As Stephen’s words echoed through the hall, Yasmine’s golden rose bouquet fell to the ground.
The microphones of reporters and influencers seemed to malfunction at that
moment. Everyone was silent, as though their fate had been choked, unable to utter a single word.
Only Stephen’s cold voice echoed through the entire hall. “Mom, I once promised you that I would work hard to stand at the top and not disappoint your nurturing. Now, I’ve done it!”
He stood before me, his gaze deep and intense. The man, who had always been proud and noble, now shed his aura of high status, standing before me as a child seeking his mother’s affection.
At this moment, whether it was the guests at the scene or the livestream comments on the phones of influencers, they were all filled with confusion.
“Can someone explain how Dana, the woman who paid for everything, ended up being Stephen’s mother?”
“What’s going on here? It’s like I’m watching a drama unfold. Seriously, even the scriptwriters wouldn’t dare write this!”
Lana harshly nudged Harlan, who finally reacted, staring at me with veins bulging on his forehead. “Dana! You really are something! Tell me! Who is his father? You cheated before marriage! You owe me compensation–two million, no, twenty million!”
Lana gritted her teeth and shoved me. “Since you have such an excellent son, why are you trying to steal my daughter? I’ve been working like a mule for your family, yet you’re so vicious!”
Yasmine reached out and slapped my arm hard! “You witch! Return the hundred dollars I gave you!”
Stephen stepped forward, grabbing Yasmine’s hand as she tried to hit me. His
expression was stony as he warned the three of them, “You’d better stop right now! You all know better than anyone how my mother has treated you over the years. If you dare lay a hand on her again, don’t blame me for being rude!”
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Chapter 10
