Chapter 321

Michael led Ruby onto the stage, then turned toward the head table and warmly called out, "Aaron, come here." The little boy's face lit up with joy as he hopped down from his seat beside Jacob and trotted toward the stage. Michael bent down and scooped him up into his arms. Ruby lifted her gaze, her eyes glistening with deep relief. Her son's father wasn’t some so-called escort—his veins carried the blood of the Carter family. He was a true young master of the Carter household. Michael took the microphone and looked down at the sea of curious faces, his voice trembling with emotion. "I’ve just received some incredible news—Aaron is my biological son. He’s the child Ruby and I had five years ago. I am his real father. We are bound by blood, flesh, and bone." "What? Is this true?" The first to react was Carter family’s grandmother, who stood up from her chair in delight. "I’ve always said Aaron looks just like Michael!" Brenda said excitedly. Jacob stood frozen, shocked. He had often won