Mr. CEO's Ex-Wife: A Cunning Comeback-Chapter 57 - : She’s Scary

Too bad she wasn't very smart.

Kate took pleasure in scaring the wide-eyed child.

"What are you waiting for? Weren't you going to snitch on me? Go ahead!" she taunted.

"I'm going!" Kane huffed, puffing up his chest.

He rushed to the kitchen, grabbed the landline, and connected the call to Daniel's study.

"Daddy, I'm in the kitchen! Save me!"

Kane exaggerated his misery over the phone, whining dramatically before hanging up.

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Meanwhile, Kate lay on the floor, picturing Daniel's reaction.

Once he saw her like this, he would be shaken.

If she played her cards right, she could win him over tonight.

Just the thought of it made her happy.

But at that moment, Daniel was in his study, focused on tracking the whereabouts of the woman claiming to be Felix Turner's daughter.

The landline rang, and Ashton picked up.

Within seconds, his expression darkened.

"Sir, Railer is in trouble!"

He bolted down the stairs without saying another words.

Something felt off.

Daniel didn't waste a second—he got up and followed downstairs.

Daniel arrived at an unexpected scene.

Ashton was crouched beside Kane, who was casually sipping chocolate milk on the couch.

Meanwhile, Kate was on the floor, struggling to get up.

Ashton quickly checked the boy over. "Are you hurt, Railer?"

Daniel's eyes sharpened.

"What happened?"

Seeing that Kane was unharmed, Daniel felt relieved.

He turned to Ashton. "What's going on here?"

"Sir..." Ashton opened his mouth to explain, but Kate cut in first.

"It was my fault, Daniel," she said weakly. "Rai didn't mean it. He just has a bad temper... I'm used to it."

She leaned against the cabinet, slowly getting to her feet.

Then, hesitantly, she walked toward Daniel—playing the role of a wounded woman, longing for comfort but afraid of rejection.

Daniel's eyes flicked over her, but irritation barely concealed.

Daniel ignored Kate completely and strode toward Kane.

"Hug, Daddy!" Kane reached out his small arms.

Tear tracks stained his cheeks.

Rai cried.

Daniel's heart softened.

Instantly, he lifted the little one into his arms.

"What's wrong, Rai?" Daniel asked gently, hugging him tightly.

Daniel's warmth and kindness made Kate seethe with jealousy.

Kane hesitated, glancing at Kate before whispering, "Daddy, Auntie Kate... she..."

Daniel's eyes narrowed. "Yes?"

Kane sniffled.

"She's scary."

Kane looked genuinely frightened.

He kept sneaking glances at Kate before curling deeper into Daniel's arms.

Kate gasped, and her voice trembled. "What are you saying, silly child...? I'm not even blaming you for what happened, and now you're calling me scary? Y-You're making me sad..."

Tears welled in her eyes as if she had suffered terribly.

But Daniel wasn't moved.

Ever since he discovered her habit of faking weakness, her tears only disgusted him.

When she approached him, Daniel placed Rai back on the couch.

"Did you do this to Auntie Kate, Rai?" Daniel asked gently.

Kane glanced at Kate, then back at Daniel, before shaking his head.

"Auntie Kate did it to herself," he said pitifully. "She also made me call Daddy. She wants to tell Daddy that I bullied her. But I didn't, Daddy..."

His voice trembled as he explained, making him look even more miserable.

Daniel's heart ached at the sight of Rai's distress.

He pulled him closer. "Daddy believes you."

Kate, however, put on a gentle, forgiving smile.

"Kids shouldn't lie, Rai," she said sweetly. "You spilled the wine on me, but it's okay. I won't blame you. Please don't cry. It was my fault for not moving out of the way..."

She played the role of a kind, understanding aunt—hoping to win Daniel's sympathy.

Wiping away her tears, she reached out to take Kane's hand.

Kane shrank back, fear flashing in his eyes.

Daniel's expression darkened.

The scene felt eerily familiar!

He remembered how Rai used to be—silent, difficult, and prone to tantrums.

Kate had often ended up injured while taking care of him, just like now.

Back then, Rai never said a word.

But now, he clung to Daniel, looking for comfort.

Something didn't add up.

Every time Kate tried to touch him, Rai would flinch—just like he did moments ago.

Daniel remembered the way his son used to look—silent, holding back his tears, and his face filled with silent resignation.

The memory stung.

Kate, mistaking his silence for agreement, put on a gentle act.

"Don't blame Rai, Daniel. He didn't mean it," she said softly, thinking that Daniel believed her and that the little brat had lied.

Overjoyed, she cautiously approached closer, wanting to take advantage of the moment.

"I had Mr. Charles retrieve the surveillance footage. If Rai was the one who hurt you, I'll have him apologize," Daniel said solemnly, snapping back to reality.

"Surveillance... footage?"

Kate was stunned to hear those words.

Surveillance?

Who installs a surveillance system in the kitchen?

Kate's mind reeled up as Mr. Charles entered, quickly setting up the footage on the electronic screen.

The video played in full color—with sound.

Her entire world crumbled.

Every detail was there.

From the moment she shoved Rai to when she smashed the wine glass to frame him.

There was no point in trying to defend herself.

The truth was right there, undeniable.

Kate instinctively tried to run, but before she could move, bodyguards blocked her escape.

She instantly spun around and saw Daniel's cold, piercing stare.

His expression was unreadable—except for the unmistakable disgust in his eyes as if he were looking at a pile of trash.

"What was that you said, Kate Bently?" Daniel's voice was cold.

"This is what you meant by not blaming Rai? Hah. Rai did nothing wrong. I never should have brought a vile woman like you back here!"

"P-Please, listen, Daniel..." Kate desperately reached for his arm.

But he shoved her off swiftly.

"Scram!"

Daniel didn't hold back, sending Kate crashing to the floor. She looked more miserable than ever.

"Take her away. She is not allowed to enter my house again!" he ordered.

Ashton quickly walked with the bodyguards, ready to drag her out.

With unexpected strength, she broke free and grabbed Daniel's leg.

"Please, Daniel. Don't do this to me. I... Rai frightened me. It was a mistake..."

"He's just a child. What about him that scares you? You bullied him when he couldn't even speak. Do you know how much he suffered? You disgust me!"