[Reward 50 PP]
I ignored the notification, forcing myself to stay composed while waiting for his response.
"You're right, Axel. Your mother's infidelity isn't your fault. In a way, we're both victims. But I still can't let you inherit the company. It's my family's legacy."
Got to admit, his reasoning made sense. If I were in his position, I wouldn't hand over a single cent to the child born from my wife's betrayal.
But completing my main mission remained a priority, and the lack of reward meant that the secret wasn't about the DNA test.
To continue my investigation, staying in this household would be more advantageous.
"So… are you really going to kick me out just like that? I'm still your son on paper."
"I already talked this over with my lawyers, and I don't want this scandal to go public. So just sign a waiver acknowledging that you're aware of it and that you forfeit any claim to the inheritance."
"And you expect me to just say yes?" I was in disbelief.
Did he really think I was some kind of fool who would just roll over and happily accept his one-sided offer?
"I've already given you more than enough—paid for your schooling, let you live a life of luxury for years, and even covered your hospital bills. You should be grateful."
His words might have worked if I were the Axel who actually experienced all that.
But that so-called luxurious life was just memories to me—like watching a video about the lives of the rich. I enjoyed it, but it was different from living it firsthand.
"It's not about being grateful—it's about my right. So even if we're not blood-related, I can still fight this in court."
His expression darkened.
"Let's talk later. I'll think about this first," he ordered.
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Ellie was already waiting in the hallway when I left the study room.
"What happened ?" she asked.
I didn't reply immediately because I was still stuck on our previous conversation.
Now that I knew about the cheating, I couldn't help but suspect Daniel had something to do with his wife's death. After all, crimes of passion like that weren't uncommon.
It made my heart ache, a lingering echo of Axel's buried feelings slipping through. Slowly, the pain turned into anger.
'Calm down,' I told myself, inhaling and exhaling slowly.
DING!
[Find Proof of Daniel's Connection to His Ex-Wife's Death]
[Reward: 200 PP]
Another mission popped up as soon as I pieced that information together.
Just as I suspected, the system adjusted to my thoughts. It gave me missions based on the current situation, pushing me into scenarios I normally wouldn't enter—without any reward.
At first, I thought they were random, but I had a strong feeling there was a hidden meaning behind all these objectives.
"Axel?" Ellie's voice interrupted my thoughts.
"It's nothing, Father just asked me about my condition," I smiled , not wanting to delved further into the topic.
With that in mind, I went back to my room. It was just as I remembered—spacious, with its own living room, a 100-inch OLED TV, a two-door fridge, and a nice balcony overlooking the large pool in the courtyard.
I stepped out onto the balcony to breathe in the fresh air. This kind of lifestyle was something only the ultra-rich could afford.
Unfortunately, I couldn't fully enjoy it because now I had to worry about getting kicked out.
Later that evening, we gathered around the dinner table. Everyone was eating quietly, and it didn't seem like anyone knew about the DNA test, so I kept my behavior normal.
As usual, Daniel barely spoke to me, choosing instead to focus most of his attention on Ethan and Ella.
Ellie showed no affection to me either, since I instructed her not to do anything reckless that might cause rumors.
"Daddy, can you buy me that bag I wanted?" Ella batted her eyelashes and tilted her head, flashing a cheeky grin.
Daniel's lips curled into a rare smile as he looked at her. "Sure, just ask your mother for the credit card."
"Thanks, Daddy, you're the best."
Daniel laughed and patted her hair.
For a split second, a strange thought popped into my head—a gorgeous stepdaughter and a loaded stepfather...
I wanted to smack myself for letting all those questionable erotic manga plots sneak into my brain.
But then again, I did the same thing to my stepmom, so I wasn't really in any position to judge.
Ella caught me looking at her and rolled her eyes—she clearly hated me.
DING!
[Mission: Sleep with Ella and Make Her Your Lover]
[Reward: 50 PP]
[Bonus Mission: Do it while Ellie is watching]
[Reward: 50 PP]
Wow, this system definitely has some weird fetishes.
Although, I must admit, this mission was very tempting. Looks like I'm going to experience a mother and daughter threesome very soon.