Morwenna released the person she was holding and quietly stood her ground, waiting.

At that moment, Morwenna's eyes were filled with a fierce determination. Although she knew these bodyguards were just innocent pawns carrying out orders, her desperation had subtly altered her mindset. As one of the guards turned to open the door and call for help,

Phineas arrived more quickly than Morwenna had expected, almost as if he had been waiting just outside; the moment the guard stepped out, he entered. Before Morwenna could say a word, Phineas remarked with a detached air, "What are you stirring up now? I was actually looking for you."

His voice was loud enough to make Morwenna frown and glance towards Norbert Hetfield. She lowered her voice and said, "Let's talk in the study."

"Lead the way."

Phineas was well aware of Morwenna's capabilities, but he didn't bother calling for backup. As long as Norbert was there, Morwenna wouldn't dare to act rashly. Once inside the study, Phineas asked, "What do you want from me? Are you tired of all this and thinking of leaving? Remember what I told you a few days ago? Once you're in, there's no turning back halfway."

not leaving. Just give me back my phone. I need to make a call

in the country. Or

contact Stuart. I have every reason to suspect you're deliberately not treating Norbert Hetfield properly. I need Stuart; he will know how to save Norbert! What, are you

do you know why Norbert

frowned; she had

Stuart, Norbert was so enraged he coughed up. blood, which led to his condition. Sure, we're no saints,

a young Stuart behind bars-a monster who, despite years of abuse, had survived, only to wreak havoc within the Hetfield family. Morwenna, he thought, wasn't ruthless enough. If it

as if she had been pierced by

lying. Stuart wouldn't

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