Chapter 1664

• Tian’s expression shifted the moment she heard the news her face tensed, and a flicker of panic crossed her eyes before it quickly turned into something darker. She hadn’t expected that old man to actually survive. His return wasn’t part of her plan. Still, a small, twisted smile formed on her lips. Maybe this wasn’t such a bad turn after all. With him alive, she’d have more reasons to stay close to Gavin and Sabastain .
• Despite her elegant appearance and the perfect image she presented to the public, the truth was far from glamorous. She was merely the Jien family's illegitimate daughter looked down upon and never truly accepted. Her smiles were practiced, her kindness calculated. Everything she did was to gain favor with the right people, to climb higher in a family that barely acknowledged her existence.
• Getting close to Gavin was her best bet. With his power and influence, even the Jien family would have to start treating her with respect. Illegitimate or not, if she stood beside a man like Gavin, no one would dare belittle her again.