The Understated Dominance Husband

Chapter 7: The Deal

When Bryce heard that, he was shocked.

"Are you serious? Don't try to fool me. If this is an attempted scam, I'll make sure it doesn't end well for you," Bryce said incredulously.

Tamara sighed. The woman looked a little flustered but tried to appear confident.

"Sir, I am not lying. Everything I said just now has a solid foundation. If you have any doubts, come with me. My car is parked across the street. I can prove my words."

Feeling he had no other options, Bryce finally decided to follow Tamara. He still showed a cautious attitude.

"Sir, what are you waiting for standing there? Let's get in the car," Tamara assured Bryce.

He looked around, making sure there were no other threats that might harm him in the car.

A relieved Bryce said, "So what proof are you going to show me?"

Tamara picked up a box from the back seat and gave it to the man beside her.

"What is this?" asked Bryce in confusion.

"The answer you seek," Tamara replied.

Bryce immediately opened the box, and he was confused by its contents. Several documents and photos of him were inside.

"I still don't understand," he said.

Tamara shook her head and replied, "For the past six months, I have been paying a private detective to investigate you. I knew that my hunch wasn't wrong, and everything proved to be correct. You are the missing heir."

Bryce was surprised; this time, he started to trust her words.

"Wh-what? Am I the heir to that glorious business empire?"

Tamara gave her a stern look and replied, "Of course. The private detective I paid managed to gather all the evidence. You have a birthmark in the same position as the Milano family's long-lost son."

A confused Bryce asked, "How can you be sure of this? Everyone can have a birthmark."

"Good question!" she said. "But what makes me sure is that besides the DNA sample test that was there, the necklace you have is a special symbol of the predecessor of the Milano family. Only the core heirs get such a sacred object. A necklace that is passed down from generation to generation. Some said it was the Milano family's lucky charm. The reason why the family can continue to be successful."

Bryce saw the DNA sample test, which confirmed the accuracy of the results. He also saw her necklace. A happy smile spread across his face.

"I finally have a family. All this time, I thought I was a lone wolf." Bryce said with teary eyes, holding back his happy tears.

Tamara just smiled at this.

"Wait a sec; if I'm the heir to that family, why aren't they looking for me?"

She responded, "It's because your extended family is too busy fighting over the inheritance. From a source close to an insider, I learnt that Milano's business empire is faltering and may collapse at any moment."

Bryce was then stunned. He was reminded of the Carter family, who were just as greedy about wealth.

"Then didn't they try to save the family business?"

Tamara smiled and replied, "Of course they tried. It's just that not everyone has the talent to be a leader. Not to mention that a lot of selfishness can make things messy."

Upon hearing that, Bryce felt a great responsibility to make things right.

"One thing I don't understand. If you have no special connection with anyone from the Milano family, how did you know they have a missing heir? Wouldn't it be better for them never to mention my existence if they want the treasure?"

Tamara let out a long sigh. She had to express her true desires.

"Well, that's true. But because of their greed, the hidden will of the head of the family, Mr William Milano, has been exposed. Soon, the news will probably spread everywhere. The families in this town will try their hardest to find you. It's been rumoured for a long time, but now all eyes will be on you."

Bryce now understood where Tamara was going with this.

"Then what do you want from me? There's no way you came willingly."

"Good guess. But I'm not that kind of person. If I weren't under pressure, I wouldn't have done this," Tamara says. The woman's assertive demeanour now looks more like pleading.

"My husband is very sick. I've spent all our money on his treatment, but there's no significant result. Now we're going bankrupt. So I'm hoping for your compassion to help with my husband's medical expenses."

Tamara cried as she said this, but she tried to control herself and stay strong.

"I see," sighed Bryce.

"I can understand your condition. But how can you help me?"

Tamara, seeing the enthusiasm in Bryce's eyes, wiped away her tears. Excited, she said, "You don't have to worry about that. Even though I'm in the edge of going bankrupt, I have a lot of connections. I also know how to play the rich people's game."

Bryce was amazed by the spirit of the woman next to him.

"You don't have to worry. As I said at the beginning, I am the person you can trust the most right now. I will help you transform. Let's make the world kneel at your feet," Tamara says confidently.

"Very well. Our deal is officially sealed. I will now show no mercy to those who despise me," Bryce muttered.

They both ended up shaking hands to signify the 'Deal' position. They smiled at each other happily.