Thaddeus's sharp eyes snapped open. His voice was low, wary. "How do you know that?"

"Dr. Alexia is more than just a gifted surgeon. Back when she worked in Switzerland, she also studied psychiatric disorders and related medications."

Chad sipped his tea, perfectly at ease. "I remember Dr. Bright telling me you suffered brain damage after taking some unidentified pills from Avery. If Dr. Alexia can pinpoint the cause, she must have a way to help you. Why not let her try? Who knows, maybe she'll be able to ease your pain."

With a stoic face and a calm tone, Thaddeus refused. "Thank you, brother. That won't be necessary."

"If Dr. Alexia has the expertise, then it's settled," Frederic declared, his expression brightening. “Dr. Alexia, I'd like to officially hire you as Thaddeus's personal physician. Don't worry about the salary-if you can help Thaddeus recover, compensation is no object!"

Thaddeus's brows drew together, a clear sign of resistance. "Dad, I don't need a private doctor. Besides, Alexia is indispensable to Chad's care. I doubt she can manage both at the same time."

"Thaddeus, you don't need to be so formal with your own brother," Chad said, smiling easily. "Thanks to Dr. Alexia, I'm already much better. If you're uncomfortable having my staff around, at least allow Dr. Alexia to be involved in your treatment. With her daily care, I'm sure you'll find some relief. Besides, you carry the weight of the Abernathy Group's future on your shoulders. If anything happened to you, you'd let down both our father and our late grandfather. Is that what you want?"

That last remark struck home. Thaddeus's long lashes fluttered as he fell silent, considering. Finally, he gave a quiet nod. "All right. Let's do as you suggest. Thank you, Chad, for thinking of me."

softened. "Of course. It's what family's

hand to the man whose expression was icy

the air, her practiced smile beginning to falter. At last, out of deference to Chad, Thaddeus

was draped in silence, the air cool

Chad sat on the sofa in a deep blue robe, silver-rimmed glasses perched on his nose. The refined lines of his face were cast in gentle shadow, handsome

a tray, carrying a glass of water and a small dish of pills. "Sir,


he idly flipped through a stack of documents on his lap. "Thaddeus is emotionally numb these days. If he snubs you, don't take it to heart. Just do exactly as I

personal feelings for Thaddeus. My loyalty is to you and

up and smiled, his hand steady as he took the pills and tossed them back in

subject yourself to this?" Alexia's eyes sparkled with indignation as she handed him the water. "I Wish Thaddeus could taste. every bit of suffering you've endured. Even then, it wouldn't come close to the pain he's caused you pain you'll never fully

on the table in front of her. "Evadne has left him for good. That means you have a chance to get closer Over the next few days fearn everything you

it under the lamp, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "Is this the new formula from RC?

eyes glinting with something unreadable. "DAC0089.

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