Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

“They didn’t know each other well, but they had some interactions in their early years. Romina, now Mrs. Clint, was an illustrator before she got married. She had an older brother who was somewhat famous in the calligraphy and painting circles back then. His name was Alijah, and he was Darcie’s ex-husband. Mrs. Clint and Darcie’s ex-husband knew each other, so she might know something about Darcie’s past.”

“Alijah…” Stella repeated the name and then asked, “Jaylene is her ex-husband’s child, right? Hasn’t her ex-husband’s family ever taken care of him?”

Wendy replied, “Even if someone wanted to take care of him, they’d need someone capable to do it. I heard her ex-husband drowned not long after they got married. His parents died early, leaving behind a younger brother and sister. The brother wasn’t very bright, and after his brother died, he ran away and never came back. The sister got married, but I only know bits and pieces. You should ask Mrs. Clint for the full story.”

Stella said, “I didn’t expect her ex-husband to be an artist.”

Wendy sipped her tea and said, “Artists usually have money. Who would send their kids to study art if they didn’t? Maybe Darcie was drawn to his talent? Don’t be ridiculous.”

If he was wealthy, why did Darcie invest so little in Caline? And why did she serve Mrs. Saun for so many years? Maybe she was attracted to his talent and looks?

But Darcie wasn’t like Jaylene. Everything she did had a purpose. While all clues point to Darcie, there’s no direct evidence. Darcie is careful and hasn’t revealed herself openly. The identity of her accomplice is still a mystery.

Whoever helped Darcie with such serious crimes must be someone she trusts and shares a common goal with.

What was Darcie’s goal?

Was it to become Mrs. Saun or control Caline?

Maybe, but there’s more to it.

likely involves

the case, this person must be close to

some distant cousins who get along with her, but that’s it. Would someone take such a big risk for

thoughts suddenly became

and become part of the Saun family, then

it be

pregnant, and you’re

“Why, are you so eager to earn my

people thought the marriage between the Saun and Kane families was a failure, but now that you’re pregnant, things have changed. Even if you don’t get married, having a child ties the Saun family to Keegan. He’s competing with Chandler for power, and

carefully, “Mrs. Musk, have you

circle, trying to find a match for her son. She’s targeting daughters from aristocratic families. But Chandler has a bad reputation, and everyone knows he’s a loser. Plus, with a cousin like Keegan to compete with, anyone who marries him will likely just end up as a minor branch

at the center of everything. Losing the child under Keegan’s watch has strained the alliance, perhaps even

However, Wendy’s warning made sense. The other side might act out of desperation. Rivera is valuable, and

took Wendy’s advice to heart, discussed some details

in the car, she called Mrs. Clint to see if she was free. Recently, Caline had released some new products, and Stella wanted her to try them

she was just as thoughtful as Darcie. They got along well, so Mrs. Clint accepted

came the next day. As Stella was greeting her, Darcie

forgotten their past disagreements and warmly greeted Mrs. Clint. Knowing she was there to try out the