All Chapters of Dumping My Ex to Flash Marry the Untouchable CEO: Chapter 2581 - Chapter 2590

Sometimes, it came down to whether a person could endure the demands of the work and whether they could live with it.He and the doctor had stepped onto a path with no way back from the very beginning.And once they knew there was no return, there was nothing left but to keep going.The subordinate gently helped the doctor up from the chair.“Come on. I’ll take you to the basement. For your injury, I can give you a couple of painkillers. That’s about all I can do.”Even that was something he decided on his own.Before this, anyone injured would simply be thrown into the basement, left to fend for themselves.If Edwin happened to remember, they might be brought out again for questioning.But this time, the subordinate was willing to offer painkillers—if only because the two of them had crossed paths before.At those words, something flickered in the doctor’s eyes.He understood perfectly well that this was the most the man could do.Beyond that, there was nothing else to hope for.…The

“Look at you, what happened to basic trust between people?”Lucas draped an arm over Philip’s shoulder, casual, almost conspiratorial.“Grandpa, you raised me when I was young. I know better than anyone how good you were to me. How could I ever forget that?”“Save it.”Philip snorted, though the sharpness in his eyes had already begun to ease.For all his words, the edge of his irritation was softening.After all, Lucas was still the grandson he valued most.Hearing him speak like this, so measure and aware, how could he not feel a flicker of satisfaction?At his age, there were still many things he would have to rely on his children and grandchildren for.He still had some savings and commanded a measure of respect, but who could say how long that would last?A lifetime of striving, in the end, was only for a peaceful finish.That was all he wanted now.The pride he once held so tightly had faded.What mattered was easing things between them, not letting it grow awkward or strained.“

Philip didn’t believe a word of it.“If you’ve got nothing to say, then leave. Don’t stand here getting on my nerves.”He waved him off, already done with the conversation.“Why should I leave?”Lucas didn’t budge.If anything, he seemed more set on staying.He rose to his feet, phone in hand, and walked straight toward Maria.She stiffened as he approached, unease creeping up her spine.Instinctively, she shot Philip a look for help.But Philip was just as uncertain.He had no idea what Lucas was about to do.“What exactly are you trying to do?” Philip demanded. “Can’t you just say what you want to say?“Why are you going toward Maria?”“Maria?”Lucas let out a soft, dismissive scoff.“Grandpa, have you really gotten to the point where you’ll just take anyone in?”Maria’s hands tightened at her sides.That stung more than she expected.No matter how much time passed, Lucas never seemed to change.He was still just as sharp and cutting.But this felt different.There was something heav

“Lucas, you know how this works. Whoever makes the claim has to prove it.”Philip’s gaze sharpened, turning firm.But beneath it, there was already a quiet shift, he was starting to believe him.Lucas nodded.“I know. That’s why I didn’t come empty-handed. I also know that without proof, none of you would believe me.”As he spoke, his eyes settled on Maria.Her heart skipped.It was clear now that Lucas hadn’t come unprepared.This wasn’t a bluff.For a brief moment, something like resignation flickered through her.Then instinct took over.She quietly slipped out her phone, intending to send a message.Whether Edwin knew about this or not—she needed to inform him right now.If Lucas had really come this far, and Edwin was caught off guard, the consequences would be disastrous.But before she could do anything, Lucas moved.He reached out and snatched the phone from her hand.Lifting it slightly, he looked at her with a faint, knowing smile.“What? Are you trying to warn your son?”“I…

“So what, Grandpa? You think I’m exaggerating?“You saw it yourself. He was threatening someone in that video. The way he spoke and acted was completely unhinged.“He even grabbed the man by the jaw. What do you think that leads to?”Lucas widened his eyes slightly, his tone edged with deliberate disbelief, as if Philip were shielding something far worse.Philip fell silent.When had his grandson turned into this kind of performer?Every word and expression was layered and calculated.Even Maria was momentarily thrown.This wasn’t the distant and composed Lucas she remembered.Now he felt different. He was sharper.Philip opened his mouth, ready to say something in Edwin’s defense.After all, he knew his grandson well enough.Lucas might look polished on the surface, his words measured, but he wasn’t soft.If anything, he was far more ruthless than he let on.Breaking someone’s jaw was nothing.Even worse wouldn’t be out of the question.The family wasn’t criminal, but there were thin