Valeria was dumbfounded.
"Paternity test? With who?"
"I don't know.I'm sure it's not you.But if you ask me, I think maybe he's going to do it with Ashley?"
Abbie guessed.
After a pause, she continued, "But if so, do you think your dad suspects that Ashley isn't his daughter?
Then again, that b*tch doesn't look like your dad.So, it's possible that her dad is someone else"
"I don't think so.My dad isn't a humanitarian who would be kind to Ashley even when he knew she isn't
his daughter"
Valeria shook her head.
"Who's he doing the test with then? Should I ask Richard to look into it?"Abbie suggested.
"Sure, thank you!"
"Jeez, it's nothing"Abbie grinned.
"Oh no, I need to go.Don't forget to video call William to see what's going on over there."
It was already near midnight when William and Paisley finished work and they returned to the hotel.
William was going to call Valeria once he entered his room, but Marcus called first.
"Mr.Howard, Mr.Brown went to three different places for paternity tests today.But I don't know who he's
doing the tests with."
William was stunned, "What is he trying to do this time? Don't tell me he has more children out of
wedlock?"
"That's what I thought too.If that's the case, Miss Brown will definitely be upset again," Marcus said.
"Maybe you should ask Miss Brown about it?"
"I don't think she'll know about this.Otherwise, she won't be so slow to the point that Ashley gets to take
advantage of the situation.Besides, there's no other evidence now.I don't want to tell her any baseless
speculation.She's too sensitive to deal with this."
Keeping Valeria in mind, William told Marcus, "Get someone to keep an eye on Ronald and update me
if there's anything new."
Then, he hung up the call.At this time, someone knocked on his door.
He got up and went to answer the door, only to see Paisley standing outside the room.
Smiling softly, she asked, "Can I come in?"
William was surprised.
"What's the matter?"
"I have a new idea about the case today" She answered matter-of-factly.
It was already almost midnight and it wouldn't be appropriate if only the two of them were alone in the
room at this hour.
So, William did not give way and instead said, "Well, if that's the case, it's better if you have Lucas to
come over as well."
Paisley was surprised to see William reacted this way.
To be frank, she had only come knocking on his door to gauge how he currently felt towards her in
order to make a better plan.
However, his reaction wasn't what she expected.
Rumors had it that William wouldn't refuse any woman that threw herself at him, yet it certainly didn't
seem so.
The man stood in front of her was different from what she had heard and pieced together.
William's response to her late-night visit reminded Paisley of their meeting with the client company
during the day.
Although he didn't speak much and remained indifferent throughout the meeting, he managed to hit the
nerves of the other company every time the two parties involved disagreed.
Paisley had always thought that William was just a man with a sheer of good luck, but now she started
to think otherwise.
If William wasn't the player he was known to be, it was best if she took a step back.
Paisley smiled and said, "I've already done that.Lucas will be here very soon."
It was only then that William stepped away to let Paisley enter his room.
He was very polite, aloof even, and he said, "Have a seat, Ms.Anthony"
Then, right as Paisley settled down on the couch, William received a video call from Valeria, which he
answered without hesitation.
He dropped the barrier he had put on with Paisley and softened his voice.
"Why are you still up?"
Valeria's sweet voice rang from the phone's speaker, "I miss you so much that I can't sleep."
"I miss you, too, “ William replied.
Meanwhile, Paisley was upset.She didn't think that William would begin to flirt with Valeria as though
she weren't there.
So, she cleared her throat rather loudly.
As expected, Valeria became alerted when she heard the dry cough, and her voice went up a pitch in
wariness.
"Who's that? Is that a woman's voice I hear?"
William glanced sideways at Paisley before he faithfully replied to Valeria, "Ms.Anthony is here with me
to discuss something about business."
As he explained, he aimed the camera at Paisley.
Valeria's heart sank when she saw Paisley sitting on the couch in William's room.
But she acted as usual and asked, "What's so important to discuss so late at night?"
"It's how businesses work.Lucas is coming over with a bit,"
William clarified with hints of joy.
Judging from Valeria‘s tone, he could sense that she was jealous.
Valeria was flustered red, "I'll call you later then."
As she spoke, Lucas had already come to William's room.
William turned the camera to Lucas and replied to Valeria, "Okay, I should go now too since Lucas is
here.I'll call you when I'm done, okay?"
After hanging up the phone, Valeria still felt uneasy even though she knew William and Paisley weren't
alone.
Her call had only confirmed that Paisley indeed had feelings for William.
As Danya had said, Paisley was talented and beautiful.
If she was willing to spend time, William might be tempted and Valeria was going to be betrayed once
again.
At the thought of the possibility, Valeria's heart almost jumped out of her chest.She got up and started
pacing in the room as she frequently checked the time on her phone.
William had not called her yet.
It was already past midnight and it was still not over? Were they really talking about the company's
affairs?
The more Valeria thought about it, the more anxious she became.Before she knew it, she was
drenched in a cold sweat.
Just as she was about to call William, he called.She answered the phone immediately.
"Are you done?"
"Yes.Don't tell me you've been waiting for an hour?"William asked.
"Well, of course I'll wait for you.Didn't you say you'll call? I can't sleep until I hear your voice."
"Why are you being so good now? Are you worried that I'll betray you ?° William pointed out like he
read her mind.
Valeria didn't deny it and asked in response, "Will you?"
"Of course not! You're so beautiful and kind-natured.Why would I betray you for another woman?"
Valeria deliberately said, "Well, it's hard to tell.Take the gorgeous woman who has her eyes on you right
now as an example.I just couldn't be at ease with her around you"
"Stop overthinking, Valeria.Ms.Anthony is a well-mannered young woman, and she was looking for a
partner as educated and accomplished as her.She wouldn't have eyes in me because I'm just another
second-generation good-for-nothing for her."
"What if she had? What will you do then?"
"You're joking, Valeria.She won't like me.And even if she did, I would never like her back."
"Why not?"
"I don't like women who are too smart and independent."
"Are you saying that I'm dumb?"
Valeria questioned anxiously.
"It's only an example, Valeria.You're not dumb at all"
William grinned .
"Now, stop overthinking this and go have some rest.Your distrust upsets me, you know?"
Realizing that her worry was unnecessary, Valeria was flustered and ashamed of herself.
"Okay, I'll hang up then.You have a good rest too.Good night!"
Meanwhile, William found her concerns rare but ridiculous.
In his opinion, Paisley was no competition for Valeria.
Besides, he didn't think that Paisley would even lay an eye on someone like him.
Therefore, there was no reason for Valeria to worry about Paisley.
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