Future Daughter Reveals My Husband's True Love

A long silence hung on the other end of the line. Then came Dad's sigh."Willow, did you and Malcolm have another fight? I never planned to give those projects to Gray Corporation in the first place. You were the one who knelt outside my study for three days, begging me. You can't keep acting on impulse and treat the company's future like a game, darling."I sat on the stairs, my fingers brushing against the bruises on my knees. When I pressed down, a sharp pain shot through them."Dad, I mean it this time. I'll report to the international branch next week. I promise I won't be so petulant anymore, Dad."Even Dad knew Malcolm was the person I treasured most in the world. How could my best friend not have known?That night, the moment I got home, my phone rang again. It was the same number, and the same little girl's soft voice came through the speaker. "Miss, why haven't you accepted my friend request?"A mix of resentment and anger twisted together in my chest. I wanted to und

After packing all my belongings and sending them away, I felt completely drained and collapsed onto the couch. I sent Nina several messages, but she didn't reply to any of them.It wasn't until the afternoon that she video-called me again. I didn't think twice before answering. Her background was oddly familiar this time. It was where I had grown up. More specifically, it was Dad's office.Mom had passed away when I was young, and Dad had never remarried. He raised me all by himself. Afraid I would feel lonely staying home alone, he often brought me to the office with him."Nina, what are you doing at Rosewood Group?" I asked. She looked around the room, confused. "Huh? This is Daddy's office. And the company is now Daddy's, too. Rosewood Group doesn't exist anymore."It felt like a knife had been driven into my heart. A wave of bitterness washed over me. "Nina, you're such a smart girl," I said. "I bet you know what happened to that company, don't you?"Unable to resist the

Malcolm was stunned. He stared at Dad on stage in disbelief, as if he thought this was some kind of sick joke. A soft wave of laughter rose from the audience, just loud enough to reach his ears.The representative from Sylvester Group walked past him and bumped his shoulder aside. A hint of mockery flashed in the man's eyes."Sorry about that, Mr. Gray. Guess it's our turn this time," he taunted. "This project is a tough one. I suppose Mr. Rosewood figured you're too used to easy wins and might not handle it well."As someone who had always been surrounded by praise and flattery, a sudden humiliation like that left Malcolm utterly humbled. He stood there, his face flushing red.Just as both parties were about to sign the contract, he rushed forward like a madman. "No! You can't sign it!"Dad looked at him with overflowing irritation and nodded to the security at the door."Willow promised me this project, Mr. Rosewood!" Malcolm shouted. "Aren't you scared she'll go to you and t

Malcolm fell silent for two seconds. It wasn't because he had nothing to say, but because he wanted me to speak more. He even found himself strangely attached to my voice, as if hearing it could calm him down."Let's put an end to all this drama, Willow," he said. "Come back. I really, really need you."I sneered inwardly. Did he think I was a tool he could summon whenever he wanted?He misunderstood my silence and took it as a sign of my wavering. For once, he sounded extremely gentle."Willow, once this period passes, I promise to make it up to you. The wedding photos you wanted, we'll do them in whatever style you want. Or we can—"I couldn't take it anymore and cut him off coldly. "Enough, Malcolm. You think too highly of yourself. Sure, I did love you for all those years, but it ended the moment I found out you betrayed me."Malcolm's lips parted. He desperately wanted to explain himself. "It's not like that, Willow. It's really not!"At that moment, Jake walked in carrying