She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 264

Lila stared nervously at Melanie, her palms sweating as she gripped the swing's chains.

In contrast, Melanie seemed perfectly calm and composed.

She first took out a piece of candy and offered it to Lila.

Lila shook her head forcefully.

"I don't want it! I don't take things from you. You're a bad person!"

"Did your mother tell you that?"

Lila didn't nod, but her silence was a confirmation.

Melanie wasn't in a hurry. She popped a piece of candy into her own mouth. The creamy scent was so rich that even Lila could smell it.

She licked her lips and muttered under her breath:

"Mommy said you did it on purpose so I couldn't be the brand ambassador."

Melanie shrugged, looking helpless.

"That's because your mother's genetic test failed the system's screening."

"What?"

Lila only partially understood.

"To put it simply, the system didn't reject you; it rejected your mother. So the reason you couldn't be the brand ambassador is because of her. It's her fault, not yours."

As Melanie spoke in her calm, even voice, Lila's expression grew more and more astonished.

"They didn't tell you, but I don't think you should be kept in the dark. That's why I came here specifically to tell you the truth."

After speaking, Melanie turned to leave.

"Ms. Melanie!"

Lila called out in her small, childish voice.

"Are you sure you weren't the one bullying me?"

Melanie turned back and offered Lila another piece of candy.

"This is all your fault, isn't it?"

"My fault?"

"If you hadn't spoiled Lila, would she have sprayed someone with paint in front of everyone?"

"I..."

"Look at this video that was posted online. Do you see how many people are attacking Lila?"

He fell silent.

"How many times have I told you? The company is at a critical stage preparing for its IPO. We can't afford any mistakes. If I hadn't done emergency PR and had several major websites take down the video, who knows how big this would have gotten?"

"But..."

"Do you really think letting the whole world know that Lila is our illegitimate daughter is good for her? If she gets doxxed, me, you, and the entire Hale family will face a catastrophic disaster!"

Bombarded by Dominic's questions, Evelyn was furious but had no comeback.

Facing a stone-faced Evelyn, Dominic grew even more agitated.