Chapter 100


Chapter 100:

Asking would only deepen her humiliation.

Besides, she had grown accustomed to living without her father’s affection or care and standing alone, bearing the weight of blame and criticism.

Fine, if this was her fate, then so be it.

She lifted her chin, standing tall. Her cheek burned, swollen and red from the slap, but her stance was unshaken, and her movements flowed with elegance.

Daniela met Caiden’s gaze, her voice steady and frosty.

“I never said the 18th to 20th floors were for Joyce. From the start, I told Alexander it was the basement level. I even informed you about this yesterday. If things got out of hand, it’s because you allowed it to happen. Why didn’t you ask Joyce why she made those bold claims before checking the facts? Why didn’t you question Katrina for not teaching her daughter to be self-aware? My money doesn’t come easily, so why should I give away valuable real estate? You’ve always shown favoritism. I’ve spent so many years trying to earn your approval, trying to be the daughter you wanted—obedient, well-behaved. But now…”

paused, her eyes bloodshot and filled with a mixture

twisted. He couldn’t understand why, but an unfamiliar dread crept over him, a sensation he hadn’t felt in years. It reminded him of the time Daniela’s mother had almost

voice wavered as he asked,

smile. Her usual radiant beauty now

live

get the one

sever ties with me.

her posture

I’ll have my lawyers prepare the documents and send

a brief moment before

the surface, growing with each step Daniela took away

can just cut ties with me? I’ll make damn sure

girl to a golden goose. Severing ties with her was unthinkable, an option only conceivable if he were six

to her feet, worried Caiden

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