The headlines were everywhere.
“Billionaire Victor Exposed ,Secret Child and Mystery Woman Revealed!”
Zara’s hands trembled as she scrolled.
Photos.
Speculations.
Clipped videos from the school event.
A zoomed-in image of Victor lifting Lilly on the dance floor.
Another of him standing too close to Zara.
Comment sections were exploding. Social media was ruthless. News channels replayed the footage over and over, adding dramatic music and wild assumptions.
Zara felt the blood drain from her face.
This wasn’t gossip anymore.
It was a storm.
A sharp knock sounded at her door.
She quickly wiped her expression, but her fingers were still shaking.
“Sister?” she called softly.
Sister Evenly stepped inside, her face tight with concern.
“Zara, I’m sorry if I woke you,” she began gen
