He was right—I was brought up with the Tanners. As a kid, I was treated like a princess by my father. Those memories had become so vague that I could barely remember them. Our family of three had once been so happy.

 

“Dad, didn’t you disown me? It was even published in the papers. Everyone in Avenport knows. I’m only the firstborn of the Tanner family by name.” Steadily, I lifted the cup of coffee to my lips and sipped. The bitterness suited the atmosphere of the moment.

 

“How dare you even mention that! If you had agreed to marry Mr. Lucas of the Goldstein family, our family would be listed among the top richest and not a third-rate little household.” At the mention of this incident, Nathan’s face became black like thunder.

you and

sighed. “Prior to this, when Lyle had threatened that he would tell you about this, I had guessed that you would ask me, and I was right. Nevertheless, Dad, you must

Just take a page from Yvette’s and Crystal’s books, for goodness’ sake! They do everything better than you do. If you had been smart enough

father had just called me somebody’s mistress, and he was feeling shameful about it while, at the same

there’s something between Christopher and

 

has told me everything. I’m telling you that it’s okay for you to hook up with Christopher, but try to keep it under wraps, or you would disgrace the Tanner family. He would never marry you, so you might as well get some benefit for the Tanner family while you still can. When he

Nathan was totally shameless when he talked about benefits. He did not know how despicable he sounded. That man

totally unreasonable, just like

 

need my help at all. Crystal is a famed new school artist, and long ago, she even saved Christopher. Let her talk to him on your behalf. Even the crumbs that fall through the hands of the Lane family are enough to feed the Tanner family. Besides, I’m sure Crystal

the type who helps others for a reward? She is a public figure, so you must not do anything

my reputation unimportant, then?” I could

no reputation to speak of!” Nathan sneered. “If you still think of me as your father, just do

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