Chapter 117

The results of the paternity test were in. Zach’s subordinate called to report them. Elvira watched Zach frown as he listened, guessing things might not be simple. Could Alice really be his daughter?

After hanging up, Zach looked at Elvira and said, “Stay with Alice. I’ll make a call.” Elvira took a tissue and wiped Alice’s mouth. She had a lot on her mind and didn't know what was happening.

Zach called his sister. The phone rang a long time before Grace answered. “Zach, why are you calling so suddenly?”

“Grace, you did this on your own! How dare you!” Zach roared in exasperation.

Grace was speechless.

“Zach, what are you talking about? I haven’t been doing anything lately!” Grace immediately became self-righteous, realizing she hadn’t done anything particularly noteworthy recently.

“You’re telling me you did nothing after giving birth to your child! Grace, you’re really something! You gave me such a big surprise without telling anyone!” Zach asked through gritted teeth. If the girl were in front of him, he would definitely beat her up.

Grace was speechless.

“Have you seen Alice, Zach?” Grace asked worriedly.

“She came to me and called me Daddy! You really gave me a big surprise!” Zach really wanted to strangle his sister.

“I had no choice, Zach. She kept pestering me to see her father. I had no choice but to use your photo, saying you were her father. You’re her biological uncle, so you’re considered half her father. I wasn’t lying,” Grace tried to excuse herself.

“Fine, you have a point. Tell me, who is the father of the child?” Zach questioned seriously.

“I don’t know. One time, I drank too much and had sex, so I gave birth to Alice. I have something to do, so I won’t talk to you now. Since Alice has found you, help me take care of her! Bye.” With that, Grace hung up.

Zach was furious. When he called again, her phone was off. He felt helpless.

After Zach returned to the ward, Elvira felt his gaze toward Alice had become much gentler. She looked at him with mixed feelings, guessing he had learned Alice was his biological daughter.

This matter was so sudden. For a moment, Elvira didn’t know how to deal with it. Seeing Zach no longer resisting Alice, she stood up and said, “I still have something to do at the company. You stay with Alice. I’ll come back later.”

Before Zach or Alice could say anything, Elvira hurriedly left the ward. “Elvira,” Zach wanted to chase after her, but Alice immediately called out nervously, “Daddy, don’t go.”

Zach was speechless.

He looked at Alice pitifully calling him “Daddy” and knew she lacked fatherly love. Helplessly, he didn’t deny that he was her father.

Elvira heard the conversation and quickened her footsteps.

After Elvira returned to the company, Cole showed her the company’s latest project. Seeing its potential, she asked when she could meet the person in charge of the other company.

Cole said that person had been in Jersten recently, so they could meet anytime. Elvira asked him to meet the other party as soon as possible to confirm the cooperation details.

Cole nodded and left to deal with it. Elvira opened her e-mailbox. There were a few emails from the Kennedy Group to discuss the design draft for the next season’s new product.

Elvira replied without hesitation: Terminate the cooperation.

The Kennedy Group was a design company. Previously, their company wasn’t as large as it is now. Elvira had anonymously collaborated with the Kennedy family, providing design drafts. Only then did their designs become the target of countless rich ladies, increasing the Kennedy Group’s market value by nearly ten times.

In the past, if she wanted to marry Calvin, she naturally had to help the Kennedy family’s company. Now that she’d fallen out with the Willis and Kennedy families, there was no need to help them anymore.

Elvira’s phone rang. It was Zach. She picked up as he immediately explained, “Elvira, Alice isn’t my daughter. She’s my biological niece, my sister’s daughter.”

Elvira was stunned. “Are you serious?”

“The paternity test shows I’m 25% related to her, so I know she’s my close relative’s child. My only close relative is my sister. The reason I didn’t refute Alice is that I didn’t want her to be disappointed again. I understand her desire for fatherly love,” Zach quickly explained.

When Elvira heard the results, the gloom in her chest disappeared instantly, and she smiled. She quickly said, “I’ll bring you and Alice dinner after I’m done here. Forget it. Why don’t we bring Alice to see your grandma! She’ll definitely be very happy to learn about Alice!”

“That might not be the case. She might be furious. Don’t forget, my sister got pregnant out of wedlock and hid Alice for a few years! If Grandma finds out, she’ll probably want to break her legs.” Zach couldn’t understand his sister’s behavior.

It was a big deal to have a child out of wedlock, but Grace kept it a secret from her family. Alice was only four weeks old this year, meaning Grace had kept it secret for five years. She was only 25 this year, meaning she was pregnant when she was 20. That girl was really bold to give birth to Alice alone when she was only 20.

In the end, it was because of the uniqueness of Zach’s family. His father was irresponsible, and after his parents divorced, his sister lived with his mother. He had too much to do in the Gilbert family and lacked concern for his sister.

“That won’t happen. Alice is so cute. Your grandma will only be happy when she sees her. Besides, Alice isn’t a baby anymore. We can’t hide it from your grandma forever, right?” Elvira still felt Zach’s grandma had the right to know.

“You’re right. In that case, I’ll show Alice to Grandma.” It was impossible for Zach to raise a child well, let alone a delicate little girl. Elvira had her own things to do and couldn’t help his sister take care of the child every day. Now, it seemed he had to trouble his grandma to help take care of Alice.

“Call your grandma first and explain the situation clearly. Don’t make her worried,” Elvira reminded him.

Chapter 117

Zach expressed that he understood.

After Elvira hung up, a smile appeared on her face. When Cole returned, he saw her happy expression and asked in confusion, “What makes you so happy?”

“Do I look happy? I don’t think so.” Elvira’s smile became even lighter.

Cole was speechless.