Return Of The Prodigy
Return of the Prodigy Chapter 14

In the video, Dominick's nose was broken, and his face was so swollen that he looked like a pig. The office behind him was in chaos, with blood on the glass, shattered desks, and figures lying on the ground in various positions, groaning in pain... The extremely bloody scene shocked everyone in the meeting room, eliciting a collective gasp. Was this a robbery?

They turned their heads to look at the pile of cash on the conference table, suddenly understanding how this account was settled.

Then, with complex expressions, they looked at Adam. Did he really do all this on his own? No, it couldn't be.

At this moment, Dominick's voice sounded:

"I'm Dominick Pierrot, the general manager of Pierrot Group. I'm willing to take legal responsibility for every word I'm about to say. Peter, damn it, you made me suffer so much. Don't let me catch you, or I'll break your limbs..." "Boss, boss, focus on the key points," a voice from off-screen said.

Dominick, gritting his teeth, continued, "Today, Peter called me. He said Katie and her husband Adam would come to Pierrot Group to collect debts. He asked me to kill Adam and then imprison Katie as my s*x slave. If I followed his instructions, he would forgive Pierrot Group's debt, and he'd even give me a big project. Peter, I'll damn your grandma. I know you'll deny it, but I have a recording..."

Dominick took out his phone and began playing the recording.

"Stop, stop the video quickly," Peter's expression changed drastically. He rushed to the screen and was about to shut it down. Boom!

Adam kicked him away, and he sprayed blood from his mouth and nose while in mid-air.

The recording was about to start playing...

Smack.

The large screen suddenly went black, and Dave, with a cold expression, put down the remote control in his hand. "Humph!"

A heavy snort expressed Dave's extreme anger.

"You're quite the maverick! Did you think you can frame Peter with just any video? Who can recognize anyone in that video as Dominick Pierrot?"

"Cough, Grandpa is right. This is a frame-up, a frame-up," Peter said in pain, holding his stomach.

The people in the meeting room fell into silence.

They all knew that Peter was not being framed; Peter's performance just now was enough to prove it. However, no one dared to stand up against Dave at this moment.

But if they were to speak up for Peter again, they would feel too ashamed to open their mouths.

The truth was, Peter's plan was too malicious. Katie was his cousin, and even if they kicked her out of the company, ruining her entire life was going too far.

In the midst of their fear that Adam might lose control and physically assault them, what if this lunatic suddenly decided to beat them up?

All of Dominick Pierrot's people were on their knees, let alone them?

"Grandfather, how could you do this? You know the video is real, I understand that you care for your grandson, but why inflict pain on me?"

"Have I not done enough for the Hartleys over these years?"

"You... you..."

Tears flowed like a fountain from Katie, her eyes filled with an overwhelming sense of despair.

She had always believed that as long as she followed her grandfather's instructions, behaved obediently, and endured silently, she could earn a trace of his favor. She thought that by successfully recovering the money, her grandfather would keep his word and hand over the management of the vacation manor project to her.

However, at this moment, all expectations were shattered, and every hope turned into despair.

She didn't know what to say or what to do.

The Hartleys family was no longer a place where she could find refuge.

"Cry again, and get out. The Hartleys family is not a place for you to speak," Dave coldly ordered.

Sobbing, Katie rushed out of the meeting room, tears streaming down her cheeks.

Boom!

Adam's anger erupted. He slammed his palm against the table, breaking it in two.

"Shamelessly lying and going back on your word, huh? You want the project, right? If you have the ability, take it. I hope you won't regret it!"

With that, Adam turned and left.

The meeting room fell into dead silence.

Adam followed Katie out of the company and silently accompanied her to sit on the steps.

Katie cried alone for more than ten minutes before gradually stopping her sobs. She raised her head slightly, her eyes red from the tears. Adam's heart tightened, and he reached out, pulling her into his arms.

Katie was slightly surprised, gently pushing his hand away.

Adam let go, staring at Katie intently, and said seriously, "Katie, I can give you a better life. Just nod, and I'll take you away from Lisle to a place you and Annie want to go, or even travel the world. I promise to give you a life of prosperity and glory, free from the grievances here."

Katie forced a bitter smile and said, "You don't need to comfort me. I'm fine. In fact, I should have anticipated this outcome long ago." "Katie..."

"Don't say anything. Let's go, accompany me to buy groceries. Annie will be out of school soon."

Katie wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, then stood up to straighten her dress. After taking a deep breath, her expression quickly returned to calm. However, the underlying feelings of loss and pain in her eyes were undeniable. Adam felt an overwhelming heartache and silently vowed to make the Hartleys family regret their actions!

The injustice suffered by Katie today must be repaid tenfold, a hundredfold!

The two took a bus back to the neighborhood where Annie went to school. They bought some vegetables and steamed buns at a run-down market, then went to pick up Annie after school.

"Katie, I have plenty of money. Let me treat you and Annie to a meal today. Moreover, I've decided that from today until the house is renovated, we will stay in a hotel. Tomorrow, I'll buy a car." Adam kept chattering along the way.

Katie frowned, "No, it's too extravagant. This is your military retirement pay; you shouldn't spend it casually. A car is not a necessity, and living in a hotel is just another waste of money. It's not like we don't have a place..." Her words paused as Katie suddenly remembered that Adam indeed had no place to stay. The small room near the public restroom was only enough for her and Annie.

"Or, you can stay in a hotel by yourself."

Adam was speechless, "What are you thinking? You want me to live in a hotel while you and my daughter live in a cesspool? Would I even be able to call myself a man at that point?"

Katie smiled awkwardly, "This matter is settled, and you must listen to me."

That feeling of being spoiled reappeared.

Katie's heart warmed, but she still glared at him, "Do you really enjoy playing the role of domineering CEO? By the way, what's the story behind your bank card? Why did the manager react like that when he saw it?" Adam shook his head, "I'm not sure. It was given by the military when I was discharged. Maybe it has some military symbol on it."

Is that so?

Katie found it hard to believe, but she couldn't think of a more reasonable explanation.

At five in the afternoon, the two arrived at the school to pick up Annie.

"Mom, Dad..." Annie excitedly ran towards them, arms outstretched.

Katie opened her arms instinctively.

The next moment...

Annie jumped into Adam's arms.

Katie: "..."

"Haha, Dad came to pick up Annie after school. Annie also has a Dad to pick her up. Dad, Dad, lift me up high."

Adam raised his arms and put Annie on his shoulders.

"Oh, Annie has grown so tall, taller than Mom. Mom, Mom, look at me..."

Katie raised her hand and gently tapped Annie's cheek, saying, "Be careful."

"Hehe, got it. Mom, what delicious food are you going to make for Annie and Dad today? Annie's tummy is growling."

Katie indulgently replied, "Little glutton."

"No, no, It's little greedy Annie."

"Well, little greedy Annie, what do you want to eat today? Dad will treat you to a meal, okay?"

"Okay, okay. But Annie doesn't know what's cheap and delicious. Dad, you better ask Mom."

Adam turned to look at Katie.

Katie's face stiffened. "Let's go home, I'll cook.."

Adam: "."

"Hehe." Annie smiled mischievously.

The family of three walked into the park, chatting and laughing. Adam occasionally lifted Annie high in excitement, behaving like a child who hadn't grown up.

At this moment, he felt an extreme sense of calm and contentment in his heart. This was the life he had always wanted.

But when they reached the entrance of the public restroom, he noticed a familiar figure.