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Chapter 3 Mr. Valencia Has an Illegitimate Daughter?

Harper's gut-wrenching sobs cut through the wedding like a knife. Flashbulbs started popping off like crazy, and everyone was on their feet, eyes glued to Harper.

She was bawling her eyes out, calling Antonio "daddy." Could she be his secret kid?

This was some next-level drama!

Antonio, the man of the hour, scowled and looked down at Harper, who was clinging to his leg with tears streaming down her face. His first instinct? Kick her away!

Where the heck did this kid come from, calling him daddy out of nowhere?

But then he took a closer look. Why did she look so much like Sarah?

No way!

He'd never had a secret kid; this had to be some freaky coincidence!

He bent down, grabbed Harper by the collar, his face dark as a storm cloud, and hissed, "What did you just call me? Say it again if you’ve got the guts!"

Harper wasn't fazed by Antonio's threat. She squeezed out more tears and pouted. "Daddy, why don't you recognize me? Am I not your baby anymore? Is it because of that bad woman?"

She pointed at Lisa and cried even harder!

"I hate that bad woman! Because of her, mommy got really sick, and daddy didn't go see mommy! Mommy is so pitiful!"

On the outside, Harper was a mess of tears, but inside, she was grinning like a Cheshire cat.

She thought, 'Let's see how you handle this after messing with Sarah!'

The guests were whispering like crazy, but no one dared to speak up.

"Who would've thought Mr. Valencia had a secret kid?"

"In rich families, who's really clean?"

"True, but this is too much. Ditching the sick mom, not recognizing his own kid, and still marrying Lisa like nothing's wrong."

"How do you know the kid's telling the truth? Maybe someone's setting Mr. Valencia up."

"Look at that girl's face. She's a mini Mr. Valencia. No way that's wrong!"

The whispers weren't loud, but Antonio heard every word.

His temples pounded. For the first time, the always cool Antonio was losing it.

"The wedding's off!" Antonio barked, scooping Harper up and storming out.

He'd never been so humiliated. Harper dared to pull this stunt; she'd pay for it!

Lisa was blindsided by the sudden chaos, and Antonio's "the wedding's off" hit her like a ton of bricks!

She hiked up her wedding dress and tried to catch up. "Antonio, you can't leave."

She'd worked too hard to get here; she couldn't let it all fall apart!

But she barely took two steps before her crystal heel snagged on her dress.

She went down hard, right in front of everyone, even losing a shoe.

Her wedding dress ripped, exposing her skin, and the guys in the crowd couldn't help but stare.

Lisa was beyond mortified!

She was seething with rage and wondering. 'Damn Harper. Where did she come from? If I get my hands on her, she's dead!'

Meanwhile, Antonio's face was like stone as he carried Harper out without a backward glance.

Harper, dangling under his arm, hadn't expected Antonio to just grab her. She was freaked out. "Put me down! You bully mommy and now you're bullying me. You big jerk!"

Seeing how high up she was, her face went pale, scared he'd drop her and hurt her. Harper flailed her arms and legs in a panic.

"Help!"

"Shut up!" Antonio growled, teeth clenched. "Once I find out who's behind this, you're all done for!"

It was clear Harper was probably sent by his business rivals, trying to trash his rep and tank the company's stock with this stunt!

This time, Harper was genuinely freaked out, feeling both scared and super pissed.

Antonio had such a nasty temper, so violent, she didn't want a dad like him!

Meanwhile, Ethan, who had followed them out, saw what was happening and was seriously worried. No way could he let Antonio take Harper away!

He sprinted over, using all his strength, and rammed into Antonio's lower back.

Antonio had no clue someone was behind him. Caught off guard, he stumbled, wincing in pain, and in that split second, Harper bit his hand hard!

Harper finally broke free, but she landed on her butt with a thud. "Ouch!"

Ethan rushed over to help Harper up. They exchanged a quick look, nodded, and then bolted in opposite directions.

Before Antonio could even process what was happening, they were already ten feet away. They turned around at the same time and made faces at him.

Antonio clutched his lower back, glancing from side to side, watching the two kids taunt him. He was livid but didn't know who to chase.

Damn it, why were there two kids, and why did they look exactly the same?

"Stop right there!"

His face was dark as a storm cloud, and just as he was about to chase Harper, his phone rang. It was his assistant, James Moore. James wouldn't call unless it was urgent.

Antonio swallowed his anger and answered. James's anxious voice came through. "Mr. Valencia, someone is trying to bail out Brady!"

Hearing this, a sharp look flashed in Antonio's eyes. After Sarah's death, Brady had no other relatives. If it weren't for this mess, he and Brady would never have crossed paths again.

Who the hell was trying to bail out Brady now?

"I'm heading over. Tell the cops not to let anyone take him away!"

At the police station, Sarah was sitting in the office, her face full of hatred.

She gripped her handbag tightly, her emotions all over the place.

She had just learned the details of the case from the cops. The person Brady tried to assault was Lisa's sister, Lusa Randall!

Now Lusa was traumatized and accusing Brady, wanting him locked up for life!

Sarah knew right away this was another one of their dirty tricks.

From childhood to now, they had been nothing but trouble for her, yet their poor acting always fooled John.

Or maybe John had always been infatuated with Sharon, favoring her sisters and not giving a damn about her and Brady, not even their lives.

Those were old grudges she didn't want to dwell on, but she hadn't expected that even after she and Brady had left that house, they still wouldn't let them go!

Just then, the case officer came into the office and sternly informed Sarah, "Ma'am, the victim's family said no one can bail out the suspect."

Hearing this, Sarah's face darkened with displeasure.

It was obvious that the only person with such authority would be Antonio. He was definitely protecting her vile sisters!

Preventing visits and denying bail, it looked like they were set on sending Brady to prison.

But Sarah wasn't the same helpless girl anymore. This time, she would protect Brady and get him out!

Realizing that arguing with the cops was pointless, Sarah just wanted to quickly find out what had happened. She had an idea and left the police station.

However, Sarah didn't expect that as soon as she stepped out, she'd run into the last person she wanted to see—Antonio!

After five years, seeing Antonio's face again brought back the betrayal she had witnessed, and Sarah felt a chill all over.

She had once truly loved him, but after that day, her love turned into pure hatred.

Thinking about Brady's situation, which was also tied to Antonio, Sarah hated him even more!

Her gaze was so intense, it seemed like she could kill Antonio with just a look!

When Antonio got out of the car and saw Sarah standing not far away, his eyes widened in recognition.

Sarah!

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