Chapter 107: Visiting the Allen family.

Jessica can’t lose her life without saving the Brown family from ruin," he muttered, his voice dark with resolve.

He left the room and headed straight to his bedroom to get himself ready for the trip to the Allen family.

~At the Allen family~

Elder Allen had remained in his bedroom since morning, not even stepping out for breakfast.

After the message last night, he had felt a sense of relief, but to protect Davis, he had to continue feigning his frailty.

As Alfred descended the grand staircase, Desmond approached him, his expression painted with concern—though deep inside, he was gloating.

"What about my father?" Desmond asked, his voice carrying just the right amount of worry.

Alfred, who had served Elder Allen for decades, knew better than to be deceived. What the Allen family never truly realized was that he wasn’t just a butler but a specially assigned guard. He had witnessed all the family’s internal drama firsthand.

The butler let out a deep sigh. "The Old Man hasn’t been in good condition since last night, and as of now, he hasn’t eaten anything."

Desmond’s gaze flickered toward the stairs leading to his father’s room before he returned his attention to Alfred. "What about his medication?" he probed.

"With how weak he is, he couldn’t handle any additional medication," Alfred replied, his voice carefully neutral.

Desmond gave a small nod before turning toward Elder Allen’s room. His steps were deliberate, his mind already calculative.

the door, bracing himself for whatever lay ahead.

a slow exhale, Desmond twisted the

frail hand resting on the sheets, his breathing shallow. Noticing

news about their whereabouts?" he asked, his

approached the bedside. "Dad, you haven’t had breakfast?" he asked,

have any appetite left for breakfast," Elder Allen

something so you can take

man sighed. "I

for a moment before speaking again. "I’m heading to the police station. It’s been over 24 hours since their disappearance. I need to file a report and

Desmond carefully. "Isn’t there anything you can do to

shook his head. "The police are the best option at this point," he

expression complicated. He had made sure to

Elder Allen slowly sat up, resting his head against the headboard. His gaze remained fixed coldly on the

breath, shaking his head

Desmond descended the stairs with measured strides. The moment he stepped into the sitting room, his steps faltered, and his breath caught in his throat at the sight of George Brown. A wave

hesitant. Yet, despite the situation, he forced a

are you doing?" he greeted, his tone casual, as

He had always known the Brown family to be opportunistic, clinging to power wherever and where evet they could. Still, seeing George wear a smile while

Desmond’s mind.

just fine. Seeing you at this time, I hope there’s no problem?" Desmond smirked, leaning back slightly as he

brought George Brown here, Desmond was certain it wasn’t a

there is a little problem. Concerning Jessica..." George hesitated, rubbing

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