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“Four? That’s impossible, Uncle! Everyone knows there are only three prestigious families–the Ethans, the Tangs, and the Lins,” Ryan said, his voice filled with disbelief.

Morgan leaned back, his expression shadowed with secrets. “There’s another one–the Longs,” he revealed, his tone carrying an air of finality.

“The Longs?” Ryan repeated, confusion evident in his eyes.

“Dad, who are the Longs?” Rose chimed in, her curiosity piqued. “If they’re one of the prestigious families, why doesn’t anyone know about them? And what’s the connection between Lily and these families?”

Morgan sighed deeply, hesitating for a moment before answering. “I can’t tell you everything. The less you know, the better it is for you. What you must understand is this–Lily is the daughter of one of these prestigious families.”

“Which one is it?” Rose asked, her voice trembling. “The Ethans? The Lins? The Tangs? Or… is it the Longs?”

“That’s irrelevant,” Morgan said dismissively. “I took her in for a reason, and you’ve ruined everything today. She was supposed to be our golden opportunity, but now…”

“I’m sorry, Dad,” Rose murmured, guilt weighing down her voice. “But I still don’t understand. If she belongs to such a powerful family, why did they abandon her at an orphanage?”

Morgan shrugged, his expression unreadable. “I don’t have the answer to that. Years ago, I happened to see a man leaving a baby at the orphanage’s doorstep. He mentioned something about her identity, though I couldn’t catch much. After he left, I brought her home.”

man, Dad?” Rose

wearing a mask, so I couldn’t identify him. But one thing is certain–he wasn’t her father. That much I

the puzzle. If he wasn’t her father, then who was he? And why would someone leave an infant at an orphanage like that?

her lineage? Was she connected to the elusive

does it have to be her? If Lily discovers her true heritage, she’ll outshine me in every way. I can’t let that

by Ryan’s voice. “But Uncle, what about the Longs? Why

of them?”

years ago–something big–and they vanished without a trace, almost overnight. Since then, no one dares to speak

far more fascinating than I imagined. You’ve captivated my interest

later.

daughter with a choen

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Let Lily do whatever she wants. Your only role is to

“But Dad-”

planned to use her talents to benefit us. Then, after a few years, we’d make her disappear, and you’d take her place.” A sly,

Dad? Are you saying we’re going to… to kill her?” Her voice trembled, disbelief etched

mother, Casey, interjected calmly, “if you want to step into her place and become the daughter of that family, Lily has to be

plan, then?” Ryan asked,

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