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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?"

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

trying to extort from Zephyr, once Danny chased him out, he would become of no use.

valueless pawn would only end

their behalf, but she knew nothing about the man, so how was she supposed

say more. I'll bear all the consequences, so you'd better not

the one acting strong." An impatient

for a moment before shifting his attention to a container in the corner. "Since you're here, just cut to the chase. Stop

behind the container and stared at him darkly. "I'm running

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

and straightened up before saying matter-of-factly, "A life for a life. It's fair, isn't

I die, she won't live either."

turn me down or refuse

She's just like an epiphyllum, but if her life

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

As though having decided to stop struggling, he said, "I'll grant your wish. Please let her live. However, before I make a move, I have to see her for the last

bargain for anything." Matthew wasn't willing to give in as he was wary

If you don't even let me see her for the last time, what's the point of me taking such a huge risk for you? Why don't you just kill her now? I'll keep her company in hell, and

with a smile. "Stop being mad, Dr. Lorwhal. There's room for discussion. It's only natural that you want to see her for the last time. Why don't both of us make a concession? I'll find someone the both of us trust to go over on your behalf and let you

cross the line, so

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

given up the struggle.

own hands," Matthew said through

you

agreed to it.

I'll contact you

elated Matthew then strode out of

over the wall, Narissa emerged from

was leaving. Finally, she realized what kind of trouble Zephyr was facing.

his lover's life, forcing him