Mark Of The Destiny

"WHAT? He has a child?" James jumped, almost spitting the last bite of risotto in his mouth. "So it was not just a rumor but reality. Do you know anything about the child's mother?"

People in the upper circle have heard the rumor that the Wang family's eldest son has a child, but since nobody had seen the boy before, it remained a rumor. Moreover, Wang family's status was as such no one can dare to dig, otherwise, the consequences are unbearable.

"There's no woman around Wang Shi," Suyin was sure about it, otherwise why would he gave her his clothes while she was drunk. And Aunty Li mentioned that there's no woman in the house.

"What now?"

"What now, what? That's HIS child, HIS life; I've nothing to do, silly!" She gave him a look, and turned on her back, looking at the design pattern on the wooden ceiling, "Leave this topic. Talk about you and Evan. How did everything started?"

"Well… I was invited as the head chef at his company's product launch. He kinda liked my cooking and signed with my catering company for all the events. Meetings from there onwards were frequent between us, and we just happened….. Cool isn't it?" His voice beamed with excitement, "And he's nothing like what his image is portrayed in media. A carrying, and the lovable person he is. Just a little cold for others,"

She smiled. Evan was definitely not a little cold but an iceberg.

"Uh huh, that I saw. The way he was looking at you was filled with sweet yearning," She plopped her head on palm, "It's been eleven months, right?"

"Ten days to eleven months to be exact. We are planning to go to Genting Highlands to celebrate our anniversary," He lied down on the bed, and gave a side wink.

"Water sports, huh!? So sweet,"

"I know, he's sweet. Got your fill of gossip? Now leave Evan aside and tell me what's bothering you? If it's that bastard, Qi Wren-"

"No no… I'm not a fool to waste my breath on trashy ex."

"Then?"

She sighed, "Wang Shi's son Honey thinks I'm trying to use him as a ladder to get to his father and he stormed at men today,"

"He did? But it was just a coincidental meeting between you two. And other than me no one knows he's your secret crush. Not even Evan,"

"But can you make a five-year-old kid understand all this? No!" She sat down on the bed, hugged the pillow, and rested her chin on it. "So… No more meeting Hottie Bum. Even if our path collides, I'll avoid him,"

"WHAT?" He sat down, "But…"

"Jammie…. I've told you before. Wang Shi and I... not possible! WE ARE MILES APART! Besides, he's just my crush; I had no other thoughts about him."

"Well…. Whatever decision you take," His head lowered in disappointment. "I'll support you. But let me tell you…. Zhao Suyin is no less than Wang Shi." His tone left no room for discussion. Dare she, and he'd fight.

Her lips pursed into a thin line. In his eyes, she's the best woman a man could get, and he hates it the most whenever she lowers her value.

"All right, all right, I know I'm the best and you love me," She saw him sitting with a pout on his swollen lips. No need to guess how his lips got swelled up. Definitely a scary kisser Evan was!

"Cough… Cheer up, I have got good news for you." She gained his attention as he raised his brows, "I'm going to take that sc.u.m Hui Guozhi head-on." She informed, "Have already informed the ministry to hold a press conference and invite all the involved parties. Let's end this,"

"They'll ask personal questions, too," He asked worried.

"Do you think a bunch of reporters can scare me with their questions? Let them ask! And this Qi Wren thingy has to end. Otherwise, it will pop up again. I can assure that,"

"That sounds interesting. I'm coming with you." James fell back onto the bed, hugging Suyin's favorite ducky plush. "Your forever moral support! But do you think Hui Guozhi will come?"

She winked, "Just wait and watch. He will pay a big-time,"

"Wooooo…. My savage queen is back in action. That's my bestie."

*****

At night Wang Shi's penthouse

At the huge dining table, two persons were sitting at either ends of the table, giving a look. Honey was on his toes, all prepared to hear a round of sarcastic remarks and a mini lecture on 'How to talk to elders?'

To be correct, he was prepared to get scolded since morning but…

Wang Shi was as calm as ever, silently enjoying the dinner. Don't know why he didn't mention the topic yet

Neither at the breakfast table, on the way to school and nor in the car on the way back home. Even now, everything was eerily quiet between them.

This calmness was making him feel jumpy, restless, like sitting under a n.a.k.e.d sword.

"Dad, you can say anything to me. You know that. Right?"

"Come here, "Wang Shi said. Just when Honey pushed on his feet, Wang Shi added, "With your plate,"

"…"

Honey took his usual seat at the right of Wang Shi, placing the plate on the table. "Dad…"

"Don't pick leafy vegetables out. It's good for your body," Honey heard him say as few green vegetables were swiftly added to his plate that only contained a piece of juicy meat.

"…"

"En,"

Throughout dinner, Wang Shi behaved like a Buddha. There was not even a single word that Honey had prepared himself to listen once more.

Out of patience, Honey placed his chopsticks with a sound, "Is this your new way of giving punishment?"

Wang Shi wiped his lips with a napkin, "Why would I punish you?"

"…"

"Because…." He sighed, "For whatever happened in the morning,"

"What happened?"

"DAD," He exasperated,

Wang Shi had a faint smile at the corner of his lips. He was amused at his son's restlessness on not getting reprimanded.

In past, even an hour of lecture would fail to bring a frown line on his small forehead, and he'd dust everything off of his shoulder…..but today silence did everything.

Still not satisfied, Wang Shi stirred Honey's emotions to make him guilt-trip, "Daiyu said you were running a fever last night because of vaccine and Miss. Zhao took care of you until dawn. How are you feeling now?"

Technically he didn't lie; Daiyu came to check on them at Wang Shi's instructions and reported what he saw. At that time, Suyin was patting Honey's back, coaxing him to sleep.

"…"

"You're evil," Honey puffed his pink cheeks as he pulled Wang Shi's hand down from his forehead, "I know you're trying to guilt-trip me,"

"Is it working?"

Honey got up. Taking fast strides with his small legs he ran for his room, "NO,"

"Little man, then why were you looking for punishment?"

"…"

"I'm ignoring you….." His voice rang.

Wang Shi couldn't help but smile to himself.

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