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Without hesitation , Jessica walked over and embraced Horace . “ Dad , what took you so long ? Why did you only come now ? ”
Horace held her tightly , gently patting her back . “ I’m sorry . I’ve spent all these years looking for you . I’ve traveled to many countries , visited many cities , always searching for you . ”
Jessica smiled , her heart filled with joy . “ It’s okay . I never want to be apart from you again . I want to be with you forever ! ”
Horace ran his hand through Jessica’s hair , his voice full of tenderness . “ I’ll take good care of you . ”
As the father and daughter shared this emotional moment , Wendy furrowed her brow . She hadn’t expected Jessica’s true heritage to be revealed now .
Jessica was actually the beloved daughter of the world’s wealthiest man !
Who could have predicted this ?
Once Horace and Jessica pulled
Wendy with a defiant smile . “ Dad , Jessica linked her arm with his . She turned toward
go home . ”
Horace nodded , his voice warm . “ Alright . Let’s go . ”
He was about to leave with her , but then a clear , melodic voice stopped him . “ Wait ! ”
Horace paused , slowly turning to face the source of the voice . His gaze fell on Wendy .
For a brief moment, Horace was taken aback by Wendy’s delicate features . There was something about her face that stirred an unfamiliar feeling in him , though he couldn’t quite place it .
Jessica smirked , enjoying the moment . “ Wendy , I found my dad , and he’s the richest man in the world . You should be happy for me . ”
She couldn’t help but want to laugh out loud . With her powerful father by her side , she was confident nobody would dare to harm her now .
Not Wendy , not Stanley .
Wendy’s clear eyes locked onto Horace’s face .
“ Mr. Larson , I have a score to settle with your daughter , Jessica . Until this matter is resolved , I cannot allow her to leave . ”
Immediately , Jessica pouted , her voice dripping with sweetness . “ Dad , this is Wendy , She
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keeps bullying me . Look at all these bruises and the slap mark on my face – she did all of this ! She’s so malicious . ”
Horace’s eyes turned cold as he surveyed Jessica’s injuries . His gaze then fixed on Wendy with a chilling intensity .
“ You’ve hurt Jessica , and now you’re openly challenging me , huh ? ”
His lips curled into a slight smile .
“ Jessica is my daughter . How dare you lay a hand on her ! ”
Wendy took a step forward , but Stanley , with his tall and commanding presence , stepped in front of her , blocking her path .
Stanley addressed Horace calmly , “ Uncle Horace . ”
Horace nodded in acknowledgment . “ Hello , Stanley . I didn’t realize how much you’ve grown . Just the other day , I spoke with your father . He mentioned that .
Capital soon . ”
should return to the
The Hawk family was deeply rooted in the Capital and was close friends with the Larson family . Both were part of the city’s four major families .
Stanley responded , “ I won’t be returning to the Capital for now . ”
Horace nodded , his expression thoughtful . “ Your father also brought up our family’s marriage alliance . He mentioned it to me just
recently . ”
“ Marriage alliance ? ” Halsey asked , puzzled .
Horace turned his gaze back to Stanley . “ Our families have arranged a marriage alliance long ago . If one family had a son and the other a daughter , they would eventually marry . These years , I’ve been unable to find Jessica , so we put it on hold . Now that she’s found , it’s time for us to revisit our arrangement . ”
The Hawk and Larson families had a marriage pact . Jessica was the daughter of the Larson family , and Stanley , being the sole heir of the Hawk family , was bound by this arrangement .
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