Rise from Ashes: Her Epic Comeback novel Chapter 5

Liam was escorted by a bodyguard into the VIP room.

A man with a forceful aura was sitting on a leather couch. He was dressed in a black suit, emitting a cold vibe from his brows and eyes. Even without uttering a word, his presence was enough to intimidate anyone.

His gaze landed on four-year-old Liam.

"I've told you, you can't go out without permission. Got it?"

Liam with his haughty posture, responded, "I just went for a walk. Is that not allowed?"

"Nope."

Jasper's cold voice echoed; his gaze as icy as a chilling wind.

He stood up and walked towards Liam, "Do you know how many people are out there watching you? Do you know what awaits you if you rush out?"

"No clue!"

Liam turned his head away.

His thoughts wandered back to the woman he just met. Once he got the news about her, he planned to sneak out again...

"Jasper, don't be mad."

A woman on the couch stood up and said gently. She was in a red dress, her curvy figure and exquisite makeup made her radiant.

The woman squatted in front of Liam, "Liam, your dad's just worried about you, that's why he's mad. Could you be a good boy and listen to him, not going out randomly?"

"No way! Why should I listen to you?"

Liam abruptly pushed the woman's hand away.

The woman, Mellisa, withdrew her hand in the air, tears suddenly streaming down her face, "Liam, I'm your mom, how could you treat me like this... I carried you for eight months, suffered so much, can't you just speak to me nicely...."

"Humph!"

Liam turned his face away with disdain. He was still young and did not understand what “carrying for eight months” meant. But he was very clear that he didn't like Mellisa; he despised this woman who claimed to be his mother.

"Liam, apologize to your mother!"

Jasper's gaze was ice-cold. Kids of the Brumfield family could be cold-hearted, but they had to respect their elders. Anyone who disrespected their mother would be kicked out of the Brumfield family.

"Forget it, Jasper...." Mellisa choked, "I may be their mother, but I have never fulfilled the duties of raising a child. It’s understandable if Liam doesn't recognize me as his mother. Don’t scare him."