Sharon's expression flickered with a multitude of emotions.

Seeing her expression, Mia remembered how Sharon wore the same expression she wore when she found out about Mia's identity as the Lane family's heiress years ago. Clearly, Sharon's condescending nature hadn't changed one bit over the years.

Jasmine sneered. "We've never acknowledged Luna's status. She's just an illegitimate daughter who couldn't show her face in public."

Sharon's expression softened upon hearing this. She nodded and said, "It's true that such scandals aren't uncommon in families like ours, but some things are better kept in the dark. That's just the way it is." The mere thought of Luna usurping her position was unbearable to Sharon. Fortunately, Luna was just an illegitimate daughter.

turned to Timothy, "Don't be fooled by her. She's

sorry. Even if I'm not on the high society's guest list, Timothy will still cooperate with my dad

Shelbert because of her? There are countless opportunities for collaboration

glanced at Mia, who looked back with a hint of sarcasm but remained silent. She already knew about his plan to cooperate with Raymond but wasn't concerned about it. She would deal

in to diffuse the tension. "Mrs. Barrett, it's not what

I'm here in Nord City at Ms. Shelbert's invitation. I wouldn't have come if some illegitimate daughter had invited me.

daughter. Her mother and I were truly in love, but circumstances led to our separation. I didn't know she was pregnant. If

a show of being deeply touched. She approached Raymond and took his hand. "Dad, I understand what you went through. I've never blamed you. Just being here with you now is all I could ask

women felt

she once looked down upon and had been deceived by,

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