로그인Four days later...Kelsey stood in front of the large window of her bedroom, staring quietly at the garden below.The morning sun poured through the glass, lighting up the room.She had returned to her normal routine. Or at least, she was trying to.The small cut on her forehead was barely noticeable anymore, but the things she had learned that night were still impossible to forget.Her mother was a Bianchi.She had a grandfather she never knew existed.A lot had happened during those four days.Savannah was still in police custody, waiting for the investigation into everything she had done.As for Laura...Kelsey had decided to pardon her after Laura and her mother had almost cried their eyes out while begging for her forgiveness. But Kelsey didn't let them go without conditions.Laura and her mother were made to sign an agreement stating that they were never to step foot into the city again.If either of them returned, Kelsey would have them arrested immediately.Laura and her mothe
The warehouse remained silent after Kelsey's words.Mr. Bianchi stared at her with his brows raised, his gun still pointed at Savannah."Do you understand what you're saying?""Yes." Kelsey stepped forward, her eyes fixed on him before shifting to Savannah, who was still clutching her bleeding shoulder. "I know what she has done. I know she wanted me dead. But I won't kill her. She will face the consequences of what she has done."Mr. Bianchi shook his head. "She will come after you again.""Then I'll deal with it if she tries again," Kelsey replied.Mr. Bianchi chuckled."You're being too soft." His voice carried a hint of amusement. "In our family, weakness can get you killed.""I'm not part of that family," Kelsey countered. "In my life, I decide what kind of person I want to be."Mr. Bianchi's expression turned cold. "You are making a mistake. Sending her to the police won't stop her.""I'll worry about that myself," Kelsey said, looking straight into his eyes.The old man stared
Back in the warehouse...The sound of slow footsteps echoed through the warehouse.Everyone turned toward the entrance.An old man walked in slowly, supported by a black cane in one hand. His steps were not rushed, but every movement carried a heavy authority that made the entire warehouse fall silent.Behind him were several men dressed in black.Ramon immediately pulled Kelsey behind him, shielding her with his body.His men quickly raised their guns and pointed them at the intruders.Savannah's face had already turned pale."Dad..."The word escaped her lips unconsciously.For the first time since she appeared in the warehouse, real fear flashed across her eyes.Kelsey's eyes widened when she heard Savannah call the man dad.Even Ramon paused.Mr. Bianchi didn't answer Savannah. His eyes only moved past her and landed on Kelsey.For a moment, his cold expression softened."Without doubt..." he said quietly, but the relief in his tone was obvious. "You are my blood."Kelsey looked a
Ruby left Mary sitting alone in the dining room before quietly walking out. She didn't look back or care to see her reaction. There was nothing more to say.Mary's words had only confirmed what Ruby and Kelsey had already suspected. It was better to warn her and let her know that she understood the game she was playing.As Ruby made her way toward the staircase, planning to look for Jason upstairs, she suddenly saw him coming downstairs. She stopped where she was, not wanting to meet him halfway, especially since his mother was walking down beside him."There you are," Jason said, his eyes lighting up the moment he saw her. "You were taking too long. I was just coming to look for you.""I didn't think I took that long," Ruby replied, trying to remember how long she had actually been talking to Mary.Their conversation had been very brief, so she didn't think she had stayed long enough for him to come looking for her."I want to freshen up and change out of these clothes," Jason said,
Meanwhile... After dinner, Jason's mother looked at the clock on the wall before turning to the two of them. "It's already getting late." She smiled gently. "You two should just stay the night." Ruby was about to politely refuse when Jason's father spoke as well. "It's not safe driving this late." Jason looked at Ruby. "What do you think?" Ruby hesitated for a second before nodding. "If it's not too much trouble..." Jason's mother immediately interrupted. "What trouble? This house has more rooms than people. Even if you don't want to sleep in the same room as Jason—" Jason instantly turned to his mother. "We will sleep in the same room, Mum," he said as soon as she finished. "I find it hard to sleep without her." Silence filled the room. Ruby lowered her head, feeling embarrassed by the way Jason's parents were looking at her now. She didn't know why he had to say that in front of them. "Ohh." Mrs. Peterson let out an amused sound, her eyes filled with interest
Bang!The gunshot echoed through the warehouse."Ah!"Savannah cried out as a sharp pain shot through her wrist before she could shoot Kelsey.The pistol flew out of her hand and slid several feet across the concrete floor.She staggered backward, clutching her bleeding wrist in disbelief.Everything happened so fast that the masked woman froze. Laura herself screamed loudly in fear and ran to hide in a corner.The next second...Men dressed in black rushed out from every hidden corner."Don't even think about it," Magnus said sharply to the masked woman as she snapped out of her shock and reached for the gun at her waist.He walked over and snatched the gun from her while another man picked up Savannah's pistol from the ground.Savannah found herself surrounded.More than twenty guns were aimed directly at her.There wasn't a single escape route left.Savannah's eyes widened. She slowly turned in every direction before her gaze landed on Ramon."Mr. Holloway," she muttered in shock a
The following morning, the Ivory Mansion was already busy because of Doris’s birthday party later that evening.Servants moved around carrying flower decorations and expensive gift boxes.Kelsey was already in the kitchen, her hands submerged in cold water as she scrubbed the marble counter for the
Kelsey fell hard to the floor, her palm scraping painfully against the marble tiles.Her cheek burned badly from the two slaps Doris had given her, and before she could even recover, another harsh voice rang through the living room.“How dare you come back here after what you did to Kendrick?!”Kel
The next morning… Kelsey slowly opened her eyes. A sharp pain shot through her head, making her shut them again immediately. Her brows tightened as she let out a soft groan. Everything felt heavy… her body, her thoughts… even her breathing. She was still lost when the door suddenly opened.
Kelsey stepped out of her room after changing into the dress. The soft fabric brushed gently against her skin as she carefully held the side of the gown, afraid she might accidentally step on it. For a moment, she stood quietly outside her door. It had been a very long time since she dressed up







