Flash Marriage to a Stunning CEO (Alistair and Richard) novel Chapter 26

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Back in their teenage years, Alistair and Richard had clashed over their incompatible worldviews, and an unexpected incident had turned them into adversaries. Later, for two million dollars, Alistair had no choice but to bow his head in front of Rebecca. Every time Richard returned to the country, Rebecca would usually shoo Alistair away like a stray dog.

Even sitting alone in a park on a freezing, wind–swept night had been a rare moment of peace for him.

But on a few occasions, Rebecca had been unusually kind and let him stay.

The three of them–Richard, Rebecca, and Daniel–would laugh and chat happily around the dining table, while Alistair silently bustled between the kitchen and dining room, ensuring their happiness ran smoothly.

Unlike Rebecca’s domineering attitude and Daniel’s loud, disrespectful demands, Richard was always polite to Alistair, even occasionally inviting him to sit and eat with them.

But Alistair could hear the undisguised mockery and disdain in Richard’s tone.

Now, meeting again, Richard still treated Alistair like the same pathetic loser he could ridicule at will. But Alistair was no longer the same man.

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He met Richard’s gaze squarely. “If you’ve got time to wonder why I’m here, maybe you should focus on keeping your wife in check. Do you even know she’s been harassing me repeatedly? If you knew and still let her bother me, then I can only admire. your generosity. Not only were you fine with letting your woman marry me, but you even let your son call me ‘Dad.“”

Seeing Richard’s expression darken, Alistair added calmly, “If it were me, I couldn’t stomach it.”

Richard snorted, “Alistair, are you delusional? Would Rebecca chase after you? I should be thanking the heavens if you aren’t clinging to her. Life must be tough without the Whitfields‘ support, huh?”

His eyes lingered on Alistair’s custom–tailored suit, and his jaw tightened.

Why would Rebecca buy him such expensive clothes? He doesn’t deserve them.

He looks well–must’ve gotten a hefty settlement from Rebecca.

Richard’s mood soured further.

Even if you cover mud in gold, it’s still mud.

“You have no degree, no relevant work experience–your only skill is serving others. The money Rebecca gave you won’t last forever. But I’m a man of principle. I could offer you a job, one that perfectly suits your… expertise. How about it?”

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All he’s good for is serving people. Perfect. I know a wealthy, promiscuous woman who’d love someone like him–his looks and skills would suit her just fine.

As they spoke, a teacher led Daniel out.

Daniel had been let out early today, and the teacher accompanying him was Maggie, someone Alistair knew well.

Maggie’s warm, cheerful smile froze the moment she spotted Daniel’s “old” and “new” fathers standing together, the air thick

with tension.

Even the usually carefree little troublemaker Daniel stood frozen, his eyes darting between Richard and Alistair in

confusion.

Richard gave Alistair a sidelong glance before smiling and beckoning to Daniel, “Danny, come here, son.”

Daniel hesitated, glancing at Alistair, then shuffled toward Richard.

Smug, Richard shot Alistair a warning look. “Stay away from my son. I won’t tolerate this anymore.”

Alistair replied coolly, “Richard, there’s a fine line between. confidence and delusion.”

Richard was convinced Alistair was just putting up a front.

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Daniel kept sneaking glances at Alistair, his small face full of uncertainty.

In a tiny voice, Daniel murmured, “Dad…”

Richard, assuming the boy meant him, patted Daniel’s head affectionately. “How about we visit Grandma later?”

My real dad is nice, but I miss my old dad.

Though Daniel had given Alistair plenty of headaches over the years, Alistair couldn’t bring himself to resent a five–year–old. That one word-“Dad“-flooded Alistair’s mind with memories of Daniel as a newborn, wrinkled and tiny like a little monkey.

“Danny, from now on, call me Mr. Harlow or just Alistair. Don’t call me ‘Dad,‘ okay?”

Maggie, who had been about to leave, gaped in shock.

At first, she’d assumed Alistair had come to see Daniel out of lingering affection, only to accidentally run into Richard.

But now, with this little girl’s appearance, she was completely lost.

She called him dad?