Chapter 118
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Richard wasn’t about to let anyone get away with slandering Zina. His gaze turned icy. “Allow me to formally introduce my daughter, Zina S-”
“Zina Lambert,” Zina cut in before he could finish, switching her surname without hesitation.
Meeting Richard’s shocked gaze, Zina explained gently, “Since I’ve come back to where I belong, it’s only right to leave the past behind.
“After all, I was born a Lambert. It wouldn’t make sense to keep someone else’s name.”
From that moment on, Zina Sinclair was no more. She was now Zina Lambert.
The timid girl from the Sinclair family was gone, replaced by the sweet daughter the Lambert family would cherish and hold dear.
Zina met Richard’s gaze, her eyes softening as she spoke with quiet determination, “From today forward, I am only a Lambert.”
“That’s great.” Richard’s eyes reddened as he quickly wiped away a tear.
Looking at Zina’s stubborn face, Richard couldn’t help but see a flash of young Yvonne in her.
Back then, it was that same spirited, vibrant Yvonne he had fallen for. Now, his daughter was just the same.
Richard lowered his head, trying to steady himself as emotion threatened to overwhelm him.
In the end, it was Zina who stepped forward, steadying the guests and bringing the room back under control. “Thank you all for taking the time to attend my acknowledgment party today.
“I wanted to make my return to the Lambert family official in front of everyone, to prove my identity. From this day forward, I have nothing to do with the Sinclair family.
“As for everything they’ve done in the past, I will be submitting evidence and reopening the case in court.”
Her voice rang out, crisp and resolute, crashing down on everyone like a thunderclap, striking deep into their hearts.
In that instant, it felt as if the whole world had gone silent. The guests, unable to process what they’d just heard, stared at her with wide, bewildered eyes, not knowing what to do or say.
Those who had criticized Zina carlier now lowered their heads, not daring to utter a single word.
Zina caught all their reactions, just giving a faint smile, her eyes calm and unruffled.
“I still hope everyone gets what they came for today. I apologize for all the commotion,” Zina said, her voice gentle yet resolute.
The crowd stirred again, murmurs rippling through the room.
