Afternoon in Ravenska , Aliana called Andrian's office to inform him of her return . The call connected quickly . However , it wasn't Andrian's voice that answered , but that of a woman Aliana knew very well - Bianca . " Hello , this is Mr. Andrian Velor's office . How may I help you ? " " Bianca ? " Alana greeted flatly , skipping any pleasantries . " I want to speak with Andrian . " Bianca fell silent for a moment , clearly startled by the voice she heard . She hadn't expected Aliana to contact Andrian - especially not while she was for away . Bianca had hoped Aliana would stay away for a long time . * Andrian is unavailable to take calls at the moment , " Bianca replied with a forced polite tone , trying to stay composed since Andrian was in the same room . " He's focused on his work ." Allana ignored her answer . She had no time to argue . " Just let Andrian know that I'll be returning to Zenith today . " Bianca fell silent again , her face paling instantly . She was irritated to hear that Alana was coming back - especially since it had only been two days since she left " Allana , weren't you the one who wanted to go on a vacation? Why are you suddenly coming back ? You've only been in Ravenska for a day , " Blanca said , clearly trying to mask her frustration , though a tone of displeasure still slipped through . " That's none of your business , " Aliana replied coldly . " I'm coming back because I'm worried about Andrian , I heard rumors from the guards that he was attacked last night . " Bianca hold her breath , visibly uncomfortable . She glanced at Andrian , who sat calmly on the office sofa , absorbed in reading a report on his tablet- unaware that Bianca was speaking to Aliana . " Andrian is fine , " Bianca said quietly , her tone now slightly curt . " Stop pretending to care about him . You're the one who left for Ravenska during a critical time . Why suddenly come back now ! " Alana's voice remained calm but carried a cold firmness . "I'm his wife . Of course I care . Don't forget to give him my message . " Without waiting for a reply , Aliana ended the call . Bianca stood frozen , staring at the phone in her hand , both annoyed and frustrated . She knew Aliana and Andrian's marriage had been arranged for political reasons between their families . But for some reason , hearing Aliana refer to herself as Andrian's wife always made her chest tighten . " What's going on ? " Andrian's voice snapped her back . He was now looking at her from behind his tablet , his eyes sharp aware of her change in demeanor . " Who was calling ? " Bianca looked away nervously and hesitated before answering , " Aliana . She said she's coming back to Zenith today !" Andrian frowned . He slowly set his tablet down , focusing his full attention on Bianca . " Aliana's coming back today ? She just arrived in Ravenska yesterday . " Bianca nodded , clearly seeing the confusion on Andrian's face . She quickly seized the opportunity to plant seeds of doubt in his mind , " That's what's strange , Andrian . She insisted on going to Ravenska even though things were bense here . And now she suddenly wants to return . Don't you think it's suspicious ? Maybe Aliana had something to do with the attack on you . " 1/5 Andrian fell silent , thinking . He had been slightly suspicious of Aliana's sudden insistence on going to Ravenska . That's why he had asked Victor to keep an eye on her . Bianca continued , cautiously but with clear intent . " I know I have no right to speak about your relationship , Andrian . But as someone who has known you a long time , I can't just stay quiet . There's something strange about Aliana's behavior . I think you should be more careful . She might be planning something deceitful " Andrian sighed slowly , his gaze sharp as he looked at Bianca . " What makes you think that ? Is it because of those photos ? " Banca looked away briefly before answering softly , " Yes . And maybe the person who attacked you is connected to Aliana . The attack happened exactly when she left . " Andrian sighed again , knowing his lover was jealous . He get up from the sofa and walked toward Bianca . " I can't blame you for thinking that , " Andrian said . " But I don't like it when you overthink . You'd better focus on our project . We still need to convince several board members to get it moving ." Bianca remained silent , still visibly upset . Noticing this , Andrian gently took her hand . I'll take care of the Allana issue . Besides , whether she's here or not doesn't make any difference to me . " Bianca was stunned , then broke into a bright smile . She was happy - feeling more needed by Andrian than Aliana was . " You're right , I'm just overthinking . I'm sorry , " Blanca said , her tone cheerful again . Without hesitation , she linked her arm through Andrian's and leaned on him playfully . She looked at him with love and confidence . -You don't have to worry . I I can handle the board matters , Blanca said assuredly . Andrian nodded slightly and gently stroked her head - a rare gesture of affection from him . A few hours later … The black car carrying Aliana sped along the roads of Ravenska , heading to the velor family's private airport . In the back seat , Aliana sat quietly , staring out the window , though her mind was far from calm . Her phone vibrated softly . Aliana immediately opened the incoming message . A message from Rafe appeared on the screen : " I've managed to get some more information about Julian and Kestrel . They're still in Zenith Julian was seen at a nightclub in the East District last night . Kestrel's harder to track , but I'm sure he hasn't left the city . " Aliana quickly typed a reply : " Keep watching them . I'll arrive in Zenith in a few hours . We have to catch them this time . " Rafe responded promptly . " Understood , Miss . One more thing - Fobtained CCTV footage from the Velor family's security system . The recording from when Mr. Andrian was attacked by Nyx last night , I think you should see it for yoursell " Moments later , a short video arrived . Aliana immediately played it at low volume , her eyes widening as she watched the screen . In the footage , the figure attacking Andrian was clearly visible - agile , precise , and calculated in every movement . Especially the fighting style ; it was distinctly Nyx . Aliana felt her heartbeat quicken as she studied the details . The way they moved , stood , and attacked - it was all so similar to her own style , it was nearly indistinguishable . 2/5 Chapter 45 " What the hell is this ? " Aliana murmured unconsciously . Her grip on the phone tightened as her mind spun in chaos . Whoever attacked Andrian clearly knew her very well - too well Aliana quickly sent a reply to Rafe , -Find out who this person really is . We can't let someone go around using the identity of Nyx , Whoever it is , they know far too much about me ! " Understood . I'll start tracking them right away . Be careful , Miss . This person is no ordinary threat " Aliana closed her phone , taking a deep breath to calm hessell Her gaze drifted back outside the window , though her mind was far more troubled than before . She realized this new problem she faced might be far more dangerous than anything she had encountered so far . Return to Zenith The black car carrying Aliana arrived at the private runway of the Valor family's airfield . She stepped out confidently , heading toward the waiting private jet , which already had its engines humming softly on the tarmac . Elena followed closely behind , carrying several of Aliana's bags Once aboard . Aliana immediately took the seat by the window . She gazed briefly at the mist - covered pine trees - scenery she left behind with a heavy heart . But her thoughts were now dominated by the video Rale had sent . She pulled out her phone again , reviewing the footage . The short clip clearly showed " Nyx " attacking Andrian with startling skill and precision . It wasn't just similar - it was identical to her own movements . Aliana even felt like she was watching herself in that video . Every slight gesture , every stance , every technique perfectly mimicked Nyx's signature style . She took another deep breath , trying to calm her erratic heartbeat , then typed a message to Rafe " Can you enhance the footage ? Analyze it in more detail . I want to know if there's any small clue that could identify this person . " Rafe replied quickly . " I've tried , but the resolution is limited . The attacker's face is fully covered by a nano - fiber mask - identification is nearly impossible . But there is one small clue . " Aliana responded instantly " What clue ? " Rafe sent an enlarged image from the video . It was blurry , but clear enough to see a thin silver bracelet on the attacker's left wrist . Alians frowned , staring at the bracelet in silence , Slowly , a memory surfaced , and her heart pounded . The bracelot's unique design was unmistakable- she recognized it . Not just a lookalike , but hers . A birthday gift from Alicia , her twin sister . The bracelet meant a lot to her , but it had been lost long ago . Aliana remembered how panicked she was when she realized it was missing . She had searched everywhere she'd been , but it was never found . " No way … " she whispered , a heavy lightness gripping her chest . She quickly messaged Rate , " That bracelet is mine . I lost it some time ago and looked everywhere but never found it . How did it end up on Andrian's attacker ? " Rafe replied right a * investigate immediately , Miss . But whoover took that bracelet clearly knows you very well . This isn't a coincidence " 3/5 Bracelet of the Past Aliana sat still , staring at her phone screen , Leaning back into her seat , she tried to calm herself while her mind churned with possibilities " Who are you , really ? " the whispered softly The private jet began to move , slowly leaving Ravenska en route to Zenith Aliana stared out the window , more determined than ever to uncover the truth and to reclaim the precious item that belonged to her . She pocketed her phone and closed her eyes to quiet her storming thoughts . Across from her , Elena sat quietly , watching Aliana's tense expression . She held back her questions , but her curiosity finally got the better of her . " Miss , is something wrong ? " Elena asked cautiously . Aliana slowly opened her eyes , looking straight at Elena's concerned face . She took a deep breath , trying to steady the storm of emotions . " No. " Aliana replied softly , " everything's line ." Elena frowned slightly , unconvinced . " Are you sure ? You see seem troubled . " Aliana paused , her gaze drifting toward Elena . Elena's presence reminded her of the late Alicia In a flash , the image of the fake Nyx's movements replayed in Aliana's mind , sending her heart racing again . Watching the video felt like seeing herself- just like how she used to see her reflection in Alicia . But she quickly dismissed the thought . Alicia was different . Too gentle , too fragile , never trained to fight . She would never harm anyone - not even an Insect . " Elena ? " Aliania snapped out of her daze at the sound of Elena's voice . Composing herself , she masked her inner turmoil with a calm expression . " It's nothing . Elena . I'm just thinking " Elena nodded hesitantly . She could still sense unease behind Aliana's words but dared not press further . After a moment , Alana spoke again , her voice hesitant eme " Elena ," she said softly , " on my 23rd birthday , Alicia gave me a silver bracelet . Do you know anything about it ? " Elena thought for a moment , her brows furrowed in concentration . Suddenly , her eyes widened with surprise and nostalgia . " Oh , that bracelet … " she exclaimed softly . " Yes , Miss . That bracelet was very special to Miss Alicia . She designed it herself , very carefully ." Aliana's heart thudded . She stared at Elena . " Alic … designed it herself ? " Elena nodded firmly . " Yes , Miss . She spent months perfecting the design . She said it had to be unique - so no one else could replicate it . It had very specific details .. " Aliana's chest ached with guilt . She hadn't known how much that bracelet meant to Alicia . Now she had lost it . " I'm sorry , Alicia..she murmured , voice barely audible . 4/5 ( Seeing the shift in her expression , Elena gently continued , " Actually , Miss … that bracelet wasn't the only one . " Allana frowned . " Wha " What do you mean ? " Elena looked at her warmly . " The bracelet Alicia gave you was p was part of a pair . She made two identical bracelets - one for you , and one for herself . Each had different initials - ' ALN ' for Aliana and " ALC " for Alicia . When placed together , the two formed a beautiful , complete bracelet ." Aliana's eyes widened in shock . She had never known it was a matching pair . She looked at Elena , confusion and pain in her eyes . " Alicia never told me that " Elena's expression softened , recalling something painful . " She didn't want to burden you . She told me she feared you'd be hurt if you knew the meaning behind it . Alicia knew you well . She believed you'd come running to her if you knew - and she was scared scared that you'd be rejected again by your parents , like last time ." Aliana was stunned . Her heart ached at the reason . Unconsciously , her fists clenched as she tried to hold back the sudden sting in her chest . Elena continued , voice trembling with emotion , " She made those matching bracelets because she wanted to stay y close to you . She hoped the two of you could always be united - just like those bracelets ." Aliana's chest tightened further . A single tear escaped the comer of her eye . She wiped it away quickly . All this time , she never knew Alicia longed to be close too - alonging Aliana had kept to herself . " Then … do you know where Alicia's bracelet is now ? " she asked , regaining her composur Elona shook her head slowly , " I'm sorry , Miss . I don't know . But maybe … your parents do . " Aliana clenched her fists again , this time with resolve . " Then before we return to the Velor estate , we're going to the Zavier residence , I'm taking that bracelet - if they still have it Elena nodded quickly . " Yes , Miss . I'll inform the guards to adjust our travel plans ." Aliana leaned her head back again , gazing at the blue sky outside the jet's window . Now , she had a new goal - to reunite the pair of bracelets , and uncover how her lost one ended up on the wrist of the person who attacked Andrian .