Chapter 544: Chapter 544



Chris’ reaction was starkly different from Wade’s mature composure.

Wade seemed to have come to terms with the truth long ago.

“She died of illness five years ago. To prevent the Potter family from learning the truth, I arranged for someone to impersonate her, occasionally leaking false updates that she was still alive, just to destabilize the Potter family.”

Five years.

Chris only discovered that he had been unaware of his mother’s death for the last five years. He had spent her final days blissfully unaware, shielded from the truth by Wade.

“Why wouldn’t you let me see Mom?”

Chris grabbed Wade’s collar, gritting his teeth, like a trapped animal with no outlet for his emotions.

Wade had anticipated this exact reaction, which was why he had kept the truth from Chris.

Unfazed, Wade responded, “I did it for your own good.”

“That’s appropriate,” Wade stated firmly. “Would knowing really change anything? Back in the day, the sight of Mom in that state was enough to scare the life out of anyone. Helplessly, I watched her draw her final breath. I know that pain all too well, and I couldn’t bear the thought of you enduring the same.”

“Enough!” Chris pushed Wade back with force. “You’re imagining things! From this point on, I don’t want your protection!”

Chris’ fury was palpable, his actions speaking volumes about his resentment toward Wade’s overprotectiveness. He turned away, his words laden with true emotion but also tinged with a hint of defiance aimed at Wade. Chris knew he had to get away, to put distance between himself and Wade if he was ever to stand on his own two feet.

Wade stood there, his face devoid of emotion, simply waving his hand dismissively. The bodyguards encircled them, closing in on Chris.

When Chris found himself hemmed in, he had no choice but to halt.

“Step aside!” he demanded.

The chief bodyguard, Wade’s right-hand man and a man of imposing stature, blocked his path.

“My apologies.” With those words, he seized Chris by the arm and waist, hoisting him over his shoulder with ease.

“Let me down!” But Chris’ pleas fell on deaf ears. His slim build did nothing to aid his resistance.

The bodyguard lifted him effortlessly with one hand, asking, “Mr. Potter, where to next?”

Checking his watch, Wade ordered, “Head to the airport. We need to get out of Singapore fast.” His exceptional skills in avoiding detection meant he seldom remained in one spot for too long.

With Joelle and Adrian on his trail, meeting Chris had already been a gamble. Staying in Singapore was no longer an option. Since they had abducted Ryland, they had been fugitives, and settling down seemed like a distant dream.

After Wade’s team withdrew, Adrian received the update. Wade’s departure had been timely. By the time Joelle and Adrian reached Singapore, Chris had vanished without a trace. A global search notice was issued by Adrian and Joelle, but now, all they could do was wait.

Adrian, Joelle, and Aurora traveled the world for almost a year, but their efforts were in vain. Aurora had her schooling to consider, and Adrian couldn’t leave Miller Group’s operations in Callan’s hands indefinitely. Thus, a year after their departure, they decided to return home.

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