Married a Secret Billionaire

Linda suddenly felt uneasy and quickly looked toward Daniel. However, Daniel’s gaze wasn’t fixed on Persephone. He seemed to be gazing aimlessly, but his expression showed a subtle hint of emotion.

Noticing Linda’s distress, Cordelia took her cold hand and spoke softly, making sure Daniel could hear her too. “Linda, no matter what, we’re still family. I remember when Daniel was a young boy.

“He secretly used our family’s money to take a train and visit you in Jangasas during winter’s first snowfall. He wasn’t warmly dressed and ended up shivering at the train station. He was even mistaken for a runaway child and sent to a welfare institution.

“Your bond is strong, and I believe Daniel wouldn’t do anything wrong.”

Daniel glanced at her, and Cordelia continued with a smile, emphasizing her point. “However, people can change.

“Mr. Quimby, you and Linda can change. While blood is thicker than water, sometimes justice takes precedence over family. You must have heard of the Thompson family’s influence in Cumulus City, and as for the Hamertons… Well, discussing this doesn’t seem productive.

“We’re here today to celebrate the successful renovation of your amusement park project. Let’s enjoy ourselves!”

Daniel smiled, but his hidden emotions seemed to intensify. “Cordelia, your eloquence is as sharp as ever.”

“It’s not the same anymore,” Cordelia replied, looking at him pointedly. “People change.”

Daniel raised his glass, and as he sipped his drink, he felt a burning sensation akin to a prickling needle.

That person must have changed as well…

and he slowly exited the banquet

outside was as frosty as the night he

–

days later, Daniel stood at the entrance of an international kindergarten, one of Centrolis’ most prestigious institutions. The children there came from wealthy families and were usually accompanied by nannies

already bustling with luxury cars

be quite

similar environment, feeling sympathy for these children who had lost their freedom at such a

Corbin, the kindergarten’s principal and Daniel’s college senior, greeted him at the entrance. She was delighted to see him

“To be honest, there’s a little one from

grandfather at such a young age,

laughed heartily. “I’m not a grandfather, but that little one should probably

“Who is it?”

Ruth, and she left

said. “I’ll wait

free to look around and get a sense of our kindergarten’s educational atmosphere. If you could contribute to Centrolis’ education, you’d be most

from one of the classrooms, and his heart raced. He saw a young teacher leading a group of children to the playground for

drums. It was as though everything else in the world had faded, leaving only him and her. She was

them, there was an immeasurable

bear slipped, and it fell to the ground, catching the attention of a climbing child