ANMELDEN"I'm glad you're here, Cyan. So, you're the one looking after Zach," the Don said calmly, acting as if the earlier chaos hadn't even happened."T—that’s right, Don Sebastian," she answered tentatively.The man nodded slowly. "Have you and my grandson reconciled?"Startled, she shook her head. "N—no, Don Sebastian. I’m only here because Zach was following the car I was in on the way to the airport when the accident happened," she confessed.He fell silent for a moment before speaking again. "I see. And how is his condition, hija?"Cyan immediately recounted what the doctor had told her and Zion earlier. The old man listened intently, his gaze occasionally drifting to the ICU window where Zach lay on a hospital bed, surrounded by a mountain of humming machines."Thank you for staying. Zach has no one else to turn to but you," he said after a while.She offered a small, polite smile. "I’ll still be leaving for abroad once he wakes up. I’ve already filed for an annulment," she added bashf
Don Sebastian stepped closer to Cyan and stared at her intently. She didn't flinch; in her mind, she had done nothing wrong."If what you said is true, then Cyan should indeed be made to leave this hospital," the Don said with authority.Cyan offered no reaction. If the Don ordered her out, then perhaps it was time to go. She would just have to live with her conscience. What mattered was that her intentions were not malicious.Laureen felt a surge of relief and a secret smile crept onto her face. This is exactly what she wanted. This old man should believe me. Who knows? She might even change his mind and help Zach herself. In that way, she would become Zach’s savior. He would be indebted to her, and he’d never leave her again. Her dream of becoming Mrs. Samaniego was finally coming true!"That's right, Don Sebastian... she will only cause harm here. She really should be sent away," she chimed in, fueling the fire.The old man nodded slowly. "You're right."At that, Laureen smirked at
Cyan had reached her limit. She hadn't wanted to get into a physical altercation with Laureen in public, but the woman was practically daring her. Taking a deep breath, she grabbed Laureen’s hair with all her might. Laureen let out a scream of pain. Not satisfied, Cyan continued to pull until Laureen was forced to her knees on the floor, finally letting go of Cyan."I told you earlier that my patience with you is short, but you wouldn't listen!" Cyan hissed in anger.Laureen immediately looked toward Zendaya to beg for help. The young girl moved and approached the two."Stop hurting my Auntie—""Shut up!" Cyan snapped fiercely, causing Zendaya to freeze, speechless."I've been putting up with you just because you are my sister's daughter, but this is too much! I don't know if you're just brainwashed or if you aren't truly Chloe's daughter, because my sister was never like this!" she added before turning her gaze back to Laureen, who was still sitting on the floor."And you—you will be
Cyan remained in her spot. She noticed that Laureen had been gone for nearly half an hour and hadn't returned. She wondered if her words had scared the woman off, perhaps she wouldn't come back?Regardless, Cyan simply shrugged it off. It was better that Laureen wasn't there; all she would do anyway was drop snide remarks and insults.Cyan took a deep breath before glancing toward Zach, who was still unconscious. She had already spoken with her agent, who had agreed to postpone her travel. Fortunately, the woman understood. Cyan just hoped Zach would wake up soon so she could leave without any lingering worries.She was about to stand up to use the restroom when she suddenly saw Laureen approaching her—and what shocked her was that Zendaya was with Laureen. Instead of walking away, Cyan waited for them until they reached her."See! That woman is the one responsible for your father's accident!" Laureen shouted angrily, pointing directly at Cyan.Cyan’s eyes widened in shock, and she st
Laureen swallowed hard at Cyan’s words, but she couldn't let it show. She wondered how the woman had even guessed that she was the one behind the attempt on her life. It was as if Cyan could read her thoughts when she spoke again."You're curious, aren't you? How did I know? Maybe you’ve forgotten—you’re the only real enemy I have, so there's a huge possibility that you’re the one who sent that person after us.""You're making accusations! I could sue you for saying things like that!" Laureen snapped back in a rage."I’m not accusing you; I’m warning you. My patience for you is wearing thin, so watch your step. If I find out you have anything to do with what’s happening in our lives right now, you’d better start packing—because no matter where you hide, I will hunt you down," Cyan said, her voice dropping into a dangerous, cold tone.Laureen froze for a moment before letting out a sarcastic laugh. "Oh, come on. I’m not afraid of your little threats. I’m innocent, Cyan, so I have absol
Since Cyan hadn’t expected Laureen’s outburst, she was unable to dodge the slap. The force of the impact sent her head snapping to the side. Clutching her stinging cheek, she slowly turned back toward the woman. Laureen’s eyes glared at her with venom, while the nurses nearby watched the entire scene unfold in total shock."You slapped me?" Cyan said in disbelief."And why wouldn't I? You’re the reason Zach is lying in a hospital bed right now! Everything is your fault! If you hadn’t let him chase after you like that, he wouldn't have crashed! You bring nothing but bad luck into Zach's life!" Laureen screamed in a rage.Cyan was momentarily stunned, but as she regained her composure, she stood up and met Laureen’s gaze head-on. Yes, a part of her felt responsible for what happened to Zach, but she wasn't about to let anyone—especially someone who wasn't even family—blame her!In a flash, Cyan’s hand swung out and slapped Laureen back. Laureen stumbled back, staring at her in pure shoc
Cyan was jolted from a deep sleep by the persistent ringing of her phone. Squinting, she saw that it was nearly midnight. Dazed, she reached for the device on the bedside table.When her father’s number appeared on the screen, she stared at it for a long beat before letting out a weary sigh and ans
Laureen returned to her car in a blind rage. In her frustration, she had almost forgotten Zendaya entirely. Her plan had been to mock Cyan, to rub it in her face that she was the loser in this battle. She wanted to brag about how they had celebrated her departure because, despite Cyan’s silence, La
"What happened?" Isabela asked her husband anxiously as she saw Roberto lower his phone."She’s not coming back to the mansion, and she’s pushing through with the divorce against Zach," he replied with a heavy sigh.Isabela fell silent. A part of her heart was terrified of what their future might h
Laureen’s lips parted, but no words came out in response to Cyan’s stinging rebuke. Mystique, on the other hand, looked at her friend with her head held high, a proud smile blooming on her lips.Cyan took a deep breath before stepping closer to Laureen, stopping only a few centimeters away. "I hope







