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A family day event sparks betrayal, love, and drama.
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00:01my daughter to kindergarten family day only to catch my work-swamped husband with the one that
00:05got away. When Derek noticed us, his expression flickered and he dropped Vanessa's hand like it
00:10was on fire. Naomi, please don't jump to conclusions. Vanessa's a single mom and
00:14today's her son's fifth birthday. The kid just wanted to feel what it's like to have a dad for
00:18a day. I gave him a long, hard look, then crouched to squeeze Mila's little hand.
00:23Sweetheart, say hello to this man. Vanessa quickly pried her son from Derek's arms.
00:30Naomi, please don't be upset. Derek was just being kind. This little guy has never known his
00:36father and today's his special day. Derek was simply helping out. I studied her with a thin
00:42smile. If that's the case, now that Mila and I are here, shouldn't you return Derek to us?
00:49We're the actual family of three. Vanessa's mouth opened, but her son beat her to it.
00:54Daddy, you promised to spend the whole day with mommy? The five-year-old glared at me with
00:59startling hostility. I raised an eyebrow. Daddy already? Before I could speak, Derek stepped in
01:05front of them, shielding them both. His voice dripped with impatience.
01:09Naomi, you're a mother too. Where's your compassion? Vanessa and I grew up together.
01:14I'm giving them one single day. Do you have to make a scene?
01:19A bitter laugh escaped me. Was Vanessa's situation somehow my problem? More families streamed in,
01:25settling at decorated tables. A mom approached us with a wave.
01:29Morning, Maya's parents. You two always come together. Not like my husband. Always too busy
01:36for our little one. Vanessa managed an awkward smile while panic flickered across Derek's face.
01:41I couldn't hold back. Derek, is this what you call just one day?
01:48His embarrassment curdled into anger as he gripped my arm.
01:51Naomi, there are people everywhere. Don't embarrass us.
01:55He dropped his voice, glancing at our daughter.
01:58You know this won't be good for Mila if it escalates.
02:01Mila heard her name and looked around, confused. She didn't understand. Just clutched my leg,
02:07her small hand growing damp. Feeling her anxiety, I crouched and smoothed her ponytail.
02:12Mommy's here. Nothing else matters.
02:14I watched Derek walk away with Vanessa and Leo. Soon they were surrounded by admirers.
02:20People praised Derek's success, calling him a brilliant CEO who'd made it big before 40.
02:24He soaked it up, practically preening. Vanessa gazed at him with adoring eyes,
02:28clearly loving every second. Leo, still in Derek's arms, shot me a smug look.
02:33I nearly laughed out loud. Derek had no idea. Though I'd stepped back from daily operations
02:38during pregnancy and Mila's early years. I still held 78% of Apex holdings. I was the real power.
02:44Derek just had a manager title. I pulled out my phone and messaged HR.
02:48Marcus, removed Derek Swift from his management position.
02:51Internal announcement Monday. Then I texted legal.
02:55Victor, draft divorce papers for Derek and me.
02:58Oh Derek. If you're going to live off me, you'd better pray I let you.
03:49Now I'm first.
03:51Mila's eyes filled with tears. Angry, she grabbed a block and threw it at him.
03:56Derek rushed over. His first words.
03:58Mila, no hitting. Apologize to Leo right now.
04:03No. He knocked my blocks down first. He's the bad guy.
04:08I backed her firmly.
04:10Derek, anyone can see who started this. Leo should apologize to Mina.
04:14Vanessa tugged Derek's sleeve.
04:16Derek, let's just forget it. Heashans will be kids. Kids will be kids.
04:23Daddy. Daddy. Daddy, why won't you protect me? Why are you yelling at me?
04:32Daddy.
04:34Daddy.
04:34Her cry of daddy cut through the noise. Derek, Vanessa. Derek flushed. Vanessa looked like she wanted to speak but
04:41held back.
04:42Who's your daddy? Don't call him that. He's my dad.
04:46My daughter hiccuped with fear, her voice cracking.
04:49Daddy, say something.
04:51My heart clenched. I fixed Derek with a glare, my voice sharp as glass.
04:56Derek, explain. Now. Are you really letting them humiliate us?
05:04Derek's eyes widened. He scooped up Leo.
05:08Explain what? Today, I'm Leo's dad.
05:12He even patted the boy's head. Around us, whispers started.
05:16Why's that little girl calling him daddy?
05:19Maybe they're divorced. I don't think Mila's family ever comes to these.
05:24You know, Derek's a big CEO, right? Maybe Mila's mom is after his money and got caught.
05:29While my daughter and I weathered the gossip, Derek comforted Leo.
05:33Vanessa hid a smile behind her hand.
05:35I held my sobbing daughter, rubbing her back gently.
05:38I wanted to destroy them both. But not here, not with Mila suffering more.
05:42A sycophant nearby chimed in.
05:44The young master looks just like Mr. Swift. Definitely father and son.
05:53I looked at Derek. Guilt flashed across his face before he laughed it off.
05:59Vanessa positively glowed. I'd seen them before, mother and son.
06:03How had I missed the resemblance? Mila wouldn't stop crying.
06:07I asked the teacher for a quiet space to calm her down.
06:10In the rest area, I held Mila until she finally drifted off.
06:14Her swollen eyelids twisted my heart.
06:16I slipped out and called HR and legal from a hallway corner.
06:21Marcus? Victor? Bring my marriage to Fickett and Derek's plus the divorce papers and termination notice.
06:28Willow Creek Elementary. Now.
06:29While I gave instructions, the scream pierced the air.
06:32Mila's scream. My blood turned to ice.
06:35At the end of the hall, near the bathroom, Mila was on the ground.
06:38Leo stood over her, face twisted with cruelty.
06:41He kicked her in the stomach.
06:44Mila trying to escape, but other boys held her back.
06:50That's for calling my dad your dad.
06:52I'm going to beat you up.
06:54Kids like you deserve it.
06:56My mom said you should never have been born.
06:59Mila flailed, sobbing, barely able to breathe.
07:05You're lying! That's my daddy!
07:07Daddy! Mommy! Save me!
07:10Where are you? It hurts so much!
07:12Rage flooded me, hot and blinding.
07:14When the boys saw me, they scattered like roaches.
07:17I gathered Mila into my arms, feeling her tremble.
07:21I called an ambulance.
07:25Mommy's here. Mommy's here.
07:26As the ambulance arrived, curious parents watched.
07:30I passed Derek, still smiling, building blocks with Leo, while Vanessa dabbed sweat from his forehead.
07:36He looked up, confused, and started toward me.
07:41What happened to Mila?
07:42Vanessa caught his hand.
07:43Derek, you promised Leo the whole day. He was so excited.
07:47I climbed into the ambulance without looking back.
07:52In the ambulance, Mila was unconscious.
07:56A female doctor lifted her dress and gasped.
07:59Who could do this to such a little girl?
08:01I broke down.
08:03My baby's soft skin was covered in bruises, purple, blue, some the size of fists.
08:08Her tiny body shook.
08:13Two hours of emergency care.
08:15Two hours that felt like forever.
08:18Guilt and rage churned inside me.
08:20My mother wept and scolded.
08:21Okay, how could you let this happen?
08:24Look at what she's been through!
08:28Mila opened her eyes weakly in the hospital bed, and four in her arm.
08:33She looked confused.
08:35Mommy, do they say I'm daddy don't want?
08:37But I have a daddy.
08:38Why won't daddy protect me anymore?
08:41I kissed her forehead gently.
08:44Mommy will always protect you.
08:46You're mommy's greatest treasure.
08:48As for daddy, we don't need him.
08:52When I returned to the school, family day was ending.
08:56Families were drawing together.
08:58Derek colored patiently.
08:59Leo nestled against him.
09:01Vanessa smiled, snapping photos.
09:03A perfect family portrait.
09:05But my daughter lay in a hospital bed while her attackers celebrated.
09:08I strode over and slapped Vanessa across the face.
09:11She stumbled, hitting a table corner with a crack.
09:14Everyone froze.
09:15Derek shouted.
09:16Naomi, what the hell?
09:18He rushed to Vanessa.
09:19Are you okay?
09:20Naomi, please don't misunderstand.
09:22An apology won't fix this.
09:25I raised my hand again.
09:27Derek blocked me.
09:28So I slapped him instead.
09:32He stood frozen, then exploded.
09:35Have you lost your mind?
09:37The teacher rushed over, asking what happened.
09:40I pointed at Leo.
09:41This little monster and his friends beat my daughter while I wasn't there.
09:46That's impossible.
09:47Leo's a good boy.
09:49Derek, you have to believe me.
09:51Impossible?
09:53Then why did an ambulance just leave with my daughter?
09:56Derek shielded them again.
09:58Kids roughhouse.
09:59It's normal.
10:00You're overreacting and assaulting people.
10:02You're acting crazy.
10:04He shoved me.
10:05I hit the ground.
10:06Derek's admirers sneered down at me.
10:08Probably trying to extort money.
10:10She knows Mr. Swift is rich.
10:12She'll regret this when Apex's legal team destroys her.
10:16Can't she see Mrs. Swift is way out of her league?
10:18Typical homewrecker behavior.
10:23Engines roared outside.
10:24Three luxury cars pulled up.
10:28Those have Apex Holdings logos.
10:30They're executive cars.
10:33Mr. Swift is so powerful, he already called his legal team.
10:36A parent spat at me.
10:38You're finished, homewrecker.
10:39Apex's lawyers never lose.
10:41Enjoy prison!
10:42Follow me for the takedown of this crazy woman.
10:45Vanessa beamed at Derek.
10:47Leo looked more arrogant than ever.
10:49Derek, loving the attention, looked down at me with disdain.
10:53I pushed myself up slowly, a cold smile forming.
10:56Mila's mom, just apologize.
10:57You can't win against them.
10:59I shook my head.
11:00By now, the suited men from the cars approached.
11:03The crowd leaned in, hungry for drama.
11:06They exchanged smug glances, whispering, waiting for the show.
11:10Derek stepped forward, lowering his voice.
11:12Did you call them?
11:13Are you really this petty?
11:15Don't forget, I'm the general manager.
11:17I'm their boss.
11:18We'll see.
11:22Vanessa hurried over, still acting.
11:26Derek, I know you brought them to support me, but I was wrong too.
11:30Let's just forget it.
11:31My dad's team is gonna beat you up.
11:34Leo stumbled and hit the ground, a bump rising on his forehead.
11:37Bullying a child!
11:40Derek, are you blind?
11:44He's just a kid.
11:46How could you?
11:47If you're angry, take it out on me.
11:49The child is innocent.
11:51Derek looked ready to lunge at me, but the suited men reached us and formed a protective
11:56ring around me.
11:58Do you want to get fired?
11:59I'm the general manager.
12:00I sign your paychecks.
12:01Derek, you're the general manager.
12:02Get justice for Leo.
12:05More suited men approached, led by a man with gold-rimmed glasses.
12:08Victor, head of Apex's legal team.
12:10That's a legend.
12:11He hasn't lost a case in five years.
12:13Victor walked past Derek, ignored him completely.
12:16Madam Chair, everything is handled per your instructions.
12:19Madam Chair?
12:20Did I hear that right?
12:22But these are Apex people.
12:24Derek's their leader.
12:25Why are they siding with Naomi?
12:27I don't know.
12:29Plot twist.
12:30Stay tuned.
12:31Derek, what's happening?
12:32They're here for you, right?
12:35Do we have to humiliate each other?
12:37I'm still Myla's father.
12:39This hurts her too.
12:40You dare mention Mila?
12:42You lost that right.
12:44Call them off.
12:45We'll talk at home.
12:46Everything today needs resolution.
12:49I'm Mila Wood's mother and the chairwoman of Apex Holdings.
12:52And he's just a son-in-law who married into my family.
12:55I took the marriage certificate from Victor, held it up, and dropped it to the ground.
13:01But this was only the beginning.
13:03Gasps rippled through the crowd.
13:05Jaws dropped.
13:06The influencer parent zoomed in on the certificate.
13:09Everyone, look!
13:10Real plot twist!
13:12Here's the actual mistress!
13:14Stop filming!
13:16Whispers turned to murmurs.
13:18So we had it all wrong?
13:19Who wouldn't misunderstand?
13:20Abandoning his wife and daughter for a mistress and bastard?
13:23Unbelievable.
13:24Naomi, do you have to destroy me like this?
13:25How will Mila face anyone?
13:27It's all my fault.
13:27I asked Derek to help.
13:28Leo has no father, and I just wanted one zoo day for him.
13:31I never...
13:34Are you trying to destroy her?
13:37Some onlookers softened.
13:39She's just a mother trying to give her son a birthday.
13:41Is it right to use power against a widow and her child?
13:43I stepped forward, amused.
13:45Was it just innocent help?
13:47Vanessa froze as Victor presented an investigation report.
13:50The crowd erupted.
13:51Years ago, when Vanessa gave birth, Derek was there.
13:54Video.
13:54Medical records.
13:56Proof.
13:56Leo had a father all along, Derek.
14:00All those years, whenever Derek bought gifts for Mila, he bought for Leo too.
14:05I'd never thought much of it.
14:07Now I saw everything.
14:08I remembered a flu season.
14:11Mila was sick for days.
14:12I'd secured rare medicine.
14:14The next day, it vanished.
14:16Derek said he gave it to a friend's child.
14:18Mila suffered with high fever for so long, and my heart ached.
14:22Later, it slipped out.
14:23He gave it to Vanessa.
14:24Leo wasn't even sick.
14:26Vanessa just said,
14:27Derek, I'm worried Leo might catch it.
14:28Can we have some just in case?
14:29From that moment, I'd had my doubts.
14:32I hired investigators.
14:34Today, I had proof.
14:36Derek, Vanessa, you despicable people.
14:38What do you have to say?
14:39I threw the evidence at them.
14:40The paper sliced Derek's cheek.
14:42Everyone around was curious.
14:44He'd fathered a child with another woman, married into wealth, and used his wife's money to support them.
14:50So you know.
14:51So what?
14:52We're married.
14:52Even if we divorce, I get half.
14:54And while you were pregnant and recovering, I took over business operations.
14:57I can start my own company anytime.
14:58I laughed too.
14:59If I hadn't approved, none of his key people would have followed him.
15:02Every major decision was mine.
15:03He was just a figurehead.
15:05But he didn't know that.
15:06I had Victor hand him divorce papers.
15:08He's with nothing?
15:09Naomi, you're insane!
15:10Not happening!
15:14He ripped them up.
15:15I had Marcus hand him termination papers.
15:18He ripped those too.
15:19I smiled as paper scraps fluttered down.
15:22It didn't matter.
15:23This was just a formality.
15:25My legal team never lost.
15:27Derek and Vanessa's reputations were ash.
15:29When they tried to leave with Leo, my guards blocked them.
15:32What now?
15:33I looked at the influencer mom.
15:37Want more views?
15:39Roll the footage.
15:43On the projector, my daughter appeared, surrounded by Leo and other boys.
15:48That's for calling my dad your dad.
15:51Mistress kids deserve punishment.
15:53My mom says bastards like you shouldn't exist.
15:56Mila sobbed, barely breathing.
15:58You're lying.
15:59That's my daddy.
16:01Save me.
16:02It hurts.
16:04Where are you?
16:05Many parents couldn't watch.
16:07Mothers wept openly.
16:08Reliving that nightmare, I wanted to destroy that child.
16:11Seeing my expression, Derek shielded Leo.
16:15Leo sneered behind him.
16:16That stupid girl deserved it.
16:19She tried to steal my dad.
16:20Next time I see her, I'll really hurt her.
16:23Little bastard.
16:24I clenched my fists, heart aching.
16:26I couldn't imagine how terrified Mila must have felt.
16:30Mommy will fix this.
16:31Everyone will pay.
16:33Sympathetic parents gasped.
16:35This wasn't roughhousing.
16:36This was pure malice.
16:38What kind of child speaks like that?
16:40Their parents taught them.
16:42Everyone called for punishment.
16:46They need to leave this school, or our kids are next.
16:50Get them out.
16:51But Derek, Vanessa, and the bully's parents shrugged.
16:54Kids will be kids.
16:56Why are you all interfering?
16:57I'm Mila's real father.
17:00If I'm not pressing charges, what business is it of yours?
17:04Derek, Mila is your daughter too.
17:06Don't you feel anything seeing her like this?
17:08She begged for you to protect her.
17:10Do you have no conscience left?
17:13She's your own flesh and blood.
17:16She got a little hurt.
17:18She's fine now.
17:20You're overreacting.
17:22What kind of father says that?
17:24That poor child.
17:27Monster in human form.
17:29Worse than an animal.
17:31Derek cracked under the insults and tried to leave.
17:33But police arrived.
17:35I handed them the video and Mila's medical report.
17:38Parents involved, come with us.
17:40Only then did they panic.
17:42Too late.
17:43Kids are minors, but guardians are responsible.
17:48After that day, Mila began healing.
17:51I pursued legal action against everyone who hurt her.
17:54Mommy will always protect you and get justice.
17:56She seemed to understand.
17:58Snuggling into my arms, calling Mommy, Mommy.
18:00Me in her sweet voice.
18:02Facing massive compensation demands, those parents came begging.
18:05Some brought their children and beat them in front of my house.
18:07I'll teach you to bully.
18:10I'll teach you.
18:13Madam Chair, we punished them.
18:18Please forgive us.
18:20I wouldn't budge.
18:21I will never forgive those who hurt my child.
18:26Derek, Vanessa, and Leo couldn't leave their house anymore.
18:30Online, people called Derek an ungrateful dog and Leo a little monster.
18:34Daily, rotten eggs and red paint splattered their door.
18:37But this was just the start.
18:39In days, I filed for divorce, sued for assets, and accused Derek of embezzlement.
18:44Derek tried to go to the office.
18:46His access card was dead.
18:47He used to swagger as an executive.
18:50Now no company would hire such a shameless man.
18:52He reached out to former colleagues.
18:54They blocked him.
18:55He confronted me.
18:56Did you tell them to cut me off?
18:58You're nothing now.
19:00Who wants to associate with you?
19:02I had security escort him out.
19:07I'm the man of this house.
19:09The general manager.
19:10How dare you?
19:11They threw him out like trash.
19:15The divorce trial began, sparking fresh outrage.
19:18His infidelity was so blatant, he left with nothing.
19:22Online comments flooded in.
19:24Then the embezzlement charges.
19:26Solid proof.
19:27Prison time.
19:28Days later, he blocked my car on my route to work.
19:31He looked destroyed, unkempt, graying, desperate.
19:35He half bowed, finally defeated.
19:37Naomi, I was wrong.
19:38I cut ties with Vanessa, I swear.
19:40I'm Myla's father.
19:41Please forgive me, for her sake.
19:43Let's remarry.
19:44Give Myla a complete family.
19:45I'll come back to Apex, even as a director.
19:47Derek, you overestimate yourself.
19:49Where were you when Myla needed you at school?
19:51How dare you mention her name?
19:52I signaled my driver.
19:54We left him behind.
19:55Just as we left him behind in our lives.
20:00The next I heard, Derek was in prison.
20:03Recovering assets he transferred to Vanessa was easy for my legal team.
20:07Even the house she lived in, Derek bought it secretly.
20:10Now she was renting in a slum.
20:12Her reputation destroyed.
20:14No company would hire her.
20:15She tried a small stall.
20:17People recognized her and wrecked it.
20:19Now she scavenged garbage.
20:21The bullying kids were expelled after parent complaints.
20:24No other school would take them.
20:26What parent wants violent kids near their children?
20:29Leo faced ridicule as a mistress's son.
20:32He snapped, fought a group of six-year-olds.
20:34He lost badly, ended up bleeding.
20:37Concussion.
20:38Broken leg.
20:39No school would accept him after that.
20:41Vanessa, desperate and devastated, begged for help.
20:45Useless.
20:46She took him scavenging.
20:48I saw them once at a street market.
20:50Both filthy, hair matted, digging through trash cans.
20:53I was in my luxury car, ordering Mila's favorite princess cake.
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