Chapter 4 If I recalled correctly , the swimming pool my dad sponsored wasn't even completed yet . [ ] He had also casually mentioned wanting to fund a TH new library for the university next year . ] And now , the school was forcing me to take a leave of absence on completely fabricated charges ! ] ] I let out a cold laugh and challenged the advisor over the phone : [ ] " Are you sure you want me to take a gap year ? Aren't you worried I'll file a complaint with the Department of Education ? " The advisor on the other end sounded impatient : [ ] " Olivia , can you stop making trouble ? Do you realize who you've offended ? The Reed's daughter ! If she gets upset , the school can kiss that new library goodbye . "] " The school is looking out for you . Angering Reed Industries is bad for all of us . Just take the gap year . " ]] After hearing the advisor's words , I was surprised . My dad had only mentioned the library donation to me . ] How did the advisor know about it ? ] Was Ashley really my dad's secret daughter ? Is that how she knew about the library plans ? I needed to call my dad immediately and get to the bottom of this . [ ] But just as I took out my phone , I saw Ashley's mom emerging from the townhouse , awkwardly wearing a familiar - looking dress . It was the custom dress I had designed for my mom ! [ ] This dress had taken me half a year to design based on my mom's preferences and measurements . I'd hired a master tailor to handcraft it stitch by stitch . [ ] My mom had been looking forward to trying it on . [ ] But now , this exquisite piece was stretched over Ashley's overweight mother's frame . ] In some places , the threads had already started to tear . { }] My mom saw it and couldn't believe her eyes ] " Olivia , isn't that the dress you designed … ? " ] Seeing the dress ruined like this . I was furious . I rushed forward , shouting " That's the dress I had custom - made for my mom ! Who said you could wear it ? Ashley's mom was startled by my outburst but quickly recovered and slapped me across the face ! Chapter 4 " So you're my husband's illegitimate daughter ? Completely ill - mannered ! " ] " This was a gift from my daughter . I'll wear it however I please ! " ] " Look at your mother - what a plain Jane . Has the nerve to be a homewrecker . Shameless ! " ] The onlookers chimed in : [ ] " Exactly ! I don't know what Mr. Reed was thinking . His wife is so beautiful , yet he went off to keep a plain Jane on the side . " [] F " Maybe she seduced him , hoping to gain status through her child , but ended up with a worthless daughter instead ! " [ ] " If you ask me , a student like this should be expelled outright , before she corrupts the others . " [] I was caught off guard by the slap and completely stu My mom trembled with anger : [ ] " You people not only trespass on private property but assault my daughter . I'm calling the police ! " ] ] But as she took out her phone , a quick - eyed student snatched it away : [ ] " A homewrecker wants to call the police ? Even if they came , they'd arrest you first for destroying someone's family ! " [ ] " Besides , the wife and daughter of Reed Industries command more respect even from the police . " Ashley heard this and nodded smugly : ] " Well said . Wasn't your dad trying to bid on Reed Industries ' advertising business ? No need to bid anymore - your family company can have the contract ! " The student was instantly excited , his face flushing red : [] " Thank you , Ashley ! That's so generous of Mr. Reed's princess ! " [ ] But I was speechless at Ashley's brazen behavior . [ ] Reed Industries ' advertising contracts were always handled through open bidding by the board of directors . Didn't she realize her actions could tarrush Jackson Reed's reputation ? ] Seeing me frown silently , Ashley smirked and pointed to the townhouse door " Since you're not convinced , I'll give you one more chance . " ] " You claim this is your house , right ? Then you should know the door code . " [ ] The townhouse code had always been iny birthday - set by my dad personally But when I entered the numbers , the electronic lock sounded an error . ]}] I was shocked again . Chapter 4 When had the door code been changed ? ]