Chapter 25
The Jackson family gathered three generations under one roof. The eldest son William Jackson and his wife Victoria Farley had twin daughters Evelyn Sullivan and Isabella Jackson. The second son Henry Jackson and his wife Aileen had a daughter Rain Jackson and a son Tyler Jackson. The youngest daughter Grace Jackson had married into a prominent family in the capital and couldn’t attend due to personal matters.
The Jackson ancestral home was brightly lit, filled with guests. Rain stood on stage, preparing to play a carefully crafted birthday tribute video for her grandfather.
Evelyn sipped her champagne, fingers lightly tapping the glass.
The screen flickered after just a few seconds, then abruptly changed.
Security footage from Mirage Club appeared. It showed Evelyn feeding fruit to a male model beside her. The edited clip looped relentlessly. Gasps erupted through the crowd.
Rain paled, looking helplessly at her grandfather.
Whispers exploded among the guests.
“That adopted daughter of the Jacksons is downright wild!”
“Raised in the countryside—no wonder she has no manners.”
“Old Mr. Jackson must be livid!”
Charles Jackson slammed the table, rattling the teacups. “William! Is this how you raised your daughter?”
Victoria’s face twisted with fury. “I told you we never should’ve brought her back! Now the whole family is humiliated!”
“Enough!” William’s temples throbbed. “What’s the point of this now?”
Victoria’s eyes reddened. “If she hadn’t done such disgraceful things, we wouldn’t be in this mess!”
Eleanor Jackson’s voice was icy. “Let her explain herself.”
Near the entrance, Ethan Sullivan and Isabella paused. A glint of triumph flashed in Isabella’s eyes as Ethan strode toward Evelyn.
“Explain.” His voice was glacial.
Evelyn met his gaze calmly. “Only Sophia and you knew about this. Who do you think did it?”
Ethan’s eyes darkened. “You’re accusing me?”
