Chapter 4

Everyone was stunned. "The news about Ms. Vivian making headlines buying that watch was everywhere! That watch looks exactly like the one Liam's wearing!" "So... Liam really is Ms. Vivian's husband?"

Julian's eyes flashed with jealousy and malice when he saw the watch on my wrist. The next second, he took advantage of my distraction, yanked off my watch, and said sarcastically, "Liam, how dare you try to fool everyone with a fake watch! How could you impersonate Ms. Vivian's husband?"

"Don't get me wrong, this fake is pretty good, but a fake is always a fake. It can't be the real thing. Scarlett is about to partner with Ms. Vivian. Are you trying to ruin Scarlett by impersonating Ms. Vivian's husband right now?"

I glared at him coldly. "Who told you this watch is fake? This watch is the real deal! Give it back!"

But Julian refused, deliberately tucking the watch into his pocket. I stepped forward to grab it back, but he stumbled to the ground, his eyes red as he looked at me. "Liam, I can't believe you hate me so much. Not only did you push me, but to get back at me, you're dragging Scarlett down too. Since that's how it is, I'll just leave with Little Julian, so we don't bother you..."

Julian started whining, trying to leave. Two years, and he was still using the same old playbook. And Scarlett fell for it every time. This time, she protected him as always, snapping at me. "That's enough, Liam! Julian is a patient; are you trying to kill him?"

"You were in the wrong first! You impersonated Ms. Vivian's husband; are you trying to ruin our company's partnership? Two years, and you've become so malicious!"

Meeting Julian's challenging gaze, I scoffed inwardly. He wasn't sick at all; his terminal illness was fake, and his medical records were forged. I had told Scarlett before, but she didn't believe me, accusing me of making baseless accusations instead. Even now, she still didn't believe me.

I couldn't be bothered to argue, assuming Scarlett would continue to lash out at me as in the past. But she sighed helplessly. "Alright, Julian seems to like this watch, so just give it to him as an apology. Let's drop this whole thing. I'll pretend I didn't hear anything earlier."

That watch was a special gift from Vivian. Give it away? No way. I snatched the watch back, saying coldly, "This is a gift from my wife. You have no right to touch it!" The sharp watch strap cut Scarlett's finger, drawing blood. Seeing I wouldn't back down, Scarlett's face darkened. "Liam, it's just a cheap watch. If it weren't for me giving you an out, do you really think we'd care about it?"

"Julian, it's just a watch! I'll buy you a more expensive, better one, and make *some people* regret it!"

I ignored them, turning and leaving the private room. Afterward, I went back to the hotel where we were staying to rest. In the evening, I freshened up and headed to the business gala. Before leaving, Vivian sent me a message, telling me that Adventureland's show had just ended, and she was bringing Ellie over. She told me to go in first and wait for them.

Knowing my wife and daughter liked cake, I took a plate of mini cakes, planning to find a seat and wait for them. The moment I turned, I ran into Scarlett and Julian, both dressed elegantly for the event. Seeing me, Scarlett's eyes flashed with disdain. "What are you doing here? What, did you come to beg me to remarry you? You were so tough earlier; turns out you're just talk!"

Seeing me holding a plate of cake, Julian scoffed, "Liam, you're not a server here, are you? I heard servers here only make four thousand. That's not even as fast as taking care of our Little Julian!"

Scarlett, too, wore a haughty expression. "Liam, if you beg me, I might make an exception and let you take care of Little Julian, for old times' sake."

I said calmly, "Don't misunderstand. I'm not a server. I'm here to wait for my wife and daughter."

Julian, however, looked as if he'd heard the funniest joke in the world. "Liam, only Ms. Vivian is bringing her child to this gala today. You're not going to try and say you're Ms. Vivian's husband again, are you?"

"But I am."

Hearing me say that, Julian crossed his arms and sneered. "Liam, you're addicted to lying! How dare you talk nonsense and try to claim connections at such an important event? And you're even wearing that fake watch!" "If Ms. Vivian and her husband found out about this, we'd all be in serious trouble!"

Before I could react, Julian rushed forward, ripped the watch off my wrist, and smashed it hard on the ground. The sharp watch strap cut my wrist, drawing bright red blood. Before I could even cry out in pain, Julian shoved me to the ground, grabbed a nearby cake plate, and smashed it onto my face, snarling, "I'll teach you a lesson for Ms. Vivian, you imposter!"

Cake splattered all over my face, the sticky cream clogging my nostrils, nearly suffocating me. I reached up to wipe away the cream, but Julian pressed his hard leather shoe heel onto my hand, grinding it repeatedly. Excruciating pain shot through my entire body. I could almost hear my bones shattering.

When the people in the hall realized I was an imposter, they all started laughing at me. Scarlett just watched, her expression cold. At that moment, someone in the crowd shouted, "Ms. Vivian's here!" Everyone immediately looked towards the entrance. I waved my arms, trying to get Vivian's attention.

But Scarlett grabbed my hand and whispered, "Liam, stay put! I know you deliberately chased me here because you're jealous. If you don't cause trouble, after the gala, I might consider remarrying you, and I can even have another child for you..."

She tried to pull me up, but I pulled my hand away in disgust. Vivian still noticed me. Holding Ellie, she walked towards me, her brows furrowed. "What happened?"

Julian's face was full of flattery. "Ms. Vivian, this man is a fraud, impersonating your husband! I've already taught him a good lesson for you!"

Scarlett echoed, "Yes, Ms. Vivian, you don't need to bother with him."

The next second, Ellie let go of Vivian's hand and ran towards me. Seeing my pathetic state, her eyes welled up with tears. "Daddy, why is your face covered in cream? And your hand, it's bleeding..."