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Chapter 24 - Chapter 24 {Zyan}

Alex led Leticia through the bustling lab, weaving between tables cluttered with tools and halffinished inventions. He was practically bouncing with excitement, his eyes shining brightly.

"Close your eyes," he instructed, stopping in front of a large, draped cloth.

Leticia raised an eyebrow but did as she was told, curiosity piqued. She heard Alex moving around, the rustling of fabric, and the soft murmur of voices.

"Okay, open them!" he exclaimed.

Leticia blinked, adjusting to the sudden brightness. In front of her stood a magnificent airship, its sleek metal body gleaming under the lights. It was smaller than the battle airships she had invested in, but no less impressive. Intricate designs adorned its sides, and a large glass dome sat atop its deck.

"Alex..."

"Come here! Look at this airship well it's not finish yet of course but it's the heart of it."

"You are not wrong."

"It's all thanks to you after all you investment within this project. But look at the name we named Letty Crimson! Just like your beautiful eyes and your name as Leticia!" Alex said pointing at the name logo.

Leticia was so happy it was so simple Letty Crimson. Even though adoptive family wish to give her name away but those people who care about her actually remember her name. Alex thank you so much that's why this company will be good in your hands.

"Was it your idea?"

"Nope! We all came up with it! You are the heart of this project we want to surround you with warmth! It took months we fought over the names and we came up with this one! Sweet and tender just like you."

Alex thinks she is kind and tender. You are the first to say that Alex.

"Thank you to all anyway when are you planning to do the next test run?" Leticia asked.

"On your sister engagement day."

"We plan to create a rain of petal flowers above. So my lady should be happy."

"Is there a point for me to be happy?" Leticia asked.

"Shouldn't you be happy?" Alex said. Leticia didn't answer is it common sense for siblings to be happy? She wouldn't know.

"Of course I will be happy! It will be a joyful day!" Leticia said with a smile.

"Have you thought of the next location on your next test run?" Leticia asked.

"We have decided on the location but this time we want six to five hours," Alex said.

"Alex let me as you a favor."

"Sure what is it."

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And then the time flew by coming three days before the engagement. Ha she can't believe it after going to see the airship mother hasn't allowed Leticia to go out. So boring for few weeks she has been staying. Amelia has been living up, she shops, meets new friends unlike Leticia who can't even act freely. Today Amelia got a sport car and she saw that car in her dream so she decided to follow Leticia today.

Leticia was wearing black jeans and a white shirt. With a blue cap on her head. Leticia saw Amelia who drove off like crazy Leticia took an order for some food. Leticia chewed on her burger and her eyes landed on Amelia talking to a middle age man.

"Amelia, your mother and I have been worried about you," a middle age man said. The middle age man was handsome man with black hair and gentle red eyes.

"What are you talking about?" Amelia said.

"Amelia we talked to your friends they said you haven't seen you at all, I have been worried!" The man said. Leticia finally recognized this so this middle age man is her biological father.

"I am not your daughter!" Amelia said.

"What are you talking about?" The middle age man said with a frown. Though he wore common clothes one can tell this middle age man was arrogant. Amelia stormed to her car. Leticia sighed it seems she didn't need to be so worried. Amelia who got inside the car clenched her jaw she doesn't want her new friends to know she was raised by a poor family. Amelia pressed on the gas pedal. Die you idiot! Leticia saw this she disappeared from the spot without notice grabbed the middle age man and they fall on the ground. Amelia let out a scream as she got out of the car and Leticia was able to save her biological father. The man slowly opened his eyes why this girl look like just like his wife who is back at home.

The man stared at Leticia, his eyes wide with shock and recognition. He reached out a trembling hand, touching her cheek gently.

"You... you look just like her," he whispered, his voice choked with emotion.

"Like who?" Leticia asked, her heart racing in her chest. She knew the answer, but she needed to hear him say it.

"My wife," the man replied, tears welling up in his eyes.

"Your mother."

Leticia felt a lump form in her throat as she looked into the man's face. It was like looking into a mirror, seeing a reflection of herself that she never knew existed.

"I'm Leticia," she said softly.

The man's eyes widened even further.

"Leticia," he breathed.

"See! I told you! I am not your daughter!" Amelia shouted arrogantly.

"Amelia…you…"

"What you guys are so poor you can't even afford the air conditioning! I am glad I am the daughter of the Princeton Family and not your daughter."

The middle age man Zyan frowned as he set up.

"Amelia our family is actually not…" Zyan tried to say.

"What you want beg for money like a beggar you are!? Do you think the stupid diamonds in the box they are fake and the keys so fake!" Amelia said. But Amelia was not done being cruel to her adoptive father because the words that come out are nothing but rude. 

Zyan's face turned red with anger and humiliation as Amelia continued her cruel tirade. He clenched his fists, trying to hold back the tears that threatened to spill from his eyes. Leticia watched the scene unfold, her heart aching for the man who was clearly struggling to maintain his composure.

"Amelia," Leticia said firmly, stepping between her and Zyan.

"That's enough."

Amelia scoffed, crossing her arms over her chest.

"And who are you to tell me what's enough?" she sneered.

Leticia ignored her, turning instead to Zyan.

"I'm sorry you had to hear that," she said softly.

"It's not your fault."

"What Zyan look closely this girl here is your biological daughter! Not me! Your family is trash dirt poor! While my family is super rich! Here is money! I no longer part of your family!" Amelia shouted.

Leticia rubbed her temples.

"Amelia! This man raised you."

"So what!" Amelia shouted. She pointed at Zyan who was disappointed he and his wife raised Amelia but both his wife and himself did not know that Amelia was not their child not until now. Zyan was looking at Leticia who has the same eyes as his wife and her hair is mix of dark navy blue and black like both his hair and his wife. Zyan held had a hair piece in his hands he will check the DNA.

"I apologize for Amelia rudeness," Leticia said as she grabbed Amelia who huffed out.

"Remember don't bother me! You poor old man!" Amelia said.

Smack.

"Shut up! We are outside and you are embarrassing the house of Princeton," Leticia said as they walked away.

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