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…”

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

obvious that even a five–year–old

out.

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

heir wants

Damn it!

her son have to be a

awkwardly. “Haha,

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solemnly, “Mom, you don’t have to worry,

slammed on the brakes, trembling as she turned to look

just want to be with you, Mom. I don’t need anyone else, not even

little rascal, who taught you

was quick to tattle, “Uncle said it would cheer you up, and I might even score some extra treats.”

damn brother of hers, giving her false

regrouped at the amusement