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"What do you mean? He had been doing great when Elise wasn't around for the past seven years." Love-related matters didn't cross Danny's mind at all.

"It's different now."

"How is it different?"

"You won't understand. Take him somewhere else. If we let him sleep here, he might catch a cold."

"Alright."

Although Danny wasn't emotionally intelligent, he was considered tactful. He knew that Ariel must have had her reasons for not making it clear to him. As such, he stopped probing further and did as he was told with a smile. When it was necessary, she would let him know the truth.

…

After leaving Griffith Manor, Narissa looked around. Then, she moved in a different direction and entered Zephyr's house.

Instead of stepping into the main hall, she headed straight to the basement.

Zephyr's basement was both an operating room and a research center. Unlike Irvin, the man loved an isolated space.

When Narissa arrived at the door, she saw Zephyr arranging several medicine bottles on the shelf.

Instead of going in, she stood there and observed him in silence. She watched as the man arranged the medicine bottles with his bony fingers.

As though oblivious to her presence, Zephyr continued putting on an act.

A while later, he was the first to break the silence. "Are you done watching me?"

He put down the last glass bottle and turned around to meet the woman's eyes accurately. "What's the matter?"

strong or if you're indeed unafraid of death. Do you understand that once

that person was trying to extort from Zephyr, once Danny chased him out, he would become

pawn would only end up in

Elise was in captivity. Certainly, Narissa wanted to protect Zephyr on their behalf, but she knew nothing

believe me, it's pointless to say more. I'll bear all the consequences, so you'd better not meddle in it." Zephyr sounded distant and impassive as he wanted the woman to stay out of it.

the one acting strong." An impatient Narissa turned around and left.

container in the corner.

at him darkly. "I'm running out of patience. Alexander must

you can see, they're suspicious of me. Are you trying to get me killed by forcing me

straightened up before saying matter-of-factly, "A life for a life. It's fair, isn't it? Do you want that woman

sneered. "If I die, she won't live

that if you turn me down or refuse to make a decision, she'll get killed

said, "She's such a beautiful woman. She's just like an epiphyllum, but if her life is as short

in his pockets balled into fists as he gritted his teeth. A sense

your wish. Please let her live. However, before I make a move, I have to see her for the

have the right to bargain for anything." Matthew wasn't willing to give in as

risk for you? Why don't you just kill her now? I'll keep her company in

her for the last

cross the line, so

now. However, since I've granted your wish, you're supposed to do the same for me by returning the favor. Don't you agree?" Matthew pressed.

given

hands," Matthew said

I'll contact you again."

directly agreed to

I'll contact you

out of the place.

Narissa emerged from a corner.

was leaving. Finally, she realized what kind of

out Matthew is the one blackmailing Zephyr. He's threatening Zephyr with his lover's life, forcing