through the firewall! No wonder you're a computer expert. Let me see where Dr. Z's phone is located."

The next moment, his expression changed, "Isn't this the company's entrance?"