Chapter 1510


    “Must you interfere in my affairs, you stinky brat?” Drake grumbled, annoyed.


    Alexander was his son, and he didn’t n to keep secrets from him. In his eyes, they shared the same


    blood. No matter how much he scolded or disciplined him, he couldn’t abandon his own flesh and


    blood.


    He opened a drawer and found a pair of scissors, cutting off N’s braids, which fell to the floor.


    Alexander was shocked. He wanted to stop his father, but he knew he couldn’t match Drake’s strength,


    so he bit his lip and approached him. “Dad, are you really going to sell this girl?”


    “It’s not my choice. It’s what Bianca wants,” Drake said with a frown, instructing Alexander to fetch


    some of his old clothes from the wardrobe.


    Alexander brought the clothes and watched as Drake’s dirty hands tore at N’s small dress. He


    eximed, “What are you doing?”


    “You little troublemaker!” Drake red at him. “Lower your voice. Do you want to expose us?”


    “Dad, you—”


    “I need to change this girl’s clothes! Her current attire will make her stand out,” Drake exined


    impatiently.


    Alexander rushed over and pushed his father aside. “I’ll do it. You don’t have to.”


    “You little rebel…” Drake started to say, then chuckled softly, patting Alexander’s head. “Ah, I see now.


    You want to help your old man, huh? Heh… I can still count on my son when it matters! Alright, you’re


    quick. Hurry and change her clothes. Let’s go together!”


    Alexander felt a deep sense of disgust, but given the circumstances, he had to take things one step at


    a time. He didn’t remove N’s dress but simply dressed her in Drake’s old clothes, ensuring she


    looked like a boy. He even added a baseball cap toplete the disguise.


    “Okay, that should do it!” Drake signaled to him. “The van is in the backyard. Let’s move quickly!”


    “Where are you taking her?”


    “The outskirts,” Drake impatiently replied. “Just hurry!”


    –


    Bianca arrived at the Hamerton residence.


    Zuko had organized a small banquet at Zest Garden, inviting some close business partners to discuss


    future cooperation. The banquet took ce in a separate hall with a limited number of guests, and the


    atmosphere was pleasant, apanied by soothing violin music.


    Everything appeared calm and ordinary.


    It didn’t seem as chaotic as Bianca had imagined. She frowned, sensing something was off. Drake had


    imed to have taken Persephone. With his daughter missing, how could Zuko still be hosting a party


    and enjoying himself?


    “Oh, what brings you here?” Suddenly, someone tapped Bianca on the shoulder from behind.


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    Startled, Bianca turned around to find Arya, who was wearing a friendly smile.


    “Bianca, it’s really you! It’s been a while!”


    Bianca was momentarily surprised but managed to force a smile.


    “I heard you finished your studies abroad, and I haven’t had a chance to catch up. What a coincidence


    to run into you today!”


    “Yeah…”


    “Did you earn your credits on your own?”


    “Of course! What do you mean?”


    “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean anything by it. No need to take offense.” Arya scratched her head. “I’ve heard


    stories from friends abroad about people buying their credits with money and even getting caught by


    professors. I hope that’s not the case with you.”


    Bianca remained silent.


    “By the way, why are you here?” Arya, always straightforward, continued. “It doesn’t seem like Zuko


    invited you, did he?”


    Bianca’s expression changed, and she inwardly rolled her eyes before walking away. She had heard


    that Arya had been spending time with Tophtely. What a pair! Both of them spoke their minds without


    filter.


    As Bianca pondered this, she noticed Chris not far away.