Chapter 24 Daniel Is Not My Son Alistair had thought that once he stepped out of Whitfield Manor , he could cleanly sever ties with Rebecca and the Whitfield family once and for all . Yet reality took an unexpected turn - one that pushed him past his limits . After careful consideration and a discussion with Caroline , he decided to take the initiative and approach Nathaniel directly . He didn't want to deal with Rebecca because he believed she was irrational . Reasoning with her was futile , so going straight to her parents seemed like the better option . He avoided Whitfield Manor , knowing Cordelia often spent her days shopping or playing cards with other wealthy socialites . So he headed straight for Nathaniel's office . Nathaniel , who had been waiting to confront Alistair , assumed he had come to apologize . When Alistair requested a meeting , Nathaniel deliberately made him wait for over an hour before finally receiving him with a stern expression . Sitting behind his desk , Nathaniel adopted the demeanor of a displeased elder , his gaze heavy with disapproval as if daring Chapter 24 Daniel Is Not My Son Alistair to try and talk his way out of this . But Alistair's first words hit like a thunderbolt . " Rebecca and I are divorced . " Nathaniel , seasoned and unshakable , recovered quickly . " Because of that woman yesterday ? " Alistair was baffled . " What ? " 2/7 " Don't play dumb , " Nathaniel growled , his voice laced with authority . " I saw you at the restaurant yesterday . Don't tell me I mistook you for someone else . The place has surveillance - I can pull the footage anytime . " Only then did Alistair realize his encounter with Rebecca hadn't been a coincidence . But why don't they know about the divorce ? Well , that's not the point . The point is , since we're already divorced - and since Rebecca couldn't wait to kick me out- who I spend time with is none of their business . I really don't understand what Rebecca is trying to pull here . Alistair was convinced Rebecca needed professional help - her delusions were getting worse . Refusing to take the blame , he stated plainly . " Rebecca was the one who filed for divorce . " Nathaniel scoffed , " Then it must still be your fault . If everything was fine , why would she want a divorce ? And who was that woman you were with ? Did you leave my daughter for her ? " Chapter 24 Daniel Is Not My Son His tone dripped with certainty as if he had already pieced together the entire story . Alistair remained unruffled by the accusation . Of course , Nathaniel would trust his own daughter - that was only natural . And Rebecca had once been so determined to marry him that she'd threatened to cut ties with her parents . 3/7 Then Alistair dropped the real bombshell , his voice eerily calm . " Mr. Nathaniel Whitfield , Danny is not my son . " Nathaniel's face went blank . " What did you just say ? That's bullshit . " It took him several seconds to process the words . Then , shock and fury set in . Alistair had anticipated this reaction . Calmly , he replied , " If you don't believe me , I'm willing to take a paternity test . " It was then that Nathaniel noticed the change in Alistair . The once meek and compliant man now met his gaze steadily , his eyes brimming with an unfamiliar confidence . The cold , detached way Alistair addressed him made Nathaniel feel like he was looking at a stranger . Stunned , Nathaniel's anger flared . " Don't you dare slander my daughter's reputation ! " If you keep spouting nonsense , I'll make Chapter 24 Daniel Is Not My Son sure you regret it . " " I'm not lying , " Alistair said evenly . " Danny's father is a man named Richard Morgan . He and Rebecca were classmates . " He laid out every detail methodically . Nathaniel wavered between disbelief and dread . He couldn't - wouldn't - accept that Rebecca could have done something so outrageous . 4/7 How could she have secretly dated some boy , clung to him even after he abandoned her , and then dragged an innocent like Alistair into this mess just to force that man's hand ? Even Nathaniel , a man who had weathered countless storms , found his worldview shaken . " No. That's impossible . Absolutely impossible . " Alistair pressed on . " Mr. Nathaniel Whitfield , Danny's biological father has already returned . I'm sure he'll come knocking on your door soon . As for Rebecca and me - it was nothing more . than a two - million - dollar transaction . Now that it's over , it's time to move on . So please tell Rebecca to stop bothering me . " Nathaniel's head spun . He braced himself against the desk , sinking into his chair with a bitter laugh . " What did you say the father's name was ? " Alistair enunciated each syllable . " Richard Morgan . " Chapter 24 Daniel Is Not My Son 5/7 A dreadful suspicion crept into Nathaniel's mind . " Say it again . " " Richard Morgan . " By the time Rebecca arrived , Nathaniel had regained his composure - outwardly , at least . " Dad , I- " " Rebecca , when were you planning to introduce Richard to your mother and me ? " Rebecca froze mid - step . Any hope Nathaniel had clung to shattered . So it's true . Every word Alistair said was true . Nathaniel studied Rebecca's panic - stricken face and let out a humorless chuckle . " Well , no matter what , he is Danny's father . Now that he's back from abroad , the least he could do is pay us a visit . Where are his manners ? " Rebecca's voice trembled . " Dad … how did you know- " I haven't even told you yet . The office windows were shut , but the heavy drapes on the right side of the floor - to - ceiling window rustled . Then , a tall figure stepped out from behind them . Alistair addressed Nathaniel . " Mr. Nathaniel Whitfield , seeing is Chapter 24 Daniel Is Not My Son believing . Now you know I wasn't lying . " Nathaniel pressed his lips into a thin line , refusing to speak . 6/7 Alistair turned his gaze to Rebecca , his tone indifferent . " Ms. Whitfield , you've gotten what you wanted . Now go enjoy your life with Mr. Morgan . " With that , he walked out without a backward glance . Rebecca's legs gave way , and she nearly collapsed . She spun around instinctively , about to chase after him . " Alistair ! " " Stop . " Nathaniel's roar sent a violent shudder through her . She stared at him in terror , her father's face dark with rage . " Richard ? Is he the Richard I know ? " Rebecca's hands and feet turned to ice , her body shaking . uncontrollably . For a moment , it was as if she had been thrown back six years , to the day she'd brought Alistair before her parents to " confess . " Back then , my doting father was just as furious . I'm his precious jewel . If someone hurt me , he'd want them dead . Chapter 24 Daniel Is Not My Son 7/7 But this time , it's different . This time , it's because I disobeyed him and entangled myself with the disgraced illegitimate son of the Morgan family . Six years ago , Alistair stood by my side . Today , I'm facing this storm alone . A sharp slap landed across her face . " Disgraceful ! Utterly disgraceful ! " Nathaniel's veins bulged at his temples as he jabbed a finger at her . " How could you be this stupid ! " B