All Chapters of The Mistress's Daughter Claims Legitimacy: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Vivian sent me the address for the recognition banquet almost immediately.It was a very familiar place—The Hillside Estate—one of the gifts my mom gave me for my eighteenth birthday.Just last month, my father, Desmond Spencer, had borrowed it.If I'd only suspected earlier, now I was certain: Vivian was my father's illegitimate daughter.Not long ago, Desmond had even texted me: [Alice darling, great news. Your mom said she'll remarry me tomorrow. We're going to be one happy family again.]My parents divorced when I was in elementary school over some unresolved issues. For years, he never gave up chasing after my mom. He constantly bought me things, messaged me, and acted like he cared.I truly believed he loved my mother—that the divorce had happened only because their relationship had fallen apart.But now it was clear: he never cared about either of us.Using things my mother gave me to boost his illegitimate daughter's status—pathetic.I wrapped up my work and assigned t

The moment those words left my mouth, Vivian's mother snatched the phone from my hand. She barked into it, sharp and venomous, "As the legal wife, I'd really love to see the mistress who could raise such a shameless daughter."Then she hurled my phone to the floor, smashing it against the tiles."Look at how bold she is—don't tell me her mother has a whole flock of sugar daddies?""Let her mother come, then. We've got plenty of wealthy wives here today. Let's see how she hides from them.""Please. She probably thinks her mom is some kind of superhero. Vivian is a legitimate heiress now—why would she be scared of a mistress?""Oh wow, I'm so scared. She's terrifying. Really."Their voices grew louder, uglier—every sentence a baseless accusation.I looked at the twisted faces of old classmates and guests alike, and my voice turned cold."I hope you can still laugh in the end."Vivian lunged at me, trying to yank my hair. I stepped aside and shoved her away hard.Then I turned t

Vivian loosened her grip and turned toward the entrance.Dozens of luxury cars lined up outside. My high school classmates had never seen anything like it; they were stunned into silence, their hands frozen mid-air.Under everyone's watchful eyes, Desmond stepped out of the central car. His vanity was practically glowing.He had spent years taking care of himself for the sake of pursuing my mother, and paired with a perfectly tailored suit, he looked far younger than his age. If Vivian hadn't called him "Dad," no one would have believed it."So that's Vivian's father? I heard he's older than my dad by a year, but he looks the same age.""Damn, look at those cars. Several of them are limited editions. And that Bugatti in the center—there are only three in the world.""I heard about that! The buyer said he bought it for his daughter. I used to be so jealous… never thought it was for Vivian."Basking in everyone's envy, Vivian strutted proudly to her father's side."Dad, are these

The moment Desmond saw my face clearly, the arrogance on his expression evaporated, replaced by a flicker of panic in his eyes.Around us, classmates exchanged confused looks. They didn't recognize Desmond's name, but it wasn't hard for them to guess."Is Alice crazy? She actually called Mr. Spencer by his name.""She's not crazy—she must know him. So she really is Mr. Spencer's daughter. The way she talks, it's like she isn't afraid of him at all.""She's putting on a show. Even if she's not afraid, she's still an illegitimate child. If she weren't, why did we never hear anything about her in high school?""So shameless. Mr. Spencer is only being nice because of their blood ties. She actually thinks she's special? Maybe she was his only child before, but now that Vivian's back in the family, what does she count as?"Hearing the chatter, the panic on Vivian's face vanished as quickly as it appeared.Right. She was the daughter he publicly acknowledged. Who did Alice think she wa

Everyone was stunned by the commotion and turned toward the entrance.Outside, more than a hundred cars had formed a tight encirclement. Several imposing bodyguards stepped out of each vehicle and lined up neatly behind my mother, forming a wall so solid not even air seemed able to pass through."What's going on? What's with the commotion?""Did she just say 'my daughter'? Is she talking about Alice?""No way. Alice's nothing but a bitch who stole Vivian's family. There's no way she'd have this kind of backing.""Exactly. If she were really that powerful, how come we never heard about it?"The air was full of doubt and disbelief.They just couldn't accept that the girl they had bullied moments ago might actually have this kind of background.As soon as Celia Hawley entered, she spotted her battered, blood-stained daughter. Pain flashed across her eyes.The accompanying doctor saw me too and immediately rushed forward, ready to take me down for treatment—but Vivian stepped in f