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Mo Laotian hangs up then continued to watch the news where Veronica Chime is still being interviewed and lying through her teeth by saying she and Mo Hanlu had not expected the baby but was happy about it. Laotian hasn't finished the news yet when his phone rang again but this time it was Mo Tian Zi calling. The Alpha heaves a sigh and quickly accepted the call.
" Swear I didn't expect the woman would choose to appear on TV to reveal it like that. Should I shut down the whole broadcasting company? " Tian Zi immediately explained and asked. He doesn't ever watch TV and so Tian Zi didn't realize something like this would happen when his mother called him to come downstairs to watch the news.
" We can't cover it now that it's out. Try not letting Hanlu know, I don't want him back so soon. " Laotian said and turns off the TV. The more he listens to the woman's voice the more infuriated he becomes. Hanlu hasn't even been a day in Africa, he can't let the younger Alpha go home when he has something he needed to do back there.
" Uhmm, too late. Mother is calling him now. Expect a call from her too. " Tian Zi hesitantly informed that immediately made a couple of veins burst on Mo Laotian's head. He massages his temples as he was currently and literally having a headache going on. What a huge mess the actress had done, even if Hanlu was indeed the father, the woman was so brave to cross him.
" . . . "
" Talk to her. I'll handle the PR. " Laotian simply spoke exhaustedly still massaging his temples wishing he could just stay with Daniel and Luangmin on a nice beach resort with just the three of them without any problem.
" Yeah, okay. So. . . should I really shut down the whole broadcasting company? " Tian Zi replied and then hesitantly asked, actually he had a new program he wanted to test out and this event would be a great testing material. He always wanted to hack a TV station as a prank before but he just didn't have the time but now that he's developing a security system himself he wanted to test things to ensure its great potential.
" Do what you want. " Laotian spoke and at last, hang up sighing in frustration. He didn't have a problem when it comes to money but because of money, problems keep coming his way.
The only reason the woman was causing a problem is because of the support the Mo Empire has given her when she became Mo Hanlu's pet has stopped. Laotian could have handled this silently, the only weird thing was even Tian Zi couldn't find anything from her when her career was supposed to be a famous actress.
Now, even though the woman was just an actress, Mo Laotian needed to act carefully incase she's working with someone that gave her the confidence to make herself his enemy.
Laotian still trying to ease his headache when Laura Mo called him, Mo Laotian heaves a frustrated sigh again staring at the screen of his mobile device until he finally decided to accept the call sliding the green icon to the side.
The Alpha hasn't said his " Hello " yet when Laura Mo immediately bombard Laotian with words. " I can't contact your younger brother. Call him and tell him to call me. " Laura quickly said in obvious irritation, Tian Zi on the other could also be heard trying to calm his mother down which was obviously failing.
" Mother, I'll handle this. Hanlu has a job to do in Africa. I don't want him disturbed. "
" No! I want to talk to your younger brother now. I want to hear it from him! I want to hear his explanation on this matter. " Laura Mo roared in outrage, she would have been happy if this happened before Ian Andrews but now that she was set to mary Hanlu to the Omega, a woman suddenly comes out saying that she was having her grandchild happily?
Was his son insane? or he thought just because he was capable he could practice polygyny? Just because he had money he could do something like this?
" Mother, don't stress yourself over this. Trust me and Hanlu. You know how things are when it comes to the entertainment industry. " Laotian said further hoping that his mother would understand that he has a plan and will not let this affect the family reputation.
" Yes, I know how the industry works but why else would that actress openly say this in public? I can't not stress over this when your younger brother is causing this much trouble. If he didn't want to marry detective Andrews then we would have understood him and made arrangements for Xiao Lan."
"He should've told us from the beginning and introduced that woman to your father and me."
" We are his family but we're knowing this big news from the media? Doesn't your brother respect me and your father anymore? I trust you and Hanlu because you are both my sons, but your younger brother needs to be more responsible for his actions. He is not young anymore where he can play around with men and women, this is a child we are talking about. Now, I don't care if he's working or not in Africa. I want him back home as soon as possible! Don't you disappoint me as well, Mo Laotian! " Laura Mo finished saying, disappointment and anger visible in her tune.
" *Sighs* Yes, Mother. I'll ask him to come back home immediately. " Laotian heaves a sigh and replied after hearing his mother's lectures. It has been so long since he had been scolded by his mother like this. Laotian had always been a good son, he only ever gets scolded when he spoils his younger brothers too much like when he let Tian Zi use his card to buy a new car which he crashed into a drag race. Tian Zi just turned 17 then.
" I want him home tomorrow or you'll both see what I'm capable of. "
" Yes, Mother, " Laotian replied again thinking of the things his mother could do and yet again the throbbing pain on his head started again. The woman was stubborn, not even Laotian could convince her when she had set her mind to do something.
Of course, at times like this, Laotian had only one choice and that is to silently follow or else more troublesome things would happen when the woman knew how much he was worth to his sons. She could pretend that she was sick and that was enough for all three brothers to follow her, even Mo Chendong was under her command.
In fact, in the Mo Family, the wife actually had more authority. When Laotian hasn't married, he doubts that fact. But now, Daniel could say he wants to buy a whole country and Laotian would do it in a heartbeat.
Laura Mo hangs up the phone satisfied with Mo Laotian's response. Laotian on the other hand sighs again rubbing his face with his palms, he then pressed a key on the intercom before it connects to his secretary appointed to arrange his schedule.
" Cancel all my appointments for the day. " Mo Laotian spoke after it connected then, later on, hangs up hearing a reply from the secretary.
The news quickly reached everyone in the Mo Empire and needless to say, the secretary already guess what's the reason behind the sudden cancelation of appointments. But although this was the case, the secretary was professional enough to formulate an excuse for the people who will be inconvenienced by this as she calls them one by one.
Laotian stood up from his chair and quickly gathered all his things. With the headache that he has now, he knew he wouldn't be able to work properly. At this moment, he would prefer to de-stress by being with the person he loves.
After gathering all his things and some files he wanted to work at home, Laotian took his phone and quickly scanned for Mo Hanlu's number as he walked towards his glass window. He waited for the phone to connect as he watched through the window, overlooking the buildings of the city.
The second it connects, Laotian knew Mo Hanlu was on the move. " I rented a jet plane, I'll arrive tomorrow in the afternoon. " Hanlu spoke immediately, his tone was serious. Although he was in Africa, Hanlu was still dealing with the huge 17 hours time difference.
He was scanning through his social media when he was shocked to learn Veronica had announced on television the existence of their 'love baby'. Quickly he tried to call Ian and was devastated to realize the Omega must've thought he was cheating when none of his calls went through.
" Mother called you, " Laotian informed and if he could see Hanlu's expression the seconds he heard what his older brother had said, Mo Laotian would have raised his brow seeing how the younger Alpha rolled his eyes.
" Tell me something I don't know. Who would be dumb enough to take her call? I knew she would only scold me. She would never believe me anyway if I don't face her personally. " Hanlu complained. He purposely ignored his Mother's calls cause he knew exactly what the woman would say anyway.
What he was more worried about is what Ian would think of him now? They just started being in an official relationship but it seems like it would end quickly. Hanlu doesn't want that, he doesn't want this mess in his life. He doesn't want Veronica and he definitely does not want the child.
" Was it yours? " Laotian asked which made Hanlu groan in frustration. He was on a car on the way to the airport where his service was waiting. The second he learned about the news, he quickly looked for someone who could lend him a jet plane. Thankfully there was someone on the country who was willing to lend him a plane.
Without thinking much, Hanlu quickly wants to go home. He doesn't know if the child was truly his or not, so he wants to fly back and confirm everything.
" I don't know honestly. I was drunk and when I came through, she was on top of me. I pushed her and left but I don't know if I came or not, seriously this is a mess. When I was with her, I made sure she was protected and she had monthly check-ups but that ended when I broke up with her. " Hanlu messily replied remembering that night.
He was drinking alone in a pub and suddenly Veronica came, his memories were blurry, the next thing he knew they were in a hotel and the actress was already on top of her naked. That day he only wanted to relieve his stress and frustration at himself when Ian didn't want to talk to him. Hanlu didn't expect that day would create an unwanted life.
" hmmm, What are your plans? " Laotian replied and almost felt sorry for the younger Alpha. This was Hanlu's problem so unless it affects him and the Mo Family greatly, then he would not interfere.
" First, I need to go back and explain this to Ian. God knows how his mind is running right now. " Hanlu replied. He knew how much Ian likes to jump into many conclusions from a simple event. It has been very difficult for Hanlu to make the Omega listen to him all these years, in their relation Hanlu always likes to pamper Ian and so in the most argument, he would take the blame. Now, he fears if the Omega was ever going to let him speak.
" Hmmm, Don't take too long explaining. Call me when you need anything. " Laotian said and offered. Hanlu sighed and nodded okay after, at last, the two both ended the call with Hanlu arriving at the airport and Laotian walking back to his table taking his things and prepared to go home but not after appointing someone to become the acting CEO while he was gone.
Mo Laotian had the feeling this mess the actress made would lasts longer. He was indeed right but didn't expect it would last longer than he expected.