Sera heaved a sigh of relief when the car started running again. The tension inside the car already lessened, which made her a bit more comfortable. However, the environment between them was still awkward.

Every relationship contracted or not should at least have proper communication. It's not like they were children, right? Sera bit her lower lip. Right now, she should be concerned about the funeral, but here she is thinking about this misunderstanding.

What is happening to her?

She shouldn't have cared, right? Why does it feel so irritating?

She pursed her lips. She had demanded him to communicate but… it sounded unfair on his part. Should she just create proper rules in this relationship?

She had gotten careless. Perhaps it was because she never actually thought that she would start to care about his actions. Not caring would have been easier. Being indifferent would help her.

Unfortunately, she is getting angry and irritated. And having these feelings only meant she is starting to care.

"We're here."

Surprisingly, she didn't flinch when Chris touched her hand to inform her that they have arrived. She nodded and faked a smile. "I will go out. Alone."

"But — We just received some news. The Zhang Family secretly cremated the old man last night. The coffin should be empty right now. "

She squinted. "Are you sure?"

"Positive."

She sighed. It can't be helped. It seems that she would still need to create some chaos and act as the villain after all. Oh well, not that she cared about this matter."I will call you if I need your help." She said, hoping it was enough to assure him. "Thanks." With that, she walked out of the car, leaving Chris alone inside.

Just as she left, his phone vibrated.

"What is it?"

"Boss! How could you leave me here?"

"Boss?"

"Hello?"

"Boss? Are you there?"

Chris rolled his eyes. "What is it?"

"Boss! Why did you leave me alone here!? Mr. Hill… He… He wanted to talk to you and then I…"

'What did you tell him?"

"That you… went jogging."

"And?"

"Well… he said he will come back later!"

"And?"

"Well… he said that Miss Athena is going to stay with a relative."

"So I was right."

"Yes, sir!"

Chris nodded. When Mr. Hill immediately agreed to send his own daughter to this place, he already had his suspicions that the Hill family wanted to get closer to the Fu Family. Of course, he allowed it to happen.

Now, all he can do is wait for the Hill family to act. His nose crinkled in disgust. So it seems that the Hill Family was really hiding their greed all along.

"Don't do anything stupid. However, assign a few more people to infiltrate the Hill family. You can also increase the people following that woman."

"Yes, sir."

Meanwhile, Sera stood a few meters away from everyone who attended the funeral. All of them were wearing black clothes. The ceremony was about to finish when she arrived so it didn't take too long before 'coffin' was lowered.

Which obviously was too stupid, considering there was nobody inside. What was the use of this ceremony, anyway?

Obviously, they wanted to gain more sympathy from the media. If her assumptions were correct, Zhang Ying planned all this to help her mother, Zhang Xin out. She sneered, disgust apparent in her gaze. Ah, Zhang Ying, you schemer.

"Miss Zhang, Mr. Quinn asked me to stay by your side to protect you. I have a camera in the pen in my pocket, as well as a recorder. Everything is recorded in case something happens."

Sera just nodded when a man wearing a black suit stood a few feet away from her. Since Chris wasn't able to accompany her, it would be reasonable that he would send one of his people to follow her around.

Until now, Sera still felt a little angry with that man. But she chose to focus her energy on the Zhang Family and Edward Fu who just spotted her. Just as she expected, Zhang Ying, who was crying in Edward's arms, also saw her as she followed her lover's gaze.

"Sister!"

Zhang Ying said in a voice that should be enough to attract the surrounding reporters. Even Nick Zhang was now looking at Sera.

To her surprise, Zhang Ying ran towards her. Was she that excited to embarrass herself?

Sera didn't move, she just eyed the media who trailed behind the star of the show, Zhang Ying. Why was Zhang Ying making too much effort now? Sera couldn't wait to find out.

"Sister! It's really you!" Zhang Ying said as tears streamed down her eyes. "Sister, you are really back!"

"Miss Zhang… please don't touch me," Sera said as she slowly shook off Zhang Ying's hands that were holding her arm. Just as she expected, Zhang Ying used this opportunity to lose her balance.

*BAM!*

Huh? Sera stared at Zhang Ying that was already on the ground. Wasn't this the most cliché scheme anyone could think of?

"Sera! What did you do?"

Obviously, the knight in shining armor immediately arrived to defend Zhang Ying. Edward Fu immediately arrived at Zhang Ying's side, helping her up.

"Edward, it's fine. It's not her fault. It was just an accident." Zhang Ying's voice was soft, gentle, and fragile like a doll. She looked weak as she tried to wipe her tears. She was pale, her gaze wavered as she faked a smile at Sera.

What an acting talent!

Is this the level of acting that those people from Oscars could do?

Sera's lips twitched when her gaze was interrupted by Edward's tall frame as he tried to block Sera's line of sight. "Stop staring at her!"

"Huh?" Sera wanted to laugh out loud. Was this guy on drugs?

"I said…"

"Mr. Fu are you high?" she snorted.

"Edward, let's not create some trouble. Everyone is watching us. It wasn't really sister Sera's fault. It was an accident."

"Accident? Yingying! You should stop protecting her! She clearly pushed you!"

"No, she didn't." Zhang Ying looked stern as she shook her head. "Why would Sister Sera hurt me? That— "

"You — "Edward pointed at one of his people. "Bring Sera out of this place."

"Mr. Fu, I think you have no right to involve yourself in my family's matter." Sera calmly said. She turned her gaze at her bodyguard and signaled him not to interrupt. "Asking your people to drag the new heiress of the Zhang Family is a bit… low, no?"

"You— "

"I am here to bid my grandfather farewell," Sera said, there wasn't a hint of any emotion in her voice. Since she was still wearing her shades, no one could see the emotion in her eyes. "Everyone of us knew that Zhang Ying and I did not like each other. But she still approached me. Did she expect that I would hug her?" Sera smirked at Zhang Ying, who seemed to cower in fear and hid behind Edward.

What the hell?

This woman looked like a scared rat hiding behind a cat!

"Sera, I think we should talk in private."

Sera looked at Nick Zhang, her uncle who stood behind Zhang Ying. "Creating another scandal just after your grandfather died…" Nick Zhang continued as he sighed and shake his head. "I am disappointed."

"So… are you saying that I should leave, too? Is Mr. Zhang trying to stop me from seeing my grandfather for the last time?" Sera's gaze darted towards a few people whom she recognized. Those were the elites in this region. Rich, bored, and people who would enjoy good gossip.

"Sister, father never said those words. He only wanted to protect the family."

These people were really annoying. "And… how is that irrelevant to me, who just wanted to say goodbye to my grandfather?"

Silence.

Soft murmurs and whispers followed her words.

Of course, Sera was taking advantage of everyone's nature to gossip. Right now, the position of the Zhang Family is really fragile because Sera was declared as the heiress and not Zhang Ying. The news about Sera's interview must have spread by now. Meaning everyone knew they didn't inform Sera about her grandfather's wake.

The Zhang Family claimed that she didn't care enough. But now that she was here, they are trying to make her leave. Isn't that confusing?

Does this mean that Nick Zhang and the whole Zhang Family didn't consider Sera as the new family head? If that is the case, then what would happen to the stocks that are under Sera's name?

Everyone immediately understood what was about to happen to the company after this funeral.

Chaos.

The stock prices would likely to drop.

"Sister you— "

"Oh, Miss Zhang. Did you expect that you can make them pressure me to leave once you frame me?"

"I—I didn't frame you!" Zhang Ying's voice trembled. "I would never do that!"

"Yes, of course. I believe you." Sera smiled, sarcasm thick in her voice. Then she turned her gaze to Nick. "Now, Mr. Zhang please escort me to see grandfather for the last time."

"You cannot do that!" Nick uttered.

"Excuse me? I didn't hear you."