Chapter 8
Her scandalous past is undeniable–what happens when the media digs deeper? Where will the Kane family hide its face?]
You can’t throw away the family’s reputation for an outsider!“]
Mrs. Kane’s eyes flickered with emotion as she set down the documents worth billions.[]
“Outsider? If anyone here is my flesh and blood, it’s Piper!“]]
The room erupted in shock once again as the media cameras quickly repositioned.[]
Ryder desperately clutched his mother’s leg.
“Mom, you can’t make up this ridiculous story just to get rid of us!“]
Mrs. Kane yanked her leg away in disgust, looking down at her pathetic adopted son.[]
“Why do you think I came running with my entire fortune at one text message from Piper?]
After decades conquering the business world, would I blindly stake everything just because she’s good at poker?]
I owe this to my precious daughter. She’s suffered so much out there–I would give my life for her if it could ease the pain I felt when I learned of her
tragic experiences!“]
Everyone finally understood, turning to stare at me.]
Ryder’s eyes widened.]
“You… you’ve known all along?“]
I smiled bitterly.
“Yes. During a medical check–up, I heard crying from your hospital I room and learned you needed a kidney donor urgently.
Seeing Mrs. Kane weeping by your bedside, I felt an inexplicable connection and volunteered to be tested. Amazingly, I was a perfect match–and I also fell for you the moment I saw you lying there.[]
During the pre–surgery screenings, doctors asked if I was Mrs. Kane’s daughter based on my blood work. Apparently, the Kane family had all been tested, and the hospital discovered my genetic relationship to them.[]
Further investigation revealed I had been switched with another baby while being bathed by a nurse. The child placed in my incubator was someone else’s.
Mom wanted to acknowledge me immediately, but considering your feelings, I refused. Understanding my hesitation, she suggested I enter the family as your fiancée until the right time came to reveal the truth.]
I never imagined you would react so violently to all this…”
Ryder’s body trembled.
“You mean…. I’m the outsider who married up into the Kane family?”
Mom pulled me close, tenderly stroking my hair.[]
“Of course! Look at you siblings–constantly hanging around with these trust fund brats. Neither of you has what it takes to lead Kane Enterprises!
If Piper hadn’t insisted, I would never have kept such worthless deadweight around.
Besides, Piper’s poker skills alone prove she’s my biological daughter. Mom is so proud of you!“]
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Victoria, seeing my triumph, gnashed her teeth in fury and reactivated the projector to humiliate me once more.
“You filthy whore, used by your own stepfather and stepbrother–even with your newfound status, the elite will be disgusted by you!”
Mom just laughed coldly.
“The victim is never the one who should feel ashamed!”
The doors swung open, and the father and son who had once been my nightmare were dragged in by security personnel.]]
