로그인The silence lingered for a few seconds before Liesa casually straightened up. Without skipping a beat, she reached into her bag and pulled out a lollipop, offering it with a calm, collected smile. "Mr. Romano, would you like a candy?"
Sam, observing from the side, grimaced. <Is this doctor really this eccentric? Would Mr. Romano even let her stay? >
Angus, however, didn’t seem angry. His voice was slow, detached. "What did you just say?"
Liesa snapped back to attention, standing tall. She wiped away the awkwardness from her face and shifted into a professional tone. "I can fix you, Mr. Romano. If you let me stay, I can help you recover."
Angus stared at her, his expression cool. "I meant the second part."
Liesa paused for a beat before answering quickly, "If I don't fix you, I'll bring my head to you! I’ll cut it off right here at the neck!"
A small smirk tugged at the corner of Angus’s lips. He motioned for her to come closer. Liesa took a deep breath, bending down—but before she could fully straighten, his fingers gripped her chin. The coldness of his touch sent a shiver down her spine.
Angus studied her innocent-looking face, his voice dropping to a low murmur, just loud enough for the two of them to hear. "Looks like I'll have to think about what to do with that pretty head of yours."
Liesa met his gaze, unwavering. "Unfortunately, Mr. Romano, you won't have that chance. I'm going to fix you. I swear it." They locked eyes for a long moment, each of them standing their ground. After a beat, Angus released his grip and took the towel Sam handed him, carefully wiping his fingers, as if he had touched something filthy.
Liesa straightened up, a light smile tugging at her lips, before turning to Sam. "Excuse me, but where's my room?"
Sam glanced at Angus before stepping ahead, his tone polite and gentlemanly. "This way, Doctor."
"Second floor," Angus added, his voice flat.
Sam paused, giving a respectful nod. "Understood, Mr. Romano."
Liesa followed them out, but as she reached the door, she stopped and turned back, her expression suddenly serious. "By the way, Mr. Romano, I think you should take a shower. After all, I didn’t just accidentally touch your fingers earlier."
Without waiting for a response, she walked away. Just as she rounded the corner, the sound of glass shattering against the door echoed behind her. Liesa couldn’t help but smile, unfazed, and continued walking after Sam.
When they reached her temporary room, Sam stopped and turned to her. "Here we are, Doctor."
"Thank you." Liesa nodded as she pushed the door open and stepped inside. Sam hesitated before speaking again.
"Dr. Liesa, do you really think you can fix Mr. Romano's leg? I mean, fully heal it?"
Liesa smiled. "Of course." She said it casually, though inside she thought, <There’s no way it’s that simple. I just needed an excuse to stay.> Once her mission was complete, whether he could walk again or not didn't matter.
Sam chuckled softly. "I look forward to seeing your miraculous skills. Get some rest." With that, he turned and left.
Liesa gave a polite nod as he walked out, then quickly shut the door behind him. She walked over to the bed and collapsed onto it, her mind buzzing with thoughts. After a few restless moments of tossing and turning, she started to think through the situation.
A month ago, Angus, a powerful figure in Aquila City, had been shot in the head during a robbery. His body was slowly recovering, but his mind was still struggling. Post-traumatic stress had triggered symptoms of schizophrenia, though his case was far more unusual than most.
Unlike typical split personalities, where the dominant and secondary selves fought for control, Angus's secondary personalities didn't even know the main one existed. They lived in their own separate worlds inside his mind, unaware of each other.
But even so, the chaos wreaked havoc on the main personality. Each time a new personality emerged, the body was wracked with excruciating pain, and that pain left deep emotional scars on the secondary personalities. This relentless mental strain kept Angus’s mind active 24/7, and if it continued, it could lead to permanent brain damage and leave him in a vegetative state.
Liesa had been hired as an assistant to the renowned American doctor who was supposed to treat Angus. But when the doctor unexpectedly canceled due to urgent matters, Liesa, in desperate need of money, took matters into her own hands. Without a second thought, she posed as the doctor, bringing the latest equipment back to China. After conducting the tests, she synced her brainwaves with Angus's, who had been hypnotized.
The place she found herself in now was the first fractured world inside Angus’s mind. It was also the one that resembled his true self the most—if the real Angus was a business tycoon, this version was a classic arrogant CEO.
However, unlike the real Angus, this version of him had been left physically scarred by a car accident. His leg injury had made him bitter, reclusive, and suspicious of everyone around him.
A man like that was no easy person to approach. Liesa’s mission was to dissolve the anger and resentment festering in his secondary personality. Only when that anger was resolved would this fractured world disappear, and the activity in Angus’s brain would decrease.
Liesa squinted her eyes, then thought back to how Angus had rejected her earlier. She sighed, massaging her temples. She had chosen the easiest way in, thinking that posing as a doctor would make things smoother, but she hadn’t expected the level of hostility she’d face. What had seemed like the simplest option had quickly turned into a nightmare.
She realized, <I'm still too inexperienced.> She had thought using the easiest identity would make things smooth, but she hadn’t anticipated how much Angus would resist doctors here. What seemed like the simplest option had turned into the most difficult one, and the easy route had quickly become a nightmare.
"What am I supposed to do now?" With no one around, she finally let her true nature show, tossing and turning restlessly on the bed.
Meanwhile, in the other room, the television screen displayed her dramatic, distressed rolling on the bed. Sam glanced nervously at Angus, hesitating before speaking. "This doctor seems... rather unique."
Angus didn’t respond immediately. He stared at the woman on the screen, his lips twisting into a sneer. Finally, he spoke, his voice cool and indifferent. "If someone like that can actually fix me, I’d be surprised. Butler, draft an exemption contract for her to sign. In a few days, we’ll send her to the sharks."
Sam stood there, speechless.
She had slept too much during the day, and now, with her mind racing and a heavy body pressed against her, sleep seemed impossible.The mix of restless thoughts only kept her more awake, especially with Angus lying beside her.But there was a silver lining to being wide awake.Once she was sure Angus was sound asleep, Liesa carefully slipped her hand from his grasp. She gently lifted his arm off her waist, inching away like a thief in the night.She knew Angus’s sleep was light, so she didn’t dare make a sound. She barely breathed as she made the tiny movements, inching herself away until there was a small gap between them.When she finally managed to create some distance, she exhaled slowly, closing her eyes to begin sorting through her thoughts.Her mind sharpened when she focused, and she didn’t notice that, just half an inch away, Angus’s eyes were wide open.His gaze was icy, locking onto her with an intensity that could burn through her very soul.Liesa, lost in her thoughts, fi
Liesa didn’t answer, and Angus didn’t ask again. They stood there, an uncomfortable distance apart, the silence between them stretching endlessly.Her gaze drifted around the room, landing on the belt of his robe. It hadn’t been tied. She hesitated for a moment, then, almost instinctively, took a step toward him.With quick, almost mechanical movements, she tied the belt, stealing a glance at him as she muttered, half-joking, “It’s not my fault. If you hadn’t started this, I never would’ve... but then you came at me, kissing and holding me, and now I—”“And now you...?” His voice sliced through her words, his eyes narrowing as he waited for her to finish.Liesa cleared her throat, fumbling for the right words. “I... I want to be with you. I mean, I want to date you.”There was a long pause, the silence stretching too long.Liesa felt his gaze heavy on her, her heart pounding in her chest. Before she could speak again, he broke
Liesa’s voice wavered as she spoke, doing her best to sound sincere, though it made her cringe inside. Once she finished, she stole a quick glance at Angus, her heart pounding. she thought, the weight of the situation pressing down on her.Her career wasn’t even off the ground yet, and already, everything was on the line. If Angus ever remembered the fractured mental world and its alternate personality… she would never be able to work as an assistant again.The thought churned her stomach. She blinked and looked up, eyes pleading, praying for him to show mercy, to let her go without making her regret her words.Angus didn’t respond, his gaze unblinking. The silence stretched between them, the air growing heavier, colder. Liesa instinctively hunched her shoulders, her thoughts racing.
Liesa stared at Angus Romano, her mind going blank for a second.Then it clicked.Back when she insisted on searching Silas’s room, Angus had promised her a reward once it was done.Her gaze dropped—straight to the towel barely hanging at his waist.Understanding hit all at once.“Y-you don’t have to go that far…” Liesa blurted, eyes wide. She shifted back instinctively, her thoughts spiraling out of control.She thought, Her brain felt like it short-circuited.Wasn’t he never interested in her before? Her fingers clenched the sheets.Angus watched her frozen reaction, a faint smile flickering in his eyes.He leaned down suddenly.Before Liesa could react, he pressed her back onto the bed, hovering above her, his presence overwhelming.Liesa snapped out of it. Her hands shot up, pressing against his chest.Warmth pulsed under her palms. His steady heartbeat travele
Before she could think further, darkness swallowed her whole.A deafening roar filled Liesa’s ears. Her body burned and froze at the same time, the sensations tearing through her. She thrashed weakly, desperate, like someone drowning.When her hand found someone, she grabbed on instinct. Her fingers tightened with all the strength she could muster. No matter what, she refused to let go.When Liesa woke up, the first thing she saw was a white ceiling. Then came the familiar decor. She blinked slowly, confusion pulling at her. They were back at the estate.A wave of heat wrapped around her, comforting yet strange. She looked down and realized she was covered with a thermal device, warmth radiating through every layer of clothing.On the sofa beside her, Angus sat quietly, gold-rimmed glasses perched on his nose. His gaze was fixed on her, not blinking.“Sir…” Liesa started, her voice soft. She paused, forcing a small smile, trying to push past the discomfort of his unwavering stare.She
Nina ran down the hallway, her heels striking the floor in sharp, echoing beats. Every step felt like it took her further from the scene—and the humiliation that followed. She just wanted out, away from everyone’s eyes.Right before the exit, someone stepped into her path. She stopped short.“What do you want?” Nina asked, her voice tight with caution.Sam smiled politely. “Just a quick talk, Miss Swanson.”“I have nothing to say to you,” Nina shot back, her gaze darting to the two bodyguards who had appeared behind him. She instinctively stepped back, retreating toward the hall.Sam moved forward slowly, his smile never wavering. As he closed the distance, he suddenly stopped, dipping his head slightly.Nina froze, a cold shiver creeping up her spine. She turned around.And her face went pale instantly.Angus sat behind her, eyes locked on her like a blade, piercing and unblinking.“Where is Liesa?” Angus asked, his voice low, steady, and cutting through the silence like a knife.Nin
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Nina froze, her eyes widening. She hadn't expected there to be another woman in the house. She wanted to assume Liesa was just a maid, but the clothes she was wearing quickly proved otherwise."Angus, I've been waiting for you all day," Liesa said, flashing him a warm smile as she walked over to hi
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"Please, Mr. Romano, give me one more chance. My daughter is still so young, and I don't want to go to prison!" The middle-aged man knelt before Angus, his face streaked with tears, hands trembling as they pressed against the floor.He reached out, fingers trembling as he almost touched the wheelch







