Chapter 980:

Kristopher’s expression tightened. He had always looked down on Daxton, seeing his business methods as ruthless and unprincipled. Yet today, he couldn’t argue—every word struck uncomfortably close to the truth.

When had he become this person?

Somewhere deep inside, Kristopher knew the answer. To admit it, though, would be to acknowledge a truth he wasn’t ready to face: that his anger, his jealousy, his need to control Carrie had all been twisted echoes of something he didn’t fully understand.

Could he really still care for a woman he had once accused of only loving him for money?

No. That couldn’t be it.

He had to be imagining things—this was just the result of a muddled mind, remnants of a past he no longer remembered. After a long, tense silence, he finally muttered, “I’ll stay away from her. Once Aliza and I get married, we’ll leave Isonridge.”

your word.” With that, he turned and left, leaving Kristopher

eyes drifted to the surveillance footage Daxton had left behind. The silent recording replayed on the screen—Aliza searching for someone, her expression anxious. The realization settled heavily in his chest. After a long moment, he switched off the footage, gathered his things, and left.

down her appetite, so today, finally back home, she had eagerly ordered takeout—rich, flavorful, and far from the bland meals

steak when the housekeeper

milk tea? Why are you back already? If you can’t even handle a simple errand, maybe I should find

“Miss, your fiancé is at the gate of the

stood abruptly, the fork clattering onto her plate. “Why

fork in frustration. “I’m going to my room. If Kristopher asks, tell him I’m resting. Say I’m

response, she hurried

cleaning the table, she took the leftovers to the kitchen. Suddenly,

to the door and

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