C3 Reincarnated

"Elvis, I beg of you, please take care of our daughter Ciara. We both know I was kicked out of my house because of you. Please, do me this last favor as my dying wish..." Ciara's mother-Kiara Smith-cried sadly. She was at the brick of death and her bony figure was a very obvious sign of how serious her illness was, yet, she wanted her child, Ciara Smith, to live a good life.

That was the scene Ciara woke up to. She was kneeling alongside her mother in front of the entire Williams family. Some guests were also present which simply made the Williams family unable to act rashly to Kiara at the moment. She looked up to the man she called father, seated beside Old Master Williams while the mother-daughter duo were seated on another couch, looking at them mockingly while the guests, a middle-aged couple Ciara knew as the Master and Madam of the Connor family; Master Steele, Madam Ruby, and their only son, Young Master Anton. Anton was Maria's fiancé, and the families were having some tea while talking business when Kiara showed up with Ciara.

It was the third time they had come to the Williams villa, also the time she was finally accepted, but on the condition that she would cut ties with her mother. In the past, she had accepted because of her mother and not only was she the laughingstock of the city, she didn't even know when her mother died, neither did she know where she was laid to rest.

The flames of the past burned through her heart to her eyes as she glared at the Williams family.

[You should calm down Ciara, don't be rash] Alexandra's voice rang in her head.

[Okay]. And with that, she looked down, maintaining a weak façade.

"Old Master, I beg of you, she is your grand-daughter..." Kiara begged.

"No grand-child of mine would be raised by a mare mistress!" The old man yelled. it was the first time he had actually spoken out.

Since the first time Kiara took Ciara to the Williams villa, news about the illegitimate daughter of the Williams family had burned like flames all over M city. The Williams family had been brought into the spotlight by the mother-daughter duo kneeling in front of them which made Old Master Williams flare in rage. Even the identities of Kiara and Ciara were exposed by those reporters.

"Fine then! If you want your daughter to stay in the Williams family, then fine, let her come into the family! But on one condition, you both shall sever all ties and break contact with each other, from this moment!" Old Master Williams said through gritted teeth.

Ciara must have been too stupid not to realize the Old man actually hated her so much, she was quite stupid. Listening to Ciara's thoughts, Alexandra added to the flames, [Yeah, you were quite stupid then, even daring to show all your love to the old beast].

[Why weren't you this corny when you were trying to lure me into accepting the mission? What happened to your little 'cold and cool' façade?] Ciara sneered before focusing in the matter at hand. [I think this is the best time to change my fate. Going into the Williams family will only limit my ability].

[Yes, but staying out, how will you trample over them for revenge?] Alexandra reasoned.

[Simple. All I need is a big boss behind me. Someone bigger than the Williams family themselves. That way, not only would I be able to defeat them, but I would also be able to live a good life. It's a win for me!]

Alexandra was stunned speechless nut before he could compliment her sharp thinking, he heard Kiara say, "As long as Ciara can live a good life, I will definitely accept to stay away from her...". As much as it pained her to let go of her beloved daughter, she had to think of Ciara's future.

Just when the Old Master was about to talk, they heard Ciara's high-pitched but elegant voice, more like they were in a trance. Of course, with two years of vigorous practice, Ciara wouldn't just let it go in the trash because of people like them.

"Old Master Williams" She paused, let go of her mother and stood to her feet, her eyes not leaving the Old man's. "Well, you see, mum and I are never going to be apart, till death do us part. So, you can keep your offer to yourself. In abut two years, I'll be legal to live on my own and till then...Ah, my plans are none of your business, after all, none of you recognize me as part of your family, so I'll not be part of it. Plus, my last name is Smith, Ciara Smith".

"Ciara!" Kiara yelled. She didn't expect her timid daughter to actually show such a side!

"I'm sorry mum, but I followed you here three times as your dying wish, but to be apart form you even before you die? That's as good as sentencing me to death before you die!" By now, Ciara's eyes grew red. Thinking about the past and how she had never been able to see her mother again, Ciara almost burst into tears.

Unknown of her far thoughts, the onlookers, including Kiara, were shocked at what they saw. The tender and slender beauty in front of them seemed to be fighting for her mother, like a little bunny protecting a wounded tiger. Even the silent Connor family were stunned silent. Anton had stars in his eyes as he stared at Ciara, he felt weird when he saw her and couldn't take his eyes off her for a moment.

All the while, Maria and Sophie looked at Ciara and Kiara with pure distain, not noticing the dreamy look in Anton who-at that time-already marked Ciara in his heart, way above Maria.

"Then leave if you want to leave! You were never acknowledged in the first place. It won't make a difference". The Old man was fuming in rage. Over his years ruling the Williams family, when had someone actually dared to stand against him? A sixteen-year-old at that!

To everyone's amazement, Ciara simply scoffed and helped her mother up, not sparing a single glance at the others before walking towards the exit. Just before walking out, she turned towards the Williams and the Connors, and under the gaze of the maids and butler standing by the side, she said, "But when the time comes, don't come begging". Her gaze was cold and unlike that of any normal sixteen-year-old. Even the Old man was shocked for a while.

Up until she left the Williams Villa, the living room was engulfed in silence. Right from the moment she set her eyes on Ciara, Maria had been filled with jealousy for her step-sister. Although she grew up poor and without a father, she still looked better than her and she knew clearly that if she let Ciara into the Williams family the attention and care showered on her would be split. They may even compare them! But thankfully, not only did the Old man not agree, but even she didn't want to. Why be forced to live with strangers? The thought made Maria feel better in an instance.

But unlike Maria, the Old man felt defeated. In all his years leading the Williams family, only a few people had dared to cross him, yet, the young lady that was apparently his grandchild, dared! But thinking back, he had never acknowledged her as his grandchild, after all, she was just an illegitimate child, but thinking back, Elvis was his only child and Maria was his only grandchild. Would it hurt to have another grandchild in the family? And a younger and more courageous one at that?

Thinking about his hasty decision, the old man let out a sigh. Although he knew he was doing his best to keep the family from having any stains, including any illegitimate child or grandchild. Thinking back to Ciara's determined gaze, Old man Williams let out a sigh before slowly leaving the living room. He needed to be alone. No one needed to tell him that Ciara was a good seed to have, but he realized it too late. He thought she was just a fragile little bunny, but he totally forgot bunnies had claws...