After returning from studying abroad, I applied for an internship at my father's company without telling him—it was supposed to be a surprise. But on my very first day there, I found out that everyone in the company was calling an intern "Princess," as if she were some kind of heir apparent. I stood there, dumbfounded, and even asked my colleagues again to confirm that the young woman in front of me was really my father's publicly recognized daughter. But as an only child, I never had a sister! With a cold smirk, I sent my father a message. [Dad, I'm going to intern at our company after graduation.] As always, he replied instantly. [Sweetie, you don't need to work. Just stay abroad and enjoy yourself after you graduate. I've earned more than enough for you to live a carefree life!] I immediately got in touch with a lawyer. [Please help my mother with the divorce proceedings.] *** Employees buzzed around Pearl Edith like bees around honey, flattering her incessantly. I pushed my way through the crowd until I reached her. The middle-aged woman, Norma Sidney, hovering protectively near Pearl, paled the moment she saw my face. "Ahem, everyone, back to your desks. No chatting during work hours." The staff scattered in an instant, like mice fleeing from a cat, grumbling under their breath, "I thought having the 'Princess' here meant we'd get a break, but why's the lady boss yelling at us?" Hearing them call that woman the "lady boss" only fueled my anger. My mother had no interest in business, and I'd been away for years. It seemed that a mistress had quietly entrenched herself in my family. Pearl looked annoyed. "Mom, didn't you promise to help me make a show so I could take over Edith Group sooner? I haven't even had enough time to show off yet." I let out a laugh. "You want to take over my mother's company?" Pearl shot me a glare. "Of course. This is my dad's..." She didn't get to finish before the so-called "boss lady" shoved her aside. "Shut up and get back to work!" Then, with a tense, sweat-beaded face, Norma growled through clenched teeth, "Shall we talk outside?" Seeing how rattled she was, I casually pulled out a chair and propped up my legs. "Why outside? Is it because you know you've done something disgraceful?" Norma gasped, nearly collapsing on the spot, her voice turning to a plea. "Th... This is the office area!" She grabbed my arm and dragged me out, shutting the door on the curious onlookers. That was when I noticed the nameplate on her chest. [Norma Sidney, General Manager's Secretary] Leading me to an empty hallway, she finally let out a sigh of relief. "You must be Mr. Edith's daughter, Ms. Daisy Edith. I've heard so much about you." "It was my mistake," she went on. "I was worried my daughter might be bullied during her internship, so I had her pose as Mr. Edith's child. Please don't expose me. Considering all those years I've worked here, please do me a favor." Her expression was so full of maternal worry that it was almost convincing. But I didn't buy a word of it. Around her neck hung the necklace I'd recently gifted to my mother. I reached out with one finger, hooked the deep green gem, and eyed her with mockery. "Seems your overstepping goes beyond just pretending, Ms. Sidney." My mother had been raised like a princess, pampered and shielded from the world, with a passion only for collecting jewelry. This necklace had cost me a fortune. My father had promised to personally bring it back from abroad as a gift for her. Now, however, it appeared my gold-digging father had forgotten who my real mother was! I gave the necklace a sharp tug, leaving red marks on Norma's neck. She instantly burst into tears, looking helpless and pitiful. "Ms. Edith, please, you've misunderstood. I'm just a poor mother looking out for her daughter." I gave a cold sneer and yanked harder, snapping the chain, causing her to lose her balance and collapse. Without another glance, I contacted the lawyer. "I need you to handle my mother's divorce case." "Yes, you heard me. I'm calling the shots on this."
I returned home with the lawyer, who had rushed straight over, and dropped the divorce papers in front of my mother. She stared at us, stunned. "Daisy, are you crazy? Your father and I get along fine. Why divorce?" "Did your dad cut your allowance? Oh, my dear, don't throw a tantrum. Here, take Mom's card." As she pushed a black card across the table, tears spilled down my cheeks. I just couldn't help it. My mother came from the richest family in Kingsport, raised in silk and shielded from every ugliness the world had to offer. How could I possibly tell her about the despicable things my father had done? Seeing my tears, she quickly moved to comfort me. As she bent down, a fake emerald necklace slipped from her blouse. Catching my stare, she offered a reassuring smile and tucked it away. "Your father said this was the gift you picked out for me. I adore it and keep it with me all the time." At that moment, I felt a sudden sense of relief. My mother, who'd seen the finest treasures in the world, couldn't possibly mistake a fake for the real thing. Dad had indeed swapped the gift I gave her. It was just that she thought I'd been tricked, so she still wore it close to her heart, happy and unsuspecting. But the image of Norma wearing the genuine necklace flashed in my mind. Without hesitation, I told her, "Mom, Dad is having an affair." "And not just that, their daughter is even a year older than me." My mother's face drained of color. Her eyes reddened. "Daisy, do you realize what you're saying?" Clenching my teeth, I slammed a stack of photos onto the table. She picked up the first. When she saw the necklace around Norma's neck, she froze, then looked at me, pale and shaken. Taking a deep breath, she flipped to the next. As she focused on the second photo, I sighed. "That's their daughter, Pearl." "If I hadn't shown up at the company unannounced today, I never would've known there was already a mistress and a so-called princess in our company." My mother's tears fell as she reached for another photo. I clenched my teeth. "This is the share transfer agreement. The stocks you entrusted to Dad, you let him manage them, but he handed them over to his lover and their illegitimate child long ago!" She stiffened again, but then her eyes landed on the next photo: a college acceptance letter. Seeing the seal of the medical university, she thought of something. She stopped crying, her expression darkening. I gave a bitter laugh. "That's true. I was told I'd failed the SATs back then, which is why I had no choice but to study abroad." "But after my recent investigation, I found out I never failed. It was Dean Edith, that traitor, who switched my scores with Pearl's!"
As Mom took in my words, her grief slowly gave way to fury. She slammed the table. "That monster! How dare he do this to you!" I let out a breath, glad I'd guessed right. At her age, she might be able to forgive many things, but I could never tolerate a traitor as a father. If I only proved that he had cheated, Mom might be uncertain. But finding out he'd stolen my future was something she could never accept. Gently wiping away her tears, I shook my head. "We can't change that already. Let's focus on our situation now." "Mom, you inherited billions and several public companies from Grandpa. I suspect that while you handed control over to Dad, he used the time to seize everything. That's why he dares to act so brazenly, parading his mistress in our company!" I expected her to be nervous, but to my surprise, she just smiled knowingly. "Relax, these matters are tightly restricted by the prenuptial agreement. Everything I have is merely managed by Dean. If we divorce, he'll have to return it all." "In this case, let's strip that unfaithful man of everything and leave him utterly humiliated!" Just then, my phone vibrated incessantly. I realized I hadn't checked the employee notification group, which had already flooded with over 999 messages. [To celebrate the Princess's successful entry into the company and the upcoming IPO, a banquet has been reserved at Maine Restaurant. Dear employees, all of you and your families are invited!] [Mr. Edith is incredibly generous. I heard the minimum spend per person in Maine is twenty thousand. We're finally going to see what luxury looks like!] [All thanks to the Princess! Wishing her a long and prosperous life!] Pearl joined in, too, sending her best wishes to the group and stating her ambitions for the company's future. Watching the cheerful chaos, I curled my lips into a cold smile. What a perfect chance. I'd been wondering how to handle the situation, and Dean had the gall to host a welcome banquet for his illegitimate daughter. Well, if that was the case, I absolutely had to attend the party. I tapped open Dean's contact and sent him a private message. [Dad, I'm planning to return home today. Will you come to the airport with Mom to pick me up?] His reply came instantly. [Why are you coming back now?] [I mean, do you miss home so much?] [You know what, your mom is going to book a ticket and go keep you company. And I'll visit after this busy period. Be a good girl and take pretty photos for your mom when she gets there.] I arched an eyebrow and held the phone up for my mother, urging her to take note of Dean's hypocrisy. But Mom had already recovered from the initial shock. She sat down in front of her vanity, picked up her custom-made, high-end makeup brush, and motioned for me to come closer. "Come on, let's get you dolled up." "Time to meet your father and his little family together!"
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