Ethan's elder brother, Asher Grimshaw, stood next in line to inherit the Grimshaw family's legacy as the patriarch.

Ethan seemed to be immersed in the world of medicine, but in truth, he was running errands for their aunt in the family business.

Together, they were consumed with the quest for an elixir of eternal youth.

It was likely no coincidence that Samantha had met Ethan; it reeked of the Grimshaws' machinations.

But this suited her just fine. She had grown weary of simple emotional entanglements; in this world, the strongest bonds were those forged by mutual benefit.

Pausing, she smirked and said, "You don't expect me to help you research the elixir of eternal youth, do you?"

Her question sounded more like a statement.

Ms. Grimshaw chuckled softly, not denying it. "Have you considered it?"

Her icy gaze slid toward Ethan. "After all, my dear nephew has done so much for you. And the outside world is not so kind."

Samantha knew she referred to Vivienne and Percival's crowd, along with the Vanguard Agency.

After a recent clash, GTO was scattered, and without the support of the Grimshaw family, Samantha knew she'd be a sitting duck if she dared show her face.

Ms. Grimshaw was not merely suggesting; she was cornering Samantha into an agreement.

With a coy smile, Samantha straightened her dress and sat up. "Well, when you put it that way, I can hardly refuse such generous hospitality. We've been collaborators for so long; what's one more day?"

It was true that they had been collaborators. After all, Ethan's resources had always been at her disposal.

"Moreover, any

quaint café, the aroma of coffee filled the air as Arthur took a sip from his cup. "Cut to the chase;

the item has been

"She refuses to

hospital. I'm always one step behind, and even when I wait at Kaitlyn's, Vivienne seems to have a

Victoria's expression held a hint of frustration. "I've run out of options, so

tighter his brow furrowed. "You want me to

"But..."

find a solution soon, she feared for her

Percival's mercy. She

go to Richard

a low

left without explaining, leaving behind a cryptic, "The time

retreating figure, mumbling, "What time is right? Why is

Meanwhile, at Kaitlyn's villa.

was about to leave when Kaitlyn hesitated,

Vivienne wasn't surprised by what Kaitlyn was hinting

with an embarrassed smile, "Maybe you should just give the item back to me. I'm

of options. As long as I have it, Victoria will have to wait. I'm busy lately and can't deal

Victoria. "But

was never the patient type. Otherwise, their family wouldn't have ended up that

that always seemed to work magic, "Trust me, I'll be

conversation,

Although they were just small fry who had been hiding in the wilderness, their abilities

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