The corridor leading toward the main hall was thick with an air of palpable anticipation, whispers trailing steadily behind the commanding presence of Seraphina as she walked alongside Dr. Marcus and her entourage. Heads turned in unison, eyes filled with awe and reverence, but no one dared to meet her gaze directly. Except Kai. He spotted her ahead, her figure unmistakable, flanked by two towering bodyguards. While others instinctively moved aside, bowing their heads or stepping quietly back, Kai didn't falter in the slightest. He kept his stride steady, his expression calm, as though he were simply walking toward his next unremarkable destination. Upon seeing Kai walking forward in her direction, Seraphina's sharp eyes caught sight of him immediately, her brows lifting ever so slightly at his blatant indifference. She knew only a rare few men could maintain such composure in her presence, and she wasn't accustomed to being treated so casually. After everything he had done, she cou

Hearing Mrs. Everett's threatening words, Kai didn't say anything in response but continued walking steadily closer toward the boy. Mr. Everett stood by the door, his arms crossed tightly as he watched Kai approach the bedside. Though his expression remained calm, the tension in his shoulders betrayed the storm of doubt and desperation raging violently inside him. For some reason, he was having second thoughts—he wasn't entirely sure if Kai could actually save his son. His gaze flickered toward his wife, who sat silently by their son's side, her eyes red from exhaustion and worry. I don't know if this will work, Mr. Everett said to himself, his jaw tightening with frustration. He knew full well what his wife would do to him if, for some reason, something happened to their son now. His voice was low, almost hesitant. "But we've tried everything else. We've seen some of the finest doctors, and none of them could even give us answers. It wouldn't be so bad to try, at least in this situ

Seraphina tapped her fingers against the armrest, her eyes narrowing slightly. "He's either the smartest man we've ever hunted, or something far more dangerous than the intel suggests," she said, her voice calm but heavy with unresolved thought. "But there's something else bothering me." "The civilian, the doctor you saved outside the mansion the other day, who almost left you for dead if not for Dr. Marcus's quick intervention?" her assistant asked tentatively. Seraphina nodded immediately. "Why did the fugitive spare him? A man like that doesn't leave witnesses behind. There's more to this Kai than meets the eye." Her assistant hesitated, unsure of what to say next. "Should we bring him in for questioning?" "No," Seraphina replied firmly. "Not yet. Let the team finish their search first. If the fugitive left anything behind—or anyone—I want to know about it before we move." As they pulled into the headquarters parking lot, Seraphina's sharp instincts told her the day's events w

With a growing tension in the scene, not long after, the sound of hurried footsteps caught his attention sharply. Turning slightly, Kai saw the dealership manager approaching, his expression a curious mix of urgency and deference blended together.The manager, a well-dressed man in his late forties, exuded professionalism, but there was an unmistakable nervousness threaded through his stride."Mr. Kai," the manager called, his tone respectful as he reached where Kai was seated calmly.Kai raised his head to meet his gaze. "Yes?"The manager offered a polite smile, his hands clasped neatly in front of him. "I apologize for interrupting, but we have a matter to discuss regarding your purchase today."Upon hearing what the manager had just said, Renata, who had been watching from a distance with a look of disappointment settling into her eyes—seeing Julian couldn't manage to accomplish anything moments earlier—narrowed her gaze in growing suspicion. She had expected Kai to be humiliated

Kai gripped the steering wheel firmly, his eyes focused steadily on the road ahead as the low hum of the engine filled the interior of the car. Although he had declined absolutely everything the manager had thrown at him earlier, he didn't want a party or some ridiculous photoshoot with the car—all of that meant nothing to him whatsoever. The newly purchased vehicle felt smooth and powerful beneath him, fitting neatly for the goals he had quietly set for himself over the years. Yet there was no excitement visible on his face, no genuine satisfaction from the luxury now sitting in his possession. For him, it was simply a tool, nothing more than that.At that moment, his phone buzzed insistently on the passenger seat beside him, pulling him out of his thoughts abruptly. He glanced at the caller ID and sighed heavily. It was Vanessa. Without much enthusiasm, he picked up the call anyway."What is it?" Kai's voice was calm, almost entirely detached."Well, hello to you too," Vanessa repli