Slowly, Harvey spooned St. Steve's concoction into Crysta's mouth. The girl swallowed it with difficulty, as if every drop of liquid added to the burden on her already weak body. All this time, Harvey had been treating her brain structure every day—preventing her body from ever fully recovering.As soon as the medicine went down her throat, Crysta tried to close her eyes to sleep. But suddenly, her face tensed up. Her head felt as if it had been hit by thousands of needles. A sharp pain shot from her forehead to the back of her head.Crysta grimaced, her body writhing wildly on the bed. Her shrill scream made Harvey spontaneously sit up.“Miss Crysta, please hold on a moment. I'll ease it.” Allison hurriedly reached for Crysta's forehead, but Harvey's hand stopped her movement first.Harvey shook his head slowly. His gaze was firm. “Allison, this is indeed a side effect of the medicine.”He simply moved his two fingers, signaling Allison to back off. Harvey knew exactly what was happe

“Our daughter is a rising actress. Beautiful, smart, and accomplished. I'm sure you'll fall in love with her the moment you see her.”The middle-aged woman with elegant makeup flashed a broad smile. The jewels in her jewelry sparkled softly under the crystal chandelier, emphasizing her luxurious appearance. She was Marylin Reid, Vanessa's mother.At the VIP table, appetizing dishes were neatly arranged, their aroma filling the room. Next to Marylin, a man in an expensive suit sat upright—Billy Reid, Vanessa's husband and father. His face exuded pride, as if every word Marylin said was the absolute truth about their daughter.“That's right,” Billy replied proudly. “Vanessa is a very independent child. When she was in college, she tried out for castings, became an advertising model, and even participated in a series shoot. We were against it at first, but it turns out her talent far exceeded our expectations. I'm sure Abram will like her.”The handsome young man—Abram—smiled slightly as

Marylin's eyes widened, then narrowed sharply. Her arms were folded across her chest, her body leaning forward slightly as if challenging him. Her cynical gaze was fixed on Harvey from head to toe.“You?” Her voice rose half an octave, sounding full of scorn. "You're the one having a relationship with my daughter? You should take a look in the mirror first, young man! You look too ordinary to be the lover of a megastar like Vanessa."Marylin chuckled briefly. “And Vanessa said you're the General? Don't be ridiculous. He disappeared a long time ago, and he must be old enough to retire by now. You think we're going to believe that just because you have a little power?”Billy looked up, his chin raised high as if looking down on someone from a lower caste. His gaze was sharp and full of disgust.“My wife is right,” he said coldly, his tone measured but condescending. “I don't care if you're in the military or not. But you've been rude by daring to enter this VVIP room.”He leaned back, i

The atmosphere in the room was suddenly silent, as if the air had frozen with their shock.Billy could only stare silently, his lips opened slightly but not a word came out. The look in his eyes implied shock mixed with disbelief.Marylin was also silent. Her brows furrowed, her eyes darted from one face to another, trying to find an explanation amongst the confusion.Who exactly owns this building? She wondered.Harvey? But doesn't Abram own the biggest share here? If so, doesn't he automatically own the hotel?Marylin's mind raced, but there was no definitive answer. Only an uneasy feeling began to creep into her chest."You-you..."Marylin stared at Harvey with rounded eyes, her finger raised shakily to point at the man. Her words hung in the air, as if her tongue had lost the strength to form them into sentences.The anger that had been burning in her chest slowly subsided, replaced by a piercing sense of wonder."How could... that manager say this building belongs to you?" her vo

Marylin and Billy exchanged glances. No words were spoken, only a brief, heavy silence. Harvey's words—though spoken in a flat tone—pierced deeper than anyone's screams.Marylin's face tensed slightly, while Billy shifted slightly in his chair, trying to maintain his composure.Billy finally cleared his throat, trying to regain control of the situation.“We love Vanessa with all our hearts,” he said, his voice as calm as possible, but there was a slight tension he couldn't hide. “She is our precious child. Don't you think... your words are a little excessive, Harvey?”Harvey slowly placed his hand on the table. His movement was calm, but it was enough to attract the attention of everyone there. His gaze was fixed on Billy—flat, yet containing a subtle pressure that was difficult to ignore.“Then why did you act that way?” he said softly, his voice almost emotionless but sharp.His words hung in the air, causing Billy to fall silent for a moment.The words were not just a question. The