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My mind went completely blank for a moment, and it took me a while to remember the schedule he was reminding me of.
I had represented the company in a prestigious design competition and somehow managed to win the gold award.
My face was pale, and for the first time in three years, I contemplated calling in sick.
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He seemed to read my mind and spoke first, “Who do you you are? You just got caught in the rain, and now you’re acting all delicate and dramatic?”
I pressed my lips together without arguing, silently getting up to dress myself.
No matter what, in his eyes, I was worthless.
I didn’t need to explain myself to him.
A flash of satisfaction crossed his gaze. He even opened the car door for me and personally fastened my seatbelt,
I looked out the window, a plan forming in my mind.
This award ceremony was hosted by the Harris family. I might have a chance to meet my biological father, perhaps even be recognized by him on stage.
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Plus, today marked the day I received my first award in life.
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Thinking about this, a glimmer of anticipation rose within me.
Lucia, as a representative of the host, was naturally present at the event.
She glanced casually at the list of winners and said, “Juliet, you’re amazing, actually winning this award. I’m so envious I could cry. Unfortunately, I don’t have that talent; I might never win such an award in my lifetime.”
I was momentarily speechless. In a fair and just competition, of course only those with ability would win.
But I still casually agreed, “I was just lucky, that’s all.”
The award ceremony began on time.
Although I already knew the results, I was still extremely nervous when the award was announced, my palms sweating.
The gold winner’s name scrolled on the big screen, and the host deliberately kept the audience in suspense.
He dragged out his words, “The gold award goes to Lucia. Congratulations, Miss Harris!”
The scrolling names on the screen finally stopped at “Lucia.”
I had already instinctively stood up from my seat, staring
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blankly at the screen.
Lucia, however, appeared composed.
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Seeing my somewhat awkward situation, she couldn’t help but cover her mouth and laugh softly, “What I want, I never fail to get.”
Nearby, my biological father looked at Lucia with admiration as she went on stage to accept the award.
The crowd below began to whisper.
“Who is that? How embarrassing. Why did she stand up when the gold award was announced?”
“I don’t know. But I heard the original gold winner was someone named Juliet. How did it suddenly change to Miss Harris?”
“Miss Harris is just exceptional. Look how radiant she is
today, making that girl from earlier look like a clumsy clown in comparison.”
“Exactly, I think so too.”
Hearing these words, my nails nearly dug into the flesh of my palms.
Elliot was adjusting his cuffs at this moment and said coldly, “I had the organizers change the winner’s name an hour before the ceremony. Let this award be Lucia’s.
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“From now on, you’ll continue to create under Lucia’s name.
“Awards aren’t important; what matters most is Lucia’s happiness.”
I turned to look at Elliot in disbelief.
This design had taken me an entire month of sleepless nights to complete, countless times of anxiety due to lack of inspiration.
To me, it was as precious as my own child.
Yet he so easily made me give up the award to Lucia.
Seeing my unhappy expression, he slightly softened his tone, stroking my hand reassuringly, “Don’t be angry. Didn’t you want to go to the amusement park? I’ll take you there.”
Once, I truly wanted to go to the amusement park with him.Once, I had truly wanted to go to the amusement park with him.
But now, I had given up on that idea entirely. I let out a bitter smile. Elliot loved Lucia and thought constantly about making her happy, while I only received his hollow attention. Mustering my courage, I said to Elliot, “That won’t be necessary. The agreement between us has run its course, and I want to leave.“However, Elliot seemed not to have heard me at all.
Lucia excitedly came down from the stage after receiving her award and threw herself straight into his arms.
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“From now on, you’ll continue to create under Lucia’s name.
“Awards aren’t important; what matters most is Lucia’s happiness.”
I turned to look at Elliot in disbelief.
This design had taken me an entire month of sleepless nights to complete, countless times of anxiety due to lack of inspiration.
To me, it was as precious as my own child.
Yet he so easily made me give up the award to Lucia.
Seeing my unhappy expression, he slightly softened his tone, stroking my hand reassuringly, “Don’t be angry. Didn’t to go to the amusement park? I’ll take you there.”
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Once, I truly wanted to go to the amusement park with him.Once, I had truly wanted to go to the amusement park with him.
But now, I had given up on that idea entirely. I let out a bitter smile. Elliot loved Lucia and thought constantly about making her happy, while I only received his hollow attention. Mustering my courage, I said to Elliot, “That won’t be necessary. The agreement between us has run its course, and I want to leave.“However, Elliot seemed not to have heard me at all.
Lucia excitedly came down from the stage after receiving her award and threw herself straight into his arms.
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He congratulated Lucia, completely ignoring what I had said.
The courage I had mustered instantly vanished.
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For the past three years, I only knew how to obey him, enduring his unreasonable temper and endless desires.
Now, I finally realized clearly that my submission and pleas only encouraged his behavior, never earning me an ounce of compassion.
While Elliot and Lucia were immersed in their sweet moment, I quietly slipped away, trying to find an opportunity to approach an assistant close to my biological father.
I said, “Hello, I’m Juliet. Actually, I’m Mr. Harris’s biological daughter.”
I thought he would be shocked or excited, but he responded expressionlessly, “Do you have any proof?”
I panicked inside and stammered, “No, but…”
He had clearly lost patience. “Ma’am, you’re the two hundredth person claiming to be Mr. Harris’s daughter. How many more times must this trick be repeated?”
With that, he turned to leave, ignoring all my explanations and pleas.
Just as I was feeling disappointed, a handsome man approached me and asked sincerely, “Do you need help?”
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I tried hard to recall, but had no memory of this person.
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He said, “You don’t remember me? Last night at the bar, didn’t you overhear my conversation with Elliot?”
Hearing his words, I finally remembered who he was.
I frowned, rolled my eyes, and was about to leave.
He was taken aback, quickly stepped forward and grabbed my wrist, explaining, “I said those things intentionally for you to hear. Don’t misunderstand. I can help you.”
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