"Well, everything is going pretty well for me here in Mosgravia. The only problem is that I''m bored of the local women. They''re no fun anymore. After fooling around with them, I realized women from Cyrris are far more enjoyable—especially with their slim waists and soft bodies," Zachary said.
Used to Zachary''s vulgarity, Justin replied calmly, "If it''s women you want, I can arrange that. Just tell me how many, and I''ll send some over."
"There''s only one woman I''m interested in."
"Go on."
"It''s the woman working for you the caretaker with thest name Gillis." Zachary''s voice turned dark and mocking. "She''s been on my mind since thest time I saw her. I can''t seem to forget her."
Justin pressed his lips together, his dark eyes flickering. He nced at Sheryl, who stood behind him, unaware of the situation. With a slight wave of his hand, she understood the signal and quietly left the room.
"What? Can''t bear to part with her?" Sensing Justin''s silence, Zachary chuckled coldly. "Didn''t you say you''d get me anything I wanted? Are you having second thoughts now?"
"Of course not. She''s no one significant. Since you''re interested, I''ll personally wee you to Sna City. You can do whatever you wish with her."
Justin let out a faint, seemingly helpless sigh. "To be honest, I should send her to you directly. But as you know, a lot has been happening heretely. People around me have betrayed me, so she''s the only one left who''s still useful.
"I need her here to handle matters for now. I hope you understand, Uncle Zachary."
Zachary chuckled. "Fine. That works too. It''s been a long time since I''ve been back to Sna City anyway. A little trip back wouldn''t hurt."
He was clearly pleased with the arrangement. Before hanging up, he added, "Make sure the situation with theboratory at Domere Mountain is resolved as soon as possible. And take full control of Beckett Group. Get rid of that bastard in the family as quickly as you can.
"The only way you be the sole heir is if he dies. Otherwise, things can still change as long as he''s alive. That old man in your family has always favored him."
"Thanks for the reminder, Uncle Zacha―"
Before Justin could finish, the call was abruptly cut off.
"I thought I was a monster, but it seems you''re even worse, Uncle Zachary. The Duttons are truly born twisted."
Justin let out a lowugh that
quickly turned manic, the grin on his face growing increasingly distorted. "Wee back to Sna City, Zachary Dutton, I wonder... do you
really think you''ll leave ted
time?"
thi
SWI
...
For now, the elders of the Taylor family were kept in the dark about Jonah losing an eye.
Mandy was still in critical condition, and although Winston had regained consciousness, he remained weak. On top of that, L and Colene were still overwhelmed with grief and fear.
If they learned about Jonah''s condition as well, the shock might break them. Still, it was only a matter of time before the truth came out.
That day, Winston sat in a wheelchair as Neil pushed him out onto the balcony to get some sunlight.
"Ah... Spring is in the air. How nice. Winter will be over soon," Winston said, narrowing his eyes as he basked in the warmth.
There was even a faint glimmer of his former vitality.
"Yes, Mr. Taylor. Spring ising," Neil replied with a smile, his words carrying both literal and deeper meaning.
"Didn''t you say I have many children?" Winston asked, confused. "If I''m their father, why haven''t theye to see me these past few days?"
At that, a lump rose in Neil''s throat, nearly bringing him to tears. He steadied himself before answering, his voice trembling Who would you like to see? Mr. Jonah? Ms. Alyssa? Or someone else? ''
"Just tell me, and I''ll have theme right away."
"I... I''d like to see that young woman—the one you said is my favorite daughter. I want to see her."
Winston closed his eyes briefly. His
chest tightened suddenly, as if
something were choking him. The
suffocating feeling surged as he
continued, "I keep feeling like she looks very much like... like "