Page 57 of Secret Billionaire

“Please hear me out. Don’t judge me for the sins of my father. I didn’t even know him growing up. They had me when they were teenagers and he split the scene shortly after I was born. Mom told me all about what happened. I guess dad never knew he was a Bennett until his mom died and told him on her death bed. Then my mom saw all that drama play out on TV and she told me.”

“Why did you come looking for me?”

“I swear to you, I’m not after anything. I came to you because I was curious. It’s just been me and Mom my whole life. We practically grew up together. She was only sixteen when she had me. I wanted to see who my family was. Remember when I told you about Mom and that fight? That was part of the reason we fought, and why she didn’t want me to take the job. I didn’t expect to like ya.”

She burst out laughing. “Oh Ty, the tangled webs we weave. I’m glad you told me. And no, I don’t hold it against you. Why would I? I was heartbroken when I found out I had a brother and lost him before we even met. In defense of my father, he didn’t believe your dad was his until it was too late.”

“Does that mean that I can keep my job?”

Faye slung her arm across his shoulder, “Yes. But don’t think you get a free pass on work because you’ve got pull with me.”

“Could we keep this between us for now?”

Faye narrowed her eyes, “I’m not sure… I guess for now, but I’d like you to get to know the rest of the family.”

“They’ll probably hate me.”

“No, they won’t. When the time comes, I’ll be sure to break it to them gently. We’ll ease into it. But not until you’re ready. My father will be the last to know.”

“Deal.”

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