Chapter 162. Our Connection

“But what does all of that have to do with me?” I asked when Hayden seemed to arrive at a good place to pause in his story.

I understood from the story that Hayden and Ethan were childhood friends and that Jack took care of them. They were both fond of this Jack person but what does that have to do with anything?

“Quite a lot actually. You see, Jack Witman is your father,” Hayden said as if it was no big deal.

HUH?! Impossible…

“No…my father…” I began denying.

“He changed his name. Everything about him that you remember is nothing more than a cover. His name, his identity, his looks, how he dressed, his job. Everything was fabricated. What you saw was his second attempt at life, one where he deemed would be more suitable for you to be raised,” Hayden explained swiftly.

“That’s impossible. My father had nothing to do with the mafia. He was just an honest businessman who always worked hard,” I stated firmly.

“That’s what you saw b