The Best Of Stepfather

contained news clippings, business reports and photos of the billionaire businessman. She dove into her

as her best friend, Sarah, who lived in New York. Em

trying to hide her eagerness

s voice. "Emily, are you okay? Yo

I've discovered something shocking about my father and Richard's best friend Daniel. My father w

"This is serious, Emily. Be careful getting involved in

Emily replied determinedly. "I can't ignore w

r end of the line. "So w

closer to Daniel. I want to find out what he knows and how it relates

that he is your stepdad's best friend. This situat

Sarah. But if I want to unlock the truth, I have t

determined to get closer to Daniel. She knew it would be

She knew he would be there and this would be the perfect opportunity to strike up a con

th other guests. His charm and charisma were evident, and Emily felt butterflies in

o act. She approached Daniel confidently, enjoying

I talk to you for a moment?" said Emi

meeting hers. A charming smile formed on her

"I have some questions about my father...and about you. There are

re answering cautiously. "Emily, I understand you have questions, but I think it's best t

rstand it's sensitive, but this is important to me. I want to know about m

nizing the sincerity in her expression. "Fine, Emily. Let's get out of here and talk somewhere mor

riosity. She followed Daniel to a more secluded corne

ent, away from prying eyes. Emily was eager to hear what Daniel had to

and willingness to find out the truth. He sighed and began to

e even born," Daniel began. "But our friendship was tied to illicit business. You

oat, but she didn't interrupt Dan

cluding money laundering and information manipulation," continued Daniel. "I was a part of it for a while, until I real

gling to process the truth about her father

y are you still so close?", asked Emily, trying to unde

tivities, but he was stuck in a tight spot. He was loyal to his friend and at the same time wanted t

ween the love and gratitude she felt for Richard a

I want to know everything, Daniel. I need to find out the com

st for answers, Emily, but be careful. There are dangerous people involved in t

in her eyes. "I won't back down, Daniel. I