Chapter 453

The Quincy household was in complete chaos, with no one paying attention to Bianca Fairchild's whereabouts.

The online storm had barely settled when Reginald Quincy finally remembered to track down his daughter.

He discovered she had already boarded an international flight out of the country.

Her destination showed Australia.

But Reginald knew it was likely just a layover.

Once she left the country, tracking her would be nearly impossible.

"That bastard Richard Langley! How dare he help Bianca escape!"

Reginald smashed a teacup in fury.

He never expected the Langley family to openly oppose the Quincys for Bianca's sake.

In just a few days, the Quincy Group's market value plummeted by a billion.

Though it wasn't a fatal blow to the powerful Quincy family, the fallout went far beyond financial losses.

Beatrice Quincy was utterly ruined.

Dark secrets poured out—luck manipulation, diva behavior, stunt double abuse.

The once-glamorous rising starlet had become public enemy number one.

Meanwhile, Evelyn Laurent stood outside the ICU.

She gazed through the glass at Ethan Sullivan's unconscious form, her fingers absently digging into the windowsill.

The six Langley brothers tactfully retreated to the hallway.

"Could our sister actually..." Theodore Langley trailed off.

Alexander Langley stared at the ceiling. "We owe him for this."

"Putting his life on the line," Sebastian Langley added quietly.

The six exchanged silent glances.

Victoria Langley suddenly spoke up. "That boy Ethan is truly remarkable."

The brothers sighed in unison.

Though reluctant to admit it, they knew—there wasn't a more outstanding young man in the entire country than Ethan Sullivan.

Inside the ward, Evelyn was finally permitted to visit.

She gently grasped Ethan's cold hand, her gaze lingering on his pale lips.

A faint tremor traveled through his fingers.

Her head snapped up, meeting Ethan's slowly opening eyes.

Those usually sharp eyes now brimmed with tenderness, reflecting her startled expression.

"Does it hurt?" Her voice shook.

Ethan's lips curved slightly. "Worth it," he whispered.

When the bullet tore through the air, only one thought consumed him: Evelyn must not get hurt.

The conviction was so overwhelming his body moved before his mind could process it.

Now, seeing her safe beside him, he'd take that bullet again without hesitation.