Edward did not believe Mary''s exnation. He stared at her nkly, his face


    expressionless. After managing the Nixons for so many years, his cold gaze carried an undeniable pressure.


    Mary''s anxiety was palpable. She nervously shifted her gaze, unwilling to meet his stare.


    The silence stretched on until Edward finally broke it, his voice chilling. "If you don''t tell me, I''ll have someone investigate."


    Mary panicked. "No! Please, don''t!"


    If anyone discovered that Vik was responsible for Brian''s car ident, Vik''s life would be ruined. And Edward would never forgive him.


    But now, Mary had no choice but to tell Edward the truth. If she kept lying, Edward would surely see through it. She was trapped in a no-win situation.


    "Since you don''t want me to investigate, then tell me the truth," Edward demanded.


    Taking a deep breath, Mary hesitated for a long moment before finally giving in. She spoke slowly. "Brian had an ident and lost one of his legs."


    Edward''s eyes widened in shock, but quickly, reality settled in. His voice was cold as he asked, "Is this rted to Vik?"


    "Edward, Vik only intended to teach Brian a lesson, but it turned into an ident. He''s really scared and guilty about it, so he''s been hiding," Mary exined.


    The room fell into a suffocating silence as Edward looked at her, his anger rising like a tidal wave.


    "An ident? Mary, do you really think a car crash was just an ident? Don''t forget, Brian is also my son! Where''s Vik? Get him back here right now!" he demanded.


    Mary''s face turned pale. She was too shocked to even cry, her voice trembling. "What are you going to do to Vik?!"


    "If he caused Brian to lose a leg, then he should repay that with one of his own," Edward dered coldly.


    Mary could hardly believe her ears. After everything she and Vik had done for him, he was demanding that Vik pay such a price for Brian. At that moment, her heart seemed to freeze


    Her gaze hardened, and she spoke with unwavering resolve. "Edward, 1 can''t let you do that to Vik. It''s clear nowe Br is your true so Vik


    just an illegitimate child to you."


    Upon hearing her refusal, Edward''s face darkened, his anger intensifying. "Mary,


    even if you don''t contact Vik, I''ll still find him."


    "Fine. Go ahead and find him. I feel


    disgusted for Vik, knowing he has you as a father! Do you know how we''ve been living while you were unconscious? Vik was so scared, that''s why he acted out against


    Brian!" Mary cried. Content Belongs


    "I don''t want to hear your nonsense. If you can''t control Vik, then I''ll handle it myself," Edward snapped.


    Mary let out a coldugh and stood up, looking down at him. "Edward, don''t forget, it was Emerald and Brian who poisoned you. It''s because of that poison that you became so weak.


    "And when you were unconscious, it was me taking care of you. I thought that once you woke up, Vik and I wouldn''t have to live in fear anymore. But I guess I was wrong.


    "Since you''ve be so heartless, I can''t hold back anymore."


    Her voice was thick with bitterness


    Edward sensed something was off. "What are you nning to do?!"