Eric’s gaze immediately shifted toward the servant.Emma?His brows slowly furrowed.The head butler beside him also turned a sharp look toward the female servant.Only then did she realize her mistake.Christine glanced at Eric before taking the towel.“Did Xavia tell you that I apologized?”Eric did not fully understand what she meant, but he instinctively nodded.“Yes.”“Good.” Christine wiped the sweat from her face. “In that case, I’ll see you around.”With that, she turned and walked away.Eric did not move immediately. He watched Christine take several steps before shifting his gaze toward the head butler beside him.The man merely returned his gaze with a polite smile.Eric’s lips parted briefly, but he ultimately decided against asking. Judging by the man’s demeanor, he had no intention of explaining anything.Eric looked back at Christine as she continued walking away.“Mr. Eric, allow me to escort you to the front.”The head butler’s words pulled Eric from his thoughts.“Ah

Eric fell silent for a moment before looking at the photograph on his phone again.“There’s no need.”“Why not?” Andreas quickly replied. “Just meet her first.”“I invited you out for a meal, not to find me a girlfriend.”Andreas laughed.“Does meeting someone mean you have to start dating her?”“Then don’t say you’re bringing her for me.”“All right, all right. Just think of her as someone joining us for lunch.”Eric shook his head slightly. He knew there was no point continuing the argument with Andreas.“Do whatever you want. Just don’t arrange anything weird.”“Relax.”For some reason, that answer only made Eric trust him even less.“So where are we meeting?”“I haven’t chosen the restaurant yet.” The faint sound of footsteps came from the other end. “Give me about thirty minutes. I need to get ready too.”“All right.”“I’ll send you the address later.”Eric nodded slightly.“Send it as soon as you decide. I’ll meet you there.”“Got it. See you later.”“See you.”The call ended be

Eric stared at the message for several moments.Since it was still fairly early, he had originally planned to visit the university library before returning to the mansion. However, after reading Robert’s message, he immediately changed his plans.‘All right. I’ll be back soon.’Eric sent the reply, then put down his phone.The traffic light turned green.The Bentley started moving again. At the next intersection, Eric took a different route and headed toward Brown Mansion.The drive back was relatively smooth. The bustling city center gradually disappeared behind him, replaced by increasingly quiet roads as the Bentley entered the neighborhood where the mansion was located.A while later, the gates of Brown Mansion appeared ahead.They opened as the car approached. Eric drove through the expansive grounds before stopping the Bentley in front of the mansion.He picked up his phone and stepped out.As soon as he entered the mansion, Eric spotted Robert.The man was already seated on one

Eric fell silent for a moment after hearing those words.“If my life isn’t valuable enough, Mr. Woller can use another method to verify their safety.”“What method?”Eric smiled faintly. “Laboratory testing.”Sebastian did not respond immediately.“I can send you another pill to use as a sample. You’re free to have it tested at any laboratory you choose.”Silence returned on the other end of the line.“Only one?”“One is enough for the test.”Eric paused.Ever since Sebastian had unexpectedly called to ask about possible side effects, Eric had sensed that something was different. Most likely, one of the pills he had given him had already been used.Perhaps the results had met Sebastian’s expectations, but he still had doubts about its safety.“That way, you won’t have to risk anyone’s health just to make sure it’s safe.”For several seconds, only faint sounds could be heard from the other end. Eric did not pressure him and allowed the man to consider his offer.Finally, Sebastian spok

About an hour later, all the preparations were complete.Eric and Robert were already in the living room when the sound of approaching vehicles came from the courtyard.Both men rose and walked outside.Three vehicles had just passed through the gates of Brown Mansion. A black limousine traveled in the middle, escorted by a sedan at the front and another at the rear.The convoy stopped in front of the mansion.The doors of the two sedans opened first. Several men dressed in black stepped out, followed by another man who immediately opened the limousine’s rear door.An elderly man emerged from inside.Eric immediately recognized him.Philipp Woller.Moments later, a man who appeared to be his assistant stepped out as well.Eric and Robert walked over to greet them.“Welcome to Brown Mansion, Mr. Woller,” Robert said.Philipp gave a slight nod. His gaze then shifted to Eric, studying him for several moments.“You’re Eric Brown?”“That’s right.” Eric extended his hand. “It’s a pleasure t