A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

Emily's identity as Mr. and Mrs. Tao's daughter had set the Internet on fire, gathering the attention of all netizens.

"Wow! How can that be? The news of Emily's dating Jacob alone was enough to make me envious, and now with her parentage she'll become a hot sensation on the Internet again!"

"She is so lucky! Now the ugly duckling has transformed into a lovely swan. Soon she will marry Jacob and unite two of the most powerful families in the city!"

"Oh! How I envy her!"

"..."

As a matter of fact, Abbott was deliberately spreading the news so as to put pressure on Jacob. 'Jacob will not be able to keep Emily at his home, ' Abbott thought wisely, 'when everyone else learns that Emily is my daughter.'

To some extent, Abbott had succeeded in getting what he wanted. Although, Jacob tried hard to keep the secret from Emily, the news still found its way to Emily's ears.

The moment Emily heard the news, her mind got muddled completely.

'What does Mr. Tao mean by making that declaration? "Emily"? Is there another "Emily" in Jingshi City? No... It can't be me!'

While still in a state of both shock and doubt, Emily suddenly got a call from Bess, who at last managed to bypass Jacob.

Staring at the number, puzzled, Emily accidentally answered the call, and a female voice came from the other end of the phone, at once.

"Hello. Is that you Emily? This is...I..." The voice on the phone sounded, cautious, as if she was nervous of speaking with Emily.

"I know who you are, Mrs. Bess," Emily said, trying to make her voice sound calm, even though she was biting her lips tightly. "What can I do for you?" asked Emily.

Bess's voice paused for a while before she continued, "Have you read the news?"

"... Yes," answered Emily.

You are my daughter. I know that we owe you an explanation for all of these years, but..." Bess said, as her voice trembled. However, as she went on,

did not register on Emily's mind, because Emily was completely floored when she heard

was written in the news. However, when she heard Bess's words on the phone, she had no choice but

was still confused.

they had adopted and there was no clue of

she took into consideration the fact that, no

and Bess are my birth parents, then Tina must be the daughter of Debby, ' Emily thought, 'and this could only

she was fooled by another one of Debby's

took a deep breath. All this was a little too overwhelming for her casual evening.

a DNA paternity test. Do you want to

Emily threw another question to Bess in an inquisitive tone as she asked, "Was it made

and it was all your adoptive mother's fault!

answer from the other end of the

answer she had hoped for, Bess became anxious, as she said, "Emily, you are my daughter. I want you to be back at my side, at your family members' side. We will do our best to make up for everything that you should have enjoyed all these

there's no need for that. I just want to know the truth," said Emily.

you everything about it when we meet. Jacob won't

hear what Bess had said, someone snatched her phone from her hand and hung

herself face to face with Jacob's darkened face. With panic in her eyes,

you," Jacob said, staring at Emily with his dark

from telling Emily the truth, but he didn't expect that Bess would be so cunning

Jacob's words. 'What does he mean by saying that?' wondered Emily.

along? How long has he been hiding it from

say something, but before she could open her mouth, Jacob pulled her into his

don't like anyone from the Tao family. I don't want to see you go back to them," he said. He kissed Emily's lips and chin and mumbled, "You are neither one of

Emily pushed away Jacob at once, held his face and stared at him directly. "Tell me. How many secrets have you been hiding