Chapter 252

Kenzo stepped out of the ward room, catching sight of William and Ryan standing not too far off, deeply engrossed in a conversation. When they noticed him, smiles stretched across their faces.

“Kenzo, what did the old man talk to you about?”

Kenzo offered a small grin. “Just some trivial matters, nothing to fret over. Guys, I’ve got to run, so I’ll be off.” With a polite nod, he turned and made his way toward the staircase.

William and Ryan exchanged a glance, unsure of what Michael was really thinking.

Meanwhile, Victoria was seated to the side, brow furrowed as she texted furiously on her phone.

Ryan knew exactly who she was in touch with and couldn’t help but scoff. “After all these years, Everett’s still treating you like that. Your brother’s passed out and he can’t even be bothered to show up.”

Victoria’s expression turned somewhat unpleasant. Everett had always been a sore point for her, and no one was allowed to bring him up.

“Ryan,” she retorted sharply, “Everett’s swamped at work. As for Spencer, doesn’t he work at Dorsey International? Why isn’t he here checking on his own family?”

the exact location remained elusive. The

Yet, he also couldn’t let himself be too vulnerable.

then, his phone buzzed with a new message: photos. One showed a red handprint on Spencer’s cheek, another a dagger gleaming

door, only to be stopped by Michael emerging from the room. “Max’s awake. Patrick, he wants a word with you. William,

addressed entered the room, leaving Victoria awkwardly standing in the

curt huff. Victoria tried to mask her unease, and quickly offered an excuse. “Dad, Everett’s got a concert tonight, that’s why-”

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hand, hanging by her side, clenched tightly, and she fell silent.

room, Max had already propped himself up, though

a pillow behind him and then

and Ryan feigned concern with a few perfunctory words: they wouldn’t mind

“Max, have you had your

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