Chapter 10

Immediately, the way the crowd looked at Marissa changed, and whispers started going around the garden. "You're right. The boy does have a resemblance to Mr. Fost. It isn't impossible to believe he might be Mr. Fost's biological son." "Ms. Wendell only became infertile because she saved Mr. Fost's life all those years ago. Could it be that Mr. Fost brought back his illegitimate child because he wanted to inherit the family business?" "Well, such behavior isn't exactly uncommon in those prestigious families. And here I thought there was finally a genuine relationship between members of the upper echelons of society. I feel bad for poor Ms. Wendell, though. She almost died for Mr. Fost, yet this is how he repays her." The discussion gradually spiraled out of control as someone guessed that possibility. Marissa's expression darkened, but just as she was about to speak, Stephen came out of the house. He was dressed in a tailored suit that accentuated his tall build. When he spoke, hi