Resent, Reject, Regret

Chapter 798 I Will Only Hate You More

All of a sudden, Brendan’s dark eyes glistened for a brief moment before dimming again. “How did he die?”

Sam was overwhelmed with emotions. “He got into a conflict with someone on the street, and he was…”

Brendan furrowed his eyebrows and fell silent.

Sam was a close acquaintance of Steven, so he was having trouble accepting the situation. “How did that happen so suddenly? Steven would never get into a fight so easily in view of his personality. In addition, he was living abroad, so he should be more vigilant and cautious. How did that…”

Brendan did not speak, but his dark eyes were glistening with emotions. After a while, he said, “Noted. You may leave first.”

Sam nodded and headed outside.

Brendan continued to read the documents, but he was distracted. He lit a cigarette and then put it out again, his dark eyes tainted with shock.

‘Dead… How did he die at such a coincidental time?’

inquire him about the prison situation, Steven got into a mishap soon afterward. It felt as if someone was trying to cover

tightly. He had no doubts about the incidents that had taken place in the prison back in that year because he knew very well that Steven would not be able to hide his tricks perfectly. He was supposed to know if anything bad were to happen

Unless…

of something, and his dark eyes dimmed

was on. He opened the door to find only Mrs. Engel, and his gaze dimmed for a brief

“Where’s Deirdre?”

tired and is resting upstairs.” Mrs. Engel took Brendan’s jacket and noticed something. She said,

“Hmm, a little.”

during social activities for work. Shall I prepare a hangover remedy for you? You will get a

said, “I didn’t drink much, and I’ll be fine after resting for a

“Sure.”

and she really was sound asleep. Her breathing was slow and even, but her body was curled up due to her lack of security, forming a small

his way to the woman’s side, and the sight of her calm, sleeping face enlivened his cold heart. He could not take his eyes off

next moment, Deirdre opened her eyes drowsily.

I wake you

gentle tone that sounded