Chapter 542: Chapter 542



“We’ll proceed there without delay.”

“Alright, I’ll book your tickets now.”

That night, Adrian, Joelle, and Aurora departed from Switzerland in such haste that they scarcely had a moment to bid farewell to their friends.

Chris had covertly arrived in Singapore without Wade’s knowledge.

Chris had tracked his mother’s credit card, discovering the most recent transaction made at a supermarket in Singapore.

Upon landing, he maneuvered his suitcase through the unfamiliar surroundings, wandering aimlessly for an extended period.

Chris had never navigated life independently. This time, Wade had offered him a fresh start and a fabricated identity.

However, the first thing Chris did after leaving Wade was to try to meet his long-lost mother.

Chris found the supermarket and stayed in a nearby small motel for three days.

The motel was small and musty, with inadequate ventilation. Aside from observing the ebb and flow of supermarket patrons, staying there did little to benefit Chris’ health.

During this time, Wade called him.

Coughing, Chris tried to sound calm.

“I’m doing well, Wade.”

“Where are you?”

Feeling a twinge of guilt, Chris replied with a facade of courage, “Switzerland.”

Wade was known for his thoroughness. Throughout his life, Chris had rarely managed to deceive Wade. But not being face-to-face with him, Chris felt more comfortable with the situation.

“Wade, I’m waiting for my coffee, almost up. I’ll catch you later.”

Chris kept his cool as he hung up. He let out a sigh of relief and reached for a calming pill on the table.

Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. Thinking it was the motel owner, Chris, who was naturally trusting, quickly put on a jacket and got out of bed to answer it.

“Wade!”

There stood Wade, sharply dressed in a suit, his hand in his pocket, his face expressionless. His presence seemed out of place in the shabby little motel.

Wade noticed that Chris looked paler than just a few days earlier, his displeasure barely contained.

“Where’s your coffee?” Chris admired Wade greatly but also feared him immensely. By now, he realized that any attempt to lie or argue would be futile.

“Wade, I just wanted to see Mom.”

“You should have been upfront with me.” Wade was upset that Chris had spent two days in such a dismal place. “Was it necessary to degrade yourself to this extent?”

Chris tried to respond, but the musty air stifled him, leading to a fit of coughing until Wade pulled him outside. He was there to take Chris away.

Once they were outside, Chris mustered his remaining strength to resist.

“I’m not going back with you!”

Wade frowned.

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