Chapter 73 Arianne returned home with Gio right on time that evening. However, it was obvious to Franz that something might have happened during her visit with the Conway family. She was unusually silent this time; her responses to the twins’ questions were short, and when dinner was over, she
Chapter 70 Arianne had never cared about her inheritance. Aside from sharing the blood with them, she didn’t have any attachment left. However, her recent summons from the Conway family proved that there were still things beyond her control. After lunch, she was asked to stay by her Aunt Joyce
Chapter 72 The vote removed Gabriel Summers from executive authority, but it did not remove his name. His elderly father regained authority once again to pacify the investors’ demands. For two weeks, Gabriel held the title of chairman while auditors took over his offices. They duplicated documents and froze accounts
Chapter 69 Arianne might be his elder sister, but Gio was aware others wouldn’t see them that way. She was the legitimate daughter of the Summers and Conway families—quiet, capable, expected. He was the mistake no one corrected. Gio accompanied Arianne at the Conway estate not as her brother, but
Chapter 71 The lawyer began by stating dates. The study looked the same as it always did when the family wanted control to be noticed. Evelyn sat behind the wide desk, facing the tall windows that looked out over the east lawn. Yosef stood near the glass, with his hands
Chapter 70 Arianne had never cared about her inheritance. Aside from sharing the blood with them, she didn’t have any attachment left. However, her recent summons from the Conway family proved that there were still things beyond her control. After lunch, she was asked to stay by her Aunt Joyce
Chapter 68 Arianne had not stepped into this estate for years. The last time she was here had been after her parents’ funeral, and since then, no formal summons had been issued until now. The estate appeared largely unchanged. Its height and stone façade distinguished it from the surrounding modern
Chapter 67 Arianne knew she was dreaming. Yet she could do nothing but watch the scenes unfold before her. These nightmares had persisted for years, resurfacing most often around the anniversary of her mother’s death. She watched a younger version of herself standing outside her parents’ bedroom. She was eight
Chapter 69 Arianne might be his elder sister, but Gio was aware others wouldn’t see them that way. She was the legitimate daughter of the Summers and Conway families—quiet, capable, expected. He was the mistake no one corrected. Gio accompanied Arianne at the Conway estate not as her brother, but
Chapter 66 Gio noticed the subtle changes in his sister but did not comment. Ever since the Conway family reached out, Arianne’s attention had shifted. She reacted more slowly than usual, pausing at moments when she believed no one was observing her. Gio lowered his gaze to the tablet resting
Chapter 68 Arianne had not stepped into this estate for years. The last time she was here had been after her parents’ funeral, and since then, no formal summons had been issued until now. The estate appeared largely unchanged. Its height and stone façade distinguished it from the surrounding modern
Chapter 67 Arianne knew she was dreaming. Yet she could do nothing but watch the scenes unfold before her. These nightmares had persisted for years, resurfacing most often around the anniversary of her mother’s death. She watched a younger version of herself standing outside her parents’ bedroom. She was eight
Chapter 65 The intercom buzzed just as Arianne thought about leaving the office early. She had been looking at a projection she already understood while her fingers rested on the trackpad without moving. The spreadsheet filled her screen, and the cursor sat on a cell she had already checked. “Ms.
Chapter 66 Gio noticed the subtle changes in his sister but did not comment. Ever since the Conway family reached out, Arianne’s attention had shifted. She reacted more slowly than usual, pausing at moments when she believed no one was observing her. Gio lowered his gaze to the tablet resting
Chapter 64 Noah arrived at the set before call time. This gave him enough space to review his lines and allowed Monica to complete her tasks without interruption. Outside his dressing room, crew members moved between equipment carts and lighting rigs, preparing for the next shoot. Director Yang stopped by
Chapter 65 The intercom buzzed just as Arianne thought about leaving the office early. She had been looking at a projection she already understood while her fingers rested on the trackpad without moving. The spreadsheet filled her screen, and the cursor sat on a cell she had already checked. “Ms.
Chapter 63 Everyone was already seated around the round dining table positioned at the center of the room. Drinks had been poured. Plates were filled and arranged evenly before each guest. Franz sat to Arianne’s right. He kept his silence but listened attentively. “Where’s Sam?” Arianne asked Gilbert, noticing she
Chapter 64 Noah arrived at the set before call time. This gave him enough space to review his lines and allowed Monica to complete her tasks without interruption. Outside his dressing room, crew members moved between equipment carts and lighting rigs, preparing for the next shoot. Director Yang stopped by
Chapter 62 A request Arianne couldn’t turn down arrived from Gilbert. She hadn’t been surprised that Nate and Julian wanted to see her—only that they had waited until now. “Nate and Juls want to see you and Franz, Aria. Dinner at my place on Sunday p> Arianne stared at Gilbert’s
Chapter 63 Everyone was already seated around the round dining table positioned at the center of the room. Drinks had been poured. Plates were filled and arranged evenly before each guest. Franz sat to Arianne’s right. He kept his silence but listened attentively. “Where’s Sam?” Arianne asked Gilbert, noticing she