Not even the nephew Emerald had watched grow up stood by her side anymore.


    In a fit of rage, she knocked over an antique vase, her expression dark and stormy.


    At the entrance of the estate, Alexander was intercepted by Delia, who had chased after him.


    She was furious, the warmth she once had for Alexander now gone. Her gaze was sharp and hostile.


    "Alexander, you''ve gone too far! You actually went against my mom for N? You even want to cut ties with her? Are you insane?!" she snapped.


    Alexander remained indifferent. "I''m perfectly sane, Delia. You''re my family. N is also my family."


    "She has nothing to do with us! She''s a worthless nobody! Ever since she arrived, our lives have been a mess. I wish she''d just disappear from this world!" Delia cried.


    Alexander''s eyes darkened at her venomous words, but he didn''t reprimand her. Instead, he said, "Delia, your life isn''t in chaos because of her-it''s because of your mother."


    If Emerald hadn''t been so greedy, she never would have brought N to Meristate in the first ce.


    N was just another victim in all of this.


    "It is because of her! Ever since she came, everything has fallen apart. You and my mom are fighting because of her! I hate her!" Delia shouted.


    Seeing how agitated she was, Alexander said nothing more. He turned and got into his car.


    He probably wouldn''te back here again. He couldn''t bring himself to stand with Emerald and force N into submission. The only choice left was to walk away.


    As Alexander''s car disappeared from view, Delia''s eyes turned red with unshed tears. She tilted her head back and rubbed her eyes, refusing to let them fall.


    Since Alexander had chosen N, she would no longer acknowledge him as her cousin.


    Taking a deep breath, she suppressed the sadness in her heart and turned back toward the estate.


    When she entered the living room, she saw the shattered mess on the floor, with Emerald standing coldly in the middle of it. She rushed over. "Mom, are you okay?"


    Emerald gave her a sharp look. "What did Alexander say to you?"


    Delia sniffled. "I tried to convince him to apologize ande back, but he refused."


    Emerald''s expression turned ice-cold. "Then I misjudged him. From now on, we have nothing to do with the Kinseys. You are never to contact him again!"


    She would like to see just how long the Kinseys couldst without her support. "Yes, Mom," Delia answered.


    After Emerald vented her anger, her expression gradually returned to normal. She ordered the service staff to clean up the mess and then went to her study.  fo


    An hourter, Brian returned. "Mom, I investigated the people you


    mentioned, but none of them have show any unusual behavior sincest night Do you suspect anyone else?"


    Emerald''s face darkened. These were the people she was most certain had the means and motive to hide N''s whereabouts.


    "I''ll give you another list. Check them immediately. We must find her before the banquet starts," she ordered.


    "Understood, Mom," Brian replied.


    Emerald quickly wrote down a new list, which Brian took before leaving.


    N had heard that Emerald was searching for her.


    A maid ryed the message while she was ying chess with the old man.


    Concerned, she looked up at him and asked, "Will this cause trouble for you?"


    The old man chuckled. "Don''t worry She


    Besi be able to trace you here.


    Besides, I''ve already made


    arrangements Have you prepared... your gown for the banquet tonight?