Chapter 9
“A pathetic, fallen woman like you has the audacity to know someone like Grace?” Rosie seethed.
Upon hearing this, Kian nodded, sizing me up with a scornful expression. “Indeed, just look at you–poor and pitiful. You‘ re not even worthy to carry Grace’s shoes!”
“Where’s the security?” He looked around and shouted, “Get this crazy woman out of here right now! Don‘ t let her ruin my wedding with Grace!”
With a single command, the hotel security swiftly surrounded me. Just as they were about to escort me out, a clear, icy female voice rang out. “I dare you to lay a finger on my mother!”
Everyone turned toward the voice.
There, standing in the middle of the hall, was Grace. She was wearing a custom- made wedding gown, her beauty ethereal.
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Her face was like a lotus flower, her brows delicately shaped, and her presence exuded an unmatched elegance. She seemed to descend from the heavens,
mesmerizing everyone with her grace.
But it wasn’t her beauty that stunned everyone–it was her words.
Kian was the first to react. He quickly stepped forward, confused. “Grace, why are you calling Daphne ‘mom‘?”
Rosie, trying to salvage the situation, forced a smile and flattered, “Yes, Grace, I’m Kian’s mother. Daphne is nothing but a fool with money–oh wait, she doesn’t even have money now, just foolishness.”
“Don’t make a mistake, dear!” she added.
Stephen nodded earnestly, adding, “Yes, Grace, you may not know our situation well. Daphne did raise Kian, but she has no blood relation to him.”
“You don’t need to be kind to her just because of Kian. She doesn’t deserve your
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respect!”
At their words, the guests in the room suddenly understood.
“Looks like Grace mistook Daphne for her future mother–in–law, and that’s why she sent the wrong invitation.”
“Ah, that explains it. I was wondering why Daphne suddenly had a daughter out of nowhere.”
“Now Daphne is going to be embarrassed.”
“Tsk, I can’t bear to watch this.”
The livestream chat exploded, with viewers eagerly awaiting the moment I would finally wake up and stop worshipping Rosie and her family.
But in that moment, Grace‘ s face turned cold, her eyes sharp with authority as she glanced at Kian. Then, with all eyes on her, she slowly walked toward me.
With a respectful expression, she spoke softly, “Mom, thank you for all the years of
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guidance and nurturing.”
“I once promised to meet you at the peak. I will do everything I can to repay you for the love and care you’ve given me.”
“Today, I have come to fulfill that promise.”
At first, when Grace spoke, it could have been seen as a misunderstanding. But with her actions and words now, it was clear- there was no mistake. She had not confused me for anyone else.
Everything was deliberate.
This time, everyone was truly stunned. The livestream chat flooded with even more questions.
“Wait, is Daphne really Grace‘ s mother?”
“No way! Hasn‘ t Daphne spent the last twenty years raising someone else‘ s son? How could she suddenly have such a daughter?”
“Exactly! And this daughter is so
outstanding! Compared to that useless son,
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Grace is like heaven and earth!”
“Unbelievable, Daphne has been hiding this for so long!”
“Is the love–struck woman finally striking back?!”
The crowd was in shock. Meanwhile, Stephen, his face turning purple with rage, hissed, “So, Daphne, you‘ ve really kept this hidden, huh? You acted all devoted to me, and now you have a secret daughter like this?”
