Lord leaned in, his gaze landing on my face before breaking into a smile.

I didn't know what amused him, but I kept staring, determined to get an answer, my eyes practically declaring I wouldn't rest until I got one.

Finally, as his laughter subsided, he said, "Well, let me enlighten you before your curtain call. It's because he blocked someone's path to wealth." Instantly, my mind raced to the contract he was about to sign.

"Blocked someone's path to wealth, but not yours. So, why target my parents?" I pressed, puzzled anew.

Lord chuckled, "My dear girl, have you forgotten what I do for a living? What built my empire?"

I realized then, it was about money.

"Who was it?" I demanded urgently.

Lord didn't answer directly but instead posed a question, "Who do you think it could be?"

The death of my parents circled back to that contract, which ultimately ended up in Herschel's hands, so... it was him.

I had my suspicions before, but Lord had dismissed them, even claiming Herschel had earmarked the profits from that deal for me.

his hints, I

age? It was you who told me..." My voice

me of his earlier words about being paid to solve problems for others. Lying

didn't want to believe it, but Lord's hints

you've been paid to deal with me?" I

"I

shook my head, "I don't believe it, you must

you with your parents?" Lord motioned

he blew out a smoke ring, "Given that you've caught my

had

make ends meet, hardly

the rascal almost engaged to you, Conrad, ended up in the same hospital room

and Conrad were about the same age, and he, being outgoing and talkative, naturally sought you

and

your blood type,

betrothing you to Conrad. That way, you'd always be

this, my blood

all boiled down to

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