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    They might end up in bed!


    Taking a breath, Marvin stepped back. “I’m going to the bathroom.” He was unsure if she was willing to surrender herself to him.


    The living room fell silent again.


    Relieved, Baylee sighed, her hands instinctively rising to touch her flushed cheeks. Even though this wasn’t her first rtionship, she was blushing like a teenager. How silly.


    With a determined gaze, Baylee looked toward the bathroom. Internally, she thought, Marvin, don’t disappoint me!


    Good news arrived from the hospital—Jorge had regained consciousness. When Kaiden and Ellie reached the hospital, Talon’s family was already waiting outside Jorge’s ward.


    Jorge was still undergoing an examination and couldn’t receive visitors yet. They waited for about ten minutes before being allowed in.


    The Thorpe family’s long-time butler informed Jorge of everything that had transpired during his absence, including the fratricide usations against Kaiden. A deep frown creased Jorge’s face upon hearing this.


    Due to partial paralysis affecting the left side of his body, only his right eyebrow furrowed, creating a somewhatical expression.


    “Grandpa,” Erick interjected with a mocking tone, “Auntie is like an outsider to the family, someone who hasn’t visited in years. But now she suddenly gets the CEO position. Isn’t that practically handing the family over to an outsider?”


    Jorge attempted to speak, but his words slurred, and his lips trembled, causing him to drool. The once prestigious Mr. Jorge Thorpe now appeared vulnerable and distressed.


    After wiping Jorge’s mouth, the butler informed him about Leo’s diagnosis of depression.


    Overwhelmed by the barrage of news, Jorge squeezed his eyes shut.


    Since Jorge’s right hand remained functional, the butler brought him aptop to enable him to type andmunicate his thoughts.


    “Sir, the old master wishes to speak with Kaiden alone,” the butler conveyed to Talon.


    Talon and his family reluctantly agreed, not daring to directly oppose Jorge’s wishes. They felt guilty and tried to act obedient so as not to get exposed.


    “Mrs. Ellie Thorpe, please wait outside as well,” the butler politely gestured toward Ellie.


    Kaiden, grabbing Ellie’s wrist and pulling her closer, addressed Jorge with a cold and detached expression. “Should I leave too?”


    Jorge struggled to contain his anger. His chest heaved rapidly, but he eventually conceded.


    Jorge’s typing was slow, and the butler acted as his voice.


    “Kaiden, the old master requests that you reim the CEO position of the Thorpe Group. Otherwise, he will allow Talon’s family to take over.”


    “Do as you please,” Kaiden responded indifferently, unfazed by the threat. He reasoned that if Jorge truly intended for Talon’s family to take over, he wouldn’t have offered him the CEO position in the first ce.


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