Selena spoke with clarity, addressing the entire audience, “There is only one young lady in the Riddle family in the capital, she is thirteen years old, her name is Hattie Riddle. I don’t know when you, such a prominent figure, came into the Riddle family.”
Selena’s revelation silenced the accusing voices, and all eyes turned to Kaitlyn, filled with shock and confusion. Even Anastasia, who had been eager to please Kaitlyn, wore a surprised expression.
Kaitlyn’s face paled as she faced the suspicious gazes, insisting, “Miss, I am really the Riddle family’s young lady.” However, the doubts persisted among the onlookers.
Selena, with a hostile gaze, questioned Kaitlyn’s claim, stating that Hattie’s mother had been married to Hattie’s father for over ten years, a well-known fact in the capital. Selena accused Kaitlyn of lying and being an illegitimate daughter.
Kaitlyn, in pain, insisted, “We have the same father, and different mothers.” The crowd caught on to the revelation, labeling her as a lowly illegitimate daughter.
The onlookers voiced their disdain for the supposed illegitimate daughter of the Riddle family. Anastasia, shocked and betrayed, confronted Kaitlyn about her true status.
Kaitlyn, hearing the accusations, couldn’t bear the humiliation and revealed, “I’m not an illegitimate daughter, my mother has already married into the Riddle family, I’m the rightful young lady.”
Selena, unyielding, questioned Kaitlyn’s mother’s status, challenging her worthiness to marry into the Riddle family. Kaitlyn, in her frustration, revealed a dark secret about her mother’s actions, unknowingly exposing a sinister side.
The crowd turned against Kaitlyn, condemning her for her wickedness. Kaitlyn realized her mistake and apologized to Selena, admitting that she had spoken without thinking.
Selena, looking down at her, demanded more confessions. Kaitlyn, trembling with fear, admitted to lying about being the only Miss of the Riddle family and using the family’s power to rob Selena’s watch.
Selena, unrelenting, pressed on, asking Kaitlyn to acknowledge Hattie as the true and rightful Miss of the Riddle family. Kaitlyn, in tears, complied with Selena’s demands, expressing remorse for her actions.
Selena issued a chilling warning, threatening severe consequences if Kaitlyn dared to bully Hattie again. Kaitlyn, terrified, promised not to repeat her actions.
Leia handed Kaitlyn a handkerchief, and Selena turned away, leaving behind a defeated Kaitlyn and a humbled boss lady. The onlookers, now aware of the truth, watched as Selena and Leia walked away, emphasizing that Hattie was under Selena’s protection and should not be messed with.