Due to my dad’s job, I had to transfer schools. I went to complete the enrollment procedures. After I gave my personal information, the teacher in charge looked at me strangely. “Wait! You said your father is Mr. Harrison, the new board member? But his daughter is already enrolled here.” “His daughter is half a year older than you. You can’t be her.” I froze for a moment, then pulled out my phone and showed her a photo of me and my dad. The teacher glanced at it, then brought up the system interface directly. “Mr. Harrison’s child has been attending our school since the beginning of the semester.” “He even donated a library for her. Here, see the official photos.” In the photo, my dad stood with an unfamiliar student by the school’s bulletin board. The girl looked about my age, and her features were strikingly similar to my dad’s. She even resembled him more than I did! The question pierced through me: if they were father and daughter, then who was I? “Mr. Harrison’s daughter is an excellent student and the student council president. How could you impersonate her?” “Student, I advise you to behave yourself. We’re not accepting you!” The teacher in charge looked annoyed and impatient, as if I was some kind of moral failure. She waved her hand repeatedly, and by the time I reacted, I was already kicked out of the office. Passing students glanced at me being rejected at the door, whispering gossip to each other. But I was only consumed by confusion, my mind filled with that promotional image. That was clearly my dad, but how could he be acting like the perfect father and daughter with another girl? Had my dad betrayed my mom and me, and had a love child outside of our marriage? Furious and bewildered, I immediately called him, ready to confront him. But a robotic voice kept saying, “The person you are calling is currently on another call.” I sent countless messages, but there was no reply. What was going on? Had my dad blocked me? The next second, I remembered he was on a business trip in the next city. That was why I had to come and register alone. My dad told me that his company was at a critical stage recently, and he was constantly on the go, leaving early and coming home late. I hadn’t seen him in ages. Right now, he was probably either in a meeting or on-site inspecting. Unable to reach my dad, I could only postpone my enrollment and wait for him to return. If he really had another family, I would never forgive him! Back home, my dad finally called me back. “Hey, sweetie, your dad just finished an inspection. What’s up?” My dad turned on the video call. He looked exhausted and worn out. “I have another meeting soon. Just use my secondary card if you want to buy anything.” Seeing him working non-stop but still thinking of me, a wave of tenderness washed over me. Just as I was about to ask about his well-being, I instantly remembered what had happened earlier. A knot of anger tightened in my stomach, and I spoke. “There’s nothing I want to buy. I just want to ask you one thing.” “Have you done something to betray our family? Do you have another woman and a child outside?” My dad’s face changed dramatically on screen. One second he was doting, the next his eyes widened in shock. He propped his phone on the table. “Oh, my little queen, how could your dad do such a thing?!” “Besides your mom, I’ve never loved another woman!” “Let alone have any love child!” Seeing my suspicion, he immediately took his phone outside the house, revealing the construction site he had just inspected. “My big girl, see for yourself, I’m so swamped I practically live on this construction site. Look around, where would I find time to mess around?” “Even if I had time, your dad would never mess around. You have to believe me!” My dad was indignant. “Who’s spreading rumors? They’ve even reached my daughter’s ears!” “Is it those clickbait accounts? I’ll go settle scores with them right now!” “Autumn, I swear you’re my only daughter. Don’t believe their nonsense.” Watching him, at his age, swearing solemnly with his hand to his forehead like a teenager, my doubts vanished. My dad had treasured me since I was little. More than my mom, he had taken charge of all my affairs, big and small. From bedtime stories and daily meals to my enrollment ceremonies and coming-of-age rituals, he was involved in everything. He always cared for me meticulously, working hard at the company while taking me everywhere with him. Because I was always by my dad’s side, everyone in the company, big and small, knew me. Some gossips would quietly whisper that I was a “little burden” who hindered my dad’s work. That very day, that person was fired. Even though he was a core technical staff member the company had painstakingly recruited. Later, when I grew up and became more sensible, I didn’t tag along with him as often. He would often pretend to be heartbroken, saying I was already growing distant from him, and what would happen when I got a boyfriend? Then, afraid I’d be tricked by some bad boy, he directly gave me half of the company’s shares. “Unless they’re better than your dad, they shouldn’t even think about stealing you away.” At just ten years old, I became the company’s second-largest shareholder, but it was him who was smug. Later, when I went to a prestigious prep school, he grandly donated millions to fund new buildings and a library, making sure everyone at the school knew I was the precious daughter of Harrison Holdings’ CEO, and no one was to bully me. How could such a doting, even reckless, father have a love child outside? Thinking this, I felt relieved. “Alright, old man, I’ll let you off the hook today. But if I ever find out you have another child, you’re toast!” My dad profusely guaranteed on the other end, bowing and nodding in a way that no one would recognize his usual commanding presence. “Oh, by the way, I had a problem with my enrollment. Wait until you’re back to take me through the procedures.” “You got it, my Queen Autumn. Did that person in charge upset you? I’ll set things right when I get back.” I chuckled, looking at my dad’s dark circles, and decided not to worry him too much. I’d tell him later when he was back. After hanging up, I planned to enjoy a few days off before enrolling, but then I got a call from the new school. The teacher in charge, whom I’d met just that morning, was on the line, telling me to report to school immediately. Was my dad that quick? One call and he sorted it out for me? Fun canceled, school mode activated. I wanted to check out the new school anyway, so I’d just go.
Ms. Jenkins, the teacher in charge, was waiting at the school gate to welcome me. When she saw me, she led me forward without a word. “The welcoming ceremony is ready. All the students are waiting for you in the auditorium. Hurry up.” I was puzzled. “A ceremony specifically for my transfer? That’s not necessary, is it?” No matter how much my dad donated to the school for me, it shouldn’t involve putting me on such a public stage, right? Ms. Jenkins sneered, saying with ill intent. “It’s precisely for you. Didn’t you say you’re Mr. Harrison’s daughter? Oh, Miss Autumn.” Then, without further explanation, she pushed me onto the auditorium stage. The students below began whispering among themselves. “Is that the imposter claiming to be a Harrison? She’s just… average, right?” “She’s not even half as pretty as Skylar, and doesn’t have Skylar’s class at all.” Hearing these comments, I frowned, then composed myself and spoke with poise and confidence. “Thank you all for holding this welcoming ceremony for me. As you can see…” Then I introduced myself. The whispers below grew louder. Suddenly, there was a commotion, and a girl stood up. She stood in the spotlight, looking up. “Autumn, if you’re Mr. Harrison’s daughter, then what am I, Skylar?” Her features were so familiar it gave me a jolt. Wasn’t this the girl in the photo with my dad, the one who looked almost exactly like him? How dared she be so certain, challenging me in front of the entire school? My gaze was drawn to the collar of her school uniform. That light pink shirt, with a tiny embroidered orange stitched on the collar, was incredibly familiar. It was the one I once treasured so much but had lost! My heart clenched with anger. What was going on? “Where did you come from? What is this all about?” My voice, frantic over the mic, turned the entire crowd against me. The air filled with their immediate, roaring accusations. “Skylar is an excellent student here. Everyone knows how much her dad loves her. How could anyone impersonate her?” “No wonder Skylar called everyone to the auditorium. This imposter is shameless. How can Skylar fight her alone?” Skylar smiled triumphantly. She walked onto the auditorium stage. “Everyone knows my dad donated the library for me. He treats me like the apple of his eye. How could he bear to see me sad?” “To whatever sister has appeared, I advise you to stop here. Stop coveting other people’s happiness.” As soon as she finished speaking, her supporters immediately swarmed me like wolves sniffing blood, aggressively confronting me. “I wonder if she’s an orphan, coming here to claim a dad and a mom. Her skin is thicker than a city wall!” “Says she’s a Harrison heiress? Doesn’t she see how Skylar looks exactly like Mr. Harrison? How does she resemble him at all?” “Skylar already said Autumn is only half a year younger than her. Even if Mr. Harrison cheated, Autumn would at most be an illegitimate child, not fit to be seen!” Everything they said was twisting the truth. My blood relationship with my dad was beyond doubt, and he and my mom were legally married. “Do you have any proof for what you’re saying? David Harrison is my biological father. I am his legitimate, biological daughter!” I flipped through all the photos of me and my dad on my phone, displaying them for everyone. They merely scoffed. “Photo editing technology is so advanced these days. I could say I’m Mr. Harrison’s son, and I could photoshop as many pictures as you want.” “Please. Genes don’t lie. Skylar’s identity is practically written on her face. What do you have to show? A paternity test? You’d be lucky to even get to see Mr. Harrison!” Skylar smirked, mocking me. “Who do you think you are, trying to claim my dad with a few photoshopped pictures?” I felt dizzy. I didn’t know what Skylar was relying on, but she was completely turning the tables on me. Seeing her smug, ready-for-anything look, I was beyond furious. “You’re impersonating me and blowing things up this much. What exactly do you want?” Skylar angrily pushed me, saying each word clearly. “To reclaim what’s rightfully mine, of course!”
On the big screen on stage, countless photos of Skylar and David Harrison appeared. From her childhood princess dresses to her current school uniform, they clearly showed their bond as parent and child. A elegantly dressed woman came onto the side of the stage, holding a marriage certificate, showing it to everyone. “This is my marriage certificate with David Harrison. I am Skylar’s mother. We are a family of three!” How was that possible? How could this woman have a marriage certificate with my dad? I wanted to snatch the certificate and examine it, but she projected it onto the big screen. It even had an official seal! I was instantly panicked, remembering that all these years, I had indeed never seen my parents’ marriage certificate… “Look at her. She won’t believe it until it’s staring her in the face. She finally believes it now, right?” No, I didn’t believe it. I called my dad with trembling hands, but it went straight to voicemail. “Why aren’t you answering at a crucial moment? Your daughter is being bullied right now!” “Answer the phone!” My heart hammered, my mind a chaotic mess. I forced myself to calm down. He had just finished work this morning; he should be resting now. All work during his rest time was handled by his assistant. Thinking of this, I immediately called Leo, his assistant. When he picked up, I put it on speaker. “Leo, am I my dad’s biological daughter?” Leo chuckled at my question. “Miss Autumn, you called so urgently just to ask that?” “You’re Mr. Harrison’s only biological daughter. Everyone in the company knows that. Who’s upsetting you?” “Do you want me to wake Mr. Harrison up for you?” Everyone present’s expression changed. I finally let out a sigh of relief. Leo was Harrison Holdings’ PR wizard, and he had even become a minor celebrity in his own right, with more followers than my dad. His words were undeniable. The students below began to doubt. “That’s Leo, right? I listen to his interviews every day. I couldn’t mistake him. Could Autumn be telling the truth?” “But Skylar really looks exactly like Mr. Harrison, and her mom has a marriage certificate. That’s an undeniable fact, right?” A faint smile played on my lips. “There are so many fake documents these days. Who knows if that certificate is real or fake?” “We can get it professionally verified. I have all the time in the world to prove it.” Hearing this, Skylar showed no sign of backing down. Instead, she raised an eyebrow mockingly, a sneer twisting her lips. She took out her phone and video-called my dad. He picked up immediately. That face was all too familiar. He had handed my call off to his assistant but picked up Skylar’s call instantly? Blood rushed to my head. My confidence from a moment ago vanished completely. “Hello? Skylar, isn’t it class time? Why are you calling your dad?” Seeing me stunned in place, Skylar glanced at me triumphantly and said with a smile. “Something happened at school, and Mom is here too.” Victoria walked over and affectionately called out, “Honey.” David Harrison asked with concern. “What happened? Do you want Dad to set things right for you?” Skylar sweet-talked him. “It’s nothing, just a minor thing. I’ll handle it myself. Dad, am I your favorite daughter?” David Harrison laughed heartily, dotingly saying. “Our Harrison family only has one precious gem, and that’s you! Who else could it be?” Skylar’s face crumpled in a pitiful pout, and she whined. “But today, someone came to our school saying she’s your daughter, and even said you and Mom are fake married! I’m so upset!” David Harrison frowned, his entire demeanor consumed by anger. “Where did this imposter come from, daring to cause trouble right in front of you? I think your school doesn’t want to operate anymore. Was that building donated for nothing?” “My only and legal wife is your mom, and my only and beloved daughter is you, Skylar. Don’t be afraid. Fight back! Your dad’s got your back!” After hanging up, Skylar immediately rushed up to me and slapped me hard! “Did you hear that? My dad said it himself! Are you still going to find Leo or some other assistant to argue?” I didn’t have time to react and was slapped to the ground. I loudly retorted. “No, it’s not! That was an AI! I can tell! You’re lying!” “Give me the phone! I know the loophole!”
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