Chapter 6
When I recognized the man in the tailored suit as my father, tears streamed down my face.[]
Supporting my mom, I stumbled toward him, sobbing:
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“Dad, Mom’s having an asthma attack, but I forgot her medication, and my phone’s in the lake. Please, take Mom to the hospital!”
Jackson saw my mom’s labored breathing and immediately furrowed his brow.[]
“I keep medication in the car for emergencies. Let me get it for you.“[]
He quickly opened the trunk, pulled out a small medical kit, and retrieved an asthma inhaler, which he administered to my
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As her breathing gradually steadied, I sighed with relief and helped her sit down.]
But then my mood darkened, and I glared at my dad.[]
Seeing my black expression, Jackson looked puzzled:[]
“Olivia, what’s wrong? Mom’s out of danger now.“]]
I replied tersely:]
“Dad, are you hiding something from Mom and me?“]
Jackson frowned, thinking for a moment, then said:[]
“Are you talking about the swimming pool donation to your university? I was planning to tell you when it was finished–wanted it to be a surprise. I didn’t expect you’d find out early.”
I pouted:[]
“Not that. Something else.“]
Jackson thought hard for another moment, then asked in confusion:[]
“There really isn’t anything else. Can you give me a hint?“]
I couldn’t help rolling my eyes:[]
“Jackson Reed, are you keeping a mistress and secret daughter beland Mom’s back?”
Jackson was shocked and immediately denied it
“How could that be possible? I. Jackson Reed, have only one wife–Caroline Miller–and one daughter–Olivia Reed. How could I possibly have a mistress?“[]
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“Sweetheart, you shouldn’t make such accusations.“]
I snorted:]
“You even put her on your family registry. That secret daughter who’s my age–she’s been bullying Mom and me, and you still deny it?”
“Jackson, I’m warning you: if you’ve done anything to hurt Mom, I’ll never forgive you. If it weren’t for Mom supporting you when you were starting from nothing, you wouldn’t have what you have today. You’ve really disappointed me…“[]
Before I could finish, Jackson interrupted:[]
“Darling, I really don’t have a mistress!“[]
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Seeing Jackson’s earnest expression, he didn’t seem to be lying.[]
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I felt something wasn’t right, so I showed him the family registry and family photo that Ashley had posted.[]
When Jackson saw them, he was so shocked his jaw nearly dropped.[]
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“This is impossible!“]
I was about to say more when several students approached. They saw Jackson’s tailored suit and sneered:]]
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“So you’re Olivia’s dad? The cne pretending to be the Reed Industries CEO? Did you really think renting an expensive suit would make you look like a billionaire? You’re as delusional as your daughter.“]
“Yeah, what are you two plotting over there? Still trying to figure out how to keep up your wealthy family charade?“[]
“Too bad you’re out of luck today because the real CEO’s daughter and wife are right here.“]
Jackson heard this and looked completely confused:
“I AM Jackson Reed, CEO of Reed Industries. What do you mean by ‘pretending“?“]
Seeing his confusion, I briefly explained what had happened over the past day. Only then did he finally understand the situation.]
Just then, Ashley approached.[]
She looked Jackson up and down and sneered:
“So you’re the fake pretending to be my dad? Let me tell you, no matter how good an imitation is, it’s still fake!“}]
Jackson was so angry he laughed. He took out his ID card and declared:[]
“What fake? I AM the CEO of Reed Industries. There’s no need for me to pretend!“[]
“And I hear you’ve been bullying my wife and daughter?“[]
The murderous look in Jackson’s eyes didn’t seem fabricated.]
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The way he looked at Ashley conveyed icy coldness–he clearly had no idea who she was.[]
Perhaps I had misjudged him after all.]
