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.

his hand and tapped lightly on the door, bracing himself for whatever lay ahead.

exhale, Desmond twisted the

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

their whereabouts?" he asked, his voice

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

any appetite left for breakfast,"

something so you can take

know," the old man sighed. "I will eat after

"I’m heading to the police station. It’s been over 24 hours since their disappearance. I need to file a report and officially declare them

you can do to search for them?"

the

exited the room, his expression complicated. He had made sure to keep his discussion minimal and

on the shut door, his expression contemplative. It was becoming increasingly clear—Desmond would stop at nothing until Davis was out of the

Jessica..." he muttered under his breath, shaking his head

into the sitting room, his steps faltered, and his breath caught in his throat at the sight of George Brown. A wave of irritation surged through him as memories of

noticing his arrival, immediately stood up, his movements slightly hesitant. Yet, despite the situation, he forced a mock

he greeted, his tone casual,

always known the Brown family to be opportunistic, clinging to power wherever and where evet they

mind.

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

here, Desmond was certain it wasn’t a good one. The man’s

problem. Concerning Jessica..." George hesitated, rubbing his palms together as if carefully

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