LOGIN"Mr. Zephyr, are you sure you don't want to think it over? These projects have huge potential. If you miss this chance, you won't get another one like it," Lincoln said."No need." Christopher gave a faint smile. "If you're interested, feel free to take them yourself. Zephyr Group won't be involved."With that, he turned to leave.Lincoln watched his back."You really don't want to reconsider?" he called out after Christopher. "Zephyr Group just went through all that with Jayden. Things aren't exactly stable inside. If you pass on these projects, too, it might hurt your foundation."Christopher paused for a second, but didn't turn around."Thanks for the concern, Mr. Spencer. I've got a handle on Zephyr Group."Then he walked off without another word, leaving Lincoln standing there, his expression dark.-After leaving, Christopher fell into thought.Lincoln bringing up a deal at a time like this didn't feel simple at all. More likely, he was trying to take advantage of Zephy
Christopher's gaze turned cold as he looked at Jayden, eyes dark and unreadable.He knew that Jayden was trapped in his own obsession. No matter what he said, it wouldn't get through. Staying here any longer was only a waste of time; it wouldn't uncover anything useful.Christopher said nothing more and slowly stood up.Jayden suddenly looked up, a flicker of unwillingness still in his eyes. This time, he didn't explode again. He just stared at Christopher's back, his gaze locked on him.Christopher didn't stop. He walked straight toward the door of the visiting room, leaving that resentful stare behind.Once outside, he had just reached the corner at the end of the hallway when a familiar voice came from the side."Mr. Zephyr. Been a while."He paused and turned.Lincoln stood there in a well-tailored dark gray suit, hands in his pockets, leaning casually against the wall with a knowing smile.Lincoln had been Christopher's rival in business for years. They had crossed paths
Christopher let out a small sigh, closed his eyes, and forced the weight of those dark thoughts down.He pulled out his phone and called Jessica.His voice was steady and firm. "Set up a full treatment plan for me."There was a brief pause on the other end before she let out a soft laugh. "What, you're finally ready to stop overthinking and give yourself a break?"She knew him too well. Christopher was always pushing himself too hard. He planned everything and thought ten steps ahead, never letting himself relax for even a moment.Christopher didn't argue. He simply said, "I need stable emotions. I need a clear mind to face the people I need to face, and handle what I need to handle.""Alright, I understand." Jessica's tone shifted, turning serious. "I'll arrange everything starting tomorrow. Medication, therapy, and physical treatment. We'll cover it all. Trust me. As long as you stick with it, you'll get better.""Thank you."Christopher ended the call.After hanging up, he
"Do you think I wanted to end up like this?!"Jayden's tears fell as his voice broke. "It was all of you! The entire Zephyr family pushed me to this point! I just want you to see that everything you did to me back then comes with a price."Gerald looked at Jayden, his outburst filled with regret and helplessness.He knew Jayden wasn't lying. The tragedy of the Zephyr family had come, in large part, from their own internal conflicts and unfairness.Alas, it was too late now.Jayden was already behind bars, and Gerald himself was being dragged down because of it.-Soon, news of Gerald being impeached spread across Northon.Some said he had covered for a relative's crimes. Others accused him of abusing his authority. In a short time, his reputation collapsed, and he became the target of public criticism.He sat alone in his empty office, watching the traffic move outside the window, a sense of defeat settling in.Gerald thought the one person happiest about this must be Chris
However, reason quickly took over Christopher's mind again.Just then, his phone rang, breaking the silence on the deck.It was Nigel.Christopher took a breath and answered."Mr. Zephyr, we'll reach the dock in about an hour." Nigel's voice came through, steady and respectful. "Also, Dr. Reid is already waiting there. She said she brought your medication."The mention of Jessica hit like cold water, instantly putting out the spark that had just risen in Christopher's chest.He snapped back to himself as he was reminded of his depression, of the times he had lost control and the mistakes that followed.He couldn't be that selfish. He couldn't let one moment of impulse put Amelia in danger again."Got it." His voice returned to its usual calm, giving nothing away. "Make arrangements. Once we dock, I'll go see Jessica first."After hanging up, Christopher stayed on the deck for a long time. Only when the ship drew closer to the dock did he turn and head inside.Each step felt h
Jasper gave Amelia a light pat on the shoulder and nodded toward Christopher. "Go talk to him. Some things are better said face-to-face."With that, he turned and walked away, leaving the two of them alone on the deck.Amelia took a slow breath, smoothed the edge of her clothes, and walked toward Christopher.The sea wind lifted her hair. A few strands brushed against her cheek, softening her features.She stopped beside him, looking out at the dark ocean. "How did you find me? I thought… You wouldn't be able to locate the island."Christopher lowered his gaze and said nothing. His grip on the railing tightened.Her presence only made the chaos inside him worse.He wanted to pull her close, to hold her and feel her warmth, to make sure she was really here.However, reason held him back.He saw himself as trouble, as someone who would only bring danger and harm into her life.Silence settled over the deck, broken only by the waves hitting the hull and the wind sweeping past.
Christopher looked indifferently at her and continued talking to Nicole, "Yes, I'll be there in a jiffy."After ending the call, Christopher drove off before Amelia could say anything."Stop the car," Amelia said.Christopher was steering the wheel with one hand while resting the other arm on the
Amelia lowered her head and walked toward the washroom to treat the burn on her chest.She looked at the red patch around her collarbone, where she felt searing pain just from mere contact with her shirt. She furrowed her brows, but knew she couldn't do anything about her wound just yet.She could
"What do you feel like eating tonight?" Christopher asked Nicole. "Let's start by ordering in the private room."If anyone didn't know the relationship between Christopher and Amelia, they would have thought these two were complete strangers.Nicole smiled and wrapped the coat tighter around herse
Jasper looked at Amelia, a flicker of pain in his eyes."He really treats you like that?"Christopher didn't even glance her way and walked openly with another woman.Nicole wasn't even a full-time employee at Zephyr Group, yet she could come to negotiate a deal. Other than being treated like the







