ВойтиFor some reason, a faint unease lingered in Edwin’s chest.It felt as though someone was watching him.And why had the doctor suddenly spilled everything so quickly?By the time Edwin tried to stop him, it was already too late.On Lucas’ end, he had already captured everything he needed.There was no reason to stay and watch any longer.All he had to do was present it to his grandfather the next day.Even if Philip favored Edwin, the evidence would speak for itself.Staying any longer would only risk exposure.Now wasn’t the time to tear things open between them.Lucas knew exactly where the line was.So, while Edwin’s attention remained fixed on the doctor, he slipped away silently, leaving the place without a trace.The subordinate, however, felt something was off.He turned his head to look but saw nothing.Frowning, he scratched his head. Had he imagined it?When he turned back, Edwin was still pressing the doctor.It was clear his boss had already made up his mind; there was nothi
Why were they still circling around the point?How long had this dragged on already?Even the subordinate couldn’t help rubbing his forehead.At times, he couldn’t help wondering if something was off with his boss.The doctor had made himself clear that he hadn’t done anything, yet they were still going in circles.Finally, Edwin cut to the point. His gaze turned vicious as he fixed it on the doctor.In his view, the man’s defenses had already been worn down.Now was the perfect moment to strike.“Tell me, did Lucas ask you anything important?”“Yes, he did.”The doctor nodded as he spoke.Even he felt a sense of relief. After all that back and forth, they had finally reached the real question.“I knew it. So, what did you tell him?”Edwin’s voice rose sharply.The sudden shift startled even the subordinate.He hadn’t expected his boss to turn like that so quickly.“He brought people with him that night. He was about to question me. But then your man showed up and got me out.”The doct
He acted on impulse, one thought chasing the next, his behavior always unpredictable.There was no pattern to anything he did; he simply did as he pleased. In that sense, he was the most unrestrained man in the family.At times, Lucas almost envied that.Of course, it was nothing he would ever show.After all, Edwin was still nothing more than an aimless drifter.He never considered anyone else when he acted.Everything was done on a whim.It wasn’t the kind of life Lucas wanted. What he envied was that careless ease.The doctor, pinned by the grip on his jaw, froze for a moment, unable to react.Edwin stared at him coldly.“I believe you’re a reasonable man. Do I really have to spell everything out for you?“Just tell me the truth. Why hide it?”His voice turned sharp. “Don’t tell me you think keeping your mouth shut for Lucas will somehow keep you safe.”That made even the doctor hesitate.“That’s not it… I don’t understand what you mean.”His words came out slurred, saliva nearly sp
“I don’t understand what you’re trying to do. Are you actually trying to help me, or are you just trying to get something out of me? “Why not just say it plainly? Sometimes I really can’t follow the way your mind works.“Is this how people like you always act?”By the end, the doctor’s voice had risen into a low shout.He realized there was no way to communicate with Edwin at all.They lived in completely different worlds.No matter how desperate or extreme he became, there would be no sympathy.Because someone like Edwin only ever lived for himself.Hearing his name spoken so directly, Edwin’s eyes widened.“You dare to say my name? Are you tired of living?”As he spoke, he lunged forward and grabbed the doctor by the throat.The man nearly lost his breath yet still forced out his words.“Then I’ll say it straight. If you can help me, then help me. If you can’t, forget it. I won’t beg you.“I know what you’re trying to do. You just want me to bow my head to you.“Keep dreaming. I did
The subordinate knew Edwin’s temper all too well.Sure enough, in the very next second, Edwin lifted the knife without hesitation and drove it toward the doctor’s throat.“Help! Please, spare me!”The doctor cried out.At that, Edwin stopped just in time—the blade hovered a hair’s breadth from the man’s neck.“Oh?”His careless tone pulled the doctor back from the edge.A moment ago, he had thought he was truly about to die.Now, everything had changed.“So you’re not insane after all.”There was unmistakable mockery in Edwin’s voice.Even the doctor could hear it clearly.“I’m sorry, sir… I was just scared.”“Scared of what?”Edwin tilted his head slightly as he asked, the knife still suspended at the doctor’s throat.It was obvious that he had no intention of letting him go.The doctor had been far too disobedient, easily the most troublesome subordinate he had dealt with.Everyone else obeyed him without question, treated him with absolute respect.He had never encountered a situati
The moment he felt the cold edge of the blade, his body trembled even more violently.At the sight, a flicker of excitement crossed Edwin’s eyes.He knew that this doctor was faking it.After all, who wouldn’t react to a blade pressed against their skin?Besides, with the knife right in front of him, it wouldn’t take long to understand the stakes.Watching him, Edwin narrowed his eyes.“What’s wrong? So, you do know how to be afraid?”The subordinate finally realized something was off.If the man had truly lost his mind from fear, how could he react like this?Someone genuinely broken wouldn’t even recognize what a knife was, yet this reaction was far too telling.The subordinate had seen enough over the years to recognize it.Something wasn’t right. He just couldn’t pinpoint exactly what.Still, he followed Edwin’s lead.“Sir, something’s off with him. How should we handle this?”“Don’t rush. Whether it’s real or not… I’ll find out myself.”A trace of interest flickered in Edwin’s gaz
Everyone could see who held the upper hand now.Julian’s opinion didn’t matter anymore.In fact, no one even cared what he had to say.It was almost laughable.The foreign doctor, speaking with calm authority, said, "Sir, you’re holding a syringe filled with an unidentified substance inside our hosp
It was as if she were made of air—transparent and invisible.Standing here now, she could only observe as a bystander.It felt like she didn’t belong to this world, as if she were just a visitor passing through.But this was no time for sightseeing.Watching her younger self so helpless, Aurora’s he
"Okay, I got it."Before Lucas could say anything, she threw her arms around him.She hugged him tightly, refusing to let go.A man who loved her, respected her, and had even saved her life when she was a child—with all those qualities stacked together, what more could she possibly ask for?Aurora s
Hearing Grace’s voice, Arnold was the first to react. He quickly smiled and said, “Ma’am, you’re back.”“Perfect timing. I was just about to take Miss Aurora out, and here you are—what a rare coincidence.”At that, Grace nearly teared up.What seemed insignificant in her eyes could still be weighed







