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Scarlett looked puzzled.She didn't know much about Theo's past, but from the few things Theron had said-and the way he reacted-it was obvious Theo's birth mother was definitely not a good person."She's not."Theron walked in with a dark expression, his face cold enough to freeze the room."Really not?" Hilary compared Scarlett and Theo again.The more she looked, the more alike they seemed.Not just in appearance-even tAt the hospital, Michael had just finished getting his wound dressed.The cut on his forehead meant they had to trim his bangs, and for the first time, Scarlett could see his face clearly.His features were clean and soft-almost scholarly, like someone who didn't quite belong in a place like this."I didn't expect that... you're actually kind of handsome," Hilary said, leaning in for a closer look.Michael shifted uncomfortably under her gaze. He'd always kept his hair long to hide behind it, to keep people at a distance. But now, little by little, he was starting to step out of that shell."Hmm..." Hilary clicked her tongue. "Still too skinny, though. Built like a stick. A real man should have some muscle.""So what you mean is... you like the strong, muscular type?" Scarlett asked casually."That's none of your business," Hilary lifted her chin.Then she suddenly remembered something. She looked around. "Wait, didn't you go chase that attack
Meanwhile, in Country K, inside a high-level royal chamber..."My informant inside Country A's military has been exposed, but we still obtained partial intelligence. The War God is not at the border. He may have gone to the capital."A man in authority spoke calmly."This is not confirmed yet. Professor Joe, your trip to the capital is critical. Verify this information.""I understand," said the white-coated professor."If the War God truly is in the capital," the man continued with a confident smile, "then we will launch a full offensive. This time, we will break through Country A's border defenses."The next morning.Scarlett had just prepared to leave when a message arrived.Theron : [I have something to handle this morning. I can't run with you.]She glanced at it briefly.No reaction.She had always run alone anyway.But then another message came.Theron : [There's a serial offender active recently. Be careful.]
Half an hour later.Pamela stormed into the Hayes residence like a war machine."Scarlett! Where are you?!"Her voice echoed through the house.Sadie and Mossa immediately came downstairs.Sadie hurried forward. "Auntie, what brings you here?""Don't call me auntie!" Pamela snapped immediately. "Who are you to me? A shameless girl like you isn't worthy of my son!"Sadie's face instantly turned pale, then dark.Mossa stepped forward angrily. "Mrs. Whitmore, that's too much. Sadie is gentle and kind-how can you insult her like that?""Gentle and kind?" Pamela sneered. "Sleeping her way into a director's favor just to get a lead role-and you call that kind? I already went easy on her."She waved it off and headed upstairs."I'm not here to argue. Where is Scarlett?"She walked straight to Scarlett's room and knocked.Bang bang bang-"Open the door! Scarlett! It's me!"No response.She knocked harder. Still
Meanwhile, in a VIP hospital room.James lay in bed, staring at his immobilized leg. The doctor had told him he wouldn't be able to walk for at least a year.A year.He was supposed to inherit his father's company soon-how could he possibly stay in a wheelchair?All of this was because of Scarlett.And that man.He had been sending people to find him. If he ever did, he would make him pay back a thousandfold.Just then, his mother, Pamela, walked in."Mom, did we get a spot at the Sanctum Medica?" James asked urgently.Pamela sighed and shook her head."We have to wait until the end of next month.""Next month?!" James's face darkened. "My leg will miss the best treatment window!""Don't panic," Pamela said quickly. "On the way back, I ran into Mrs. Vaughn. She told me something... Scarlett knows Doctor Willow from the Sanctum Medica.""What?!" James's eyes widened. "That's impossible.""I thought so too," Pamela
Scarlett helped Theron into the entrance of the Sanctum Medical Institute, where they immediately ran into Steve coming down the stairs."You're here!"Steve's expression lit up the moment he saw Scarlett."What brings you here today?""I brought a friend for treatment," Scarlett replied.Only then did Steve notice the man she was supporting.He should have seen him immediately-he was too large to miss. But Steve's attention had been entirely locked on Scarlett.He looked over and froze slightly."Mr. Cross?"Theron Cross-the CEO of the Cross Corp. Why was he with Scarlett?And more importantly...Steve's eyes dropped.Scarlett's arm was still around Theron 's waist.He had never seen her this close to any man before. Maybe it was just because he was injured?That thought barely comforted him.At the same time, Theron was also observing Steve through half-lidded eyes.Scarlett had ties with Dr. Nyx, so k
A few minutes later, Mr. Don and his men were bruised, swollen, and hugging their heads while begging for mercy.The sight left Darrel completely dumbfounded.His jaw practically hit the floor.He even slapped himself twice.Not a dream.Definitely not a dream."H-Holy crap... Theron... she-she can fight?!""Mhm." Theron replied calmly.Mhm?That's it?!Darrel turned to stare at him.Theron's expression hadn't changed at all.Now that he thought about it-from the very beginning, Theron had never looked worried."You already knew?""Mhm."Again?!Darrel almost screamed."Wait! Since you knew, why were you saying she was weak and fragile?!"Theron didn't answer immediately. His gaze remained fixed on Scarlett.Outside, a light rain had started to fall.She stood alone in the misty drizzle, slim and quiet, looking almost heartbreakingly lonely.She looked so thin.So easi







