Chapter 250
Daphne's patience had worn thin. She tapped out a message to Nathaniel: [Mr. Falcon, are you here yet?]
Nathaniel's expression darkened, his eyes turning icy. His reply was curt. [Yes.]
At the lavish birthday celebration, Daphne's heart leaped when she saw his response. Nathaniel had come!
How unfortunate Harrison wasn't present to witness this moment. Daphne burned with the desire to rub this triumph in her rival's face.
A triumphant smile spread across Daphne's lips as she addressed the glittering crowd. "Ladies and gentlemen, the main event can begin now. Our distinguished guest of honor has arrived."
"Daphne, who is this mystery VIP?"
"Ms. Sinclair, don't keep us in suspense! Introduce this special guest already!" The crowd buzzed with anticipation.
Daphne's smile turned coy. "Very well, let's welcome him now!"
The grand double doors swung open, every head turning in unison. Then, a figure entered.
Daphne rushed forward eagerly, ready to greet her guest. "Mr..."
But the name "Mr. Falcon" died on her lips as she froze mid-step.
The man who entered wasn't Nathaniel. It was Daniel Mercer, her secret boyfriend.
Daniel, still wearing his construction site uniform, had rushed straight from work. He beamed at Daphne. "Happy birthday, darling!"
Daphne stood rooted to the spot in shock. What was Daniel doing here? Where was Nathaniel?
For years, Daniel had toiled on construction sites to fund her education. In reality, Daphne had been using him.
With her stunning looks and perfect figure, Daphne considered Daniel merely a stepping stone - far beneath her league.
She wanted a powerful, wealthy man like Nathaniel. She dreamed of stardom, marrying into riches, escaping her humble beginnings to climb society's ladder.
Their relationship had been her best-kept secret. Until now, when Daniel crashed her carefully orchestrated event.
All eyes were on Daniel. "Daphne, who is this man?"
"Ms. Sinclair, is this your mystery guest?"
Daniel's work clothes immediately sparked whispers among the assembled celebrities and journalists.
Daphne's face drained of color. She couldn't let this secret come out. Her voice trembled with panic. "I don't know you! You've mistaken me for someone else. This is my birthday party. You need to leave immediately!"
She began physically pushing him toward the exit.
Daniel grabbed her wrist desperately. "Daphne, what's wrong? I'm your boyfriend!"
Boyfriend?
The crowd erupted in shocked murmurs. "Ms. Sinclair is dating a construction worker?"
Panic flashed in Daphne's eyes. She had no idea how Daniel found her, but his timing couldn't be worse. He was ruining everything!
"I don't know this man! Security, remove him at once!" Daphne shouted for the venue staff.
Growing frantic, Daniel pulled her into a tight embrace. "Daphne, why won't you acknowledge me? Now that you're famous, are you ashamed of me? Am I not good enough anymore?"
Before she could respond, Daniel whipped out his phone and flashed photos at the cameras. "Look! These are pictures of us together! I'm her boyfriend. I've worked construction for years to pay her tuition - spent hundreds of thousands on her! Daphne promised we'd marry after graduation!"
He scrolled through more images showing intimate moments - undeniable proof of their relationship.
The room exploded into chaos.