MasukThird person's POV
Leopold forcibly took Gloria away.
Gloria asked coldly, "What do you want?"
Leopold ignored her question and asked, "Where's your room? Let's go in and talk."
Gloria nodded to indicate the direction. Leopold led her into the room.
"Exactly what do you want... mmm..."
The moment the door closed, Leopold closed in, his thin lips accurately capturing Gloria's. "I've missed you," he said.
Gloria was stunned. She had expected Leopold to have some important business.
Lately, she had been reviewing the contracts she handled, worried there might be issues that prompted his long journey.
But the moment Leopold kissed her, she thought, 'Is this man crazy?'
"Let go of me!"
She pushed him away with great effort.
Although some time had passed since her miscarriage and her body had mostly recovered, it didn't mean the pain in her heart had healed.
What on earth did this man want, being so
Derek immediately hung up.Daphne's sickly face lit up instantly, like a dying person's last surge of energy.Tabitha glanced at Calvin, who intentionally looked away.But the cold glint in his eyes was caught by Tabitha."Looks like Derek isn't the only one who's crazy."Daphne's face was full of joy. She grabbed Alpha Elliott's hand. "Grandpa, did you hear that? Derek is coming to see me! This outfit is too old. I need to wear a new dress."Tabitha took the opportunity to speak up. "Since Miss Sutton is so busy, I'm leaving now."Everyone immediately panicked when they heard Tabitha was leaving."No, no! I worked so hard to find you! You can't leave! My granddaughter's leg depends on you!" Alpha Elliott pleaded anxiously."Yes, Dr. Vanessa, please check her leg first! Miss Sutton, this is Dr. Vanessa, the one I told you about. She's excellent and specializes in multiple fields! She just said she could get you back on y
"Don't worry, treating patients is my job," Tabitha said coolly, methodically cleaning and stitching Daphne's wounds.Without anesthesia, the needle pierced Daphne's wrist repeatedly.Even though Daphne wanted to die, the physical pain was too much. She winced, teeth clenched."Does it hurt?" Tabitha suddenly asked."No kidding! If I stuck you with a needle, would you feel nothing?" Daphne shot back, biting her words.She hadn't had a good life these past few years, but her temper was just as volatile as before.Tabitha lowered her eyes, a cold smile playing on her lips. This was nothing.That winter, she had dragged her own wounded body to the hospital for stitches, needle by needle. It was far more painful than this.Soon, Tabitha finished treating Daphne's wrist.Seeing Daphne's soaked robe, she ordered, "Find her a clean set of clothes to change into.""Right away. Dr. Vanessa, you've had a long trip. Why don'
Even though Daphne had lost her right to succession, the Amber's Eye Pack still supported her. Her living expenses and quality of life were the same as before.The moment Tabitha entered the estate, a man she didn't know approached her. "You must be Dr. Vanessa? I've heard so much about you. Please, save my sister."Tabitha stopped. She had never seen this man when she was part of the Amber's Eye Pack.Judging by his outfit, he was likely Calvin, the adopted heir from the side branch."I'll do my best," Tabitha replied.Calvin looked delicate, with fair skin. If he wore a vintage suit, he would look like a refined scholar.He seemed clean-cut and not like someone who was plotting anything.Yet, the fact that he was chosen as the heir meant he wasn't simple.Even though Amber's Eye was declining, Alpha Elliott still carried weight. He wasn't to be underestimated.Tabitha hadn't seen Daphne in years. She had no idea what s
Leopold rubbed the ring Gloria left behind. His eyes were deep and contemplative. He was definitely thinking hard."It's been almost four years. She really had the nerve to keep hiding like this."At a seaside restaurant in Seattle, Tabitha spoke softly, sharing her past.The details that were once cold facts in documents now seemed to take on warmth as she told her story.When she reached the emotional parts, Tabitha's eyes turned red, but she stubbornly refused to let the tears fall."Cedrick, thank you for listening. I've been alone for so many years. No family, no friends. Sometimes I just want someone to talk to, but there's no one. That's why I always messaged you. You must think I'm super annoying, right?"Austin finally understood why she had so much to say.She was Tabitha.He thought back to the countless messages he had received. He had always been cold toward her, but for her, he might have been her only comfort.
Derek and Alvin had investigated Austin years ago. They heard Austin was demoted after a failed mission.When the organization found out he was taking private jobs, they finally kicked him out.Lisa's request was one of those small, private jobs—and he just happened to cross paths with Tabitha.He had that old leg injury back then. Derek recognized it instantly.After being expelled from the organization, Austin had completely vanished.Derek and Alvin searched for years without a single lead. They never expected Tabitha to find him.Alvin frowned. "How did Tabitha find a guy we couldn't even track?""Don't forget, she has Lucian. They have their own contacts."Lucian was a gray-area figure that Derek had been trying to find for years, too. He knew Tabitha held Lucian in high regard.Even without romance, Lucian was absolutely like family to her.Derek and Tabitha's relationship had just started to mend, so
"Damn it!" Leopold cursed under his breath. He could only watch Tabitha drag the man out and disappear from the cafe entrance.Then it hit him. Tabitha had been holding the man's sleeve tightly as she ran.A smile crept onto his face—Derek was being cheated on!Thinking about that, Leopold's mood instantly lifted.He stripped off his soiled white jacket and tossed it to his attendant. "Put this bill on Derek's tab. And send him the dry-cleaning bill for this suit, too."Tabitha was in Seattle. With his resources, she couldn't escape him.Leopold pulled out his phone and called Derek. It rang several times before being forwarded to Alvin's phone."Alpha Leopold, Alpha Derek is in an important meeting right now. He can't take calls. Is there something urgent?" Alvin's voice sounded cautious through the receiver.Leopold leaned against the wall, his tone dripping with schadenfreude. "It's nothing major for me. Just tell him







