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.

with his hints, I was thoroughly

was you who told me..." My voice trailed off,

about being

want to believe it, but Lord's hints were

been paid to deal with

"I knew you were

and I shook my head, "I

would I bother lying when I'm about to reunite you with your parents?" Lord motioned for a cigar, which

"Given that you've caught my

parents had

came to Seabreeze City, struggling to make ends meet, hardly having time for you, which led

to you, Conrad, ended up in the same hospital room due to

and he, being outgoing and talkative, naturally sought you out. That

and once Herschel

of your blood type,

the idea of betrothing you to Conrad. That way, you'd always be at his side, ready

this, my blood

boiled down to

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