Chapter 245The response came faster than anyone anticipated.Within forty-eight hours of the global announcement, the Medical City’s communication channels were overwhelmed. Emails, formal letters, encrypted proposals—requests poured in from every direction. Major hospitals, private research institutions, government-backed medical agencies, even independent specialists with proven track records—all asking for one thing.Access.Partnership.Involvement in the newly established program.Inside the administrative wing of the Medical City, the situation had already escalated into organized chaos. Staff moved quickly between departments, sorting, filtering, flagging priority requests. Screens displayed incoming data in real time, each line representing another institution seeking entry.In the president’s office, the atmosphere was quieter—but far more serious.President Alistair Vaughn stood near the window, a tablet in hand, scanning through a list of applicants. His expression wasn’t

Chapter 247The evening had settled quietly over the city, but Adrian’s office remained lit.Not brightly—Just enough.A soft glow stretched across the polished desk, reflecting faintly against the glass walls behind him. The city lights flickered in the distance, alive, unaware of the deeper currents moving beneath its surface.Adrian stood by the window, one hand in his pocket, the other holding his phone.His expression was calm.But his thoughts—Focused.Measured.The announcement earlier had already begun rippling across global networks. Messages, confirmations, requests, alliances—everything was moving faster than expected.And yet— ne development stood out.Unusual. Unexpected.He tapped the screen.The call connected almost immediately.“Finally,” came the voice from the other end.Kai.Casual as always.“You disappear for days and suddenly remember you have a phone.”Adrian didn’t respond to the tone.“I need information.”Kai chuckled lightly.“Straight to business. I see

Chapter 249 Adrian stepped out of the car, his gaze lifting briefly toward the upper floors before he walked inside. The lobby was almost empty at this hour, the usual daytime noise replaced by a low, distant hum of machinery and silence that felt too clean to be natural. His footsteps echoed lightly across the polished floor. By the time he reached the elevator, his expression had already settled into its usual state. The doors slid open. He stepped in and pressed the highest floor without hesitation. As the elevator began to rise, he took out his phone and dialed her number. It rang once. Twice. Then it connected. “…Where are you?” he asked immediately, his tone steady. A brief pause followed on the other end. Then Elena’s voice came through—soft, but not steady. There was something underneath it. Something unsettled. “Come to the rooftop.” Adrian’s brows tightened slightly. “The rooftop?” “Yes.” A pause. “…Please.” He leaned back slightly against the elevator wa

Chapter 251 Adrian stepped into the room and didn’t bother with the lights. He didn’t need them. The only illumination came from the city outside, spilling through the full glass walls in thin, restless waves of gold and blue. It painted the floor in soft reflections, like the room was floating somewhere between night and memory. That was how he liked it lately. Quiet. Unclaimed. Undisturbed. He loosened his collar as he walked further in, each step unhurried but deliberate, like even his movements were chosen with care. The events from earlier still followed him in pieces—the rooftop, Elena’s apology, the way her voice had cracked when she spoke. He didn’t dwell on it. But it stayed. Like something left on the edge of thought, refusing to disappear completely. He stopped at the center of the room. Then, after a moment, his gaze dropped to his hand. The ring. Still there. Still silent. Still the same as it had been for days. Adrian’s eyes narrowed slightly. “…It’s been

Chapter 253 Kaia stood by the window, the glass cold against the faint heat of his thoughts. His phone lay in his hand, silent but restless in a way that felt louder than any sound in the room. He stared at it for a long moment. The name was there. Waiting. Taunting him in its stillness. He tightened his grip slightly, then exhaled through his nose as a slow, frustrated sigh escaped him. Should he call? Or was this the kind of line you crossed only once… and could never take back after that? He didn’t dial immediately. His gaze lingered outside for a moment, thoughtful. Measured. This wasn’t just a casual call. Every word would matter, Every pause. Every reaction. “…Let’s see if you’re still the same,” he murmured under his breath. Then He tapped the screen. The line rang once. Twice. On the third ring— It connected. A voice came through, sharp at first— Then immediately shifting. “…Kai?” A pause. Then a low chuckle followed. “Well, I’ll b