Chapter 650:

“Okay.” Daxton unbuckled his seatbelt and stepped out first, circling around the car to open her door. His movements were smooth and unhurried, ever the gentleman.

“You go ahead,” he said, leaning casually against the car as she stepped out. “I will stay until I see you safely inside.”

Carrie nodded, offering him a small wave before heading toward the estate.

Daxton watched her retreating figure as it disappeared into the shadowy alley, only moving once she was out of sight. He retrieved a cigarette from his pocket, lighting it with a flick of his lighter.

“What are you doing here?”

The deep rumble of an approaching car broke the stillness. A sleek black luxury vehicle pulled up beside him, its rear window gliding down to reveal Albin.

toward him, then away again. Taking another drag from his cigarette, he replied without looking back, “Mr. Murray,

Albin stepped out, his eyes scanning the area. “Are you pestering Carrie

time, he noticed the man sitting in the back seat: Kristopher. The latter’s

cigarette under his

said curtly, turning to get into his car. Kristopher’s voice cut through the

sardonic smile. “Kristopher, what makes you believe you are so superior? Do you fancy yourself a puppet master, pulling everyone’s strings? If you’re so clever, then tell me—how did you end up being outwitted

Daxton did not wait for a response. He slid into the driver’s

tightening as he absorbed the sting of Daxton’s parting words. Finally, he turned to Albin.

sigh. “Kristopher, he was just trying to provoke you. Oliver already investigated everything about Lise back

on a colder edge. “Check the details of her heart transplant. I will even help you win your girlfriend

the usual warmth of the Morrison family’s home. The atmosphere was thick with tension, a stark contrast

to greet her with exaggerated concern. Luca was the first to speak. “Carrie, what would you

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