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.

involves securing Jaylene’s

that’s the case, this person must be close to Jaylene, possibly even related

ago, and she has only one sister, who is married and lives far away. They aren’t close. There are some distant cousins who get along with her, but that’s it. Would someone take

suddenly

to replace her and become part

be her missing

voice interrupted Stella’s thoughts. “You’re almost pregnant, and you’re still not planning

back to reality and smiled, teasing, “Why, are you so eager to earn my money when business is already

Before Keegan lost his memory, 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,

“Mrs. Musk, have you heard

likely just end up as a minor branch of the Kane family. Without strong allies, Chandler will eventually lose power. He’s been in Rivera for over 30 years. Do you think he’s willing to

of everything. Losing the child under Keegan’s watch has strained the

support, Keegan might not lose this power struggle. However, Wendy’s warning made sense. The other side might act out of desperation. Rivera is valuable, and

some

getting in the car, she called Mrs. Clint to see if she was free.

Although Stella was young, she was just as thoughtful as Darcie. They got along well,

was greeting her,

Knowing she was there to try out the new products, Darcie even arranged for Aubrey to