?Chapter 198:


    Malcolm had hired these bodyguards specifically to protect Kiera. Ethel attempted to obstruct them but was restrained by one guard while the others hurried upstairs.


    Shortly, they escorted a doctor back downstairs.


    Malcolm scoffed. “You were nning to take Kiera’s kidney?”


    Ethel desperately shook her head. “No, that’s not—”


    She tried to exin, but Malcolm gave her no chance. Without hesitation, he silenced her and firmly held her hands in ce.


    Malcolm quickly bound Ethel and the doctor who had attempted the unsanctioned surgery.


    Engaging in a ndestine kidney transnt was certain to cost the doctor his medical credentials permanently.


    Chasen’s family was on the verge of copse, ready to crumble the moment Marlon withdrew his financial support.


    Chasen’s supposed sess was merely a facade. For years, he had livedvishly on the money from Marlon and Malcolm, raising his son Rory to be arrogant and entitled. Now, without Malcolm’s financial backing, Rory’s future looked grim.


    Malcolm’s voice was firm andmanding as he instructed the bodyguards, “Maintain strict surveince. No one leaves without my explicit permission.”


    His original n was to take Kiera back to the calm, secure environment of Hillside Manor for her recovery.


    However, Kiera’s eyes opened sooner than expected. Confused and frightened, she instinctively soughtfort in Elena’s embrace.


    Malcolm, momentarily stunned, watched Kiera’s reaction with a mix of surprise and sadness. Every visit ended the same—Kiera recoiled and tried to hide from him.


    He had thought Kiera was simply shy and unfamiliar with him, having been raised mostly by Ethel and her family. He hadn’t expected that despite financial support, Ethel had treated Kiera harshly.


    This harsh realization darkened Malcolm’s expression. Gently leaning forward, he lowered his voice to coax her, “Hey, it’s me, your brother Malcolm. How about we go home together?”


    Kiera, fingers tightly entwined with Elena’s, kept her gaze fixed on the floor, refusing to meet his eyes.


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    Deaf to the world, Kiera relied on lip-reading to understand others. With her head stubbornly down, she shut herself off from interaction.


    Malcolm’s heart sank, unsure how to reach her. Turning to Elena with hope, he pleaded, “Kiera clearly trusts you a lot. Miss…”


    Harper, could you possibly watch over her today? After I’ve sorted things out, I’ll swing by your ce to pick her up.”


    Elena noticed Kiera’s firm grip on her hand and the silent plea in her eyes, and gently nodded. “Absolutely.”


    As Malcolm began to walk away, Elena’s sudden call made him pause.


    Elena gently took Kiera by the arm, motioned toward Louis, and signed, “Stay with him for a bit. I need to speak with your brother, but I’ll be right back.”


    Kiera hesitated, her eyes filled with uncertainty, then gave a subdued nod.


    At the doorway, Malcolm turned and asked Elena, “Do you need anything else, Miss Harper?”


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