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Chapter 147
Logan’s hands trembled slightly as he withdrew the last syringe from his father’s arm. The faint beep of the monitors steadied, the irregular rhythm smoothing into something that resembled stability. Relief surged through him like a tide, but he did not allow himself the comfort of resting. His father’s condition was not simply the result of illness—it was treachery, and everyone in the room needed to know it.Slowly, Logan rose from the bedside. His father, Curtis Brook, lay pale and frail on the sheets, his breathing shallow but steady. The family and attendants had gathered in the master chamber of Brook Mansion, their eyes fixed on Logan as if he alone carried the weight of their hope.Logan’s gaze swept over them, sharp and unforgiving. “Listen carefully,” he began, his voice low but firm. “My father’s illness is not natural. His condition worsened because someone has been poisoning him—bit by bit, day after day.”Gasps rippled through the crowd. A servant dropped the tray
Chapter 146
Logan ignored the doctor’s shouting as if the man’s voice were nothing more than background noise. His focus was locked entirely on the man lying weak and pale before him—his father.He lifted the small porcelain cup to his father’s lips and gently tilted it, letting the bitter herbal infusion flow slowly into his mouth. His father made a faint noise, but swallowed, sip after sip. Logan’s movements were calm and deliberate, but inside, his blood boiled.When the last drop was gone, Logan set the cup aside and watched closely.A few minutes passed. Then, almost imperceptibly, his father’s chest rose a little more steadily. His breathing wasn’t as ragged. A sheen of cold sweat broke across his forehead, and Logan recognized the sign—some of the poison was leaving his system.Moments later, the smell in the air shifted, and Logan saw the doctor stiffen in surprise. The herbs were working.Still, Logan knew it wasn’t enough. The bulk of the toxin remained buried deep inside his father’s b
Chapter 145
Logan moved closer to the bed, his footsteps muffled by the thick carpet of the Brooks master suite.His father lay there, pale and unmoving, his breathing so faint that Logan almost had to lean over to see the rise and fall of his chest. The smell of antiseptic lingered heavily in the air, but beneath it, there was another scent—a bitter, metallic note he knew all too well.Poison.He placed two fingers gently on his father’s wrist, feeling the sluggish, uneven pulse. Then he pressed his palm lightly against his father’s chest, listening with the trained patience of someone who had treated him before.His heart sank. The toxin levels in his father’s system weren’t just present—they were higher than before.Much higher.It wasn’t a mild contamination or a trace dose—it was deliberate, heavy, and meant to kill quickly. If something wasn’t done immediately, Logan estimated his father had only hours, maybe less, before his body shut down completely.A troubled heaviness settled in Logan’
Chapter 144
Charlotte was still smiling faintly from hearing that Chloe was alive when her phone lit up again.The number on the screen was unfamiliar.She hesitated, her thumb hovering over the green button. But before she could answer, the call ended.A second later, her phone buzzed again—this time, a text message.Her breath caught as she read it:> Warn your husband to stay away from whatever involves his family, unless he wants to die. That goes for you and your daughter too.Charlotte’s fingers trembled around the phone. The words seemed to pulse on the screen, each one seeping into her chest like ice. Someone knew about Chloe. Someone knew about Logan. And now… someone was threatening their lives.Her first instinct was to call Logan immediately, but she stopped herself. Her mind was racing. If she told him now, he would come storming back, reckless and furious, and with Chloe’s condition, the last thing they needed was more chaos.Still, fear gnawed at her. Whoever sent that message kn
Chapter 143
Logan felt his chest tighten as the doctor’s words echoed in his mind. Vegetable for life. The phrase didn’t belong in any sentence describing his little girl.“No,” he said firmly, his voice thick with defiance. “That’s not possible. My daughter will not spend the rest of her life trapped in her own body. I don’t care what it takes—I’ll make sure Chloe is fine… and normal again.”The doctor’s sympathetic expression didn’t change, but Logan barely noticed. His mind was already racing through possibilities—specialists, overseas treatments, experimental therapies. He was prepared to fight the world if that was what it took.Before he could speak again, his phone began to ring. The name flashing across the screen made him pause. Charlotte.He answered immediately. “Charlotte.”Her voice came through the line, strained and sorrowful. “Logan… about Chloe… Did you—did you find her body?”Logan was silent for a long moment. He could hear Charlotte’s breathing on the other end, uneven and
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The men moved toward Logan, their heavy boots thudding against the floor like war drums. Their eyes glinted with malicious intent, and their hands curled into fists as they prepared to pry Chloe from his arms. One of them, a broad-shouldered brute with a scar across his jaw, stepped forward first.“Give us the girl,” he snarled, his voice low and threatening.Logan’s grip on Chloe tightened. She hung limp in his arms, her pale face framed by strands of hair matted to her cheeks. He could feel the faint warmth of her body, but her stillness gnawed at his soul. These men would not touch her—not while he was still breathing.The first man lunged. Logan shifted his weight, his eyes narrowing. In one swift movement, he twisted aside, using the attacker’s own momentum to throw him headlong into the wall. The sickening thud was followed by a groan as the man crumpled to the ground.The second man didn’t hesitate. He swung a heavy punch aimed at Logan’s ribs, but Logan ducked and drove h
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