Koby, frustrated, slapped his forehead and exclaimed, âWhat do you understand?! Sheâs not some illegitimate daughter of the Shaw family.
She is Destinee Simmons, the daughter of Nathan and Lucinda! Even though sheâs only five, sheâs already the designated heir of the wealthiest group, worth billions.
How could you dare insult her like that?â
âWhat? How is it possible?â
Phillis was struck hard by the news.
Destineeâ¦
That girl was not Kysonâs illegitimate daughter but rather belonged to both the Payne and Simmons families.
This meant she risked angering the three most influential families in Cadiered: the Payne, Shaw, and Simmons families.
Phillis was too stunned to regain her composure.
She dreaded the unthinkable possibility that⦠her actions might lead to the ruin of the Perez Group.
âWhy? If sheâs the child of Nathan and Lucinda, why isnât there anything about it online? And why does she call Kyson ââDaddyâ?â
Koby sat at the edge of her bed, sighing.
âNathan and his wife are concerned about their childrenâs safety, so they keep their images off the internet.
You only notice the high society gatherings.
Iâve mentioned this before, but youâve never shown interest in attending business events.
Naturally, you wouldnât know.
As for why Destinee calls Kyson âDaddy,â thatâs beyond meâ¦â
âWellâ¦â
Phillis was at a loss for words.
She walked over to her father, crouched at his feet, placed her hands on his knees, and asked through tears, âDad, what should I do now? Iâve insulted Destinee and upset Nathan, Lucinda, and Kyson.
Just today, the Payne Group cut off a deal with us, costing our family a great deal.
What if⦠Nathan doesnât forgive me?â
Koby scoffed.
âIâve warned you before about the complex relationships among wealthy families.
Thatâs why I advised you to temper your assertive nature.
You shouldnât assume theyâre weak and provoke them, as you might not foresee the consequences.
You never heed my advice.
Now, youâve caused this mess, and itâs up to you to fix it!â
âDad, please donât abandon me.
I admit I was wrong⦠Iâll heed your advice from now on.
â Phillis wept bitterly.
Vickie embraced her daughter, tears streaming down her face.
âDarling, we are getting old and she is our only daughter.
If you donât guide her now, what will become of the Perez family?â
Although the Perez family was well-regarded and listed among the wealthiest in Cadiered, the combined force of the three clans could spell disaster for them.
It would be effortless for them to dismantle the Perez Group.
Koby gazed at his wife and daughter, who were crying at his feet.
With the Perez Group at risk, he couldnât just watch idly.
He sighed deeply.
Looking at his daughter, whom he had cherished for over two decades, he refused to forsake her merely to appease Nathan.
After a moment of thought, he stated calmly, âI will visit Nathan and apologize to him personally in the coming days.
And you, meet with Kyson once more.
Approach him gently, acknowledge your errors, and submit.
You must win his trust and become his fiancee.
Understand?â
Destinee privately called Kyson âDaddyâ and followed him everywhere.
This situation was laden with implications.
Regardless of the underlying truths, it was clear that Kyson maintained a strong bond with Lucinda.
The Simmons and Shaw families were also closely allied.
Should Phillis marry into this circle, the Perez Group might find opportunities to grow through the support of the three families.
Furthermore, Koby urged Phillis to forge a positive relationship with Destinee.
Given that Nathanâs children were set to inherit both the Simmons and Payne fortunes, gaining their favor could prove advantageous.
Phillis was so terrified that she couldnât muster any protest or complaint.
She just kept nodding.