Chapter 14 With solid evidence , Nicole was left speechless . Alexander stood up abruptly from the desk , glaring down at her with unconcealed fury . Nicole lowered her head as the air turned icy , the silence becoming suffocating . A text notification suddenly popped up - revealing Nicole had sent Jennifer a fabricated paternity test that night , making her believe Edward was Alexander and Nicole's secret love child . Alexander clenched his fist , his gaze sharpening like daggers . " You're quite the schemer . I never imagined you'd sink this low . " Nicole couldn't meet his eyes , feeling scorched by the inferno in his stare , As Alexander turned to leave , she scrambled across the floor and grabbed his pant leg . " Don't abandon us ! Please , don't throw us out ! " He shook her off violently . " This isn't over . I genuinely wanted to care for you both , but you and your son - every move reeks of calculation . Scheming against me . Scheming against Jennifer . " Nicole collapsed when kicked away , her body limp and unresponsive . Edward rushed to help her up , terrified by the scene . Chapter 14 Alexander drove straight to a bar and ordered the strongest liquor . The glass trembled in his hand , mirroring the turmoil in his chest . Since Jennifer left , that hollow ache never healed . The harsh alcohol burned his throat , leaving a bitter aftertaste . Through the haze , Jennifer's kindness finally crystallized in his mind . The liquor's heat flushed his face , nearly making him stumble . She'd planned her exit all along . That's why she signed the divorce papers without hesitation . Alexander slammed his fist onto the bar - the pain sharpening his resolve . He wouldn't let Nicole escape this . She'd repay every ounce of deception . Returning home , everything seemed undisturbed . He showered , then sat scrolling through Nicole's documented schemes . With each revelation , dread coiled tighter in his gut . He made another call . " Find Jennifer . Whatever it takes . " He'd believed he still cared for Nicole . Even learning about Edward , he'd planned to welcome the boy . But mother and son had been plotting to seize the Smith fortune for years . Jennifer was just their first casualty . Nicole huddled with Edward in her room . If she could sway Alexander's Chapter 14 heart , all wasn't lost . So she rose at dawn to buy groceries . Returning home , she found their belongings being tossed out piece by piece . " What are you doing ? Stop this now ! " She grabbed the burly man's arm , only to be shoved aside . Nicole fell hard , groceries scattering across the ground . Her clothes , handbags , jewelry - all hurled onto the lawn . Edward's shoes and clothes followed in a heap . " Mr. Smith's orders , " the man stated flatly . " He never wants to see you or your son again . " The villa door slammed shut , leaving them in the driveway's silence . Alexander , open the door ! You can't treat us like this ! You can't do this to Edward and me . Nicole pounded on the door , hysterical . Soon the door slowly opened , and Edward was tossed out too . " Mom , does Uncle Alexander really not want us anymore ? Is it because we bullied Aunt Jennifer ? " Chapter 14 Nicole lowered her eyes . " No , no . Your Uncle Alexander won't abandon us . " A black Rolls - Royce drove past them , and Alexander stepped out . Seeing them still there , he told the driver : " If they're still here when I come down after changing , you'll find yourself unemployed . " Spotting Alexander approaching , Nicole scrambled to his feet wailing . " Let us in ! You can't abandon us ! You promised you'd take care of me ! " Alexander coldly lifted her chin . " I took care of you . And how did you repay me ? Was framing me your way of returning the favor ? " Edward cried nearby until Alexander's icy glare silenced him . " The apple doesn't fall far from the tree . You're just as guilty for framing Jennifer and making her fall downstairs . " Alexander didn't spare them another glance , striding back inside immediately . Nicole wept mute with tears on the ground . Only when the door shut did the driver emerge . " Miss Harris , leave now or face consequences . " " I'm going , I'm going . " Nicole staggered up , gathering Edward . They collected scattered . belongings from the messy ground , but she only kept essential jewelry . When Alexander reappeared , he ordered the driver to burn all that 02.241 Chapter 14 garbage . From then on , nothing belonging to them would remain in this house . Alexander froze all Nicole's cards , pressuring companies across the city . He'd ensure she had nowhere to turn in this city . Edward's school had already processed his withdrawal procedure per Alexander's instructions . Jennifer remained missing .