CHAPTER 171
Author: Ace Wolf
last update2026-08-04 21:38:24

LEONARD'S POV

By the time my SUV finally rolled through the gates of my mansion, the night had grown unusually quiet. I switched off the engine and remained seated for a brief moment, taking a slow breath before looking toward the frail old man beside me.

The security guard stationed at the front gate had already noticed my arrival. The moment he saw that I had someone with me who appeared to be in terrible condition, he hurried across the driveway without wasting a second. Concern was written
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