Chapter 1 I was eating in the cafeteria when the student council president suddenly posted a photo in the freshman group chat and tagged me . ] " The CEO's generosity knows no bounds ! Donating a swimming pool to the university . We're all benefiting from having Ms. Reed's daughter among us . " [ ] When I opened the photo , I saw it was of the construction site for the new campus swimming pool . [ ] During freshman orientation , I had complained to my dad that the university didn't have a decent pool . ] I was touched that he'd actually listened . [ ] With a smile , I replied to the group : [ ] " My dad prefers to keep a low profile . No need to make a big deal about it . " [ ] The freshman chat instantly exploded : [ ] " I was wondering why the school suddenly had money for a swimming pool . Turns out Reed Industries , is funding it . We're all getting perks ! " ] " Right ? I always thought Olivia had that rich girl vibe . She's the CEO's daughter but keeps it so low - key . " ] The student council president replied : ] " Olivia , you're too modest . " [ ] " By the way , I heard you were looking for tickets to the Drake contert in the VIP section . I happen to have an extra one . I'll bring it to you tomorrow . " [ ] I quickly accepted : ] " Thank you so much ! I'll transfer the money to you later . " [ ] My best friend had been dying to see Drake in concert but couldn't get tickets I'd offered to find a scalper , but she was worried about scams and didn't want me wasting money . With the concert date approaching , I was thrilled to finally help her out But just as I sent my message , someone with a vaguely familiar profile picture jumped in " What are you babbling about ? I'M the CEO's daughterr " And you . Mr. Student Council President - if your eyesight is that bad , see a doctor stop midentifying my father's daughter unless you want to get expelled . " " This swimming pool was funded by my dad with several mullion dollars to maar ME happy Some people have no strme , claiming anything they want Chapter 1 I was bewildered . I clicked on her profile and realized it was Ashley , who had just moved into our dorm afternoon . [ ] Since she'd only moved in recently , I hadn't interacted with her much . [ ] Thinking there must be some misunderstanding , I patiently asked : [] " You're Ashley , right ? Are you confused ? Jackson Reed really is my dad . " [ ] Ashley heard this and immediately became furious : ] " You just won't back down , will you ? Let me make things crystal clear ! " [ ] With that , she posted her family registry and family photos in the group chat , taunting : " Look carefully . Jackson Reed has only ONE daughter . Did you seriously think lying in a group chat would magically make you the CEO's daughter ? Pathetic ! " ] " You claim Jackson Reed is your dad - what , are you his secret love child ? You don't even have status , and you dare challenge me ? Know your place ! " ] I opened the family registry photo and was shocked to see the head of household listed as Jackson Reed . ] And there was Ashley , listed as his daughter . [ ] In the family photo , my dad Jackson Reed had his arm around an unfamiliar middle - aged woman wearing heavy makeup , looking blissfully happy . His other arm was around Ashley . [ ] I was stunned . Had my dad really been keeping a mistress and secret daughter behind my mom's back ? ] While I was still processing this , the same people who had been flattering me moments ago instantly changed their tune . [ ]