Chapter 281

“Sir, according to this woman, Julian is responsible for her losing her child. But one look at her, and I can tell she’s had multiple miscarriages before. This one was a stillbirth, impossible to save. This is a classic setup to frame him.”

Sienna’s words made Bianca lose her cool. “Who are you calling… You little bitch! How dare you say that!”

Both Sienna and Julian saw the flicker of panic and shock in Bianca’s eyes.

Awe filled Julian. A sweet warmth spread through his chest as he looked at the woman standing protectively in front of him, just like all those years ago.

He had been a cold, sullen boy, withdrawn into himself. But her arrival in his life had made him feel alive again. Ever since, he had watched her from the sidelines, his world secretly revolving around hers.

“Oh, I’m not guessing,” Sienna said. “I’m certain you’re trying to frame him. We’re in a hospital, after all. Are you brave enough to let a doctor confirm your condition?”

Levi, who had been captivated by Sienna’s beauty, could no longer stay silent. “Miss, this is a family matter. It’s not your place to get involved. My mother just lost her child. Please don’t upset her further.”

Marcus shot a pained look at Bianca. "That’s right. This is my family’s business. It has nothing to do with you. Julian, tell your friend to leave. She has no right to interfere in the Fords’ affairs."

Sienna let out a cold laugh. Julian’s father had a sliver of a conscience, but he was a fool.

“I’m afraid I have to make it my business. Let me reintroduce myself. I’m Sienna Hart, the head of Hart Corporation. Mr. Ford, we just finalized a partnership. Have you forgotten so soon?” she said, her tone sharp.

Marcus stared at Sienna, stunned. “You’re Miss Hart…”

He deeply admired the head of Hart Corporation, a true titan of the younger generation. He’d only spoken to her on the phone, but her expertise had far surpassed his own. She was a legend in Vallaris.

“A pleasure to meet you,” Sienna said.

Beside them, Bianca and Levi glared daggers at Julian, their eyes burning with resentment.

Levi, in particular, couldn’t believe it. He knew there was something between Sienna and Julian, but he never imagined the Sienna from ten years ago would become this stunningly beautiful woman, radiating an air of cool, untouchable grace.

Why would a woman with so much power have anything to do with Julian?

“Mr. Ford, Julian is my friend,” Sienna said. “And since I’m here, I intend to get to the bottom of this. As for this woman,” she gestured toward Bianca, “I can tell you her body is in poor condition. Why don’t we ask the doctor to weigh in?”

Bianca panicked. This woman had appeared out of nowhere and ruined her entire plan. It was infuriating.

“Fine,” Marcus said, unable to refuse the new business powerhouse of Vallaris.

“Fine! Call the doctors!” Bianca bluffed, glaring at them defiantly.

Sienna smiled faintly. “I was hoping you’d say that. In the interest of fairness, I’ve already asked the hospital director and the senior specialists to join us."

At her words, the smug look on Bianca’s face froze.

A group of doctors in white coats came rushing toward them. The man in the lead, the hospital director, beamed at the sight of Sienna. “Dr. Solis! We’re so honored. We had no idea you were visiting our hospital today. This is a wonderful surprise.”

‘Dr. Solis?’ Not just Julian, but everyone else was momentarily confused. Dr. Solis, the legendary figure in the medical world – could that be Sienna?

“Yes,” Sienna explained calmly. “I studied medicine before I went into business.”

Julian wasn’t surprised. He remembered her performing surgery on Thom Noir on the ship.

The head of the Umbra Organization, the mysterious Dr. Solis, the new powerhouse of Vallaris… she was truly incredible.

“Director, I have some questions about this woman’s condition,” Sienna said. "She recently had a miscarriage, but from my assessment, the fetus was already deceased for more than three days, and she delayed the procedure."

Bianca trembled, her face pale as she tried to argue. “I–I don’t know what you’re talking about. Honey, I’m scared. Let’s just go home.”

Marcus’s face had gone cold. “Tell me what’s going on with her!”

Just then, a nervous-looking doctor stepped forward, head bowed, holding a report. “Dr. Solis is correct. The fetus passed away four days ago. The patient delayed the surgery, saying she was waiting for the ‘right’ day.”

“You!” Marcus turned on the doctor who had first told him the news. “You lied to me!”

“I’m sorry,” the doctor mumbled, knowing he’d be finished if the full truth came out later.

Sienna continued, “And that’s not all. This woman’s history of miscarriages is…”

Before Sienna could finish, the doctor blurted out, “Yes! It wasn’t the first time. It’s been nine times! Nine! That’s why she could never carry a child to term!”

“Nine times!” Marcus’s shock gave way to pure, unadulterated rage.

Nine times. How could there be nine?

“No! It’s not true, darling, listen to me! They misdiagnosed me, yes, a misdiagnosis!" Bianca cried, reaching for his arm.

He violently shook her off. “You wretched woman! Nine times! You’ve had nine miscarriages and lied to my face!” He had been played for a complete fool.

“And the first three were abortions,” the doctor added meekly. “After that, she started miscarrying naturally. I told her that in her condition, it was impossible to keep a child, but she…”

“Bitch!” Marcus roared, his patience gone. He slapped her hard across the face, sending her crumbling to the floor, sobbing pitifully.

Any explanation she had was now useless.

Before today, he’d never imagined Bianca had gone through nine pregnancies.

Nine. He had been cuckolded.

It was unforgivable.

“Mr. Ford, I believe you owe Julian an apology,” Sienna said, her voice cutting through the drama.

Marcus was filled with guilt. He looked at Julian, his eyes full of regret. “Julian, I’m so sorry. I was wrong. This had nothing to do with you, and I blamed you for everything. Don’t worry, the Ford estate is yours.”

Julian’s expression remained neutral. “Where is the thing you promised me?”

“The butler is on his way. You can get it from him.”

Marcus no longer knew if Levi was even his biological son. After a few polite words of thanks to Sienna, he grabbed a resentful Levi and dragged him upstairs for a paternity test.