Chapter 456

Bianca Fairchild's fingers paused mid-air, her lips curling into an enigmatic smile. "Perhaps. But not so soon."

She had been weaving an intricate web in the shadows for years.

Every shred of evidence capable of destroying the Quincy family had been meticulously gathered through tireless effort.

Evelyn Laurent's appearance was like fate delivering the perfect opportunity.

No one would suspect this seemingly docile adopted daughter of the Quincys had been sharpening her knives in secret.

When Evelyn escorted her out in broad daylight, the entire Quincy household stood frozen.

They never imagined their caged bird would peck through its own chains.

"Congratulations." Evelyn swirled her wineglass, mischief glinting in her eyes. "By the way, your dear sister has also been... 'reborn.'"

Bianca suddenly burst into laughter.

The sound was so unrestrained it seemed to make the clouds outside tremble.

Beatrice Quincy's acting career was finished.

Those carefully crafted illusions, that meticulously constructed persona—all shattered before the truth.

"She brought this upon herself." Bianca took a sip, her gaze glacial. "She should have seen this coming."

Evelyn gave a soft hum. "At least she'll stop clinging to my brother now."

The breach of contract penalty was pocket change for the Quincys.

But Beatrice's carefully maintained mask had been irrevocably torn away.

The sweetest part? Bianca had orchestrated it all.

The Quincy family must be frantic now.

Too bad they couldn't even touch the hem of Bianca's dress.

Before ending the video call, Evelyn sent Nathaniel Langley's contact information.

Want to see Grandma? First get past the youngest Langley heir.

As she set down her phone, Ethan Sullivan's amused voice came from behind. "So you're the one who helped Bianca escape."

Evelyn whirled around, her gaze sharp as a blade. "You wouldn't dare snitch."

She knew all too well about Ethan's friendship with Xander Quincy.

The man lounged on the sofa, collar slightly open. "Do I look like someone who enjoys meddling?"

Ice cubes clinked as he swirled his glass.

"I warned Xander." A flicker of mockery crossed Ethan's eyes. "Indecisiveness deserves its own punishment."

Evelyn arched an eyebrow.

Now that was satisfying to hear.

"Did Oliver and my brother warn him too?"

"Repeatedly." Ethan scoffed. "The man's as stubborn as a mule."

Now he feels the pain?

Too late.