Chapter 107 Seeking an Answer
Though Bonnie might have her foolish moments, she knew there were certain lines not to be crossed; creating a scene like this was one of them. Their behavior today was embarrassing enough, continuing to make a spectacle of themselves would only worsen the situation. Bonnie realized Katrina was up to no good and intended to put a stop to it–only to discover Katrina harboring impure intentions towards her brother. In her attempt to thwart Katrina’s plan, things escalated to blows.
Now, Bonnie wished to simply move past this disaster, but it seemed too late–the chaos had already
unfurled.
Katrina, adjusting her attire, hadn’t foreseen how her life as an actress would lead to such a disgraceful
public row. She had indeed entered the premises owing to Bark’s invitation, but never intended things to
spiral as they had.
“Do you have any proof I was going to drug your brother?” Katrina challenged with a hint of panic.
“You ask for proof?” Bonnie scoffed. “The drug you were holding is the same as what’s in my hand. If you’re so confident, let’s go get it tested and see if you’ve done anything foul to my brother!”
Catching this exchange, Katrina’s eyes darted anxiously for Bark, but he was nowhere to be found. The
confusion continued to grow until Bruce and Sylvia approached.
Both were aware of Bark’s machinations and felt a sense of helplessness at the pandemonium he had
caused in their own home–it was humiliating.
Bruce spoke first, halting the turmoil. “I’m not sure what’s causing all this commotion at our house. Is
there something you need help with?”
All eyes turned to Sylvia and Bruce, waiting to see their reaction to the incident–particularly Sylvia’s, given her indirect involvement.
Unexpectedly, Sylvia remained coolly detached as if she were an outsider, simply observing the drama
unfold.
“I’m sorry for the disturbance. We were in the wrong, and I’ll make sure to give you an explanation,” Cyril stated, acknowledging their mistake and accepting the responsibility to address it.
Bruce’s demeanor, typically amiable with others, frostily shifted when it came to Cyril. His expression soured, and he was noticeably curt in his response.
“If you’re planning to give us an explanation, then I expect it won’t just be for tonight’s issue. There are many things you need to clarify for us. Are you really prepared to do that?” Bruce asked, making it clear the current situation wasn’t the only problem on the table.
Hearing Bruce’s pointed words, Cyril understood that the issue of his marriage to Sylvia was being singled
out.
“Bruce, what’s past is past. There’s no point clinging to it and making mountains out of molehills. Let’s let Cyril handle this situation. After all, it involves his sister and that woman,” Sylvia said dismissively,
Chapte 107 Seeking an Answer
knowing all too well the media’s eagerness to spread sensational news. The Ivan family couldn’t afford such scandal, so she didn’t want the incident leaked. Regardless, the Ivan family wouldn’t be tarnished by
it, as the incident had nothing to do with them directly. But Sylvia had noticed that complications seemed
to follow any connection with Cyril–avoiding trouble was preferable.
When the gathered media heard Sylvia’s request, they knew their hopes of explosive coverage were dashed. If Sylvia was against spreading the news, what could they do? When she spoke, it was as if she
spoke for the Ivan family as a whole.
With an annoyed huff, Bruce turned and walked away with Sylvia, effectively washing their hands of the
messy event.
Witnesses hadn’t expected the situation to deteriorate to such an extent and now looked at Cyril with a
mix of disdain and pity. He could have had a comfortable life with Sylvia and maybe even a connection to
the Ivan family, but it was clear now that he had squandered those chances.
After taking a deep breath, Cyril knew it was time to remove Bonnie and Katrina from the premises to
avoid further trouble.
“It’s all because of her that we’re in this mess. Don’t let her off easily. Have the company blackball her; she’s done nothing worthwhile right up to today,” Bonnie seethed, recalling her initial disdain for Sylvia. Yet, even her previous grievances with Sylvia paled in comparison to today’s embarrassment.
“Do you think you’ve handled today well? Go home, reflect on your behavior, and don’t step foot outside for a month,” Cyril reprimanded his sister, his frustration and headache growing. Today’s unresolved issues already weighed heavy on him, and the thought of facing the fallout from the many business connections at the event made his head throb.
“Take those two back; I need to talk with Sylvia.”
Cyril left without another word, not bothering with further explanations.
Jonathan stood dumbfounded. Why seek out Sylvia now? What could Cyril possibly want to say to her?
Cyril needed an answer from Sylvia herself. With her stature, she could have easily clarified the circumstances of their past. Yet, Sylvia had remained silent, not offering a word in her defense. He had always believed Sylvia incapable of the things she was accused of, but her silence was deafening.
Did this mean Sylvia had erred too? If Cyril had mistakes to account for, should Sylvia not share the blame for how things turned out?