Chapter 48

• In the grand Petrocelli mansion back in Valenton City, Ling Zhao sat gracefully in the opulent living room alongside her daughter, Bianca. Ling had been a beauty in her youth, her exotic Chinese features and lithe, willowy figure turning many heads. Even now at fifty years old, her regal poise and ageless elegance commanded attention.
• Bianca had inherited the best of her mother's genetics - Ling's high cheekbones, almond-shaped eyes, and raven tresses coupled with the strong jawline and aquiline nose gifted from her American father, Rafael Petrocelli. The resulting combination was utterly striking in its unique, multi-ethnic beauty.
• Unlike her two younger brothers who paid little mind to the family's underground dealings, Bianca had been groomed from birth as the Petrocellis' greatest asset and hope for the future dynasty. Her mixed heritage allowed her to move easily between high society circles as well as the gritty criminal underbelly that reminded Valenton's power structure.