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Chapter 1: The Funeral The day of Old Madam Blackwoods funeral, Serena Hartthe eldest grandsons wifeshouldve been up front with her husband, Rowan Blackwood, paying respects. Instead, he ignored her and their daughter completely, busy hosting his first love like this was some glossy newlywed press conference. The funeral drew a crowd. Power players from politics and business. A swarm of media. Cameras and flashing lights didnt stop for a second, all of it trained on those two. Is that the legendary Young Madam of the Blackwood Family? She actually looks perfect standing next to Mr. Blackwood. And that little boys adorable. Young Madam Blackwood hardly ever shows her face. People said she couldnt carry herself, but look at her now. That rumor was trash. More like they didnt want anyone else seeing herkept her hidden away. Look at the way those two are looking at each other you can tell theyre close. Thats not the Young Madam. The one standing in front of the memorial portrait is. Huh? Then why isnt she beside Mr. Blackwood? The woman next to Mr. Blackwood is Lydia Sterling. Supposedly his first love. She went overseas a few years agohigh-status, fancy backgroundand she even started her own company. She just came back. I heard it was that Young Madam Blackwood who forced her way into marrying Mr. Blackwood because Old Madam liked her. She wrecked their relationship. Lydia was heartbroken and ended up marrying some random guy. The mistress took the official spot? No wonder shes not welcome. Getting shoved aside like this Serena had been drowning in grief, but those whispers slammed into her. Her heart tightened hard, like a blade had been driven straight through it. She looked up. All she met were eyes full of contempt and ridicule. Her face went pale as her gaze drifted toward the figure not far away. Rowan stood tall at the front of the memorial hall, dressed in a pure black suit under a black cashmere coat. Everything about him radiated distancecold, untouchable. Hi
