Chapter 34
Chapter 34:
For three long years, Aiden had been on a relentless quest to find that woman. Yet, the details he could recall were frustratingly sparse.
His most vivid memory was of a young, stunning woman glimpsed through a veil of blood, her wrist adorned with a red bracelet featuring a heart charm. Beyond that, his memories failed him.
“Continue the search,” Aiden instructed sharply, his voice regaining a firm edge. “I expect different news next time.”
“Absolutely, Mr. Green.”
With a deep breath, Aiden closed his eyes, steadying his turbulent thoughts.
He was fiercely determined to keep going, no matter the odds. That woman had been his savior. Without her intervention during the car crash, he would have either lost his life or, at the very least, the use of his legs.
Driven by gratitude—or perhaps a deeper, unacknowledged motive—he was determined to find her.
Meanwhile, Delilah was enduring the scorn of high society following her humiliating defeat at the competition.
Someone had even recorded the incident and posted it online. Netizens found humor in the footage of Delilah blissfully munching on mangoes while claiming an allergy, and quickly, a wave of parody videos began to spread across the internet.
In a bold move to defend the family’s honor, Carman Edwards, Janice’s second brother and a notable figure in the entertainment sector, used his extensive network and resources to pull down the viral videos. He also employed a team of online commentators to rehabilitate Delilah’s image, circulating a narrative that she had been unaware of the exact cause of her allergy and had only suspected the mango.
Their efforts paid off somewhat, shifting the public’s perception and drawing unexpected sympathy toward Delilah. The narrative took a turn, with some now pointing fingers at Janice, suggesting that her actions might have killed Delilah if the allergy had been real.
“Janice is such a wretched woman!” Lowell Edwards, Janice’s eldest brother, erupted in fury, his hand crashing down on the table with a thunderous thud. “Does she think she can just do as she pleases after leaving the Edwards family? Without our support, what is she even worth?”
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Laurie cast a glance at Lowell, opened her mouth to intervene, then hesitated, words failing her.
Was Janice truly insignificant without the Edwards family? She was not just anyone—she was JE’s best friend.
And with Aiden’s unwavering support, and the potential acceptance into the Green family, Janice might well have the last laugh, free to live as she wished.
“Stop crying, Delilah,” Lowell said, his brows furrowed in concern. “I will help you get back at Janice.”
Delilah sniffed, her eyes red and swollen, and hugged her knees. She curled up on the sofa, tears streaming down her cheeks. “You’re so kind, Lowell. But there’s no need for you to do that. Janice has already vented her anger, so she should come home, right? Once she returns, I’ll give everything back to her. I think it’s time for me to leave this family.”
“What are you saying, Delilah?” Lowell’s heart ached at her words, further fueling his resentment towards Janice. “I have only one sister in this lifetime, and that is you. And I’m not alone in this sentiment; both Carman and Dotson feel the same way. Janice is nothing but an ungrateful wretch. Other than the fact that she has our blood running through her veins, there is not a single thing about her that can compare to you.”
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