Over the years, Briela had been spoiled by Lauryn and Bryan, becoming arrogant and domineering, with no knowledge or skills.

With her level of ability, she did not even have the qualification to intern at my company.

But I did not say it directly, instead I said seriously, "How can being a general manager be enough? She is my only daughter and she should take over everything from me."

"I have already planned everything. I will send Briela abroad for further studies first."

"When she returns from studying abroad, I will fully entrust the company to her."

Hearing me say this, Lauryn's eyes lit up instantly. She laughed heartily and said, "Yes, yes, yes, Briela is such an outstanding girl, she should be a high and mighty female CEO."

"I've said it before, Briela is born to be rich and noble, much better than that short-lived daughter in my family!"

Bryan and his daughter nodded with great joy, their faces full of smiles.

Looking at the three of them laughing proudly, I also laughed.

They laughed at me for being too foolish, while I laughed at them for being too naive.

During the process of applying for study abroad, I took Briela to the company every day.

I taught her to familiarize herself with the company's business without reservation.

On the day of going abroad.

Lauryn came specially.

She brought a bunch of things for Briela, fearing that she would not have a good time living alone in a foreign country.

Along the way, she kept reminding her daughter.

The picture was warm and touching, truly showing a mother concern for her daughter who would travel thousands of miles away.

After her daughter boarded the plane, Lauryn kept watching the plane until it disappeared high into the sky.

She left with tears in her eyes, reluctant to part.

After Briela went abroad, Lauryn came to my house less frequently.

But Bryan went out more and more frequently.

Every time I came back, I felt like I was hollowed out.

Whenever I asked him, he would either say he was going to a gathering with his buddies.

Or maybe he signed up for a fitness class to maintain his figure.

When he could not find an excuse, he would pretend to be sad and sigh.

"I raised Briela alone and she has never left me. I couldn't help but miss her after being abroad for such a long time."

"If I don't find something to do, I'll fall apart."

I ignored the scent of Lauryn's freesia perfume and pretended to comfort him.

"Briela will be back soon and then our family can be reunited again."

Bryan smiled faintly and said meaningfully, "Yes, soon our family of three will be reunited."

Three years later, Briela returned from studying abroad.

Lauryn whom I had not seen for a long time came to my house early in the morning, just like she used to and accompanied Bryan and me to pick Briela up at the airport.

The moment she saw her daughter, Lauryn could not control her emotions. She rushed forward and hugged her daughter tightly in her arms with tears in her eyes.

After the two of them expressed their longing for each other, Briela walked straight towards me and said straight to the point, "Mom, I'm back."

"When will you let me take care of your company?"

Looking at her impatient expression, I gave a faint smile.

"Let's go, I've already held a press conference."

"Right now, I will entrust everything to you in front of everyone."

The press conference venue was overcrowded.

All the media reporters and celebrity businessmen gathered here.

Just to see the change of ownership of the business giant Renner Group.

With all eyes on me, I announced that my daughter would take over my position as president of Renner Group.

And under the witness of lawyers and interview cameras, the equity transfer agreement was signed.

I transferred all of my assets and company shares to my daughter's name.

For a moment, applause was thunderous and emotions were boiling among the crowd.

Many people were lamenting the deep love between us mother and daughter.

The look they gave my daughter was full of envy.

However, at such a moment, my best friend arrived late, holding Bryan's hand.

Amid the puzzled and surprised gazes of the crowd, she took out a paternity test report and said to me loudly, "Flora, to tell you the truth, Bryan and I have been in love for a long time and had a daughter at the same time as you."

"The hospital gave us the wrong baby back then. Briela is actually the biological daughter of me and Bryan. You have been taking care of her for so many years. Now, it's time to give her back to me."

Hearing this, there was an uproar at the scene.

"Isn't this Lauryn Hansen, Ms. Renner's best friend? She actually got into a relationship with Ms. Renner's husband and gave birth to a daughter?"

"The key is that Lauryn's daughter died just after she was one month old. If the hospital did give them the wrong baby, wasn't the one with Lauryn Ms. Renner's biological daughter?"

"That's so despicable. Not only did she steal someone else's husband, she also killed her daughter. Isn't that the end of the world? Laury is such a jerk!"

"Moreover, Ms. Renner just transferred all her share and assets to her daughter's name, then she recognized her daughter here. Is this what a human being does?"

Amidst the fierce condemnation from everyone, Bryan spoke confidently,

"In the first half of my life, I was bound by marriage. As a man, I tried hard to convince myself that I should be responsible for this marriage."

"But I am also a human being. In countless difficult nights, I kept asking myself, is this really the life I want?"

"Flora comes from a good family. She treats me and my daughter very well, but what I truly love in my heart is Lauryn."

"I just want to pursue my true love, is that wrong?"

"Marriage is for happiness and so is divorce. Marriage should not be a shackle for me to pursue true love. I hope everyone blesses us!"

Bryan's every word was sad and every sentence was firm and resounding.

Seemingly an unhappy person in a marriage, breaking away from the secular world and pursuing true love.

I did not bother with him, but looked straight at my daughter beside me and asked, "What are you thinking?"

Briela carefully read the equity transfer agreement in her hand and then spoke calmly, "Mom, this is the last time I'll call you this."

"Although you have raised me for more than twenty years, you are not my biological mother after all."

"Blood is thicker than water. I hope you won't stop our family of three from reuniting."

Seeing this, Lauryn said proudly, "Flora, please save your face. Don't rely on other people's daughters just because your short-lived daughter died early!"

Bryan also took out a divorce agreement and a bank card, then threw them in my face.

"Let's get a divorce now while everyone is here."

"There are five seven hundred dollars in this card, which is your hard-earned money for taking care of our daughter and divorce compensation over the years."

Hearing these words, everyone at the scene was furious.

"As expected, people of the same family stick together. What's up with this family of three?"

"That's right, everyone knows that Ms. Renner has always held her daughter in the palm of her hand. It hurts! After so many years of pampering, she just transferred tens of millions dollars of family assets to her and she turns around and recognizes someone else as her mother?"

"Seven hundred dollars for divorce compensation, is this just giving money to beggars? How can her husband have the nerve to say that?"

"I can't stand any outsiders anymore! Ms. Renner, don't pay attention to this family of animals."

"That's right, they're such a jerk!"

The people in the venue spoke up for me and some even offered to help me sue and get my property back.

Faced with everyone's reaction, Lauryn and Bryan remained calm and composed.

It seemed that no matter what happened, they were prepared to deal with.

However, amidst everyone's righteous indignation, I could not help but smile.

"Okay."

After saying that, I signed the divorce agreement under the astonished gaze of everyone.

Seeing this, Lauryn and Bryan were slightly stunned, as if they did not expect me to agree so readily.

They picked up the divorce agreement and equity transfer documents, checked them carefully and only smiled with relief after confirming that they were correct.

As they laughed and forgot themselves, I spoke again, "Since you all gave me such a big surprise ...."

"Then I also have a big gift for you too."

Bryan looked confused and asked, "Big gift? What kind of big gift?"