Caroline was stunned. Dieter had always showered her with love. If she asked for the moon, he would find a way to get it for her. He never went against her wishes.

"Dad!" she cried.

Dieter remained silent, his face stern. He clearly disagreed with this plan.

Everyone was taken aback. Dieter was usually gentle and never lost his temper or showed displeasure.

Arlo nudged Adrian. At this point, only the latter could persuade Dieter.

Adrian said, "Sir Dieter, Caroline isn't going to recognize him as her father. She's just going to sow discord between him and Slyvas. It's all for Ivory Cloud."

"That's right," Caroline chimed in, “I’d never acknowledge that heartless b*stard as my father. In this lifetime, I only have one father, and that's you."

Arwen rolled his eyes. He was Dieter's biological son, and he felt that Dieter was being too dramatic. He was displeased, but he could not express it.

"You’re being stubborn, old man!" Arwen chided.

"Shut up!" Dieter shouted. Even though