Chapter 16 The sudden arrival of black SUVs caught everyone off guard . The noisy schoolyard fell into an eerie silence . The parents who'd been holding me down scattered like leaves in the wind , smoothing their designer clothes and fixing their hair . Cathy withdrew her stiletto from my cheek , her attention locked on the impressive convoy . I pulled myself up quickly , drawing Iris close to my chest . The security detail moved with practiced precision as one of them opened the lead car's door . Enzo stepped out , the perfect image of corporate power in his custom - tailored suit . His mere presence drew every eye in the yard . The crowd buzzed with recognition . " Is that really Mr. West ? " " My God , look at him- even more impressive in person ! " " That suit must cost a fortune . No wonder she couldn't resist him , though being a love - wrecker is still disgusting . " As whispers rippled through the crowd , Cathy floated towards Enzo with practiced elegance , sliding her arm through his . Darling , what a lovely surprise , " she purred , all traces of her earlier violence gone . Enzo frowned slightly and quietly distanced himself from her . " I heard that you were in trouble at school , so I've come to help you solve the problem . Now tell me what happened . " Cathy played with his tie , batting her lashes . " So you'll always help us ? " " I'm responsible for both you and this child , " Enzo said in a deep voice . " I'll make those who have hurt you pay the price . " Cathy's triumph radiated like sunlight . She'd never looked more confident . The other parents couldn't hide their envy . " Oh my god , they look so well - matched . " " They look like they belong on a magazine cover . " "I can't believe someone would dare try to break up such a perfect love . " 12 Chapter 16 " That love - wrecker's about to learn her lesson . Get your phones ready this'll be good ! " Tyler burst through the crowd then , all designer clothes and angelic looks . " Dad ! " Enzo gave him a hug . Except for Tyler , no one heard Enzo say softly , " Tyler , I've told you not to call me dad . I'm not your father . This is the last reminder . " " I got it . " Tyler said aggrievedly . Then , his innocent smile turned cruel and his eyes narrowed . " I was bullied by that girl . And when I hit her , the stupid girl even tried to fight back . What's more , her mother hit my mother . His voice filled with pride . " But I got her good with that wire trick ! " Rising to his feet , Enzo's handsome face was knitted with furrowed brows . He said gloomily , " Where is that person ? " Cathy immediately pulled him through the crowd , pointing directly at us . Her voice rang with victory : " There they are ! That husband stealing witch and her bastard ! " When Enzo saw us , he froze for a moment . Then his eyebrows knitted tightly and his face was clouded with sullenness .