Immediately, there was a chorus of echoes.
“Yes, what is the other joy?”
“Could it be that Mr. Hartley was named an outstanding young entrepreneur?”
“It should be that Mr. Hartley’s company is about to go public.”
“Everyone, please be quiet.” Alvin became excited and said, “Another piece of good news is that Hadie’s biological mother has been found. Although I have raised Hadie as my own child over the years, blood is thicker than water. I have been struggling to find Hadie’s biological mother.”
He continued, “I believe that Hadie’s biological mother must also be looking for him. No mother will abandon her child. Something unexpected must have happened that year. Maybe this is God’s will. Just yesterday, when Hadie returned from his studies, the missing person agency I entrusted finally brought good news. The child’s biological mother was found and the mother and child were finally reunited.”
There was applause and cheers from the audience.
Everyone admired Alvin.
He raised the child he picked up with all his heart and nurtured him into a talent and even selflessly returned him to his mother.
What a noble character.
I said nothing.
I watched this scene coldly.
I felt extremely funny in my heart.
What a sanctimonious hypocrite. He must have rehearsed many times beforehand.
At this moment, Hadie’s biological mother finally made a shining appearance.
She was a woman dressed in a very Western style, not only beautiful but also very elegant.
After Alvin briefly introduced himself, he began to move on to the main event.
He sighed deeply and said, “Hadie and I have lived together for so many years. In my heart, he is my own son. Hadie can’t leave me and I can’t leave him, otherwise I can’t live for a day.”
He continued, “But Hadie’s biological mother has been looking for him for so many years, how can I bear not to let the mother and son reunite? So after thinking about it, there is only one way to make up for this regret, that is, I divorce my current wife.”
He said, “In fact, the relationship between my wife and I have long been in name only. I made this decision now, which is both a helpless move and a win-win strategy. I wonder if everyone here can understand my difficulties?”
There was a uniform voice from the audience. “Understand!”
Then, there was a whisper.
“Mr. Hartley should have divorced a long time ago. His current wife is not worthy of him at all”
“Yes, it’s better to get a divorce. It’s a relief for both parties and a win-win situation.”
“A good person like Mr. Hartley should live a happy life.”
Alvin left the podium and walked to me.
He took out the thick envelope and handed it to me. “There is 137.995 dollars in it. This is all I have now and I’ll give it all to you.”
“Is this your surprise for me?”
“Yes, I won’t let you pay in vain.”
I gently pushed the envelope. “No need.”
“You won’t disagree with the divorce.” Alvin’s voice became hurried. “Hadie’s biological mother has been found. For the sake of the child, I can only do this. I believe you won’t stop it, because you also love this child.”
“Don’t worry, I won’t stop it.”
“Then... Ashley, what do you mean?”
I smiled silently.
It was time for the truth to come out.
I looked around.
“Dear guests, I have a video in my hand. I wonder if you are interested in watching it?”
As soon as this sentence came out, everyone looked at me.
Their faces were full of doubts.
I took out a videotape that I had kept for many years and projected it onto the big screen through the on-site equipment.
In the picture, a man and a woman were naked and performing passion.
The male and female protagonists were Alvin and a woman named Regina.
The panting and conversation of the two people were very clear.
“Regina, the person I like is you, she is just your substitute.”
“Alvin, what about the child who was just born? He is your flesh and blood.”
“Don’t worry, I will take him home and say that he is an abandoned baby picked up outside. I will convince her to keep him.”
Everyone was stunned.
