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She had finally broken through the old man’s stubbornness. All of Callin’s effort hadn’t been in vain.
“Alright, take your time,” Caitlin said gently, bracing herself for the truth.
“I met your grandmother when she was just a young girl, Billy began slowly. “She was born after her father died–Madam Alexandra’s posthumous daughter. Her father was Lloyd, a son–in–law who married into the Yuncey family
“ Madam Alexandra had a kind heart, and Eleanor Inherited that same compassion. If not, the wouldn’t have dragged me home from the
snow that night, half–dead.
“After that, the Yancey family let me stay. I became one of their servants.”
Billy’s voice took on a dreamy, distant quality, as though the memories were playing like an old film behind his eyes
As he spoke, Caitlin’s perception of the Yuncey family’s past began to shift.
“The longer I stayed, the more I learned. Things outsiders could never know–dark secrets, shameful scandals.
“I realized Madam Alexandra had endured unspeakable humiliation for years–all to protect the family legacy, and to shield Eleanor.”
He paused. Caitlin leaned forward. “You said my great–grandmother endured humiliation, What do you mean?”
She needed to know if Billy’s story aligned with what Nathaniel had once told her.
“Timothy’s father, Miles… he wasn’t Madam Alexandra’s brother. He was the adopted son of Clayton
“But he was evil and greedy. When he found out Clayton intended to pass Yun’s Fragrance & Dye Studio to his daughter and son–in–law, he
snapped.
“He murdered Clayton and poisoned Lloyd. Then he took Madam Alexandra by force … ”
As Billy reached this part, his voice trembled and his hands began to shake. “They said Madam Alexandra wanted to die with them. But she was pregnant. She knew if she died, the Yunory legacy would be swallowed up by a monster,
“So she endured–for the child, for the family. She stayed alive, raising Eleanor into adulthood and passing on the studio to her. Only then, heartbroken and worn down, did she pass away.
“I was there when she died. She told Eleanor everything. Warned her to flee with the Yun’s Aromatic Codex. She said not to return to Departure City until she had the power to fight those demons.”
Billy’s version matched Nathaniel’s story exactly. It confirmed what Caitlin had feated –an unspeakable tragedy had once consumed the Yuncey family,
More importantly, it proved that Miles and his descendants–Timothy included–were not Yunceys by blood.
“50 the day Alexandra died, my grandmother left Departure City with the Codex?”
“No. She tried. But Miles anticipated it. He had people watching the estate. Eleanor wasn’t allowed to leave .
“She stayed for the funeral. She was devastated. Miles pretended to comforter–but tried to touch her. She fought him off
“In revenge, he spread lies . Said she seduced him. Then, before her mourning period was over, he tried to marry her off to some political ally
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“The night before the wedding, Miles came to West Garden. He’d been lusting after Eleanor for years–didn’t want another manto s
“ He tried to force himself on her. She resisted. She stabbed him with a pair of scissors. Killed him.
Billy’s Fists clenched with rage.
“My grandmother killed Miles? Then the rumors about her running off with him… that was all a lie?”
Callin
was
shaken. The deeper she dug, the filthier it got
Miles wasn’t just immoral–he was a wolf in sheep’s clothing A monster hiding behind a gentleman’s mask
“She had no choice. After Miles died, we buried him here in West Garden. I helped her. I covered for her and snuck her out. I’ve stayed ever since, guarding this place, making sure no one ever found out.”
The whole truth lay bare before Caitlin now.
All of it–Clayton’s mistake of adopting a snake into the family, the blood on Miles’s hands, her grandmother’s torment – every thread had led
here .
“Billy… thank you. Thank you for everything you did for my grandmother. For everything you’ve endured all these years.”
Caitlin rose and gripped his hands. “I swear, I’ll avenge her. And after this is over,
r, take care of you, just like she would have.”
Billy’s eyes filled with tears.
After that, Caitlin left quietly.
The next day , Caitlin slept in
By the time she left her quarters, the Yuncey estate was bustling with activity. Decorations were up. Staff were unloading ingredients for Timothy’s birthday banquet. Forrest was instructing others to deliver invitations
Caitlin walked d past them with barely a glance.
In the car, she told Sebastian and James everything Billy had revealed the night before.
Both men were furious.
“ Just like Nathaniel’s story,” Sebastian growled. “These people… they’re even filthier than I thought.”
“Every one of them is a wolf in sheep’s clothing,” James slammed the steering did to her grandmother.”
“Their day of reckoning is coming
Caitlin stared out the window, eyes sterly.
gwheel. “if I could , I’d bury the whole damn family for what they
James drove her to Hayden’s private estate in Departure City. They had an appointment, so security let them right in.
A staff member escorted them inside .
“Welcome, welcome!”
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Hayden stood with a sly grin. “I have to say I’m surprised. Mr. Vanderbilt, playing bodyguard to Caitlin now? Doesn’t that feel beneath your
“I’m protecting my woman. You got a problem with that?” Sebastian replied flatly.
Hayden smirked but let it go. Once seated and tea was served, Caitlin got straight to the point.
“Mr. Klein, you’ve been holding out on me.”
Hayden raised an eyebrow, unbothered. “Oh? What did I do this time to offend you?”