Chapter 1026: Chapter 1026: A Desperate Struggle Where Both Sides Perish
"Charlotte, what do you mean?"
Hearing this, excitement emerged on Adam Ross’s face.
"Jack and Chad are indeed your biological sons, that’s true, but only your Ross family knows about this. As long as the boys don’t publicize their identities to the outside world, they are still my, Charlotte Thompson’s, sons."
Charlotte Thompson began to speak, her voice soft. Now with the support of the Thompson Family, she was fully capable of protecting Jack, Chad, and her other children.
She would not allow anyone to harm her children in the slightest bit.
"Moreover, I don’t think that woman would dare to make the surrogacy public."
"Why?" Adam Ross asked, somewhat confused, as this was a threat to the Ross family.
"This isn’t something to be proud of. Once it’s exposed, both the Ross family and she will not escape public scrutiny, unless she is willing to go down in flames." Charlotte Thompson pointed at Adam Ross.
This gave Adam Ross a somewhat awkward reason to look away.
"So the matter may not be exposed right away, at most, she can claim she is the biological mother of the two kids. She might have support behind her, but now, standing behind Jack and Chad are all three of our families. Swaying public opinion might be easy, but it all depends on whose opinion is being swayed, doesn’t it?"
Charlotte Thompson whispered, her lips curving into a beautiful arc, along with her pretty almond-shaped eyes.
She never liked to resort to any means, but now, her bottom line had been touched. If someone really didn’t know what was good for them, then she had no need to be merciful.
However, this matter still needed to be investigated properly.
Adam Ross clenched his fists in excitement, regretting he hadn’t thought of this problem earlier.
All he had thought about was the trouble that would ensue if Jack and Chad’s identity was revealed.
"But you need to know, Adam Ross, that this matter can’t be separated from you. No matter if that woman is Jack and Chad’s biological mother... she might not even count as a mother, but I will still tell the two children. They have the right to know."
Charlotte Thompson spoke evenly.
She knew that it might be difficult or even cruel for the two children to understand in such a situation.
But if it were exposed at the birthday banquet, it would be for the best if the children were mentally prepared.
"I understand."
Adam Ross nodded seriously, his previously playful demeanor gone.
He then rested his palms against the table and slowly exhaled.
"Thank you."
"There’s no need for formalities. I’m helping you solely for Jack and Chad’s sake." Charlotte Thompson said without sugarcoating her words.
Listening, Adam Ross covered his chest, looking wounded: "Charlotte, after all this time we’ve known each other, how can you say something so heartless?"
"Now that we’ve discussed everything, you should leave quickly." Justin Battleson interrupted Adam Ross bluntly.
Adam Ross pouted, "Thanks, big bro. I’ll buy you a drink another day."
Having said that, Adam Ross stood up. He still wanted to go see how Jack Thompson and Chad Thompson were doing.
Charlotte Thompson’s gaze slightly narrowed, from Annie to now Jack and Chad, why were so many things happening to the children?
They should have been able to grow up happily, but now they were faced with such pressure.
Adults might not even be able to bear it, let alone these few children.
Charlotte Thompson thought, involuntarily biting her lower lip. Sometimes, compared to the enviable lives of the upper classes, she really wished she could just be an ordinary person.
Charlotte Thompson always felt she was very fortunate.
She was able to return to the Thompson Family and meet her loving grandfather, uncles, and brothers.
Noticing Charlotte Thompson’s dazed look, Justin Battleson took hold of her palm.
As Charlotte Thompson felt Justin’s movement, she turned her head toward him.
Justin Battleson kissed her forehead and then wrapped his arms around Charlotte Thompson, showing no sign of letting go.
"What’s wrong?" Charlotte Thompson asked, looking bewildered.
Justin Battleson shook his head, offering no words.