เข้าสู่ระบบA small café at the corner of the street—quiet enough to keep conversations private.The two women who had been apprehended by Damian's men earlier that afternoon were now sitting face-to-face with Vivian. The atmosphere at the table was tense, even as the three of them attempted to appear relaxed."Damian didn't ask much," the older woman spoke, her fingers spinning the coffee cup in front of her. "We told him no one sent us. He just let us go."Vivian offered a faint smile, her eyes glinting with satisfaction. "Good. You didn't mention my name at all, right?""Of course not," the younger woman replied quickly. "We stayed on plan. And as promised, we won't involve you at all—so long as you keep your end of the deal too." The young woman smiled meaningfully."Good. Continue your protest," Vivian said, her voice low yet commanding. "Just as we planned. Don't stop until this story is firmly embedded in the public's mind."Both women nodded submissively.Vivian reached into her handbag,
"It's not just Julian," Sienna said quickly, slightly startled by Damian's guess. "This also involves you, your company, and even the kids at the orphanage. If this news is allowed to keep spreading, everyone associated with me will be dragged into it."Damian observed Sienna's face for a moment, his jaw tightening slightly at the sound of Julian's name being mentioned before anyone else's. Slowly, however, his tense expression softened."Everything will be fine," Damian finally said, his voice calm, "as long as you are telling the truth.""I never cheated, Damian," Sienna said firmly, her eyes looking straight into his. "That narrative is pure slander. I don't know who could be so heartless as to do this to me."Damian remained silent, gazing at Sienna with a meaningful look, as if weighing something far deeper than mere idle conversation."Honestly," Damian asked quietly, "what is the nature of your relationship with Julian?"Sienna flinched at the question. She looked at Damian, tr
Beatrice stared at Damian in utter disbelief, her chest heaving as she fought back a rising tide of rage. "You've completely gone too far, Damian!"Damian remained standing serenely, his face showing no sign of turmoil even as his mother's outburst echoed loudly across the porch."I was merely asking, Mama," Damian said flatly."Asking?" Beatrice scoffed heavily, her eyes flashing with fury. "A question like that is no different from an accusation, Damian! You really have been blinded by that woman, to the point where you dare accuse your own mother!"Damian didn't reply, simply staring at his mother with an unreadable look in his eyes."You will regret this—your decision to keep living with Sienna. Mark my words." Beatrice reiterated, her voice trembling as she struggled to contain her emotions.Without waiting for a response, Beatrice turned around and walked briskly toward her car parked in the driveway.She even slammed the car door shut with a heavy thud after getting inside, bef
Sometime later, at Damian's residence.The bedroom door opened quietly.Joana stepped inside holding a tray with a glass of warm water, her footsteps cautious so as not to startle Sienna, who was still sitting at the edge of the bed with an anxious expression."Ma'am," Joana greeted softly, setting the tray down on the small bedside table. "I brought some warm water for you."Sienna looked up, offering a faint smile even though her eyes were still heavy with exhaustion. "Thank you, Joana."Joana gave a gentle nod, lingering by the bed as she looked at Sienna with deep concern. "Is there anything else you need, Ma'am? Are you hungry? I can prepare something for you."Sienna shook her head softly. "No, I'm fine. Thank you."Joana nodded quietly."In that case, please get some rest, Ma'am. I'll be downstairs if you need anything. I'll take my leave now," Joana said, bowing politely before stepping out of the room.Sienna watched Joana leave, then reached for the glass of warm water, taki
Damian ended the call, his fingers still tapping lightly against his phone screen for a moment before he slid it back into his suit pocket."Get some rest," Damian said, gazing at Sienna, who was still sitting at the edge of the bed. "I have to step out for a moment."Sienna immediately looked up, concern once again clouding her face, which had not yet fully recovered its color. "Where are you going?""To meet the people who dared to terrorize your house," Damian answered, his voice calm yet carrying an unmistakable firmness beneath it.Sienna quickly grabbed Damian's hand, holding him back. "Don't do anything reckless, Damian."Damian turned around, looking into Sienna's anxious eyes."I won't be reckless," Damian said, his tone softening. He leaned down, placing a gentle kiss on Sienna's forehead. "Don't overthink things. Just rest; I'll be back soon."Sienna still wanted to keep him there, but ultimately relinquished her grip, allowing Damian to step out of the room.Damian exited
A few minutes later.Damian's car came to a sudden halt in front of Sienna's gate, followed by two escort vehicles that pulled up close behind.Damian leaped out before the engine even cut off completely. His eyes caught several women standing across the street, holding small banners scrawled with insults. However, the moment they saw the convoy pull up, they scrambled in a panic, vanishing into the narrow alleys around the residential area."Pursue them!" Damian ordered sternly to two of his bodyguards. "Catch anyone involved in today's harassment!"The two bodyguards immediately sprinted off in pursuit of the fleeing crowd.Meanwhile, Damian rushed toward the front door, his steps hasty as he burned to verify Sienna's safety."Sienna!" he called out, his loud voice piercing the silence.Inside, Sienna was still curled up behind the sofa, her body flinching at the sound of her name being called. That voice—it was Damian's voice.Sienna stood up quickly, her legs shaking slightly as s







