Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire novel Chapter 534

No matter how cute the kid was, this was just out of line!

Everett shot her a sharp glance.

Kate clammed up, too scared to say another word.

"This is my son."

Kate was floored.

Wait, this adorable kid was actually Mr. and Mrs.'s child?

Everett gently tousled little Mateo's hair, but the boy dodged with a scowl, his big eyes darting to the door.

He could tell exactly what the boy was thinking.

Everett didn't stop him. He settled into an armchair, casually watching him, a smirk playing on his lips. "If you think you can make a run for it, go ahead. I won't stop you."

"But once you step out that door, whatever happens—whether you get nabbed or eaten by wild animals—I won't be responsible."

Little Mateo's nose twitched, and his face went pale.

Kate quickly covered the kid's ears, reassuring him, "He's just trying to scare you, little man. Don't worry."

Suddenly, Mateo blurted out, "You're not my dad! You made Mom sad, so you're the bad guy!"

Hadn't he just been snatched up by this so-called bad guy?

A shadow flickered in Everett's eyes.

"So, Selena taught her son to see a thief as his dad and his real father as the villain, huh?"

His tone was light, but it sent a chill down the spine.

Kate was shaking in her boots, but little Mateo stood firm, defending Callum, and shouted at his own father, "Don't talk about Mr. Callum like that! He's the best uncle, and I want to go home!"

He started to cry and throw a fit.

Everett couldn't help but chuckle at the scene.

This mother and son duo, always harping on about Callum, sure knew how to push his buttons.

"This is your home," he reminded, his gaze narrowing. "You came here on your own, remember?"

Little Mateo's face froze, filled with a mix of sorrow and regret.

He realized he'd made a mistake.

If he hadn't come here, this bad dad wouldn't have found him, and he wouldn't have been separated from his mom, making her even sadder.

He slumped into silence, looking pitiful as he sat there.

Everett reached out a hand toward him but pulled back at the last moment. He then told Kate, "Get him something to eat, then give him a bath and put him to bed."

Kate nodded and quickly whisked the boy away.