After finishing his words, Grant walked away without looking back

Lucas' expression darkened, and a shadow loomed over his brows as he pressed the bell on the desk.

Moments later, the secretary entered respectfully. "Mr. Fowler."

"My dear nephew has been acting less than obedient lately," Lucas said, his tone calm but laced with menace. "It seems he needs a little wake-up call."

Lowering his gaze, Lucas reached for his cigar.

The secretary, sharp and compliant, stepped forward and extended his palm.

Without a flicker of hesitation, Lucas extinguished the cigar in the man's hand. The secretary did not even flinch. "Once you've wrapped up your current tasks, take a trip to Savrow and meet with someone on my behalf."

On the way to the airport after leaving the King's Club, Grant remained quiet, making the car eerily silent, which made Clarice's heart pound with unease.

a faint smile on

he was not smiling, it meant

His pale lips parted slowly. "You're curious why Lucas is no longer in prison and is

a hushed voice. "Even if I'm curious, I

scapegoat to take his place. That's how Lucas enjoys

telling you this because there's something you

straightened her posture.

you return to Savrow, find an opportunity

"Get him out?"

been restless in there lately. To prevent any complications, we can't leave him inside. But

lazy. "A sudden, unexplained death in prison would stir up trouble and attract unwanted attention. You're a prison doctor,

Clarice responded, grasping the underlying

buzzed. She glanced at

later, her expression

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