A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

Chapter 221 You're My Real Daughter

"Tina Tao!" He called her full name loud and clear. Content provided by NôvelDrama.Org.

Tina looked into his eyes and without any fear faced him again, "I said, get out!"

Mark couldn't believe that after all he had done for her, she could treat him in this way. He was hurt and felt pain into his chest, turning his anger into burning agony.

"Okay, I'll go." He clenched his fists, but loosened them quickly. Then he turned away and went out without looking back at her once.

"BANG!" Tina instantly shut the door. Then she lied down on her bed.

When she woke up she heard some noise coming from the hallway, so she opened slightly the door and looked out. A couple of huge bodyguards in a black suit were standing by her door. Mark must have ordered them to keep an eye on her. Irritated and disappointed, she avoided the two guards, slipped out of their sight and then she left the hotel.

In the meantime, it was time for Emily to meet Bess.

Jacob drove Emily to her destination, then he went back to his office. He wanted to go inside with Emily, but she assured him that it was better for her to go alone. She didn't want him to piss off Abbott and Bess. But still, he sent two bodyguards to protect Emily.

Before knowing that Abbott and Bess were Emily's biological parents, Jacob wasn't really getting along with them. Sometimes he had even been pretty rude. But now that the truth was unveiled, everything had changed. Now, if Emily would get closer with them, he would get to know them better and he didn't think it would be a good idea to be rude to them in front of Emily. Even though he really didn't care about their feelings, he cared about Emily's.

Abbott and Bess arranged the meeting in a very luxurious restaurant, renting the whole floor for this occasion. Mr. Tao was also present and Andrew and Debby arrived shortly after. Everyone was waiting for Emily's arrival.

When Emily entered the restaurant she found all of them already sitting down. She could feel some eyes staring hastily at her when she came in, but she didn't care.

'Is this my family then?' Emily thought.

She sat down quietly. Everyone's eyes were still on her. Andrew and Debby did not mutter a word, after all, they had almost nothing to do with this meeting. Plus, they were quite embarrassed to be in front of one of the most powerful and rich families of Jingshi City.

Bess spoke at first, "Emily, be our guest! This is delicious! You have to try some..."

Although Abbott was visibly nervous to meet his real daughter, he still tried to mutter some words, "Yes! You have to try some..."

Instead, Master Tao said nothing. He just scanned Emily from head to feet with his old but sharp eyes.

Considering all the wicked things Tina had done before, he subconsciously observed Emily, trying to see through her.

Emily felt a little uncomfortable with that gaze on her, but she was not that stupid to let him notice. Emily answered politely, "I'm fine. Thank you for your kindness, Mrs. Tao. But I'm not here to eat."

Emily's answer was so unexpected that Bess, Abbott and Master Tao looked quite disappointed, but they said nothing. 'Such rudeness! Anyone can tell that she wasn't brought up by the Tao Family. If she were, she would have known that it's impolite to talk to the elders like that, ' Abbott and Master Tao frowned and were thinking at the same time.

Bess tried to force a smile and said, "Come one, Emily. Let's try some! It is very good. This restaurant is well known for its delicious meals. You haven't come here a lot, have you?"

"Jacob took me here before. The food here is all right, but there is another restaurant on the East Side where it tastes better," answered Emily firmly.

"Really?" Embarrassed, Bess realized that what she just said was not very appropriate. After a short moment, she continued, "Why don't we go there together next time?"

"No, thanks, Mrs. Tao." Emily came straight to the point, "I'm here to clear the things up. I don't know what do you mean by that statement. If that was to let me know the fact, well, I have known that. What's your point for this meet now?"

Her answer was calm and direct to the point. Probably the Tao family had imagined that all of a sudden she would be touched go back to the Tao family with them. But it was not that easy.

Master Tao was surprised at her calmness, but he somehow also appreciated that. Thus, he softened a bit his grip on Emily and said, "Well, you are a child of Tao Family. Of course, you should come back home to where you belong."

Although he said this with all his kindness, this put Emily in the corner. He clearly thought that Emily must not stay far away, but to return back to her real family.

That wasn't so foolish to think after all. Being the daughter of the Tao Family was like being nominated princess. She would get the same power as Tina used to have, Nobody would have bothered her again and she could do everything she wanted. Who in this world wouldn't dream something like this?

But Emily was different. No matter what the others would have done.

For Emily, her family and loved ones were above anything else. However, there was a knot to disentangle, who should she call "her family"?

"I think you had it wrong, Mr. Tao," said Emily. Her tone was very serious and very respectful like she was talking about business, "I haven't thought once to come back to Tao Family."

"Why?" At first, both Abbott and Bess hardly believed at what Emily had just said, even Master Tao seemed a bit shocked.

After they gave it a second thought though, they realized that Emily was there to negotiate something with them. Even the thought of this made them not only sad but also angry. They started to doubt that maybe Emily wasn't as innocent as she appeared to be.

"I know we owe you. Once you will be back with us, we will try our best to fix things up for you. We can give you whatever you want. You are our daughter..." said Bess patiently.

"I don't want anything. I just want to live my life as it is," answered Emily.

"But your life with us will be a thousand times better than it is now. You are our real daughter Emily!"

"Well, If I am your real daughter then what Tina is for you?" Emily asked. Emily continued smiling, "You haven't told me yet what are you going to do with Tina."

Abbott frowned when she named Tina. He reminded what Jacob had told him previously and answered, "Clearly Tina will always be our daughter. She will stay with us. We will be a family all together."

Jacob had this right. If he was here to hear what Abbot just said he wouldn't be surprised. Jacob even would refute Abbott's words and piss him off.

His words upset Emily and her smile disappeared, "You still love Tina. You want me to come back though, why so?"

Bess sighed as if she already knew that every word they said were only a waste of time. Emily wouldn't change what she had in mind. Then she intervened, "My girl, why don't you understand us? You are our flesh and blood. Of course we want you to come back with us."

"Mrs. Tao, you want to keep Tina with you and you want me to go back as well. Then, what about my parents? If both of us were to stay with you, they would remain alone. It is not really fair, isn't it?" Jacob himself had said those words to the Taos. It was very much like the two of them decided what to say before coming there.

The "parents" Emily was referring to were Andrew and Debby, who were sitting aside quietly. If Emily hadn't mentioned them, they would've almost forgotten they were even there.

Abbott glanced at the couple and snorted coldly, "Can they be called 'parents'?"

Andrew and Debby bowed their head without saying anything.

Emily went dark in the face almost instantly and replied promptly, "Mr. Tao! Please mind what you say."