Tribute System: I have quintillion coins

Chapter 98: "Saintly Princess Facade"

In the public eye, Jessica Choy is revered as the saint-like princess of Gerald and Sons Corporation, a conglomerate on par with BellRox Corporation in size. While everyone believes Jessica, the only daughter of Gerald, the owner of G&S Corp, has it all – wealth, beauty, intelligence, kind heart– her true self remains concealed behind a facade of charity and generosity.

"Did your friend finally get discharged from the hospital?" Gerald, her father, inquired.

"Yes, Dad," Jessica replied, a hint of fear lacing her voice. She stood in front of his table as he sat imposingly on his leather chair.

"I know you did it, don't you?" Gerald stated, glaring at his daughter.

"What do you mean, Dad?" she deflected, avoiding his gaze.

"I know you two well. Saintly? Kind? Ha!" He snorted. "I know that what happened was not an accident. You made her fall off the stage, didn't you?"

"It was really an accident, Dad," she insisted, clutching her dress anxiously. Despite her denial, her father was right;