Beyond the Divorce

That revelation instantly caught everyone's attention, igniting a collective curiosity about how Atlas had learned this 'secret'.

To the gathered crowd, Atlas seemed almost supernatural, possessing an uncanny ability to uncover hidden truths. How did he seem to know everything?

With a subtle smirk, Atlas calmly began to unravel the mystery. "Although my grandpa had a DNA test done to confirm that you were his daughter, the blood used for that test belonged to my father."

Atlas disdainfully remarked, "How cunning! Adeline had already bribed the doctors and nurses long before your birth. Of course, she paid the hefty sum to cover up the true identity of her illegitimate child's father, Kevin, the head of the Ellis family. "But fate works in mysterious ways. Kevin overlooked one crucial detail. Thanks to the 'secret' you created, one of the doctors and nurses had a love affair.

"You inadvertently provided me with the clue, Celine. A simple investigation revealed the doctor and the nurse's affair, which led to their falling out.

"Thus, I knew you were Kevin's illegitimate daughter a decade ago. Do you understand why I allowed you to stay in this mansion?"

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fatten you all up like pigs ready for the slaughter. Since you relied on the Pierce family for sustenance, it was only natural for me to return to

an undeniable authority, instilling

you're crazy!" Celine seethed and glared

That's rich, coming from

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know where you stand. Those who

delivered his statement calmly, it had an underlying threat that left everyone too afraid to say

"I was wrong,