Burke International had always been the major investor in the downtown hospital, ensuring not just top-notch medical equipment but also a plentiful supply of Type A blood to guarantee the safety of Sophie's unborn child. It was unthinkable that anything could go wrong.

Nichole... It was Nichole.

James felt as though an invisible hand had yanked him back from the brink of a nightmare. He woke with a start in the hospital bed, his eyes gradually darkening with a cold, ominous light.

"Mr. Burke, you should rest. I've found out that Colby and Adler are over in Duskhaven and are on it. Ms. Sophie will be safe," Colt's voice rang out beside him.

The smell of the hospital's disinfectant seemed to remind him of Sophie, bleeding out on the operating table, dead.

He finally understood why Sophie was so afraid of him, and why there was resentment and disgust for him in her eyes.

His past self had caused all of it.

He had orchestrated it all.

"Mr. Burke? Are you alright? Please, don't scare me..."

was about to call for a doctor when James put on a

hearing James' question. "Mr. Burke?

up, his demeanor back to normal, and casually asked, "How's everything going at Eastwood College? Have

graduated a long time ago, and she's now

you talking about? I remember there's a meeting tomorrow, but I

Mr. Burke. Please wait. I'll go call the doctor." A shadow of sorrow crossed Colt's eyes before he

retreating figure,

I owe you. I'll make up for this.

evening, Sophie received

hotel room, ready to

access chapters of novels early and in the

"Do you need something?"

was now assigned to Odie. After all, Odie's usual gang of enforcers was rather restricted in the law-abiding

assist you with anything you

my delivery for me? It's just

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