Chapter 201

Fiona Valentine's tears welled up in her eyes, stubbornly refusing to fall.

Having Evelyn Roland as her mentor? This was nothing short of trampling on her dignity.

They were supposed to be family, yet they humiliated her like this. Fiona turned and ran, her tears finally breaking free.

"Don't chase her. Let her calm down."

"Today has been a complete disgrace to the Valentine family."

Evelyn gave them a detached glance.

This was someone else's family drama. She had no interest in getting involved.

"I have experiments to attend to. Excuse me."

The Valentines tried to stop her, but seeing her determination, they could only apologize. "Maestro, we're truly sorry about today."

Fiona hid in a secluded corner of the garden, waiting endlessly for her parents to come after her.

She curled up on a bench, her delicate makeup smeared by tears, looking like a discarded doll.

"Who's there?" She startled at the sound of footsteps.

"It's me." Isabella Langley stepped out of the shadows.

Recognizing her, Fiona threw herself into her arms and sobbed. "Why would they do this to me...?"

"Because they fear your talent." Isabella gently stroked her back. "It's all Evelyn's fault. If not for her—"

A flame of hatred ignited in Fiona's eyes, her nails digging deep into her palms.

Meanwhile, Evelyn stood by the roadside, waiting for a cab.

Familiar footsteps approached from behind.

The faint scent of mint gave away the intruder before she even turned.

"Stop following me." She quickened her pace without looking back.

Her wrist was suddenly seized.

"Let go!" Evelyn yanked her arm free, her gaze icy.

"I can explain what happened earlier."

"Unnecessary." She turned to leave.

Sebastian Valdemar tried to pursue her but was interrupted by a ringing phone.

Evelyn exhaled in relief—finally rid of that nuisance.

Just as she hailed a cab, a familiar figure caught her eye through the café window—Sophia Roland, elegantly stirring her coffee.