Chapter 1016:

Across the table, Arion set down his utensils, having finished his meal. He wiped his mouth with a napkin and casually said, “I’m free this afternoon. I’ll go with Carrie to the Association. I’ve got a few errands to run there anyway.”

Reece hesitated, then looked at Arion, his tone clipped. “Keep an eye on her. If you can’t finish your errands, delegate them.”

“Sure,” Arion replied with a grin, unfazed by his brother’s tone.

Meanwhile, back at the villa, Kristopher lay in bed, feigning weakness beneath the sheets. The doctor had just left, reassured by Kristopher’s repeated insistence that his condition was nothing serious.

Aliza sat beside him, legs crossed, scrolling distractedly on her phone. Her patience was clearly wearing thin.

pieces. Her thoughts drifted to the spa day she had scheduled later that week, where she was bound to run into the social elites of Isonridge. In that world, fashion was a bloodsport. Wearing outdated jewelry would make her an interesting topic for gossip. The urge

Kristopher, then quickly fabricated an excuse. “Kristopher… my mom asked

cut in,

How can I leave when

a doctor. If something really happens, there’s nothing you can do anyway. And didn’t the doctor just say I’m

true. The doctor had been arranged by Aliza herself—her

to Kristopher’s assistant at the door, her tone suddenly sharp. “If anything happens to Mr. Norris, call me and the doctor immediately.” Then she leaned in, attempting to kiss Kristopher

tilted his head slightly, pretending to check his phone, subtly avoiding

frailty had already dulled any hint of affection. After a few final reminders,

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assistant he wanted to sleep and instructed him not to disturb him

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