chapter703

Ethan just gave him a look, one that said more than words ever could, then turned and walked back into the building.

Frank couldn't shake the image of that face he'd just seen. Damn, she really did look a lot like that awful bitch. And from the way she dressed, the way she carried herself, there was no way she was broke.

He glanced up at the skyscraper towering into the clouds, then let out a cold snort. "Fine, I'll go find her myself. If she doesn't have the money, I'll definitely be back."

Tomorrow, Capital College was starting their wilderness training, just like Capital Med School. After the afternoon's drills, Lucinda invited her roommates out for a big dinner off campus, and to pick up the last few things they'd need for their trip.

These days, Lucinda was the talk of the campus. In every single event during training, she took first place. She was unstoppable. People whispered about her, saying the richest man's daughter really was something else.

Lucinda was riding high. She hadn't felt this proud in ages. It was like she'd become her old self again, the way she was before Lydia came back to the Norwood family. As long as she kept her real identity secret, as long as Lydia wasn't around, she could shine like this forever.

"Lucinda, the wilderness training sounds so tough. You have to let us be on your team," one of the girls said.

"Yeah, I heard it's five people per team for the competition. We want to be with you," another chimed in.

Lucinda laughed. "Of course. I'll talk to the instructor, see if we can get grouped together."

The four of them were in high spirits, chatting and joking as they left campus. They'd just turned onto the street when a middle-aged man appeared out of nowhere. His hair was a mess, his clothes reeked of sweat, and he rushed up to them, calling out to Lucinda, My daughter!"

The girls jumped back, startled.

Frank was almost giddy, his eyes shining as he stared at Lucinda. "Don't be scared, sweetheart. I'm your dad!"

He looked her up and down, barely believing this beautiful girl was his own flesh and blood. If he could sell her off to some rich boss, he'd make a fortune.

Mia wrinkled her nose and stepped back. "This guy's crazy. Let's get out of here, she said to the others.

Evelyn nodded. "Yeah, let's go."

Hannah stayed close to Lucinda, who was frozen, her face ghostly pale. Hannah thought she was just scared, so she grabbed Lucinda's am. It's okay, Lucinda. He's

Jesus

Some lunatic. Let's go."

Lucinda felt completely numb. She stared at the man in front of her, who looked like he hadn't showered in days. Her mind was blank, her whole body cold as ice.

Frank grinned. "I'm not crazy. I'm her dad. I just need to talk to her about something."

Hannah frowned and pulled Lucinda back a few steps. "Let's go, Lucinda. You never know when people like this might snap."

Lucinda's body felt stiff, like it didn't even belong to her. Frank's words kept echoing

in her head. I'm your dad... I'm your dad...

Could this messy, pitiful man really be her biological father?

Come on! I swear, I'm your dad. It's me, Frank. Frank's smile was sly. She really did look exactly like Grace.

"You've got the wrong person. I'm not her." Lucinda finally found her voice, her face still pale. She turned and walked away as fast as she could content belongs to

Her friends hurried after her. Lucinda looked completely out of it, as if she might faint

any second, so they all tried to comfort her.

Lucinda, are you okay? That guy's just not right in the head."

"Yeah, we lost him. You're safe now."

"I wonder which hospital he escaped from. Calling random girls his daughter... that

was seriously creepy."