Duncan stood before the tall floor - to - ceiling window , a freshly lit cigarette in his hand . Ever since he'd realized Kirsten was the one he'd been searching for , he'd sent people scouring the entire city , but there was still no trace of her . Even all her contact information showed her accounts had been deleted . Guilt and anxiety gnawed at him . He was guilty because , after what had happened , he'd failed to recognize her . He was anxious because he'd done so many terrible things . And now , he might never get the chance to explain . In that moment , his only thought was to find Kirsten as quickly as possible . The sound of Richard knocking on the door pulled him back . He crushed the cigarette out immediately . " I heard you threatened to tell the Glenn family about this . Was that supposed to intimidate me ? " he said to Donald , his voice icy . Donald , who'd just stepped inside , couldn't help but shiver . It felt as if the room's temperature had plummeted . " No , no . I didn't mean that ! " he stammered . " I just ... I didn't want to see your destined relationship ruined , that's all . " When he was facing Duncan , all of Donald's earlier His voice even took on a faint , ingratiating lilt . " My destined relationship ? arrogance melted away . " What does the Wilkinson family take me for ? Do you really think I'm a fool ? " Duncan let out a cold laugh . The intensity in his gaze made Donald too afraid to look up . But the thought of his daughter at home , starving herself , spurred him to speak . " Alayna's mother and I have always thought highly of you . How could we ever think you're a fool ? " You and Alayna got on so well . Does it really matter who took care of you back then ? " Maybe ... Maybe you should just let it go . " Donald's shameless words left Duncan momentarily speechless . you do know it wasn't Alayna who took care of me . It was Kirsten , " he said , his voice dropping . " So " If you don't tell me the truth , I'll throw you off this building right now . " 10:13 2.7 % AD Binance : Buy Bitcoin & Crypto Install now > PG 广告 There's the usual crypto platforms , then there's Binance . See why we're different . < 18 Duncan grabbed Donald by the collar , yanking him close . Donald , already on edge , nearly collapsed from fear . He glanced at the window , then crumpled to the floor . "Y - yes . It was Kirsten . Not Alayna , " he babbled . " At first , we didn't know . But Alayna heard you were looking for someone who looked a lot like Kirsten . " So we had Alayna take her place . That bracelet was Kirsten's , too . " Duncan lowered her eyes . Menu " Since you thought so highly of me , " Duncan snapped , " why lie ? If it didn't matter which daughter you married off , why not tell the truth ? " " I struggled to have Alayna . She's my treasure . Kirsten was just born to save her . They're not the same ... " Donald's voice was steady as he drew the line between his daughters . In his heart , Alayna was his only real child , and Kirsten meant nothing . If Alayna wanted something , he'd move heaven and earth to get it for her . Hearing the cold distinction in Donald's tone , Duncan finally understood why Kirsten had chosen to cut ties with them. A sharp pang of sympathy for Kirsten washed over him . " Where is Kirsten now ? Did you hide her ? " he pressed , urgency edging his voice . " She's already gone to Britain . " " Do you have her address ? " Donald shook his head . Duncan stared at Donald , seeing no trace of remorse . With a cold gesture , he signaled the bodyguards , who moved forward to seize Donald and Violet and locked them in the basement . Donald looked totally shocked . " I told you everything . How could you do this ? ' Duncan , karma will come back to you ! " Donald shouted , his voice fading as he was dragged away . The room fell silent , except for the steady tick of the clock . Duncan walked to the window , fumbling for a cigarette . He struck the lighter repeatedly , but it wouldn't catch . Enraged , he hurled the ashtray to the floor . Glass shards exploded across the room . A sharp fragment sliced his arm , and bright blood welled up . 10:13 正 2.7 % AD Binance : Buy Bitcoin & Crypto Install now > PG There's the usual crypto platforms , then there's Binance . See why we're different . < 18 The pain was clear , but he felt nothing . " Kirsten ... " he whispered . " Where are you ? ' I know the truth now . " Please , just come back to me . "