Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

Based on what Keegan knew about Marshall, he wouldn't rush into any decisions in the near future. Even though Willow was his only family, he'd carefully weigh the options and act with caution for her sake.

Stella paused for a moment before suggesting, ' Maybe it's best for Coco to stay at the Royalpark Villa. Firstly, Grandma is getting old and genuinely doesn't have the energy to look after her. Secondly... from Marshall's point of view, Coco is the reminder of Willow's betrayal. I'm concerned he might take it out on Coco if he loses his temper."

Initially, Keegan wanted to assure that Marshall wouldn’t do such a thing; he knew him well. But the words got stuck in his throat. If he truly understood him, the kidnapping incident wouldn't have occurred.

After a brief silence, he nodded. "I'll go along with your suggestion.”

In reality, when Vermont hinted to Marshall about Coco's parentage, Keegan had another motive-to leverage the Moore family to investigate the true cause of Jayson's death. He never wanted to believe that the young man, with such cold demeanor and righteousness, could be capable of such things, otherwise, he wouldn't have been so careful in preserving that badge.

The next day, Stella went to Cordelia's home herself to pick up Coco.

Unexpectedly, she ran into an acquaintance.

Dahlia Crosby had been released from detention and came bearing gifts to visit the old lady, only to be turned away at the door. When Stella arrived, she witnessed Dahlia tearfully pleading with Baldwin Clint.

"Baldwin, please speak to my mother-in-law for me again. I have urgent matters to discuss. Can I please see her?"

Baldwin shook his head. "Madam, please go back. Madam Kane is tired and doesn't want visitors. Please don't make this difficult for US."

Despite her pleading, Baldwin remained firm.

Seeing her pleas were futile, Dahlia's expression turned to resentment as she finally dropped her facade.

"I raised children for the Kane family. Even if I have no merit, I have worked hard. Quentin left a will; if I stayed with the Kane family, they would protect me and my son for life; if I left, I would be entitled to half of his assets! She doesn't want me back, fine! I want the inheritance Quentin left behind, or else I'll sue Keegan for abandoning his birth mother!" This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.

A chill ran down Stella's spine.

Dahlia was a lunatic! The ordeal of prison hadn't brought her an ounce of remorse. How could such a person be considered a mother?

Baldwin's expression darkened, likely never expecting a woman to be so shameless toward her own children for money.

Just as Baldwin was about to speak, Stella pushed open the car door and called out, "Baldwin."

Baldwin paused, his expression softening slightly. "Madam Stella."

Dahlia tensed up at the sight of Stella.

Stella observed her; in just a month, Dahlia had aged significantly, her hair lackluster, her wrinkles deepened. Though she dressed decently and wore makeup, the entitlement she once exuded had been eroded by prison, replaced by a pervading aura of gloom and decay.

Her gaze toward Stella held fear, disgust, and above all, resentment.