LEONARD'S POVI remained seated behind the steering wheel of my car, which was parked several streets away from the Davenport Mansion where nobody would think to look for me. My fingers rested on the steering wheel, tapping against the leather in a slow, rhythmic pattern that reflected the impatience I was beginning to feel.I glanced through the windshield toward the direction of the mansion before lowering my eyes to the expensive wristwatch strapped around my wrist. The second hand continued moving steadily as though mocking my patience.I frowned slightly."Ava has been inside for forty minutes already," I muttered to myself as I studied the time once again. "Even if Sonia and the others were stubborn enough to reject her offer immediately, it shouldn't have taken this long for her to come back."I leaned my head against the seat and released a slow breath."Unless something unexpected happened."For a brief moment, I considered driving closer to the mansion just to make sure ev

SONIA'S POVKnock! Knock! Knock!Everyone instinctively turned toward the entrance.Before anyone could react, my mother's voice rang out loudly from their room."Open the door!" she shouted excitedly. "Open it immediately! I believe that girl has come back!"Hope instantly returned to my heart."Martha!" I called desperately. "Go and see who's there!""Yes, Miss Sonia," Martha answered without hesitation.She hurried toward the entrance and quickly pulled the door open.The moment she looked outside, her entire face lit up with relief."Oh, thank goodness!" Martha exclaimed happily. "Miss Ava, you're back!"Without waiting another second, Martha hurried back into the room wearing a broad smile.She looked directly at me before announcing excitedly, "Miss Sonia, Miss Ava has returned."A wave of relief washed over me."Thank God," I whispered sincerely before raising my voice. "Please bring her in immediately! We need her help urgently."A few seconds later, Ava calmly walked into the

SONIA'S POVI looked at Ava carefully before speaking again."Tell me something," I said slowly, trying my best to remain calm despite the countless questions racing through my mind. "If this disease truly appeared more than five hundred thousand years ago like you claimed, then how exactly did your company discover it? More importantly, how did your company manage to create the only cure for something that the entire world has forgotten?"The room became quiet as everyone waited for Ava's answer.Even Greg, who had been impatient only moments earlier, stopped talking and fixed his eyes on her.Ava simply sighed softly before folding her hands in front of her."The reason our company knows about Grey Fever," Ava explained calmly, "is because my boss is a genius."The confidence in her voice immediately caught my attention.I frowned in confusion."What exactly do you mean by that?" I asked, unable to understand her explanation. "How does your boss being a genius explain discovering a

SONIA'S POV Greg slowly lifted his head and released a deep breath before responding."You think you're the only one struggling to accept it?" Greg asked with a tired smile that contained no happiness whatsoever. "You have no idea what I had to do just to complete my own share of that payment."I turned toward him."What do you mean?" I asked curiously.Greg leaned back heavily against the sofa before answering."I exhausted every cent that belonged to me," he explained in a frustrated tone. "After clearing out all my personal accounts, I still didn't have enough money to complete my contribution."He paused briefly before shaking his head."So I had to access money from my parents' account," Greg admitted reluctantly. "Since I manage part of their investments, I was able to transfer the remaining amount, but that money doesn't belong to me."He rubbed both hands across his face."If my parents discover that I borrowed that amount without warning them first," Greg continued with obvi

LEONARD'S POVBy the time evening finally arrived, I was already standing in front of the full-length mirror inside my bedroom, quietly adjusting the sleeves of my brand-new two-piece charcoal suit. I remained silent for a few moments as I studied my own reflection.I slowly straightened my tie before letting out a quiet breath.A faint smile appeared on my lips."I already know the Davenport family will be there tonight," I murmured to myself as I continued looking into the mirror. "And that is exactly why I have no intention of missing this event."My eyes narrowed slightly."They have looked down on me," I continued quietly. "Tonight, I wonder what expression they'll wear when the truth begins to unfold."Before I could think any further, the peaceful silence inside the mansion was interrupted.Ding... Dong...The sound of the doorbell echoed throughout the house.I ignored it.A few seconds later...Ding... Dong...The bell rang again, this time much more impatiently.Almost imme