A Heaven-sent Sweet Child Falls Asking for Hugs-Chapter 83: Do You Have an Illegitimate Child?

Chapter 83: Chapter 83: Do You Have an Illegitimate Child?

The food arrived. Vivian Quincy, Anna, and Beanie ate heartily, but Zachary Thornton barely touched his food, his eyes fixed on Beanie.

Beanie puffed out his little cheeks. "Thornton, is there a flower on my face?"

Zachary Thornton pursed his lips into a smile and shook his head. "No."

"Then why do you keep staring at me, Thornton?" Beanie asked, confused.

Zachary Thornton steepled his fingers under his chin, gazing at the little boy before him. "I’ve suddenly discovered a secret."

"What secret?" everyone asked in unison.

Zachary Thornton wagged a finger. "I’m not telling you just yet."

Anna said unhappily, "If you have something to say, just say it. What’s the point of getting everyone curious and then saying nothing?"

He put on a stern, chauvinistic face. "Is that any way to speak to your boss?" he demanded. Seeing that Anna was about to explode, he quickly changed the subject. With a strong sense of self-preservation, he turned to Vivian Quincy. "Is it alright if I step out for a moment?"

Vivian Quincy nodded with a smile. "That’s fine."

"It’s fine even if I go see Jasper Ford?" Zachary Thornton pressed.

Vivian Quincy frowned. ’If he wants to see him, he should just go. Why is he asking me? It’s not like I can force him not to.’

Vivian Quincy maintained her charming smile and shook her head.

But Anna sensed that Zachary Thornton was trying to stir up trouble. She grabbed his sleeve and whispered, "What are you up to?" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

"I just want to have a few words with Jasper Ford. It’s nothing serious, don’t worry. I’ll be back soon," Zachary Thornton said with a reassuring smile.

The moment Anna saw his smile, she knew he was up to no good. After all, they had grown up together. Her intuition told her that whatever Zachary Thornton was about to do was definitely related to Vivian Quincy. She shot him a warning glare.

Zachary Thornton patted her on the shoulder. "I’m just going to discuss a potential collaboration with Jasper Ford. You know I’ve had my assistant contact him many times without a reply. Now that I’ve finally run into him in person, I have to at least go say hello."

He got up and left without waiting for Anna’s approval.

As he left, Zachary Thornton gave Beanie a meaningful look, the mischief in his eyes deepening.

After Zachary Thornton was gone, Beanie said very seriously, "Thornton is hiding something from us. He’s definitely planning something that has to do with me."

Anna had the same feeling. "Don’t tell me he went to find Jasper Ford to..."

Her gaze suddenly darted between Vivian Quincy and Beanie, and her lips twitched. ’Although I also think Beanie looks a bit like Jasper Ford, don’t all good-looking people these days look similar?’

She looked in the direction Zachary Thornton had gone, but it was too late to chase after him. He had already entered Jasper Ford’s private room.

Anna couldn’t help but ask Vivian Quincy, "What if it really is Jasper Ford?"

Vivian Quincy’s lovely eyebrows furrowed deeply, and her expression soured. "Could he be?"

"But what if he is?" Anna pointed at Beanie beside them. "If this little guy really is Jasper Ford’s child, he’s done for."

Vivian Quincy’s face paled. She bit her lip, silent. Anna’s words had shocked her, but they also filled her with doubt.

’It’s one thing for Jasper Ford to not go home often and stay at his own hotel, but why that specific room?’

She had considered the possibility before, wondering what she would do if Jasper Ford was indeed Beanie’s father. She couldn’t help but steal another glance at her little treasure beside her. Vivian Quincy knew just how vast the Ford Family’s empire was. A prestigious family like that wasn’t one an ordinary person could marry into, and besides, Jasper Ford despised her.

’If Beanie really is Jasper Ford’s son...’

Vivian Quincy dared not imagine what would follow. She sat quietly in her seat, not saying a word. Even when more dishes were served, she had no appetite. Her thoughts had already followed Zachary Thornton to Jasper Ford.

...

Inside the private room, Zachary Thornton politely greeted Madam Ford and the others before apologizing to Jasper Ford.

Jasper Ford raised an eyebrow. "Why are you apologizing to me?"

Zachary Thornton said, "Well, your fiancée caused a scene at my company earlier. To stop her from attacking someone, I had to push her down. I heard she was injured. I wonder if it’s serious?"

Jasper Ford understood. A cold smile played on his thin lips. "Oh? I haven’t heard anything about that."

"So, President Ford didn’t know." Zachary Thornton said awkwardly, "It’s a strange story. I heard Wanda Quincy started the argument because she saw a child who looks remarkably like you, President Ford. I thought the child bore a striking resemblance to you as well. I almost thought he was your illegitimate son."

"You’re overthinking it. I don’t have any illegitimate children," Jasper Ford denied firmly.

Zachary Thornton pressed, "Are you so sure, Mr. Ford?"

Jasper Ford lifted his gaze to look at him, his cold eyes filled with a clear warning.

Zachary Thornton apologized guiltily. "I’m sorry, I was overthinking it. I was just curious why Wanda Quincy would lash out at an irrelevant person for no reason. Since that’s not the case, my apologies. I won’t disturb your meal any longer."

With that, he turned and left.

His words, however, left Jasper Ford lost in thought.

Everyone knew the child Zachary Thornton was talking about was Beanie.

’But Jasper Ford didn’t think Beanie looked like him at all. That little guy is full of mischief, and not a single word out of his mouth can be trusted. How could my superior genes produce such a naughty little rascal?’

Thinking of that little drama queen who faked his tears, Jasper Ford found it somewhat amusing.

Madam Ford’s mood, however, was fluctuating wildly. She waited until Zachary Thornton was long gone before asking, "You really don’t have an illegitimate son?"

"Impossible," Jasper Ford said, shaking his head.

Madam Ford’s face turned ashen with anger. "I think you’ve gone stupid from earning all that money! Can’t you learn a thing or two from Jeremy King?"

"Madam Ford, Jeremy King doesn’t exactly have a good reputation," Caden Chandler couldn’t help but speak up for Jasper. "And the President has been looking for a girl. A relationship between a man and a woman is about mutual affection. Perhaps the President is waiting for someone."

"Waiting for who? He hasn’t found a girlfriend in six years!" Madam Ford wasn’t buying it. The more she thought about it, the more she lost her appetite. "I’m not eating anymore. You all figure out a way to bring Beanie back to me."

"Mom, Beanie is someone else’s child," Jasper Ford reminded her coldly.

Madam Ford retorted, "Then you go find someone to give me a grandson this well-behaved and adorable! That Jeremy King might be a bit of a scoundrel, but at least he has both a son and a daughter and can enjoy the happiness of family. Now look at you! What’s the use of being so handsome and earning so much money? You still can’t compare to him!"

The more Madam Ford thought, the angrier she became. "I’m done eating! I’m going to find Beanie. And let me remind you of one more thing: the Ford Family doesn’t require a bride of equal social standing. As long as it’s not Wanda Quincy, any woman will do. My standards for you aren’t that high, are they? You figure it out!"

She stood up and stormed out!

Caden Chandler felt a bit sorry for Jasper Ford and said in a low voice, "President Ford, don’t take Madam Ford’s words to heart. She’s just gone crazy waiting for a grandchild."

Jasper Ford didn’t say anything, leaning back lazily in his chair, his gaze sharp and profound.

Upon hearing the name "Jeremy King," the image of Vivian Quincy unconsciously surfaced in his mind, and a trace of coldness touched his handsome face.