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Chapter 1

"Babe, why aren't you sleeping yet? It’s that time of the month for you, so you really shouldn't be staying up this late!"Harlan brought over a glass of warm milk, which he brewed and placed in my hands. Then, he brought a blanket and gently draped it around me, asking tenderly, "Is your back sore? Would you like me to massage you?"I closed the file in my hand and smiled brightly at him. "Yasmine's school recital is coming up soon. She's been unhappy with the piece she's been practicing. I got the most renowned pianist in the country to come and coach her in a couple of days."Harlan looked touched. "You're always so dedicated to Yasmine. When she becomes successful, she’ll surely repay you a hundredfold!"I looked at Harlan and replied naturally, "Of course. Yasmine is smart and talented. Being her mother is my greatest blessing."Harlan sighed gently and embraced me from behind. "The Thornes are incredibly blessed that I married such a wonderful wife like you!"Turning my fac

Chapter 2

Perhaps because I seemed easygoing, or they thought their act was seamless, Lana's behavior became increasingly overstepping.In the past, when I caught her being overly close with Yasmine, she would at least offer an explanation. Now, she would openly hold Yasmine in her arms and feed her right before me."Dana, you're busy with work. Leave Yasmine's matters to me!""Dana, I attended Yasmine's parent-teacher meeting on your behalf today. You've been up working until midnight lately, so Harlan asked me not to disturb you.""Dana, Yasmine is down with the flu. I'll stay with her for a few nights so that she doesn’t disturb you or affect your work."...Later, I would wake up several times in the middle of the night, only to find that Harlan wasn’t in bed. In Yasmine's room, just separated by a wall, the sound of laughter from the three of them rang out.I silently turned over.Seeing that I didn’t notice anything amiss, Harlan became bolder. Sometimes, he even held Lana’s hand u

Chapter 3

With my support, the procedures for Yasmine's study abroad were processed quickly. The study destination of choice was decided after lengthy discussions between Harlan and Yasmine, and Lana helped pack her belongings—six large suitcases in total.While waiting for the paperwork to be finalized, I started introducing Yasmine to the company operations. Under my subtle guidance, she quickly gained a firm foothold in the company and even cultivated her own circle of trusted aides.The day of departure was a bright and sunny one. Harlan held his daughter’s hand, giving her endless reminders like a doting father.Pushing five of the suitcases by herself, Lana looked at me and said with her head held high, "Dana, I’ve been raising Yasmine since I came to your home. I can’t bear the thought of her being all alone in a foreign country. This time, I’ll accompany her there. Harlan has already paid for everything."Harlan awkwardly rubbed his hands and looked at me apologetically. "I’m just wo

Chapter 4

At the shareholders' meeting, not only were the most renowned stakeholders present, but so were several of the city's most prestigious media outlets. It was a grand scene with flashes of cameras and hungry reporters eager for a story.Yasmine clung to me, her tone uncertain. "Mom, isn’t all this a bit too much?"I patted her hand reassuringly. "You are my child, and everything I have belongs to you. If I’m passing it on to you, of course, the more people know about it, the better!"Hearing this, Yasmine straightened her back proudly, shedding her earlier nervousness.As for Harlan and Lana, they were nowhere to be seen, but I wasn’t concerned. What was meant to happen would eventually unfold.Under the spotlight and the attention of the entire room, I signed my name on the transfer agreement that was prepared earlier, relinquishing the position of CEO of the Roberts Group. Since its establishment, the Roberts Group had only ever had two female CEOs—myself, and now, Yasmine. She be

Chapter 5

Lana looked at me warily. “What are you trying to pull now?”Harlan stepped in front of the mother and daughter, shielding them. “If you have a problem, take it out on me! Don’t make things difficult for my love and our child!”The reporters and shareholders watching us all stared at me intently.I removed the tourmaline pendant from around my neck—a piece I had always kept close—and handed it to Yasmine. “This is the tourmaline heirloom of the Roberts family. It’s only passed down to daughters, not sons. Even though you’re not my biological child, in my heart, you’re no different from my own.“I hope this tourmaline heirloom will protect your health and ensure a life free of worries. And I also hope the three of you will live in harmony and happiness forever.”Yasmine froze, unsure of how to respond to my words.Lana snapped out of it first and reached out to snatch the pendant, trying to smash it. “Do you think a piece of useless rock can sow discord between us? Dream on, Dana!

Chapter 6

Bang!A tattered bundle was thrown to the ground as Lana lifted her chin, looking at me with disgust. “You didn’t come back to clean up your things on purpose, did you? Are you trying to find a chance to come back and see Harlan and Yasmine again? Well, give up on that idea now!”Yasmine also poked her head out from behind, her face no longer carrying her usual gentle demeanor. “I didn’t expect you to be living in such poor conditions. Hey, do you still have the strength to find your own place? Well, I won’t send you to a nursing home, but here’s a hundred bucks for your living expenses for the year!”With that, she pinched a note between her fingers and tossed it casually to the ground.I merely glanced at her, then bent down to pick up the money.Before leaving, Lana gave a fierce warning, “If you know what’s good for you, don’t let any harmful rumors about our family spread. Otherwise, I’ll make sure you don’t get a single penny!”Living alone wasn’t that hard. Without work to

Chapter 7

It wasn’t long before I heard the news that Stephen Salvador was going to get engaged to Yasmine. As a recent business sensation, his engagement announcement immediately caused an uproar in the business circles of Jing City."How could such a great guy like Stephen Salvador end up with someone like Yasmine, that trash?""Oh my God, how many young girls in Triton Valley are losing sleep over this tonight?! Why did Mr. Salvador settle down so quickly?!""I heard that Mr. Salvador flew in all the bouquets at the engagement party from France!""I know, I know! Mr. Salvador had a Vera Wang engagement dress tailored for Yasmine, and the diamonds alone cost eight figures!""Oh my God, what do I need to do to get a life like Yasmine's? First, a brainless mother willing to sacrifice everything, then a wealthy CEO making it rain money for her!"On the day of the engagement, countless internet celebrities fought for an invitation and started livestreaming from the hotel entrance. As soon as

Chapter 8

"Impossible! You’re lying!" Lana yelled, "Yasmine has never met any of Stephen's relatives. You’re just bluffing!"Harlan snatched the invitation from my hand, examined it closely, and his face turned paler by the minute. "This invitation... is real..."Lana still couldn't believe it. "How can you be sure it’s real?"Harlan pointed to the signature on it. "This is Stephen’s personal signature. It... it really is…” He suddenly looked up and glared at me. "What did you do? How did you get Stephen’s invitation? What are you scheming?""What’s going on? What’s happening?" Dressed in her Vera Wang gown, Yasmine elegantly floated over, lifting the hem of her skirt."Yasmine!" Lana grabbed her, her face alternating between fury and anxiety. "Did you send Dana this invitation?"Yasmine glanced at me, shaking her head in disbelief. "Why are you here? I never sent you an invitation!"Lana pressed her lips together. "Could it really be from Stephen?""Absolutely impossible! Stephen said h

Chapter 9

The voice carried a bone-chilling coldness and an overwhelming anger.The man wore a bespoke suit while his broad shoulders and long legs lent him an imposing presence. His face was incredibly handsome, and every inch of him exuded an aura of untouchable nobility. He was the star of today’s engagement luncheon, Stephen Salvador.Many people had only heard of him on the news or financial channels, but they were now stunned into silence by his powerful aura when they saw him in person."My God, is this Stephen Salvador? I didn’t expect him to be so handsome in real life! He’s even more captivating than those celebrities!""Wow, the engagement luncheon with Yasmine hasn’t even started yet, has it? Can we have him instead? I think I could be a match too!"Lana was the first to react, rushing up to Stephen and flashing him a flattering smile. "Stephen, did you mistake her for someone else? This woman is a fraud. Out of kindness, we raised Yasmine for her, and she actually thought she w

Chapter 10

As Stephen’s words echoed through the hall, Yasmine’s golden rose bouquet fell to the ground.The microphones of reporters and influencers seemed to malfunction at that moment. Everyone was silent, as though their fate had been choked, unable to utter a single word.Only Stephen’s cold voice echoed through the entire hall. "Mom, I once promised you that I would work hard to stand at the top and not disappoint your nurturing. Now, I’ve done it!"He stood before me, his gaze deep and intense. The man, who had always been proud and noble, now shed his aura of high status, standing before me as a child seeking his mother’s affection.At this moment, whether it was the guests at the scene or the livestream comments on the phones of influencers, they were all filled with confusion."Can someone explain how Dana, the woman who paid for everything, ended up being Stephen’s mother?""What’s going on here? It’s like I’m watching a drama unfold. Seriously, even the scriptwriters wouldn’t da

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