Quincy stood outside the corridor and found herself a seat.She wore a complicated expression as a billion thoughts raced through her mind.Meanwhile, inside the ward…Thea looked at James frantically while lying in bed and pleaded. “Honey, let’s remarry.”James raised his hand and interrupted Thea.Getting back together with her was not an option.He had many things he needed to do and wished to avoid involving Thea again.The Emperor wielded a considerable amount of power, and someone more powerful than him was definitely pulling his strings.Marrying Thea again would only put her in harm’s way yet another time.He knew this for a fact in his brain, but his heart was still undecided. He owed Thea for saving his life. Without her, he would never have become the man he was today. He once swore to protect Thea and devote himself to her for the rest of his life.Unfortunately, many things happened along the way. Circumstances had changed.Speaking of circumstances, another w

Outside the door…Quincy propped James up and looked at him with concern. “James, you already know that he’s dangerous, so why do you still insist on getting him to collaborate with you?”James halted his steps for a while and said, “He’s Dark Castle’s founder, one of the deadliest assassin’s guilds in the world. He has huge sway in the underworld, and it’ll be easier for me to get things done with his help.Quincy asked worriedly, “What if he just pretends to agree and disappears after getting the antidote from you?” James thought for a moment and said, “That probably won’t happen.”Although Blake was a ruthless and vicious man that had no qualms about killing, he was still a martial artist.James was familiar with a martial artist’s core tenants.They always stayed true to their word.This was only applicable to those who had dedicated years to training, though. Most that have yet to reach a certain level in martial arts would often go back on their word.Blake was someon

Quincy’s nonchalant response made James’ embarrassment even more pronounced.“U-Um, could you get out of the bathroom first? I need to get dressed.”“Okay,” Quincy replied while her eyes peered at the bathtub as if she was trying to check something.After a glance, she turned and left the bathroom.James sighed in relief.Then, he got out of the bath and quickly got dressed. After putting on his clothes, he walked out.Quincy had already set the table for them.When he sat next to her, she passed him a set of utensils. James took them and started eating.Halfway through the meal, James' phone rang.He took it out and saw an unfamiliar number. After hesitating for a while, he denied the call.“Who was it? Why didn’t you answer it?”James simply put his phone back down and picked his utensils up again. “I didn’t recognize the number. It must have been one of those telemarketers.”Shortly after turning down the call, his phone rang again.It was the same number.This tim

They could not find words to refute him.Back then, James had provided them with assistance in secret whenever they ran into trouble, but how did they thank him? By mercilessly insulting him and assuming the worst of him.James' words also rendered Thea speechless.Her mind went blank for a few seconds. Then she went back to screaming hysterically at him, “I love you! I love you so much! I really do! James… Honey, I can’t live without you! My life is nothing without you in it. Please come back to me. I know I made a mistake! I’ll love and take care of you for the rest of my life. The Callahans will agree to it! Won’t we, Mom? Right, Grandpa?”“Yes, yes, of course!” Gladys nodded furiously.As long as Thea was safe, nothing else mattered. She was prepared to say anything for her sake.Lex stepped forward and looked at James frantically. “James, come back to us. The Callahans are sorry for mistreating you in the past. You’re a regular man now and you’re also unwell. We can support

He stood up, took the book, and uttered softly, “Thank you.”Quincy smiled. “I know you’ll miss this book, so I brought it over for you.”“Thanks….”James nodded lightly and looked at her apologetically. “I’m sorry…”Quincy’s pretty lips were curved in a smile as she waved off his apology, saying calmly, “It’s okay. It really is. I already told you that I’d respect whatever decision you make.”She let out a small sigh. “Thea has it pretty rough. The whole world turned against her after her face got burned. Even her own family despised her. Finally, everything was starting to look good for her, but she ended up getting poisoned. I wonder what will happen to her once the venom takes effect.”Quincy could understand both Thea and James’ situation.It was partly her fault for harboring selfish desires.James would not be on the fence if she had not interfered back then.“To be honest, I don’t want to continue this relationship with Thea anymore.”James looked down and said, “Empe