I paused mid-step, a flicker of hope finally breaking through the darkness. I explained, "Actually, I'm married. My husband is Timothy Grant, CEO of Grant Corporation."Isaac's expression didn't change. He simply lifted his chin slightly, signaling me to go on.Thus, I told him everything—about how Timothy deceived me, how he let his mistress raise my daughter, and every truth I had uncovered.I said, "I heard that your firm has a highly specialized intelligence system. I need proof that Daphne is really my daughter."When I finished speaking, my heart was pounding in my chest, and I anxiously watched his face.His gaze remained calm and distant. He said calmly, "I'm sorry, Ms. York. These domestic dramas don't interest me."Those words hit like a bucket of ice water dumped over my head. The tiny spark of hope I'd been holding onto was snuffed out in an instant. I had expected to be rejected, but hearing it still made my chest ache.I forced a tight, awkward smile. "I understand
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