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At that moment, Sophia stood tall, her voice calm but filled with weight. There was no more fire in her tone, only a quiet, controlled storm.“Well,” she said, her eyes not breaking away from her grandfather, “if that’s really what you think… if that’s your belief… then fine.”Her lips pressed together, and she took in a breath. Her fingers curled slightly by her sides.“I don’t have the strength to exchange words with anybody anymore. Not today. Not when I know nothing I say will change your mind.”She paused, her chest rising slowly.“I don’t have the strength to argue with you. But at least keep this in mind…”She pointed gently at her own chest. “What you did? It was wrong. And no matter how you try to wrap it up, or what name you call it, it doesn’t make it right. You betrayed someone who saved you. Someone who never asked for anything in return.”Her voice cracked just a little, but she steadied it.“And I’m not going to support that. I can’t stand behind it.”She glanced betwee
Chapter 498
At that moment, Sophia’s grandfather didn’t stop. His voice got firmer, older, and heavier with frustration. He raised one hand in the air like he was holding a warning.“Yes, I liked Damien,” he said with a nod, pacing a little toward the window, then turning back. “I respected that boy, I truly did. Not because he’s some genius or because of his status. No. It was because of his master… and because of what he did for me.”He pointed to his chest with his palm flat, pressing lightly like he was remembering the pain he once felt.“If it wasn’t for the treatment, his master card, if he hadn’t used that rare connection, that thing from his master I might not even be standing here today. So yes, I respected him. But that respect had boundaries.”His tone shifted. The warmth disappeared. His eyes narrowed slightly.“But seeing how you’ve been acting lately,Sophia… this nonsense you call love it’s turning into something else. Unparalleled theft,” he scoffed. “That’s what I see. That’s what
Chapter 497
At that moment, upon hearing what Damien just said, Sophia froze. Her eyes widened so much, it was like the world paused around her. Her lips parted, but no words came out yet. She held the phone tighter against her ear, making sure she heard him right.“Damien,” she whispered, then said louder, her voice shaking between surprise and joy, “Damien, are you really serious about this? Like... you want to come?” Her voice was rising, mixed with excitement and doubt. “Like, even if you said no, I wouldn’t be angry. I swear. But you really want to come? You’re serious?”Immediately her feet started pacing the living room without her realizing. Her cheeks had turned pink, and her eyes were shining like she was about to tear up.On the other side of the phone, Damien’s voice came calm and sure, “Yes, I want to come. Send me the address.”That was it. That one answer made her knees buckle a little. She had to lean against the couch just so she wouldn't fall. Her heart was beating too fast. She
Chapter 496
Damien didn’t respond yet. He leaned back in his seat, letting her voice play gently through the speakers in the quiet of the car. The weight of everything he’d been dealing with lately pressed against his shoulders. He rubbed his temple, staring at the windshield.Then Sophia took a breath and continued, “I don’t even know how it slipped out of my mouth. It just happened. I couldn’t help it. I didn’t want to lie or come up with another name… and thinking about going with someone else didn’t even cross my mind. That would’ve felt wrong. It would’ve felt like I was betraying us, even if nothing has officially started between us.”Her voice cracked a little toward the end, and Damien could sense it. She wasn’t just asking for company. She was asking for reassurance for him to stand with her in front of others and let them see that she mattered to someone. That she mattered to him.She then said, “I promise this won’t happen again. Just this once, please. I wouldn’t ask if it wasn’t impo
Chapter 495
At that moment, hearing what Damien just said, Sophia couldn't help but smile. It wasn't one of those fake or polite smiles it was a genuine, heartfelt one. Her cheeks lifted slightly, her eyes softened, and a little sigh escaped her lips. For a moment, she didn’t say anything. She just listened to the quiet static on the line, the deep breath Damien took on the other end, and let the moment hang between them.Then, she finally spoke, her voice gentle but playful.“Damien,” she said softly, “you have to promise me something first. I want you to say you will do whatever I ask, no matter what it is.”Damien narrowed his eyes as he leaned back in the driver's seat. He looked at the screen of his phone, almost as if he could see her face through it. A tired chuckle escaped his lips. “You want me to sign a blank check with my words, Sophia? You know I don't just say yes without knowing what I'm getting into.”Sophia let out a small laugh. “That's exactly why I'm asking you now. Because I k
Chapter 494
At that moment, Damien was seated in his car just outside Victoria's father's house. The night was unusually still, the kind of silence that seemed to wrap around the car like a cold blanket. He had already gotten what he came for the names and the full information he needed. Victoria’s father had finally cracked under pressure. Broken teeth, trembling lips, bloodstains, and fear… Damien had pushed him far enough, but not beyond reason. Not yet.He leaned back in his seat, eyes briefly closing, and took a slow breath. It was done. One step closer.But just as he reached for the ignition to drive off, a sudden ringtone cut through the quiet like a sharp blade. He blinked, grabbed the phone from the dashboard and when he saw the caller ID, his eyes narrowed slightly.Sophia.A soft sigh slipped from his lips. He hesitated just a second, then answered the call.“Hello?” His voice was low, neutral.But Sophia didn’t wait. Her voice came sharp, almost playful but with something beneath so
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