Deirdre anxiously waited for two days, but the outcome was unexpected.

"We have thoroughly investigated, but there is no information about that child. Brendan has concealed him very carefully. So far, no one has been able to uncover anything. I'm sorry," the investigator explained.

"How can this be?" Deirdre couldn't believe it. She knew Brendan was discreet, but she never imagined he could hide the child so well.

"Is there really no way at all?" She frowned. "He told me the child had disappeared. How can he keep all the information hidden... or is he lying to me?"

"It's highly likely that he's lying," the investigator dismissed it. "After all, he is a ruthless business elite skilled in deception."

Deirdre's head throbbed.

The investigator added, "If you decide to take legal action against Brendan to fight for custody, your chances of winning are not high. However, there might be an opportunity for you to see the child."

"No," Deirdre declined. "I have never met the child before