Chapter 247 - Talking To Me About Status?
Chapter 247: Talking To Me About Status?
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
A paternity test!
For a wealthy family, a paternity test is mandatory!
After all, tens of millions and hundreds of millions of dollars of assets are no laughing matter, and they couldn’t allow someone else’s child to benefit for nothing.
Besides, the Steeles had a unique training regime for their descendants, and only their biological descendants would enjoy such treatment.
Jordan said indifferently, “I know. I’ll find time to do the paternity test.”
Jordan hung up right away.
He did not have the intention to get the paternity test done now because Hailey had just given birth after all.
The Huxleys and the Camdens were now surrounding the children, and Jordan couldn’t get close at all.
Jordan intended to let Hailey rest for a few days before mentioning to her about the paternity test.
Jordan walked back to the ward from the security exit, tapped Victoria’s back, and said, “Let’s go back.”
“Okay.”
The two drove away from the hospital.
Victoria noticed that Jordan looked slightly austere and didn’t seem happy to have become a father.
She asked, “Jordan, why are you sulking? Aren’t you glad to have a son and a daughter now?”
Only then did Jordan force a smile and said, “No, I’m really happy about it.”
How could Victoria not see through Jordan’s thoughts?
Since there were no outsiders in the car, Victoria went straight to the point, Uh, Jordan, are you worried that… the children don’t belong to you?”
Hailey was a terrible woman who had cheated thrice and repeatedly lied to Jordan, so it was difficult to trust her.
Jordan chuckled and said, “Of course not! The children are definitely mine. When we were trying for a baby, Hailey and I just got back together.”
“At that time, we had a very loving relationship, and I had just exposed my identity to her, so she was aware of the rules imposed by the Steeles where all children had to undergo a paternity test.”
“So, even if she was really seeing another man besides me at that time, she wouldn’t have dared to mess around because she was after our family’s assets.”
Jordan understood Hailey well and knew that she was a woman who valued money more than anything else!
She cheated on Jordan with Cayden because she was already pregnant with Jordan’s child, so she was fearless.
If she was still childless when she met Cayden, she might not have dared to get too close to Cayden.
Hearing Jordan’s analysis, Victoria suddenly found him to be really pitiful.
It was unfortunate for a man to go through all sorts of analyses and judgments to conclude if his newborn children were really biologically related to him.
Victoria held onto Jordan’s hand and said, “Honey, if I give birth to our kids, I won’t let you be so worried. I swear that the children I give birth to will definitely be yours and only yours.”
Jordan had one hand on the steering wheel and the other wrapped around Victoria’s hand.
He could only seek warmth and comfort from Victoria!
What Hailey brought her was only misery, betrayal, doubt, and heartache!
…
Just like that, another week passed.
Jordan felt that Hailey had gotten enough rest after labor. It was time for him to go to the hospital to talk to her about the paternity test and the children’s last names.
Hence, Jordan bought some fruit and health supplements early in the morning before heading to the hospital.
When he arrived at the hospital’s VIP ward, Jordan discovered two guards outside the ward.
“What are you doing?”
One of the guards asked Jordan.
Jordan sized up the two people, surprised to find that the Huxleys had deliberately hired security guards to guard the ward. It seemed that the twins mattered a lot to them.
‘Unfortunately, the children don’t belong to the Huxleys at all!’
Jordan would like to thank them for taking such great care of his children.
Jordan said, “I’m here to see Hailey and the babies.”
The guard continued to ask, “Tell me your name and work unit. We have to report to the higher-ups before you can be permitted entry.”
It seemed that not any Tom, Dick, or Harry could visit Hailey.
It made sense. Given that the Huxleys were so wealthy and powerful, there must be loads of people who want to befriend them and suck up to them.
After those businessmen learned that the Huxleys had welcomed a pair of twins, they’d definitely rush to the hospital to send gifts and curry favor with them.
That would disturb Hailey and the twins while they were resting, and it wouldn’t be appropriate for the Huxleys to accept their gifts without helping them in the future.
That was why the guards would ask for the names of the visitors and the companies they represented.
Jordan understood the rationale behind it, so he cooperated and answered, “Jordan Steele, manager of the training department of Perry Express.”
To his surprise, the guards both laughed after hearing Jordan’s answer.
One of the guards laughed and gibed, “Hahaha, a mere training department manager is here to give gifts too? Trying to suck up to the Breezy Express, huh? Get the president of your company, Victoria Clarke, to come over instead!”
The other guard laughed and said, “This damned Perry Express caused Breezy Express to lose billions of o dollars. Quickly get lost, you lowly training department manager. The sight of you irks me!”
Bang!
The guard then kicked over the fruit basket that Jordan was carrying and criticized, “Trust you to have the cheek to bring these lousy fruits here. Save it for yourself!”
After the guard kicked it, the various fruits in the fruit basket were scattered all over the ground.
Jordan was enraged!
“Pick them up,” Jordan said coldly to the guard who had kicked the fruit basket.
The guard said without a single trace of fear, “Who are you trying to scare? Punk, I’ve forbidden countless bosses of various companies from entering. Do you think…”
Seeing that the guard did not intend to pick up the fruit, Jordan immediately grabbed the guard’s wrist tightly.
“Ah, it hurts!” The guard screamed in pain.
Another guard kept his guard up when he saw Jordan getting physical. “Punk, you must be courting death!”
He was just about to help his pal out when Jordan punched his face with his other hand.
Jordan’s left hand struck the guard’s face, and he passed out immediately after being slammed against the wall.
The other guard, whose wrist was grasped tightly by Jordan, was so frightened that he started trembling.
Jordan once again asked the guard, “Are you going to pick it up or not?”
Only then did the guard start to comply and nod profusely. “Yes! Yes! Yes! I’ll pick up the fruit right now!”
Jordan let go of the guard and kicked him to the ground!
“Filthy snob!”
As the saying goes, lackeys tend to be harder to deal with than their bosses. In many places, these watchdogs tend to throw their weight around with the little amount of power that they were given and make things hard for others.
Jordan hated these things the most!
The guards picked up the apples obediently, and when they suddenly saw someone, they exclaimed with a joyful grin, “Mr. Huxley, you’re here!”
It happened that Cayden had also just come over to visit Hailey.
The guard immediately approached Cayden and said, “Mr. Huxley, this man is a lowly manager of the training department of Perry Express. I stopped him from entering, but he kicked up a fuss and knocked out my partner! Should we call the police?”
When Cayden saw Jordan, he said to the guard, “That’s not necessary. I know this person.”
Cayden walked towards Jordan and said sneeringly, “Jordan, it’s okay for you to come to see Hailey, but why did you beat my guards up as soon as you arrived?”
Jordan said, “You should discipline your men properly and teach them not to have their noses in the air!”
Cayden humped coldly. “You should reflect on yourself and find the reasons for their behavior. If you’re the president or vice president of Perry Express, I reckon they wouldn’t have stopped you.”
“This world is like that. It’s all about status and identity wherever you go.”
Jordan sneered, “Hmph, status and identity? Is my identity as the babies’ father not enough for me to be granted entry!?”