Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1590

Linda suddenly felt uneasy and quickly looked toward Daniel. However, Daniel's gaze wasn't fixed on Persephone. He seemed to be gazing aimlessly, but his expression showed a subtle hint of emotion.

Noticing Linda's distress, Cordelia took her cold hand and spoke softly, making sure Daniel could hear her too. "Linda, no matter what, we're still family. I remember when Daniel was a young boy.

"He secretly used our family's money to take a train and visit you in Jangasas during winter's first snowfall. He wasn't warmly dressed and ended up shivering at the train station. He was even mistaken for a runaway child and sent to a welfare institution.

"Your bond is strong, and I believe Daniel wouldn't do anything wrong."

Daniel glanced at her, and Cordelia continued with a smile, emphasizing her point. "However, people can change.

"Mr. Quimby, you and Linda can change. While blood is thicker than water, sometimes justice takes precedence over family. You must have heard of the Thompson family's influence in Cumulus City, and as for the Hamertons... Well, discussing this doesn't seem productive.

"We're here today to celebrate the successful renovation of your amusement park project. Let's enjoy ourselves!"

Daniel smiled, but his hidden emotions seemed to intensify. "Cordelia, your eloquence is as sharp as ever."

"It's not the same anymore," Cordelia replied, looking at him pointedly. "People change."

Daniel raised his glass, and as he sipped his drink, he felt a burning sensation akin to a prickling needle.

That person must have changed as well...

His emotions grew complex, and he slowly exited the banquet hall.

The moonlight outside was as frosty as the night he had first met her many years ago.

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A few days later, Daniel stood at the entrance of an international kindergarten, one of Centrolis' most prestigious institutions. The children there came from wealthy families and were usually accompanied by nannies and bodyguards.

The school's entrance was already bustling with luxury cars and people even before classes were over.

It must be quite secure to study there.

Daniel reminisced about his own childhood growing up in a similar environment, feeling sympathy for these children who had lost their freedom at such a young age.

Ruth Corbin, the kindergarten's principal and Daniel's college senior, greeted him at the entrance. She was delighted to see him but puzzled by the teddy bear in his hand. "What's this?"

Daniel chuckled. "To be honest, there's a little one from our family enrolled here."

"What?" Ruth exclaimed. "Y-You haven't become a grandfather at such a young age, have you?"