Chapter 5

He thought I was too proud, and after he provoked me over the phone, he was sure I wouldn't attend the party.

And yet, I came.

I calmly stood before him and greeted Maya with a big smile.

People in the crowd started gossiping.

"Wasn't Richard supposed to be head-over-heels for his wife? For decades, he only had one beloved daughter. So where did this illegitimate daughter come from all of a sudden?"

"Please, which rich guy doesn't have a bunch of mistresses? Who knows how many secret kids he's got out there?"

"Looks like Miss Ashford's life isn't easy…