Chapter 728
“You can only call yourself a real father if you’ve actually done what a real dad does. Otherwise, what kind of father are you supposed to be?” Silas let out a cold laugh. “Have you ever done a single decent thing in your life p>
“So what if I haven’t? I gave you life, didn’t I?” Oliver shot back, his voice icy. “The only reason you’re here is because of me. Without me, you wouldn’t even be alive p>
“Yeah, but you brought me into this world and then left me to fend for myself. If it hadn’t been you, I probably would’ve had a much better shot at happiness p>
Silas’ tone was sharp as a knife. “Your ‘son’ died the day you tried to hunt him down p>
“But the truth is, you didn’t die. You made it out just fine. Do you know why that is?” Oliver said, as if it were the most obvious thing in the world. “Because you’re my son. You’ve inherited all my best qualities. That’s why you’ve survived and even thrived. All that good DNA? You got it from me p>
Silas looked at Oliver with pure disgust. He’d seen shameless people before, but never anyone quite this shameless. He’d underestimated just how thick Oliver’s skin really was.
“Since you’re my son, it only makes sense for you to come back to me and do what I say.” Oliver continued, “You’ve divorced that Calliope or whatever her name is. Come back home. Marry Blythe p>
“What?” Silas stared at Oliver like he’d lost his mind. “Are you out of your damn mind p>
“I’m not crazy. This is what’s best for you. I know you’re capable, Silas, but if you had everything I have, you’d be even stronger. Doesn’t every man want to be as powerful as he can p>
Oliver fixed his gaze on Silas, trying to coax him like a salesman pitching a too- good-to-be-true deal. “I’d never hurt you. I am your father, after all p>
“Oh, so now that you’ve run out of people to help you, you come crawling back to me? Did you not think this day would come when you tried to have me killed? You really think I’d help you now p>
Silas gave Oliver a look that was half disbelief, half amusement.
“Silas, I’m your father. You’re my only son left, so i’d never do anything to hurt you. Coming back to my side is only going to be good for you. I’ll give you everything you could ever want. I even found you the wife p>
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“Blythe is the only daughter of the White family, you know, the Whites that basically own half of Massachusetts. Their influence is off the charts. And she’s a surgeon. A brilliant one, at that. Marrying her would be nothing but good for you p>
“Your current wife? She’s just a pretty face, nothing more. She’s not right for you. Blythe is the one who’ll truly support you. She’s sweet and obedient, the perfect partner p>
Silas stared at Oliver, his eyes full of biting sarcasm.
“You never cared if I lived or died before, and now you want to meddle in my life? What’s the matter, you so full you’re about to burst p>
Oliver huffed. “There’s no need for that attitude. I’m just trying to do what’s best for you p>
“Oh, well then, thank you so much.” Silas’ laugh was cold. “Oliver, do yourself a favor and stay the hell away from me. I have zero interest in your little schemes, and as far as I’m concerned, I don’t even have a father p>
“And one more thing, don’t you dare
lay a finger on my wife. She’s where
I draw the line. If you so much as
touch a hair on her head, you can bet I’ll make your life a living hell. I swear, I’ll drag you down to the deepest pit I can find p>