Arthur started getting into fights everywhere, always at odds with Zac. Over time, Raelynn and the Gray sisters lost their patience with him—eventually, they even started to resent him. But now that she thought about it, all of Arthur’s so-called unacceptable behavior—the fights, the supposed exclusion of Zac—had only ever been told to them by Zac. Not once had they actually seen Arthur do those things. Whenever she had questioned it, John would shut her down. He’d tell her she needed to be kinder, that she should take care of Zac. He has no parents. He’s suffered far more than Arthur. At that time, she harbored doubts. She had wondered if John was hiding something. So she secretly ordered a DNA test. And the moment she saw the results, all her worries disappeared. From that day forward, she put her full trust in Zac—the obedient, thoughtful son who always seemed to be there when she needed him. Then came that day at the beach. Zac had saved her three daughters. From that moment on, he became her most treasured child. Even though, two years ago, the truth came out—that Zac hadn’t actually saved them—she couldn’t just erase years of love and care. And by then, Arthur had already left the Gray family. Zac was the only one she had left. She had never told anyone about the DNA test. She had hidden the results carefully. No one had ever found out. But now, after everything Ashley had said, Raelynn was seeing things differently. John’s treatment of Zac—it wasn’t just favoritism. It was something more. Ever since the day Zac came into their home, anytime someone so much as disagreed with him, John would step in, scolding them for being unkind. Thinking back on everything, Raelynn suddenly had a chilling realization. Something about all this wasn’t right. Julie and Rosie, just like Raelynn, suddenly felt a wave of realization crash over them. Their eyes flicked between John and Zac, shock written all over their faces. Everything Ashley had just said fit too perfectly with things they had ignored in the past. They exchanged glances, each seeing the same uneasy feeling reflected in the other’s eyes. Susie, however, felt nothing but pure fury.She refused to believe any of it—not a single word from Arthur or Ashley. They’re just jealous! That’s all this is! They’re making up lies and twisting the truth just to take Zac down! John and Zac both looked exactly the same—lips pressed into a tight line, silent, unable to come up with a single word to defend themselves. Meanwhile, the people watching had already started murmuring among themselves. Ashley’s accusations weren’t random—they lined up too well with what many had already suspected. As the tide shifted against them and the crowd openly questioned Zac’s identity, John gritted his teeth. His eyes darkened with rage and resentment. But things were different now. Arthur wasn’t just some ordinary man anymore—he was the chairman of Cloudia Corporation. John couldn’t afford to make an enemy of him. Gray Corporation’s survival hung entirely on Arthur’s decision. No matter how furious John was, he had no choice but to endure it. Then, his gaze landed on Susie. She was seething just as much as he was. A glint flickered in John’s eyes before he suddenly stepped toward her, leaned in, and whispered something. Susie’s expression shifted—her eyes sparked with excitement. She wasted no time marching up to Ashley, pointing a finger in her face. "Who do you even think you are? You have no right to talk to my parents like that!" Then she whirled on Arthur. "Arthur, do you even call yourself a man? You’re just going to stand there and let this nobody humiliate Mom and Dad? Where’s your dignity?" Ashley instinctively glanced at Arthur, and for the first time, her confident posture wavered just a little. She’s right... They are Arthur’s parents. Even if they’ve severed ties, I’m still an outsider. Do I really have the right to interfere? Seeing the hesitation in Ashley’s expression, Susie’s lips curved into a smug smile. John immediately reached for Raelynn’s sleeve, giving it a subtle tug—his silent signal for her to back up Susie’s words. They had played this game before in the business world. Raelynn always understood his cues, and together, they had always made a flawless team. But this time, no matter how much John pulled at her sleeve or shot her pointed looks, Raelynn didn’t react at all. She simply looked away, deep in thought, as if she hadn’t noticed a thing. With no choice left, John took matters into his hands.He put on an expression of sorrow and spoke in a pained voice. "Arthur, regardless of what happens, we are still your biological parents. We gave you life—that’s the only reason you’re here today. Now that you’ve become the chairman of Cloudia Corporation, are you really going to let this woman insult your parents?" His voice was filled with anguish, immediately sparking sympathy from the crowd. Noticing the shift in public opinion, John smirked ever so slightly—hidden just beneath the surface. If talking Arthur into submission won’t work, then I’ll make sure he and Ashley turn against each other. Arthur was no longer an ordinary man—he was a powerful chairman. A man like him wouldn’t let a woman call the shots. There’s no way he’d throw away his pride for Ashley.