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Chapter 93
Watching the situation develop, Stephanie kept her eyes on Marcus from across the room. She folded her arms over her chest with a cool demeanor, though a storm of annoyance churned beneath her calm surface."Here we go," she thought to herself, a subtle smirk touching her mouth. "Always diving straight into trouble, always spinning another tale."Her past encounters with Marcus had given her all the evidence she needed. In her mind, he was a calculating opportunist who knew precisely how to twist people and situations to his liking. Watching him navigate the Julius family and walk away with that exclusive card only solidified her opinion that he fed on deception.Seeing Mr. Preston standing in front of him made her scoff beneath her breath. She did not need anyone to explain the dynamic to realize he was running another angle, and Mr. Preston was walking right into it.Stephanie noted how Mr. Preston moved with carefully guarded steps, choosing his path with hesitation around Marcus.
Chapter 92
The corridor leading to the main hall buzzed with thick anticipation as whispers trailed behind Stephanie, who strode forward alongside Dr. John and her security detail. Guests turned their heads in awe and reverence, yet nobody dared to lock eyes with her directly.Except Marcus.He caught sight of her approaching from down the hall, her figure striking and flanked by two muscular bodyguards. While those nearby stepped back or bowed their heads to yield the path, Marcus never broke his pace. He walked onward with a tranquil expression, as if simply navigating a routine hallway.Spotting him approaching from the opposite direction, Stephanie narrowed her sharp eyes, her brows rising at his absolute indifference. She knew very few men could preserve such calm in her presence, and she resented his casual air. After everything that had transpired, she found it astounding that he possessed the audacity to show his face again.Her lead bodyguard, a broad man with a scowl carved into his fe
Chapter 91
John sat behind his desk, one hand resting on the head of his walking stick.Across from him stood Erica.He had asked her to come alone.For a while, the old man said nothing. His eyes remained fixed on his granddaughter.“Erica.”“Yes, Grandpa?”“Who exactly is that young man?”Erica already knew who he meant.“Marcus?”John nodded slowly.“I have been watching you since he arrived. You pay attention to him in a way you don't pay attention to the other guests. You made sure he was allowed into this house without being questioned. And when Stephanie came here looking for the person who treated me, you were determined to protect his identity.”He leaned back.“I know I owe that young man my life. But there is something else you're not telling me.”Erica lowered her eyes.John knew her too well.“Grandpa, I wanted to tell you.”“Then why didn't you?”“Because you were sick.”The answer immediately softened his expression.Erica walked closer to the desk.“When everything happened with
Chapter 90
John immediately raised an eyebrow upon hearing her words. "Alternative methods?" he asked, his tone laced with caution.Without wasting a moment, Stephanie tilted her head slightly, her expression remaining entirely unreadable. "Their phone records, their daily movements, everything can be systematically tracked. If they have maintained any contact with him, it will leave a trail, and I intend to recover it," she explained smoothly.A look of genuine unease flickered across John's face as he frowned at her proposal. "You would truly resort to measures like that?" he questioned.Stephanie kept her unwavering gaze fixed on him. "This matter extends far beyond simply locating a physician," she replied firmly. "It is about uncovering his identity, understanding his true capabilities, and learning why he has chosen to remain hidden. If I must bend a few rules to obtain those answers or secure a cure for my grandfather, then so be it," she added.Silence fell over the passenger compartment
Chapter 89
The hum of the motor provided a steady backdrop as Stephanie and John sat across from each other in the rear of the private sedan. Dark privacy glass masked them from the outside world while the driver skillfully maneuvered through the evening traffic.Stephanie maintained an imposing posture, her gaze directed out the front windshield. "The objective of this trip is straightforward," she stated, keeping her tone direct. "I must track down the individual who cured Erica's grandfather. Though my previous conversation with Erica yielded nothing useful, approaching her household directly will yield better results. They will prove reasonable once they understand the situation."John shifted in his seat and adjusted his designer coat, his expression steeped in doubt. "Do you genuinely believe such a practitioner exists?" he asked, his tone polite yet clearly skeptical. "We are referring to an ailment that even Dr. Kyle proved powerless to fix. How could an unknown figure succeed where top
Chapter 88
Marcus leaned back slightly in his chair, his gaze remaining cool and fixed as Mr. Preston’s rehearsed denial settled over the room. Despite the executive's slick dismissal, Marcus felt a sharp instinct take root. 'He is hiding something,' Marcus thought, reading the subtle tightness in the man's shoulders and the faint hesitation in his voice."Mr. Preston," Marcus began, his voice calm yet filled with quiet authority, "if I have misjudged your connection to this herb, then I apologize. However, if there is a different reason for your hesitation, perhaps a personal one, we might find common ground."Mr. Preston knit his brows, his polished facade cracking for a split second. "What are you trying to imply?" he asked, keeping his tone measured while a hint of wariness crept in.Marcus maintained a neutral expression. "I am suggesting that if you require this medicinal resource for yourself, perhaps due to an underlying health condition, I might be able to offer assistance. My priority
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