Even though she’s talented in both singing and songwriting, Elias Hawthorne only shows indifference towards her.
On the contrary, it’s Vincent Hawthorne who can’t stand it anymore.
"Elias Hawthorne, even if you mess around, there should be a limit. For this disreputable woman, you’ve defied your elders and ignored the family reputation, fine, but Baby is your son! Look at what this woman is teaching Baby—kidnapping is a crime, this, this, this..." Vincent Hawthorne is so angry he might explode, turning to glare at Raina North. "Why are you still standing there stupidly? Hurry up and hand them over! Do you really want to end up in a police station and shame The Hawthorne Family?"
Raina North: "Mr. Hawthorne, you said it’s The Hawthorne Family’s reputation that’s being tarnished, not mine. Why should I be in such a hurry?"
Vincent Hawthorne: "You...!"
"Old man, let me remind you, you don’t represent The Hawthorne Family." Jasper Hawthorne taunts his clowning father, "Besides, does The Hawthorne Family even care about reputation?"
Jasper Hawthorne’s words seemed to insult everyone present. Chapters first released on novel⟡fire.net
At this moment, Raina North stepped up to the police.
"Officer, I want to accuse Claire North and Mr. Lawrence of malicious slander, defamation, fabricating rumors, and infringing on my reputation rights."
Police: "Raina North, do you have any evidence?"
"The evidence is right here!" A clear child’s voice rang out, and then the LED screen in the living room switched on, linking to a live-streaming room.
The livestream room was empty, devoid of any figures. As everyone wondered, suddenly, a dog’s head popped out.
"What is this supposed to be?"
"Raina North, are you playing with us?"
Everyone was instantly filled with righteous indignation.
Raina North remained calm, glancing sideways at Shea North who had unknowingly arrived beside her.
Shea looked up and gave her a smile that was harmless as a kitten.
From that look, Raina North knew those little brats were up to no good.
Sure enough, shortly thereafter, a chubby paw smacked away the silly husky trying to steal the spotlight.
"Silly husky, get lost."
Casper North’s stunningly handsome face appeared on the gigantic screen.
"Hello, dear viewers in the livestream room."
As soon as Casper North appeared, the live stream’s comment section erupted.
#Who is this? Isn’t this Shea’s live stream room? Where’s our Shea?#
#Haha, this little guy is so cute too.#
#Huh? Another one appeared, such a cool and handsome little buddy.#
Soon, Baby Hawthorne also appeared in the livestream room.
#Is the company promoting newcomers?#
#What kind of godly looks are these, so adorable!#
The live stream’s comment section erupted.
Casper North interacted very lively with everyone.
Casper North: "Want to know who we are? Alright, since you’re sincerely asking, we’ll kindly tell you. To prevent Mommy from being bullied..."
Baby Hawthorne: "To protect the perfection of our family..."
Casper North took out a toy lightsaber: "Holding the sword of justice..."
Baby Hawthorne’s mouth twitched: "Striking at the abyss of evil..."
Casper North and Baby Hawthorne: "Blending love and real beauty, cute and charming little heroes."
Casper North: "Casper!"
Baby Hawthorne: "Nighty!"
Casper North and Baby Hawthorne: "We are the Cosmic Mommy Protection League, white holes, a brighter tomorrow awaits us."
Silly husky: "Woof!" Indeed!
After being stunned for two seconds, Raina North covered her face and sighed. This was the most embarrassing self-introduction she’d ever seen.
Embarrassing enough that she didn’t want to admit these two were her kids.
The two in the livestream clearly sensed the awkward atmosphere, as Casper, unexpectedly mature for his age, sighed pretentiously.
"Alright, cards on the table, my stepdad is Elias Hawthorne." Then pointed at Baby Hawthorne next to him, "He’s The Hawthorne Family’s little prince, Elias Hawthorne is his real dad."
Yet after a brief silence, the entire livestream room seemed to explode.