Rupert’s face turned cold the moment he heard those two names. But he kept himself calm as he looked at Ashley.

“Ashley, I know what you and Stacey went through. I’ve been waiting for you to get out of prison.”

He reached out and gently pulled her into a hug. Her body shook as he held her.

“I didn’t just wait for you to be free. I waited so we could get revenge. Both of us. Against Dave and Bianca. They’re our enemies.”

“Wait… what?” Ashley looked up at him, shocked. “You too…?”

“Do you think I don’t want to claim you as my daughter?” Rupert said quietly. His eyes...