Liam stared hard at Ondo’s face. Sure enough, there was nothing in his features that resembled anyone from the Cole family.


    Liam didn’t even need a DNA test. Deep down, he was already mostly convinced. Liam asked, “Why did you set your sights on the Cole Group?”


    Liam’s voice was hoarse as his gazended on Aria, who had been watching the scene unfold with amusement. Suddenly, he froze. “You! Aria, you want to ruin the Cole Group. Ondo is your man.”


    Ondo scoffed, “What an idiot.”


    ‘Liam’s even dumber than I thought,’ Ondo mused. If Aria had really wanted to take down the Cole Group, she’d have had countless opportunities during those two years. She wouldn’t have needed Ondo’s help at all.


    His task done, Ondo had no words to waste. He grabbed his briefcase and walked out without a backward nce.


    Liam turned to Aria and demanded, “Why?”


    Aria cast Liam a slow, dismissive nce and sneered, “You’re giving yourself way too much credit. If I wanted to take down the Cole Group, would I really need to go through such convoluted methods?


    “Instead of ranting here like a madman, why don’t you go investigate Ondo’s true identity? You can’t even tell who your real enemy is, and no wonder the Cole Group is failing under your leadership. Serves you right.”


    Liam clenched his fists so tightly his knuckles turned white, but he couldn’t muster a single word in retort. After the initial burst of anger, Liam came to his senses and began to think more clearly.


    Liam thought to himself, ‘If Aria really wanted the Cole Group, she could’ve just had the Stars Group handle it directly. There was no need for Ondo to take such an unnecessary detour.”


    “Why would he give the Cole Group to you?”


    “Why would I tell you?” Aria sneered, a glint of mockery in her eyes. “A windfall practically dropped in yourp. Would you turn it down?”


    Unable to get any information from Aria, Liam ran a frustrated hand through his hair before storming out to investigate Ondo’s true identity.


    That same day, the paternity test results confirmed Ondo’s true identity. The DNA test confirmed Ondo had no rtion to either Daniel or Liam.


    News this big was bound to reach Daniel. The moment he heard it, he copsed in shock and was immediately rushed to the ICU.


    Outside the ward, Ophelia’s face was deathly pale. Her voice trembled as she asked, “Liam, does this mean the Cole family is finished in Mandino City’s high society from now on?”


    Elena grabbed Liam’s arm desperately. “Why in the world is Ondo targeting our Cole family? What does he want? If he had just returned to the Cole Group, we’d do whatever he asks.”


    Liam thought bitterly, ‘Not a chance.


    Ondo used the Cole Group as a front, repatriating substantial assets from Masmubia back to Huthailia.


    Aria was effectively their key contact in Huthailia; winning her over was all upside and no risk.


    Ondo had just gathered his documents and stood up to leave when a figure burst through the door.


    “Ondo!” Liam snapped, with his face twisted in fury. “You’re really going to give the Cole Group to an outsider?”


    With a cold, mocking smile, Ondo said, “Mr. Cole, the Cole Group was renamed Phosphor Group long ago. I can give it to whomever I please.”


    “You’ve gonepletely mad!” Liam snarled, his face ashen with fury. “It’s one thing for us to have our family squabbles, but you can’t just y fast and loose with something this important.”


    “Coles?” Ondo’s lips curled in a sardonic smile. “Whoever said I was one of you?”


    Liam thrust out his hand, his voice sharp with anger. “Deny it all you want. You can’t change the fact that you carry the Cole bloodline. Now hand over that contract.”


    “How naive, Mr. Cole.” Ondo yanked out several strands of his own hair and pressed them into Liam’s palm. “A friendly suggestion. Get that DNA re-tested.”


    Liam’s pupils constricted sharply. “W-what do you mean?”


    “Isn’t it obvious enough?” Ondo sneered, a mocking smile on his lips. “I’ve had my sights set on the Cole Group from the very beginning. Of course, I made sure to cover all my bases.”


    Liam staggered back, unable to believe his eyes.


    Liam seethed, ‘If Ondo isn’t a Cole, then what the hell were all mypromises for? And Grandpa’s restraint all these years was all worthless.’


    Aria propped her chin on her hand, clearly enjoying the show.