Chapter 520

Richard’s deep affection for Shayla was well known throughout their social circle.

Otherwise, why else would he have remained single all these years?

But gossip was just that-gossip. High society was a cesspool of rumors and facades, and Uriah had long stopped believing in the myth of undying love.

The idea that Richard had an illegitimate daughter didn’t come as a surprise to him at all.

Richard opened his mouth, as if to explain, then fell strangely silent. As if by default, he was conceding the point.

That was when Sharon spoke.

“Uriah, I am not part of the Kalen family. My surname is McKinzie, not Kalen.”

Rick said sternly, “Jenna, this isn’t the time for tantrums.”

Sharon turned to look at him. “I’m not throwing a tantrum. I’m simply telling the truth. Or… unless…”

She paused, the corners of her mouth lifting into a half-smile that didn’t reach her eyes.

“Rick, do you think of yourself as an illegitimate son?”

Rick’s face darkened instantly.

If Sharon was an illegitimate daughter, what


for never once

And the fact remained-she had been

shift in Rick’s expression.

At last, he sighed.

not an illegitimate

changes in everyone’s expressions. He raised

wife passed away shortly

glanced at Victoria.

despite the storm swirling

with great care. She was smart and capable, never a

expectations for her were

poured into Victoria-the best education, the best opportunities-hadn’t been wasted. Had she lacked the brains to

gaze swept across the room, noting every flicker


to protect

gave a bitter smile. “Their mother didn’t die. She left the

clarity, “Jenna is

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Richard chose his words carefully,

was hiding the fact that Victoria, not

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