Chapter 1160: Stability

Chapter 1160: Stability

At this moment, only Sienna and Mrs. King were present. So, there

wasn't the same formality between them as when Mario was around.

Although Mrs. King was happy to have Sienna's company, there were

still some concerns lingering in her heart.

After exchanging glances for a while, Mrs. King calmly asked, "What do

you want to talk about?"

Mario lightly pursed her lips, her expression hesitant. She was unsure

where to start or how to initiate the conversation.

Her indecision made Mrs. King's face show a hint of disappointment.

Mrs. King asked, "Is it something difficult to talk about?"

Sienna shook her head and said, "No, it's not that it's difficult. I just

don't know how to approach the topic with you."

She took a silent deep breath, her voice very soft as she continued,

"Mom, your visit to Hance City this time isn't just about seeing me,

right? Last time in Flento City, things between us weren't pleasant.

Actually, such unpleasantness wasn't something we wanted to happen,

but reality and our respective positions left us with no choice, isn't that

right?"

Sienna smiled awkwardly, a bitter touch on her lips, making Mrs. King's

heart ache. Although she couldn't compare to Mario, Sienna had still

grown up by her side. Saying she didn't feel distressed would be a lie.

Observing Sienna's demeanor, Mrs. King's eyebrows furrowed slightly.

She spoke softly to Sienna, "Sienna, Mom doesn't truly want to sever

the mother-daughter relationship with you. Mom is just forced to do it.

There are things you are aware of. Your brother has come a long way,

and he absolutely cannot make any mistakes. If he takes one wrong

step, all his efforts will be in vain. So..."

"Mom, I understand what you mean. I know you're not targeting me. My

brother has worked really hard to reach this point in the King family. I'm

well aware of that. So, I understand that what you're doing is for my

brother's good. I don't have any complaints or blame. That's also the

main reason why I came to talk to you today."

Mrs. King looked at Sienna with confusion. She asked, "Talk about your

brother's matters?”

"Yes." Sienna nodded gently. She spoke at a moderate pace, "The

reason why my brother is so persistent now is because he's used to

having me behind him. As long as he turns around, he can see me with

one glance. But suddenly, I changed. I have my own circle and world

now. When he turns around, he sees an empty scene. He's not used to

it, just not used to it. It's only that. Once he slowly adapts, he'll realize

that behind him isn't just me, but many others. He just hasn't noticed it

temporarily.”

Every word from Sienna was considered for Mario. This behavior

naturally pleased Mrs. King. Sienna met Mrs. King's probing gaze

without avoiding it, continuing, "Mom, I need your cooperation. As long

as you cooperate with me, my brother will soon see clearly. Once he

does, he won't continue his current actions.”

Mrs. King, puzzled, looked at Sienna and asked, "How do I cooperate

with you?"

"Rest assured, it won't harm your relationship with your son." Sienna

gave Mrs. King a preemptive reassurance. Then, she continued, "Didn't

my brother want you to come to Hance City to cooperate with him? So,

you follow his instructions. However, I'll refuse you for various reasons.

On your side, follow my brother's arrangements. I'll just refuse more

decisively. You mustn't be unhappy about it, okay?"

Sienna explained in a low voice, and Mrs. King fell into a brief silence,

seemingly seriously considering whether Sienna's suggestion would be

effective.

Currently, she was indeed doing things according to Mario's wishes, but

the result was only an increasing number of meetings between Sienna

and Mario because of her. Was Mario hoping that, through this method,

the two would develop feelings over time?

Mrs. King actually knew from the beginning that these thoughts had

arisen from the moment Mario spoke to her. However, she couldn't

refuse Mario's words.

Mrs. King sighed silently, then spoke slowly, "Sienna, is this method

effective?”

"Whether it's effective or not, we'll only know once we try, right?"

Sienna smiled faintly, reaching out to hold Mrs. King's hand. She

whispered, "Mom, let me be honest with you. I don't like my brother. I

have no romantic feelings or emotions for him. I love my husband

deeply, and he's irreplaceable in my life. So, I can't entertain the

thought of anyone else."

"What my brother needs is not a wife with no background like me. I

can't provide him with any assistance, and that's been your concern all

along."

"Sienna, I..."

"Mom, let me finish.” Sienna interrupted Mrs. King. Although her words

were direct and lacked any delicacy, she continued, "Mom, I don't want

to blame you. I just want to tell you my most genuine thoughts. I want

you to know what's in my heart. Because my brother has worked so

hard to get to where he is, he must ensure that he becomes more and

more stable. Otherwise, he won't reach the end."

After Sienna finished speaking, Mrs. King nodded repeatedly. She took

the initiative to open her arms and embraced Sienna. She said,

"Sienna, I'm sorry. It's Mom's fault. Blame me for not explaining clearly

to you and for only considering my own thoughts without thinking about

you."

"Mom, let's not talk about the past. Let's focus on the present. So, what

do you think of my suggestion? Do you want to cooperate with me?"

Mrs. King nodded gently. "Of course, let's do it your way!"

Sienna and Mrs. King reached an agreement, forming a solid

collaboration. Although the two women sometimes faced off against

each other, once they reached a common goal, they became the most

stable working relationship.

One point was reached in their collaboration, and that was to start from

now.

So, when Mario suggested that Mrs. King invite Sienna over for dinner

that evening, Sienna directly found a reason to refuse. This kind of

refusal didn't raise much suspicion from Mario; she simply assumed

Sienna had genuine reasons.

So, the matter was dropped.

Sienna didn't go to the hotel to accompany Mrs. King and instead

stayed home with Rex.

The two sat in the dining room having dinner. Rex, feeling a bit puzzled,

asked, "Didn't the King family invite you tonight?"

Sienna paused, subconsciously looking up at Rex. She countered, "Do

you not want to see me?"

"Don't wrongly accuse me." Rex served her a dish and continued, “I

don't have such thoughts. I'm just afraid you'll be delayed because of

me. After all, the King family is also important to you. I don't want to put

you in a difficult situation. I'd rather bear a little inconvenience myself

than see you struggling.”

Rex said this with a serious expression, and his gaze and tone made it

seem like he meant every word.

His earnestness made Sienna find it quite amusing. She said lightly,

"Are you pretending to be pitiful?"

"Am I not really pitiful?" Rex raised an eyebrow, looking at Sienna with

a gentle smile. His eyes seemed to be waiting for Sienna's comfort and

care.