A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 5

Encountering Yvan must have been her personal trial by fire. Matilda, once so fiercely proud, had become a pitiful joke, all for him.

Five years in a gilded cage was just a hard reset. She’d be damned if anyone thought they could break her spirit.

She took on a stage name, started a studio with her brother, and now things were looking up. They weren’t rolling in dough, but keeping her son Logan fed and happy was a breeze. Matilda was grateful she wasn’t some spoiled brat with more money than sense. She was resourceful and talented, ready to bounce back at a moment’s notice.

Yvan had wrecked five years of her life. She wouldn’t let him take a second more.

As she drove, Matilda flicked on the car radio. Logan, who was fiddling with the dial, landed on a news report about Yvan.

“Insiders reveal that Yvan Boyd of the influential Boyd family is set to arrive in Sapphire City by month’s end to ink a deal with Yeager Group. Both companies went public five years ago and are now flush with capital…”

Before she could hear more, Logan switched the station.

Matilda blinked in surprise. “Oh… you don’t like it?”

“I don’t,” Logan said without hesitation. “That Yvan, he’s my dad, isn’t he?”

How do you handle a kid who’s too bright for his own good? Maybe a light scolding would do the trick?

Urgent advice needed!

chuckled nervously. “How did

know?” Logan pointed to himself. “Mom, I’ve seen his face on TV, and then there’s mine.”

so obvious that

out.

glanced at Logan. “To keep Yvan from whisking you away one day, I’ve decided to take you abroad for a… make–over this

said, “Won’t work. If the Boyd heir wants to find me, he’ll check the

Damn it!

her son have to be a

laughed awkwardly. “Haha, you’re

Chapter 5

solemnly, “Mom, you don’t have

she turned to look at him. “Why bring this up all of

with you, Mom. I don’t need anyone else, not even if it’s my dad.”

eyes welled up. “You little rascal, who taught

cheer you up, and I might even score some extra treats.”

horn in frustration. That damn brother of hers, giving her false moments of

minutes later, the trio regrouped