Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Clarissa's body trembled as she realized that saving Kathryn was the key to keeping their family's future secure.

Holden pointed to Kathryn as she walked toward them and said, "Look, isn't that our daughter? And that's Mr. Fraser, the assistant you arranged for her. The one inside must be fake. There's no Mr. Fraser with her in there. I wondered why I hadn't seen him all day." He felt deceived. The fake Kathryn had acted so convincingly that even he, her father, didn't notice.

"Mom," Kathryn said as she approached, standing in front of Clarissa. "I told you, I'm your daughter, and I'll face whatever comes with you. No matter the outcome, I'll stand by your side. Don't try to send me away again I won't leave. 'Escape' isn't in my vocabulary." Clarissa was so furious that her face turned pale. She raised her hand as if to slap Kathryn, but when Kathryn didn't flinch, she froze, leaving her hand in midair. "You... you really are my stubborn daughter!" Clarissa said through gritted teeth. "Why did I give birth to someone like you? You'll drive me to an early grave, cutting years off my life!"

Kathryn had closed her eyes, bracing for the slap that never came. When she opened them, she said calmly, "Mom, I know you're doing this for me, but I can't accept it. We have to face the consequences, whatever they may be. If we're wrong, we should own up to it. If we've been wronged, we need to clear our names. Running away won't solve anything."

was speechless. Furious, she stormed back into the house, walking upstairs to her study and

arranged to protect their real daughter.

left Holden

going on with Mom? Who's real

Holden slapped Marco, then did the same to his other two sons, leaving them

you, get out of this mansion! I don't want to see you