Chapter18:

Seth approached Japheth, who was busy on his laptop, with a cunning plan in mind. He knew Japheth liked Cecilia but was determined to prevent any relationship between them. Seth believed Cecilia's troubled past, being an illegitimate child of the family, could be used against her. Her mysterious background made her story even more intriguing, but Seth saw it as a weakness he could exploit. However, there was a problem: there was a gap in Cecilia's history after high school. No one knew what she did during that time, especially when she suddenly went to America. Rumors suggested she was involved in activities like hacking. Despite her beauty and acting talent, Cecilia's lack of major success indicated she likely didn't engage in shady dealings. But Seth was still determined to use any means necessary to keep her away from Japheth and protect the family's reputation. Seth watched his brother from a distance, his heart going out to him. Japheth Ramos had endured a difficult childhood, mar