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!

nervously. “How did you…”

Logan pointed to himself. “Mom, I’ve seen his face on TV, and then

seemed the father–son resemblance was so obvious

out.

one day, I’ve decided to take

Boyd heir wants to find

Damn it!

have to be a

awkwardly. “Haha, you’re so

Chapter 5

a moment, Logan said solemnly, “Mom, you don’t have to worry, I

on the brakes, trembling as she turned to look at

Matilda. “I just want to be with you, Mom.

“You little rascal, who

said it would cheer you up, and I might even

in frustration. That damn brother

regrouped at the