"That's true. And I especially chose Ethan for that because I know how much he hates reporters and how rigid he is. Forget that, Chris, and let's get back to the matter at hand. Ethan took perfect care of her already and I am ready to transfer the shares, not minding if Shikera turned out to be my daughter or not, so what is her problem with all this?"
Chris nodded,"Let's get this straight. Ethan did not 'touch' her so you are fulfilling the terms of the contract now; that's a different case. Now, I'm asking what you plan to do to her when she finally divorces Ethan?"
"I told you this already. She will stay with me and if I have to adopt her to give her that status as a princess once again, I will gladly do so. The worst that can happen is that she lives as Elizabeth's twin!"
From where Shikera was, she could deduce from her father's agitated voice that he was angry. She held her breath and stayed quiet, wanting to hear the conclusion of the men's discussion.
