“Freyja, fetch my medication,”

Having taken a few steps, Freyja swiftly turned around, her countenance etched with concern.

“Mr. Leon, Mrs. Thomas has been experiencing a decline in health as of late,” Freyja informed.

The subtext of her words urging Leon to avoid distressing Claudia further was apparent.

Everyone seemed to expect Leon to consider the well-being of others, but few truly considered his feelings.

“I no longer have the right to approach her. I’ve trampled on her dignity. Despite my claims to protect her, I nearly caused her demise. I’ve effectively forfeited any claim to be with her,” Leon confessed, his voice Laden with guilt.

self-deprecating laugh escaped his

“Does this imply…”

he had resolved to relinquish Millie, allowing her to pursue a life with Marcus? His

N G E L A ‘s L I B

overseeing the project in the west

but I can’t fulfill the desires of all three of you. In order to safeguard the Thomas family, I’ve taken Marcus’ side. It’s my duty. Hopefully, your

about the progress of the project upon Leon’s return, yet her disposition had been utterly unsettled by their previous

mix of unsavory characters. The atmosphere was perpetually suffused with

often meant walking a tightrope between life and death. There, all manner of illicit transactions took place, where anything could

was under Leon’s dominion,

exited Claudia’s chamber, he encountered Marcus, who had also been

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