Side Chick Era... Over

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.

was right. If Sharon was an illegitimate daughter, what did

for abandoning him, for never once coming back

And the fact remained-she had been the

shift in Rick’s expression.

At last, he sighed.

an illegitimate

the subtle changes in everyone’s expressions. He raised his brows, pretending not to

shortly after giving

glanced at Victoria.

stood quietly, her composure unshaken despite

was smart and capable, never a step behind even the most

expectations for her

the Kalen family poured into Victoria-the best education, the best opportunities-hadn’t been wasted. Had

noting every flicker of emotion on each

to protect

sighed, then gave a bitter smile. “Their mother didn’t die.

then added for clarity, “Jenna is Sharon. She was born after Shayla

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Richard chose his words carefully, he

saw through him immediately. He wasn’t shielding her he was shielding, Victoria. He was hiding the fact that Victoria, not she, was the one born out of