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.

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 Wearing outdated jewelry

my mom asked me to go

cut in, his voice

are you sure? How

at the ceiling, kept his tone neutral. “You’re not a doctor. If something really happens, there’s nothing you can do anyway. And

been arranged by Aliza herself—her chosen professional. She had no reason to question

“Make sure you rest.” She turned 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

to

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

?h?????s

assistant he wanted to sleep

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