Everyone inside the room froze when Oliver suddenly hugged Callen. The nurses stiffened as if their spines locked in place, while Shaun's jaw dropped so far it almost hit the floor.Ivy stared at Callen, unable to understand why the owner of Valeron City's largest medical network treated her husband like an old friend rather than a stranger.Callen gently loosened Oliver's arms and stepped back with a calm expression. He glanced at Shaun, and a faint smirk appeared on his face as he tilted his head slightly."I should probably go," he said. "There's someone here who clearly doesn't like me."Oliver blinked, only now remembering Shaun's earlier accusation. For a brief moment, confusion appeared in his eyes before it shifted into sharp irritation. "Right! You accused someone of using my name."Shaun's lips trembled as if he had swallowed glass. "T–That's correct, Sir," he stammered. "I was only trying to protect the hospital's reputation."Callen folded his arms casually, watching him w

Oliver felt like he was swallowing sand when he heard Callen's answer. The war had been won by Valdera thanks to Callen's quick decisions in facing such a heavy conflict. Rosevale suffered significant losses and was badly destroyed after its defeat.That meant people from the enemy nation couldn't make the effort to take revenge anytime soon. Oliver asked carefully, "Does that mean someone slipped into the military's secret lab and got a sample from the research subject?"Callen didn't need to answer because Oliver understood it through his sharp gaze. He stood and said, "Let me handle it. You focus on gathering rare disease cases, such as William's. I'll introduce you to someone.""Is that person from our organization?" Oliver asked. He was also a member of the Heliark."I'm thinking of bringing her to our side.""Her?" Oliver's brows drew together, and his eyes widened as something came to mind. "Don't tell me it's Alissa..."When Callen nodded, Oliver blinked several times. Alissa

Belmin froze for a moment, but his shock lasted only a fraction of a second. He snorted coldly and charged forward, his fist wrapped in vibrating energy."Don't act arrogant in front of me. I'm a disciple of Valdera Iron Pavilion!"Belmin's punch shot out fast, smashing through the air with heavy pressure. Callen only shifted his body half a step. The attack missed and slammed into the floor, cracking the marble."Iron Pavilion?" Callen glanced at him briefly. "Your technique is rough and full of openings."Belmin roared in fury and attacked again and again, fists and elbows flowing in a brutal sequence. Callen blocked everything with one hand, his steps relaxed as if he were taking a casual walk."That's all?" he said flatly. "I expected more."Outside the museum, Camila forcefully grabbed Ivy's hand. "Get in the car now.""I don't want to!" Ivy struggled while crying. "Callen and Lily are still inside!"Camila clenched her teeth and pushed Ivy into the passenger seat. "If we stay he

The building looked ordinary from the outside, just a money-lending office with a faded signboard and barred windows. But the moment someone stepped inside, the atmosphere changed at once. The air felt heavy, mixed with the smell of metal, sweat, and old blood.Behind thick wooden desks, large men with stiff postures and sharp eyes sat. Gunshot scars and blade cuts marked their arms. They weren't ordinary staff. They were war veterans recruited directly by the Noble Order to handle high-level debt collection.The man who had fled from Callen's house earlier hurried inside. His name was Rovan. His face was still pale as he headed to the second floor, to a special division rarely visited by outsiders. A small plaque was fixed to the iron door: Internal Division for Overdue Debt Collection.Rovan knocked briefly and went in. Inside, a large, middle-aged man sat behind an iron desk. His hair had turned white at the temples, and his gaze was stern and cold. He was the head of the division,

Those words made the atmosphere even heavier. Adrian felt as if his chest were being pressed down. His anger was mixed with deep offense."You're insolent," Adrian said sharply. "A lowly veteran dares to look down on the honorable Valemont family!"The name General Hector Valemont was always spoken with respect in Valdera. That man was a symbol of the old military glory, a figure whose name alone was enough to make many people bow without being told.Adrian straightened his back, as if mentioning his father's name was enough to suppress Callen. His face flushed with restrained anger. "If you really are a veteran, tell me. What's your position in the military?"Several people in the bank held their breath. The question sounded simple, but everyone knew what it meant. In Valdera, military rank was everything. Rank decided a person's worth.Callen glanced at Adrian briefly, then looked back at the information desk. "What's the point of you knowing?" he replied flatly. "Will that change t