The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge

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. "Anyone who wants to stay by my side must first offer a

chosen to follow you, I've

raised a brow.

darkly. "Right now, Arnold is your

Clarice's heart clenched.

He rarely took action himself. Instead, he wielded

was a tool

into Elio's deep, amber eyes, her breaths heavy

silk. Yet, despite everything, she could not help but wonder if Grant would treat her just a

surprise, blinking. "Are you sure? After all, Arnold has the exact

eyes burned red with hatred. He spat every word through gritted teeth. "My brother

but a pathetic,

vein

will not allow that thing to exist in this world.

dear-even the person Kairos loved most! How can I swallow this humiliation? How can I face my

is the least of your concerns. After all, he didn't choose his

as

How disgusting!"

so tightly his knuckles cracked. "Hah... Once I finish dealing with that Larson

his smile almost gentle. "Slow down. Rash actions lead to long nights filled with regret. Besides, if you go after Arnold first,