Married a Secret Billionaire

The car was eerily silent, almost as if a vacuum had swallowed it. Each word that emanated from the receiver

landed in Daniel's ears with utmost clarity.

His smile bore a hint of contempt, affirming the age-old adage—"Old habits die hard."

In the past, it was Cindy who had steered Maisie into this relationship for monetary gain. Even now, with Maisie

entwined with him, Cindy's words echoed a familiar tune. "While you're still youthful and attractive, and Daniel's

interest endures, exploit it to your advantage!"

A glint of malevolence flickered in Daniel's eyes as he gently touched Maisie's shoulder, deftly prying the phone

from her grasp.

Caught off guard, Maisie struggled to comprehend the unfolding events as she heard Daniel's resonant voice

addressing the phone, "She has already ended things with Graham Bayer."

The voice on the other end fell silent for a moment, then erupted into a shrill tone. "What... What did you say?

Hello! Who are you? Did Maisie break up with Mr. Bayer because of you?"

"Lower your voice." Daniel's tone carried a commanding authority. "I will escort her back in a few days. You will then

discover who I am."

"What?!"

ado, Daniel disconnected the call. He turned to face Maisie, who

heart as he tenderly held her, his words assuring her, "It's

this time."

"But—"

mustn't sign the

up at him

smoothed her unruly hair. "Your rightful share in the family's

arrangements have unjustly neglected

mother has always been like this. Sometimes, I even

she so doting on

she needs money?"

response "favoring sons over daughters" hovered on the tip

approach to console her.

tend to

to dwell on it too much. When we