LOGINLydia asked nervously, "What are you planning to do?"Dominic turned to look at her. "You wanted to protect your family, right? Simple. Kill Zachary. If that doesn't solve the problem, deal with whoever is creating it."Lydia clenched her teeth, anger flashing in her eyes. "I've dreamed of killing him, but I can't do it."Dominic smiled. He took out a pink plastic ring and held it out to her. "Put this on."A single strand of hair was wrapped around the ring.Lydia looked at him, resentment still lingering. "Don't toy with me."Dominic said nothing. He caught her hand and slid the ring onto her finger.The next moment, Lydia froze.A familiar November chill brushed against her skin. She stared ahead and whispered, "I… I came back to life?""Temporarily," Dominic replied.Shock flooded her face. "Dom, you…"Words failed her.Bringing the dead back to life. What kind of power was that?A trace of awe entered her gaze."After your body is cremated tomorrow, you'll be able to
'So this is her obsession,' Dominic thought. 'Luckily, I warned her in advance that Zachary would target her family and planted the idea in her mind. Otherwise, this fixation might never have taken root.'In truth, he knew Zachary would most likely never touch Lydia's family.'I really am a terrible person, even deceiving a ghost.'Embarrassed, Dominic rubbed his nose and said, "It's all in the past. Your next life will be better."Lydia paused. "I know you're trying to comfort me, but that doesn't sound right."Dominic smiled. "Don't worry. The person who killed you will be caught."Lydia nodded, then hesitated. An eager look crossed her face. "Dom, can you help me?""With what?""Protect my family." Lydia bit her lip. "I'm afraid Zachary will go after them. That bastard is capable of anything, and the Grants of Skyline City have the resources to back him up."She had been with Zachary for a long time. She knew that to the Grants, human life meant nothing.Their power ran de
Lydia looked around in disbelief.Dominic strolled over at an unhurried pace, a faint chuckle escaping him. "Stop staring. I'm talking to you."She stared at him in shock. "You… can see me?"She already understood what she had become. She had not wanted to remain in the house and listen to the mourners wail, so she had stepped outside for some quiet.She never expected Dominic to approach her. She certainly never expected him to speak to her.Dominic's tone turned flat. "Why does every one of you always start with that line?"Still dressed in her red nightgown, Lydia asked blankly, "Dom, who… exactly are you?""You should call me Mr. Fleming now," he replied casually.She froze. After a long moment, she forced a bitter smile. "I actually tried to scheme against you. I must have been asking for trouble."Dominic waved a dismissive hand, walked past her, and entered the mourning hall.The hall was crowded, mostly with Lydia's relatives.The moment he stepped inside, the room f
Dominic let out a soft sigh. He knew Katherine's situation could not be rushed. Isabella was one factor, and Lilith also needed a clear explanation. This was not a simple matter.As for his father-in-law, that would be easier. Nothing had changed, and he would certainly agree.After weighing it all, Dominic decided to set Katherine's matter aside for now. The urgent issue was Lydia.He sat in his office chair, picked up his phone, and called Ezra."Ezra, are you busy?""Hold on." Ezra sounded as if he were walking. About a minute later, he said, "Dominic, go ahead."Dominic got straight to the point. "What happened to Lydia?"At that, Ezra lowered his voice. "The official report says suicide, but there are many suspicious details at the scene. Lydia has a blunt-force mark on the back of her head, and her mother said she was still on a call with her last night."In short, this case is most likely murder. We've quietly set up a task force to investigate. Once we uncover the truth
Jewel couldn't stay any longer. She covered her mouth and hurried back to her office.Several employees looked up and exchanged glances.In front of others, Jewel always carried herself with the cold, untouchable authority of a CEO."Just now… did Miss Wright look like she was crying?""Shh. Don't say anything. She came running out of Dominic's office. You know what that means, right?""Got it…"…Dominic remained completely unaware.At that moment, his attention was entirely on Katherine.Katherine seemed to notice the movement outside. She glanced toward the doorway, puzzled. "Dominic, did Jewel just—""Katherine, when we're together, let's not talk about other women." He spoke with a faint smile as he leaned closer, breathing in her scent."Mm." Katherine blushed. "Don't hold me so tight. I can barely breathe."At her words, Dominic's gaze drifted downward, lingering. His restlessness deepened. Instead of loosening his hold, he pulled her closer, growing bolder.Katheri
Jewel spoke with barely contained excitement.Dominic chuckled, understanding her reaction. For her, JewelMed had always been a lifelong ambition. Now that it was thriving more than ever, her joy was only natural.After calming down, Jewel said, "Hey, have you seen the news? Lydia committed suicide."Dominic raised an eyebrow, took out his phone, and checked the headlines. Within seconds, he confirmed Lydia's death.Jewel studied his expression. "You're not even a little surprised?"Dominic gave a faint smile. "Lydia endured intense cyberbullying. She was mentally fragile. It's not surprising that she couldn't withstand it.""Mm." Jewel's tone turned sharp. "That woman caused you so much harm. At least she had enough shame to realize she had no right to keep living."Dominic clicked his tongue. "She's dead. Shouldn't you feel some sympathy?""Sympathy?" Jewel let out a cold laugh. "Do you think I'm a saint? She almost got you thrown in jail. And the people behind her still have







