เข้าสู่ระบบDominic spoke plainly. "The Grants of Skyline City."A flicker of surprise crossed Andriana's eyes, but she did not press for details. Instead, she asked, "How should I cooperate?"They talked by the lake for about 20 minutes. Dominic did most of the speaking while Andriana listened.When they had covered everything, he said, "Alright, that settles it. It's windy out. Let's head back."Andriana nodded. "Okay."Later, Dominic drove her home, or rather, to Evan's residence.The Quinns were not an old-money dynasty, but their assets exceeded a billion dollars. They lived in Skyline Bay, the most upscale villa district in Skyline City.Property there reached six figures per square feet, and any villa cost tens of millions.After she stepped out of the car, Andriana said, "I'll visit you at the office later."Dominic nodded. "Alright."He then drove straight to Orn Lake.As soon as he reached the island at the center, he spotted a lively figure at the villa gate, peering out with
Dominic said, "You really were a jerk. It was one thing when you were a kid, but after college, you could have gone back, admitted your mistake, and cleared up the misunderstanding."Andriana's face darkened. "Yes, but I couldn't bring myself to admit it, so I missed my chance. Sometimes, I think, in front of our parents, what is the point of pride? What does winning or losing even matter?"Unfortunately, by the time I understood, it was too late. You want to take care of your parents, but they're no longer there."She had her flaws. She was highly intelligent, but her emotional intelligence was low.Sniffling, Andriana composed herself and looked at Dominic. "I thought you would tell me to let it go, that it's in the past and I should move on."Dominic shook his head. "Wrong is wrong. You have to admit it."Andriana sighed. "Dominic, you really are a unique person."At that, Dominic glanced around quickly.Andriana frowned. "What are you looking at?""I'm checking if Evan is
"Being watched…" Dominic spun a lighter in his hand, almost unconsciously. After a moment, he smiled faintly.He had never intended to use his soul ability on Elijah. In truth, although he possessed this ability, he had encountered few souls, and most carried deep regrets that made them unsuitable as weapons.Over all this time, only Tom had proven suitable. The man had been a complete jerk. Later, with Lydia, Dominic had deliberately guided events, step by step, until she also became a weapon.As for other souls, Dominic acted more like a ferryman. He helped them resolve their lingering regrets and never considered using them.Now, however, the timing felt right."I want to see whether, with my current strength, I can handle the Grants…" Dominic muttered, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.He then called Andriana.She answered with a smile. "Dominic, what's the plan?"Dominic smiled in return. "I have something to discuss. I want to find a quiet place to talk. By the way, did
Ezra paused for a moment, then asked, "Where are you now?""At JewelMed," Dominic replied."Good. Stay there. I'll be there in 20 minutes." With that, he hung up.Dominic frowned. Whatever it was, it seemed important enough to discuss in person.He called the front desk to notify them.…In less than 20 minutes, the receptionist escorted Ezra in.Once inside, Dominic locked the office door, handed him a cigarette, and smiled. "So, what's going on?"Ezra took the cigarette, tucked it behind his ear, and grew serious. "Dominic, you need to take what I'm about to say seriously."Dominic's heart skipped a beat, but he kept his voice steady. "Go ahead."Ezra drew a breath. "The Alexander and Mary cliff fall case, Adam's family arson case, and Zachary's locked-room murder. These three cases seem unrelated, but there's a strange pattern. In each one, the killer seems to vanish without a trace. I think you understand what I'm getting at."Dominic lit a cigarette and nodded.Ezra co
Isabella frowned and said calmly, "You know what I mean."Katherine only smiled.Dominic and Lilith got into the old car. "Katherine, ready to go?""Okay!" Katherine slid into the passenger seat and even waved at Isabella.As the car pulled away, Isabella stamped her foot in frustration.There was nothing she could do. It was not wrong to say she had invited trouble into the house. For instance, Katherine's decision to work at JewelMed had been entirely her own.…After dropping Lilith off at school, Dominic and Katherine went straight to the company.At the office, many employees were surprised to see the chairman, who had been absent for days. They hurried to greet him, and Dominic acknowledged them with a smile.When he reached his office and stepped inside, he paused in surprise.The room was spotless. Files were neatly arranged. Most striking of all, numerous plants filled the space, their flowers in full bloom, vibrant and fragrant.'Who cleaned my office?'Dominic wa
Dominic admired Katherine's beauty and thought, 'This really is a treasure.'Her face was top-tier, her figure flawless. Even compared with supermodels, she surpassed most of them.…Suddenly, Isabella called from outside the door, "Sis?"Katherine snapped back to reality. She swallowed and replied, "I'm sleeping. What is it?""Oh, nothing. I was just asking…" Isabella muttered a couple of words to herself and left.…The next day, Katherine sat on the sofa. When she saw Isabella come out, she sneered, "What were you up to last night?"Isabella hesitated. "Uh, I wanted to ask you something, but since you were asleep, never mind."Katherine asked with disdain, "Are you guarding against me? Do you think I'd sneak into Dominic's room?"Her words embarrassed Isabella, and she laughed awkwardly. "Ah, what are you imagining?"In truth, Isabella had planned exactly that the night before. She had not expected Dominic to sneak into Katherine's room instead.Katherine felt a flicker
Dominic fell silent for a few seconds, then said, "Jessica, you really do owe them an apology. You were completely in the wrong."Jessica nodded like a pecking chick, her eyes fixed on him with a pleading look.Dominic frowned and continued, "Maybe to you it was just a prank, but you saw Isabella'
Jewel nodded. "That's right!"She had received Autumn's call the night before, and the weight that had pressed on her heart finally eased."All right, let's continue yesterday's topic," Dominic said. "Has Zachary contacted you?""He has," Jewel replied. "We're meeting at noon today."Dominic rai
"She's taken the medicine and is sleeping now. It won't be long before she recovers," Dominic said.Roy's face lit up. "That's good. That's very good."Dominic paused for a few seconds before continuing, "Roy, Jessica's parents aren't here. As her butler and bodyguard, aside from ensuring her safe
At that moment, Dominic's mind buzzed, on the verge of bursting. He had drunk tonight, but he could not tell whether the alcohol or the person before him had intoxicated him.Either way, he already felt drunk and had lost all restraint. Without thinking, he reached out and set his hand on Jessica's







