Huo Qin noticed Lin Cheng and the child beside him as soon as he entered the room.

His brow furrowed almost imperceptibly as he slowly walked to his desk and said in a cold voice:

"Family members should not be brought to the office area."

Lin Cheng was taken aback, and looked at Chao Chao with some difficulty, "President Huo, this is..."

"Daddy!"

The little dumpling, who had been sitting obediently just moments before, vanished in a flash, replaced by a clear, childlike voice that rang out in the room.

The system was nearly scared out of its wits: "Baby, stop! Stop! That's a villain who eats children! He can take a child down with one bite!"

Before anyone could react, Chaochao had already hugged the man's leg, tilting her head back with a glint of light in her clear eyes.

Lin Cheng stared at the scene in shock, swallowing back the words "your daughter" that were about to slip out.

In an instant, the huge CEO's office became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Huo Qin looked down coldly at the child clinging to his leg. The child's cheeks were dirty, and his little hands were covered in dust, leaving two gray paw prints on his trousers.

Huo Qin, who was known for his obsessive-compulsive disorder, frowned deeply and looked up at Lin Cheng with a cold expression.

Lin Cheng felt a chill run down his spine, but he steeled himself and stepped forward.

“Mr. Huo, this little girl claims…” Lin Cheng’s throat was dry, “…you are her father.”

He repeated the police notification. The police stated that the actual situation is under investigation, the child is currently homeless, and they requested Mr. Huo to take care of the child. They will monitor the child's condition closely.

Finally, Lin Cheng added, "I sent you a message, but you may not have noticed."

Huo Qin: "..."

He lowered his eyelids slightly, looking down at Chaochao with a cold tone.

"You've mistaken me for someone else. I'm not your father."

"You are Chaochao's father."

Chaochao's voice was childish yet firm.

This is similar to how newborn animal cubs have an innate and keen sense of smell for their biological parents.

Huo Qin scoffed.

"evidence."

Chaochao's little head drooped down in frustration.

She didn't.

Lin Cheng, who was watching, was heartbroken—Boss, you're dealing with a three-year-old child, don't interrogate him like a criminal!

Huo Qin's dark eyes were cold and deep as he scrutinized the child of unknown origin.

Is she the illegitimate daughter born from her father's illicit affairs while he was still vigorous in his old age?

Or is it a trap set by a business competitor?

Chaochao had no idea that she had suddenly risen in someone's rank, even becoming a spy.

She is currently receiving earnest and patient education from the system.

"Chao Chao, please don't be so reckless next time, okay?"

Chaochao: "But he's not a bad person."

She didn't sense any malice from him.

On the contrary, there was an urge to get close to him, which made Chaochao want to throw herself into his arms.

Thinking this, she did it. Her short arms, like lotus roots, stretched out, and her little face shone with eager anticipation.

Hold me, hold me.

Huo Qin looked at the child who inexplicably resembled a little chick flapping its wings, and his lips twitched slightly.

At this moment, dusk had fallen outside the glass window.

Lin Cheng promptly reminded him, "President Huo, it's getting late now. It wouldn't be appropriate to send such a young child back."

Huo Qin's gaze grew increasingly dark.

Isn't this all your fault?

Lin Cheng was so overwhelmed that he couldn't lift his head. "How about... you take her in for the night?"

Chaochao's eyes suddenly lit up, her disappointment at being rejected for a hug vanished, and she grabbed Huo Qin's trouser leg, looking at him expectantly.

Huo Qin: "..."