Chapter 9: $10 Billion Heir

"Boom!" The revelation hit Benjamin like a tidal wave, shaking him to his core.

"Wha... what are you saying?" Benjamin stammered, his mind struggling to process it all.

Evelyn reached out to hold his hand, but he pulled back, his confusion evident.

"Benjamin, I'm your mom, you're the lost son I was talking about."

Benjamin shook his head in disbelief. "No, no, what's going on? Didn't you bring me here because Mr. Ezra nearly hit me? Are you trying to sympathize with me by saying this? Explain."

Evelyn moved to pour a glass of wine and handed it to him. "Drink this, son."

Benjamin shook his head and said, "I don't need this, I need explanation."

Evelyn nodded and said, "I know and I will explain everything that made me know that you are my son to you. Drink this and calm down."

Benjamin hesitated, then took the glass, drinking it down in one go. "I'm done now, say it, please."

Evelyn nodded, her gaze steady. She began to recount her years-long search for her lost son, visiting orphanag