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.

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

out, his eyes scanning the area. “Are

for the first time, he noticed the man sitting in the back seat: Kristopher.

the half-finished cigarette under his heel, extinguishing

get into his car. Kristopher’s voice cut through

Do you fancy yourself a puppet master, pulling everyone’s strings? If you’re so clever, then

in the air like a taunt, and this time, Daxton did not wait for a response. He slid into the driver’s seat, revved the engine,

the sting of Daxton’s parting

you. Oliver already investigated everything about Lise back then. Besides, I only

heart transplant.

stark contrast to the usual lively energy. No one had gone to work. Instead, they were all gathered in the living

and voices rushed to greet her with exaggerated concern. Luca was the first

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