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"I'm not an illegitimate child, but rather a daughter my mother adopted from an orphanage," I declared.

"For many years, she has been nurturing me with unwavering devotion."

"She helped me progress gradually from having nothing to my current position."

"All my achievements are thanks to her!"

The crowd erupted in astonishment.

"So she's merely an adopted child. Florentia must be truly remarkable and competent to have adopted and raised a daughter so well."

"Indeed, and in contrast, Briela appears increasingly insignificant!"

Briela scowled and questioned Sarah, "Why did you arrange this contract signing event?"

Sarah scoffed and replied bluntly,

"Naturally, it's to gather all the business elites and acquaintances, so they can witness the downfall of your family of ungrateful wretches!"

Bryan gazed at me in disbelief and inquired, "Flora, while raising Briela, you also adopted a daughter to challenge us. Did you foresee everything?"