At the main mansion , Andrian was seated in his study , reviewing the rundown of the upcoming Charity Gala just forwarded by Viktor . On his laptop screen , a tidy list of guests lined up - from multinational CEOs to government officials . Logistics , security details , and protocol schedules were all summarized in a concise report . The Charity Gala was one of the Velor family's largest public events , typically overseen by Genevra herself , but Andrian always ensured that every detail was properly managed . He knew one public misstep could cost him everything . Just as he was rereading the VIP guest reception plan , the door burst open . Derek entered , clearly panicked , and spoke without waiting for permission . " Mr. Andrian … Miss Bianca's had an accident , " Derek said quickly . " Her arm was cut badly by broken glass . We just brought her to the hospital ." Andrian shot up from his chair . " How serious is it ? " " The doctors are treating her , but the cut is deep . There was a lot of bleeding . She's weak . " Without asking more , Andrian closed his laptop and hurried out of the study . He descended the grand staircase quickly . A few staff glanced at him and whispered among themselves . No one looked surprised . It was common knowledge in the mansion that Andrian was especially attentive to Bianca Lorraine - more so than what would normally be expected for a subordinate . Within minutes , his private car sped through the estate gates toward the private hospital where Bianca was being treated . Meanwhile , in the pavilion , Elena was clearing the tea tray from Aliana's evening routine . The atmosphere was calm , save for the ticking of the wall clock . But hushed voices of two maids chatting in the back kitchen drifted to Elena's ears . " Mr. Andrian rushed to the hospital . They said Miss Bianca's injured … " " Seriously ? " " Apparently , she was cut by glass . Not life - threatening , but bad enough . Mr. Andrian was frantic . He left immediately . " Elena's face shifted . Without delay , she walked upstairs to Aliana's room and knocked gently . " Miss Aliana ? " " Come in , Elena ," Aliana replied from inside . She was in a pale satin nightgown , hair loose , seated at her vanity , brushing her hair . Elena entered cautiously . 1/5 [ 8:18 pm Chapter 31 " I just heard … Mr. Andrian has gone to the hospital . To visit Miss Blanca ." Aliana paused mid - brush . She didn't turn around . " Visiting Bianca ? What happened to that woman ? " 20 vouchere " I heard from the kitchen staff . Miss Bianca is injured - cut quite badly , though not seriously . Mr. Andrian looked very worried and left right away ." Silence . Aliana gazed at her own reflection . Her face was calm and cold . Unchanged . " He went straight to Bianca ? " she murmured . Elena nodded . Aliana stood slowly and walked to the window . The garden lights glowed across the yard . The night air felt damp . " He must be very worried about her , " she said softly . " We'll see tomorrow . I want to know … whether Andrian can still think rationally , or if Bianca's tricks have completely clouded his mind ." Elena furrowed her brows , not fully grasping Aliana's words . But she could see the seriousness in her mistress's face . " Miss …. are you alright ? " Aliana answered without turning . " The more Andrian protects Bianca , the harder it is for me to bring her to justice . I have to do something to separate them . " " Miss- " " Leave me ," Aliana said , walking to her bed . " I want to rest ." Elena obeyed without protest . She left the room , clearly anxious . She feared Aliana might soon do something dangerous . At the hospital , Andrian had just arrived at the VIP ward . He moved quickly , Derek following closely behind . " How's Bianca ? " he asked the doctor . " Miss Bianca just finished receiving stitches . She's still weak , " the doctor replied . Andrian didn't respond . He walked straight to the bedside . Bianca lay there , an IV in her right hand and a bandage wrapped from her left upper arm down to her elbow . Her face was pale but still beautiful despite her smudged makeup . Her eyes fluttered open when she sensed his presence . " Andrian … you came ," Bianca whispered . " What happened ? " Andrian asked sternly . Bianca lowered her gaze . " I accidentally stepped on some broken glass . I slipped … and hit the table ." 2/5 Chapter 31 Andrian eyed her injury . It looked deep , and blood had still seeped through parts of the bandage . " Why weren't you more careful ? " he asked gently , his voice edged with concern . Bianca bit her lip . 20 vouchers " I just … couldn't focus . Hearing you were going to the Gala with Aliana . I felt useless . You shouldn't go with that woman , unless it's because- " " Enough , " Andrian cut her off firmly . He sat on the edge of the bed and took her hand . " Don't think about anything else . Just rest . I don't want your condition to worsen . " " Andrian … " Bianca looked at him with teary eyes . Deep inside , she was delighted to see his worry for her . " Will you stay here ? " " Of course , " Andrian nodded without hesitation . " Now get some rest ." Bianca smiled faintly and closed her eyes , secretly triumphant . She was certain Andrian would not attend the Gala now . He would choose to stay with her . ' See , Aliana ? I'm still the one he chooses . He won't go with you . He'll stay with me .' A few hours later … Bianca was fast asleep on the hospital bed . The IV was still attached to her hand , and the heart monitor beside her bed beeped steadily . The room was silent , lit only by a dim glow that made everything feel calm and cold . On the long couch , Andrian had just woken up . Now he sat , staring at the floor . His mind wasn't in the room . His expression was hard . He glanced at his watch - it was eleven in the morning . Only a few hours left before the Gala began . The door to the room opened . Viktor entered , holding a black folder . " Sir ," Viktor said softly . " Madam Genevra just called . She asked me to deliver an important message ." Andrian looked up . His face remained expressionless , but his eyes were sharp . " What did she say ? " Viktor swallowed hard . " If you do not attend tonight … with Madam Aliana … you will be considered to have voluntarily relinquished Titan Group . " Andrian closed his eyes for a moment . His hand clenched into a fist . " Is that all ? " " Your grandmother also said … she doesn't want to hear any excuses . " Silence filled the room again . Andrian glanced at Bianca , still asleep , then turned a piercing look at Viktor . " Leave ! If you have nothing else to say . " 3/5 Chapter 31 " Sir- " Leave ! " Andrian's voice rose a pitch . He truly meant to throw Viktor out of the room . 20 vouchers To Andrian , Bianca was the only thing that mattered right now . He hadn't gone to work today , despite the storm brewing among the board of directors . That alone should've made it clear to anyone what Bianca meant to him . Andrian had no intention of going anywhere until he was sure she was alright . Viktor said nothing more . He lowered his head and quietly exited the room . At the pavilion , Aliana stood before her large vanity mirror . A black satin gown - sent directly from the Velor family's boutique - hugged her figure perfectly . Her hair was styled into an elegant updo , accented with a sapphire pin . Her makeup was light but sharp . Elena stood behind her , admiring her mistress's extraordinary composure . " You look perfect , Miss . " Aliana gave a faint smile , her eyes fixed on her reflection . It wasn't the makeup she was pleased with - it was something else . Something Rafe had delivered to her not long ago . " Do you think Mr. Andrian will really come to pick you up ? You both agreed to go together … but he's still at the hospital . I'm worried- " " He'll come , " Aliana interrupted , cutting off Elena's concern . She stared at herself in the mirror with unwavering confidence . " Andrian won't be late picking me up ." Elena was uncertain . She glanced at the wall clock - it was 5 p.m. There were still two hours left until the time Andrian had promised to fetch Aliana . But according to what Elena had heard from the mansion staff , Andrian had yet to return . He hadn't left Bianca's hospital room even once . Elena worried that he wouldn't come . She didn't want to see Aliana heartbroken by the same man , the way Alicia had been . Aliana's phone vibrated . A message from Rafe appeared . ' Mr. Andrian has not left the hospital . He's still with Bianca . What should I do ? ' Aliana stared at the message for a few seconds , then typed back . ' Send me the video ' Moments later , a video message arrived on her phone . Without opening it , Aliana forwarded the video directly to Andrian- along with a single message : ' I hope you haven't forgotten your promise . I don't like waiting 4/5