Chapter 27. Sister-in-Law?

"Who... who are you?"

"You are Flora, aren't you? My apologies for summoning you in such a manner. I merely wanted to ascertain... are you the daughter of Edsel Tremblay?"

This was the second time she had heard the name Edsel Tremblay spoken aloud by another. The first instance was when the old woman from the Tremblay family had sought her mother at their home.

Judging from her mother's reaction, Flora surmised that this Edsel Tremblay was indeed her biological father. However, with the man in front of her intentions unknown, friend or foe, she dared not answer carelessly.

After a moment of consideration, she shook her head: "I don't know. I don't know who Edsel Tremblay is, nor if he is my father."

It wasn't precisely a lie; throughout her childhood and adulthood, no one had ever told her who her real father was. Not even her mother.

"Answer me sincerely, otherwise... I can't guarantee what will happen to Oriana Smith." The man smirked, his dark