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?"

you're eager 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

into a dark, sinister smile. "I understand. Since I've chosen to follow you, I've already decided to eliminate your problems

a

gleamed darkly. "Right now, Arnold is your biggest

Clarice's heart clenched.

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

into his circle was a tool to

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

serpent with a charming face-a devil wrapped in silk. Yet, despite everything, she could not help but wonder if Grant would treat her just a

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

every word through gritted teeth. "My brother was one

a

vein

to exist in

stealing everything Kairos held dear-even the person Kairos loved most! How can I swallow this humiliation? How can I

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

as a mere

How disgusting!"

knuckles cracked. "Hah... Once I finish dealing with

shook his head slightly, his smile almost gentle. "Slow down. Rash actions lead to long nights filled with regret. Besides, if you go after Arnold first, you'll set off a storm within the Thompson family. By

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