After a short, uncomfortable silence, someone cautiously chimed in, “But, what if… The Compton family already have a daughter, Joselyn.
Telling the world we’ve found the real daughter will stir up a mess.”
Wallace gave a mocking snort and glanced at the speaker. “And what kind of mess are we talking about, really? I just found my own daughter. That settles it. I’m throwing her a party soon, and I’ll make sure everyone knows Wallace Compton’s real daughter is finally home.”
Listening to all this, Hannah cracked a small, cold smile. “Who said I wanted to be your daughter?”
Joselyn’s cheeks flushed with anger. She faced Wallace and exclaimed, “Dad, isn’t Miss Moore being too impertinent?”
Wallace sneered, his eyes crafty as he addressed Hannah. “I can offer you anything. Money, status, power, you name it. Just come back to the Compton family, and it’s yours.”
Hannah responded with a sarcastic smile, glancing at Joselyn, “That’s quite tempting.”
Joselyn’s eyes darkened, and she tightened her fists.
“However, it’s still not something I desire.”
With a dismissive smirk, Hannah turned and strode out, casually waving goodbye.
Wallace remained unemotional, watching Hannah leave. Joselyn, however, was not so composed.
“Dad, can you believe her? She’s got no respect for the Compton family.”
Several Compton family elders agreed, “Even as your daughter, she shouldn’t disrespect her elders like this.”
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“That’s right. She must be up to something, coming here,” another added.
Wallace tightened his lips, his eyes narrowing. “Everyone, leave for now.”
The room fell silent, and the others left, looking downcast.
Once alone, Wallace turned to Winston. “Follow her. See where she goes.”
Wallace watched as Winston bowed and said respectfully, “Yes, sir.”
Keith and Trent then said their goodbyes to Wallace and followed Winston outside.
As Hannah left the Compton family manor, a cold breeze swept through, making her feel like the temperature had dropped sharply.
She rubbed her arms and slowed her pace, hearing a voice from behind.
“Hannah!”
Keith, Trent, and Winston hurried out of the manor.
“Sorry about what they said, don’t take it to heart,” Keith told her.