Chapter 1

17 years later....

"Let's accept it, son." Lavinia said softy while looking at Daniel with so much concern.

"Not until you have proofs mom. I would never believe that my daughter is dead. I know she is alive. She is alive finding her way back here." There is no humor in his voice. It is completely hoping but now, it is evident that it is breaking him.

The silence between them suddenly broke. Shane entered the room.

"Honey. Is it fine to go shopping with you? I missed you already." She flirtly said and hug Daniel.

"I am sorry. I am tired and I need rest." He coldly said that made Shane pouted.

"But, our baby needs your attention."

"Fine." he replied and let Shane won this time.

The house butler stops them just as they are about to leave. He conveys both worry and anxiety simultaneously.

"This is for 123rd girl, boss, and I'm sorry, but someone is claiming that she is your daughter again."

Daniel said eagerly, "Let me see her." The butler led the way after that. Shane is sighing and unable to say anything since she is aware that as soon as her mouth opens, the conversation will be finished.

Their gait is ordinary. While the butler and himself are walking in silence, Daniel is holding Shane's hand. They halt once they are in front of their home.

A girl ran towards Daniel, shouting, "Daddyyyy! This is me! Your long lost daughter!" When Daniel suddenly gives the girl a hug back, they are completely dumbfounded. In his arms, the girl is currently sobbing. However, their master forbade the butlers from removing the girl from Daniel's body.

Daniel said with such tenderness, "I miss you my angel. Where did you go? Are you okay?" He doesn't look like the man they are used to seeing. Even Shane lost her ability to speak as she stared at the two with wide, shocked eyes.

Tears continued streaming down her face, she said, "I don't know dad. I've been lost for 17 years. I don't even know what is my real name, but they call me Asha."

He said, "Stop sobbing now, my angel. Let's go inside, and I'll take care of you, all right?" and then he forgot about Shane.

With the exception of Shane, who is about to spit ill will, they stepped inside. Then, all of a sudden, she exited the room and headed outdoors. Despite getting in, she chose not to start the car. She called someone after typing in a number.

The person on the other line asked, "You need me?"

She screamed, "YOU FUCKED UP! HIS DAUGHTER IS ALIVE AND FINALLY HERE!" with an angry face. She yelled even though she didn't want to be heard.

"I can absolutely promise that I killed both of them, so how is that even possible? Perhaps it is another hoax."

"I don't know what's up with her name, but she stated they named her Asha, so be sure and look into more about this girl, because I have a nasty feeling about her," remarked a serious and irate Shane. In order to end the call, she did not wait any longer for Vlad to speak. She breath deeply.

This is the first time Daniel has shown interest and a willingness to care for an 17 years old girl in such a loving manner. As a result, Shane is envious to the extreme. She starts her car's engine and drives it expertly. She seems to be overthinking everything because her mind is so muddled with ideas. Because of Asha, her plan to go shopping with Daniel was abandoned. Suddenly, Asha caught Daniel's attention, and he even lost track of her.

Though she had planned to party hard tonight, being pregnant prevented her from doing so. She's six months pregnant. Despite having a small stomach, you may still notice the baby bulge. She stops her car and exits it after a short while. She strolled with assurance into the World's Popular Mall. There are reporters all over, yet not one of them even snapped a picture of her. Although Shane is a model, it doesn't seem as like she is well-known enough.

She moves as though she is fleeing. Even so, she has a broad smile on her face. Even though she is already in her later 40s, she still has a young, vibrant appearance.

Someone helped her, "What can I do for you ma'am?"

She asked a bit snarkily, "Can you show me the earrings section?"

She pointed in the direction of the earrings section by saying, "This way, ma'am."

She can't decide where to buy and get the earrings while she is looking at them because every item on the exhibit is lovely.

A recognizable voice prompted Shane to look over at the person standing next to her and say, "Please hand me this one."

Shana questioned pleasantly, "Oh! You are here, Elizabeth! What a coincidence! You are now free from jail?"

She could not believe what she had just heard from the wife of her lover: "I don't know you." This caused her mouth to hang open.

She boldly announced, "Oh no! Let me introduce myself then. I am your ex-husband's current mistress."

Elizabeth even added without seeming concerned by her, "I'm sorry I didn't know."

Shane issued an authoritative command, saying, "The annulment will be delivered to you shortly. Just wait and sign it right away."

Elizabeth simply shook her shoulder as if nothing had happened. Elizabeth wanted to leave early, but Shane prevented her since she was being too obstinate and appeared to be insecure.

Shane smirked as she noticed anguish and pain in Elizabeth's eyes, but it quickly disappeared. "By the way, you're invited to our wedding."

Shane intended to ask Elizabeth for more, but she had already left her line of sight when she said, "I will be there if that day will come." Elizabeth then turned around.

She yelled, "GRRRR! HOW I HATE THAT GIRL! SHE IS NOT EVEN WORTH IT!" which got everyone's attention.

A girl approached her and inquired, "Is there a problem, ma'am?" but she left the mall empty-handed.