Chapter 187


    “Pollock, there’s been a bit of a hup at home, and my dad is kind of in a foul mood, so he might


    come off a bit cold. Don’t take it to heart, okay?”


    Pollock stopped in his tracks, shooting She a disdainful nce. His once gentle and doting


    demeanor was gone, reced by indifference, as he coldly stated


    “Ms. Mendoza, you’re reading too much into this. Why would I be upset with your dad? You should


    hurry back and be with your parents!


    She was hit hard by this: “Are you saying you don’t want to deal with me anymore?


    Pollock, with a stony face, replied. “We ain’t blood rted, so why make a fuss about dealing or not


    dealing with each other? Move aside, I’ve got stuff to dor


    She was now panicking, cautiously probing. “What about my leading role?”


    Pollock, expressionless, said ‘Ms. Mendoza, I’ve seen some of your previous work, your acting is so–


    so, and your lines ain’t great. There’s no way my movie will feature an actress like you you better look


    for other opportunities!”


    She grabbed Pollock’s shirt desperately and said. “You can’t just walk away! You promised me the


    leading role; how could you go back on your word?”


    Pollock pushed her away indifferently, saying, “If your mom hadn’t lied to me from the get–go, saying


    you were my daughter, I wouldn’t have promised you the leading role out of guilt. Now that it’s clear you


    are Arnold’s biological daughter, stop bothering me!”


    Just like that, She lost her only lifeline. How can she just ept this?


    Ever since she started in this business, this movie with Pollock was her biggest break!


    And now that he’s saying he didn’t need her anymore, how was she supposed to face her peers?


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    The more she thought about it, the less she can ept this oue. So, She looked around to


    make sure no one’s watching, then turned to Pollock, dropping to her knees and grabbing his pants leg


    as she sobbed.


    “I’m your daughter, your real flesh and blood! My mom only said what she said to keep Arnold calm,


    you can’t just believe her so easily! We even had a paternity test, you can’t forget that, can you?”


    Pollock frowned, ncing around nervously, afraid of being seen in this situation. He’s somewhat


    shaken. “You, get up! What are you doing kneeling here?”


    But She won’t get up and said, “Dad, you’re my real dad. If you don’t acknowledge me as your


    daughter, I’m not getting up!”


    Pollock helplessly said, “You! Okay, okay, get up, we can talk this out.”


    “Pollock!”


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    Suddenly, a woman’s angry shout echoed through the hospital hallway


    Pollock turned around and said, “Darling! When did you get back?”


    Pollock’s wife was standing not far away, angrily pointing at him, “So, you have a daughter now!


    Pollock, you sure know how to keep secrets!”


    “Darling, it’s not what you think; don’t listen to her nonsense.” Pollock looked flustered, shaking his


    head in denial.


    It’smon knowledge that Pollock didn’t hold much sway at home. His sessful work was all


    facilitated by the support of his wife and her family. Over the years, his wife held the reins of the family


    finances; he never dared to confront her


    Seeing this. She sensed trouble and quickly stood up to flee.


    “Hold it right there!”


    Pollock’s wife sternly called her to a stop.