Chapter 987 Seraphine's Machinations

Curtis' breath caught in his throat upon hearing that Bianca had fled.

"She’s gone?"

"Yes… Father, Bianca harbors resentment towards you and Mother. Let's give her some more time," said Seraphine in a resigned yet gentle tone, seeming like a devoted daughter.

However, Curtis's brow furrowed in response. "Seraphine!"

"I'll find a way to convince Bianca once we locate her."

"No need!" snapped the middle-aged man.

Seraphine was stunned. She hadn't expected Curtis to be so direct, even a tad impolite.

"Father!" she cried out, sounding aggrieved.

"How did you end up engaged to Lord Malcolm?" Curtis asked sharply.

Seraphine went pale.

When Malcolm announced their engagement, Curtis had still been in the hospital. At that time, Seraphine had thought her father wouldn't make it, given how dire his condition had been.

Yet, here he was, alive and back with the Holly family.

"And why is that?" Curtis' voice dripped with suspicion.

"It was Lord Malcolm's suggestion. He wanted to retur