The moment Grant's words fell, Clarice caught the sound of ominous footsteps behind her, like the hiss of a venomous snake slithering through the dark, its tongue flicking coldly in the air.

"Miss Amaryllis, it's been a while."

Clarice whipped around, her eyes wide with shock.

"It's you... Elio Valen?!"

"Oh, you still remember my name." Elio smirked as he brushed past her, heading straight toward Grant's wheelchair. "Now, I'm one of Mr. Salvador's people. I follow only his orders."

Grant lifted the teacup and took a slow sip. "Our team has grown stronger. Isn't that wonderful?"

Clarice stood frozen for a moment, then something clicked. Her eyes widened. "Sir, was Arnold the genius doctor who developed the drug?!"

Grant's smile widened in satisfaction. "Not bad. You're still as sharp as ever."

Elio could not have appeared at a better time.

The answer was now painfully obvious.

Clarice steadied herself and stepped forward, her gaze locked onto Elio's cold, stern face. "So, what's the plan?"

to prove yourself, but we have rules here as well." Grant twirled the teacup lid between his slender, pale fingers, his eyes fixed on the tea leaves.

lips curled into a dark, sinister smile. "I understand. Since I've chosen to follow you, I've already decided

raised a

your biggest problem. I will take care of

Clarice's heart clenched.

how Grant Salvador operated. He rarely took action himself. Instead, he wielded his followers as weapons, each one

a tool to be used until they were

gazed into Elio's deep, amber

a serpent with a charming face-a devil wrapped in silk. Yet, despite everything,

blinking. "Are you sure? After all, Arnold has the exact same face as your

red with hatred. He spat every word through gritted teeth. "My brother was one

but a

vein

exist in

Kairos held dear-even the person Kairos loved most! How can I swallow this humiliation? How can I face my brother if I don't erase Arnold from this

Elo's venomous words. After a moment, he chuckled. "If that's the case, then Arnold is the least

as

How disgusting!"

cracked. "Hah... Once I finish dealing with that Larson

nights filled with regret. Besides, if you go after Arnold first, you'll set off

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