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?"

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 token of loyalty.

sinister smile. "I understand. Since I've chosen to follow you,

a

darkly. "Right now, Arnold is your biggest problem. I will

Clarice's heart clenched.

took action himself. Instead, he wielded his followers as weapons,

circle was a tool

Elio's deep, amber

Grant's true nature. He was a serpent with a charming face-a devil wrapped in silk. Yet, despite everything, she could not help but wonder if Grant would treat her

all, Arnold has the exact

hatred. He spat every word through gritted teeth. "My brother

but a pathetic,

vein

will not allow that thing to exist in this world. I

his face, breathing, living, and stealing everything Kairos held dear-even the person Kairos loved most! How can I swallow

the least of your concerns. After all, he didn't choose his own face. But Asher Thompson is truly despicable, tossing aside his old flare

as

How disgusting!"

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

Besides, if you go after Arnold first, you'll set off a storm within the Thompson family. By then, getting

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