Chapter 53

The surroundings became noisy as people started talking about us. I knew this would happen, so I wasn't surprised. I wanted everyone to know that I have a child. I didn't want to hide Max from people.

I tightened my grip on Max's hand. "For 15 years, I was separated from my family. Thanks to these amazing people who raised me, whom I thought were my family. I want to thank them for helping me become a better individual. Even though they're not my family by blood, they still supported me."

Napansin ko ang mga taohan ni Daddy na nagkalat sa paligid. I didn't know what was happening. I tried to calm myself and stay focused because I hadn't finished my speech yet.

"To all the people who are part of the Maxey Group of Companies, I hope you will trust me as your new CEO. I hope you won't use my past against me and use it as a reason to protest that I am undeserving of this position. I know I wasn't raised with my family and I'm not familiar with the business world. But I believe in myself t