LOGINThe next morning, Aeris was already sitting at the dining table when Leo and Chloe arrived. A full breakfast had already been prepared on the table, along with two neatly arranged lunch boxes placed in front of them. The moment Leo saw them, his eyes lit up.
“Are these for us?”
Aeris nodded. “Lunch boxes.”
Leo immediately pulled out his chair and sat down. He opened his lunch box with great enthusiasm, while Chloe simply stared at it in amazement.
Andreas glanced at her briefly. His jaw tightened when he saw the mark left by the slap. Then he turned back to Denisa and Cyntia. He had no intention of letting the matter end with the accusation he had just made.He shifted his gaze to the Harrington family, who had been standing not far away.“Since this involves your family, I believe you should also know what really happened.”Daniel frowned. Meanwhile, Jenni looked confused as she watched her youngest daughter crying in front of the guests.“Cyntia would never do something like that,” Daniel said. “There must be some misunderstanding.”Donna and David immediately agreed with their father. They knew Cyntia as the younger sister they had always trusted. They couldn't accept that she would be capable of ordering someone else to torture Aeris.Cyntia seized the opportunity. Her tears began to fall even more heavily.“Mr. Andreas, why are you
Andreas was just about to approach Aeris when Piere came over from the entrance.“Sir, Virgo is awake.”Andreas stopped. “How is his condition?”“His consciousness has returned, but he's still weak. The doctor has asked him to rest and hasn't cleared him to receive many visitors yet.”Andreas nodded. “Make sure he gets the best possible care.”“Yes, sir.”Piere then handed Andreas a folder. “There's one more thing. I've obtained the legal records concerning Mrs. Aeris's case.”Andreas accepted the folder. Piere stepped closer and whispered a few sentences to him. Andreas listened without interrupting. His expression didn't change much, but his gaze grew increasingly sharp.After Piere stepped back, Andreas opened the folder and began examining its contents.Meanwhile, Cyntia was still standing in front of Aeris, holding the document she had previousl
Denisa hadn't had a chance to respond to Aeris when several people began approaching them.Donna and David arrived with Cyntia. All three seemed to notice the tension between them, but none of them made any attempt to ease it.On the contrary, Donna actually smiled faintly when she saw Denisa standing face-to-face with Aeris.“What's going on? It looks like you're having an interesting conversation.”Denisa glanced at them before turning her attention back to Aeris. “Nothing particularly important. I'm just reminding someone not to forget her past too quickly.”Donna chuckled. “In that case, it sounds like you're talking about the right person.”Aeris turned to look at her older sister. “Donna.”“What?” Donna shrugged. “I'm only stating the truth. Besides, don't we all know what your life was like before?”David, standing beside them, joined in. “It s
She couldn't deny that the man had a distinctive appeal. His appearance was impeccable, his manner composed, and even the way he stood was enough to draw the attention of those around him.But it wasn't just Andreas's appearance that impressed Cyntia.When an important guest approached him, Andreas greeted him with a brief exchange. He didn't need to raise his voice or make an excessive show of himself to earn other people's respect. Every word he spoke was firm and measured.Even some of the people who held high positions seemed particularly careful when speaking to him.Cyntia watched it all.She was beginning to understand just how influential the man was. Andreas wasn't merely the heir to the Castilano family. He was someone who truly wielded power and commanded the respect of those around him.Without realizing it, her gaze drifted back to Aeris.The woman stood beside Andreas, receiving the same attention and respect from the gu
On the other side of the mansion, not everyone was happy about Andreas and Aeris's wedding celebration.Ruth and Denisa, on the other hand, saw the party as an opportunity they had been waiting for. Neither of them intended to let Aeris enjoy the evening in peace, especially now that the woman had secured an increasingly prominent place at Andreas's side.In a private room far from the guests, Denisa was sitting with Ruth when Cyntia came to meet them.“Well? Is everything ready?” Denisa asked as soon as Cyntia sat down.Cyntia smiled faintly. “Of course. I've already given you all the information you need.”Ruth leaned back against the sofa. “Are you absolutely sure this information can be used to bring her down?”“I wouldn't give you anything I hadn't verified.” Cyntia looked at them both in turn.“You just need to bring these things up in front of the right people. I'm sure the
About a week later, the reception celebrating the marriage of Andreas Castilano and Aeris was finally held.The Castilano Mansion looked different from usual.The main garden was decorated with arrangements of white and cream-colored flowers. Crystal lights had been installed in several corners, while long tables were neatly arranged with luxurious decorations. A main stage stood in the center of the garden, becoming the focal point for the guests who had begun to arrive.The celebration was attended by many prominent figures, including representatives from the four major families. The Castilano, Rievera, Montana, and Jackal families all took part in organizing the event. Each family had sent representatives and offered their support to ensure the reception went as planned.Quite a few guests were talking about the lavishness of the event.For some, the celebration was more than just a wedding reception. It was also an opportunity to see how the re







