Isabella Ashcroft pretended to be pushed.

Her performance was convincing.

Alexander Vance saw through her act.

He offered no defense.

Instead, he dropped a bombshell.

"The child in Isabella's womb is not Julian Evans's."

The hospital room fell silent.

Isabella's face turned pale.

She clutched her stomach, tears flowing.

"Mom, Julian... Uncle Alexander will say anything to protect Evelyn..."

Julian Evans shot to his feet.

"Uncle! You claimed the child wasn't mine before! So this is your plan!"

He pointed at Evelyn Ross.

"Evelyn, you did this on purpose! You can't have children, so you envy us!"

Julian's eyes were bloodshot.

Memories of their university days flashed through his mind.

Evelyn had been so calm and reserved back then.

Now she had become this vicious.

Evelyn looked at him calmly.

"The child truly isn't yours."

"Nonsense! I know everything about Isabella and me!"

Julian trembled with rage.

"Evelyn, I will pursue this to the end!"

Margaret Evans rushed to the bedside, wailing.

"My grandson... gone because of your jealousy..."

She turned to Alexander Vance.

"We've backed down at every turn. What more do you want?"

Richard Evans let out a long sigh.

"Alexander, where has your elder brother wronged you? Grandma dotes on you. The Vance Group is yours. Isn't that enough?"

He looked at Robert Vance.

"Father, let's divide the family assets! We can't fight him..."

Robert Vance glared at Alexander.

"Wretch! You've bullied your elder brother since childhood!"

Alexander's eyes turned icy.

Childhood memories flooded back.

Richard's "pranks."

The fear of being abandoned at the train station.

His father's favoritism and indifference.

His heart had long hardened like iron.

A warm hand grasped his.

Evelyn stood by his side.

Her gaze was firm, standing shoulder to shoulder with him.

A flicker of warmth touched Alexander's heart.

He was no longer alone.

He spoke coldly.

"Dividing the assets is fine. The main residence should be returned to us."

Richard was stunned.

Margaret screamed.

"So this is about the house!"

She pointed at Evelyn.

"It's all your doing, you love child! Since you arrived, the Vance family has known no peace!"

Isabella wept softly.

"Evelyn, we're family. I won't press charges. Please, don't split the family."

Margaret immediately objected.

"Isabella is generous, but I won't stand for it! Father, you must uphold justice!"

Robert Vance roared.

"Alexander Vance, since you refuse to admit your fault, don't blame me for taking action!"

He waved for the bodyguards.

"Seize that poisonous woman! Make her kneel and apologize to Isabella!"

The bodyguards rushed toward Evelyn.

Alexander quickly stepped in front of her.

He subdued the bodyguards in two moves.

"Thomas!"

Several black-clad bodyguards rushed in from outside.

They formed a protective circle around Alexander and Evelyn.

The Vance family bodyguards were intimidated.

Robert trembled with anger.

"Treason! Do you intend to kill your own father?"

Alexander's gaze was frosty.

"You should be grateful you're my father."

Evelyn stepped forward.

"What's the rush? The fetal sample has already been sent for testing."

"The results will reveal the truth."