“That’s regrettable. My dietary restrictions make it difficult for me to dine out at present. We’ll have to postpone our meal.”

“Fasting?” Marcus replied, his voice tinged with irony.

“You bear the weight of the Thomas family’s affairs, so I won’t detain you with trivialities. Farewell for now,” Jonah returned, his own smile devoid of warmth.

“Before you go, Uncle Jonah, allow me to offer some advice. There are those you can challenge, and others who, merely by thinking of them, may invite disaster.”

Jonah’s laughter, feigned and hollow, met Marcus’ ears as both agreed to conclude their conversation.

As Marcus hung up, his face clouded over, his eyes reflecting a storm’s fury, filled with a predatory hunger.

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Millie awakened, feeling disoriented at

her and guiding her downstairs to the car, with

gently stroked her

something at home,” she said, her thoughts clarifying as she wondered why Marcus opted for dining out.

Marcus replied, casting a glance

noticed her chin had sharpened slightly since her return from the countryside, and his

were escorted

succession. Upon gazing at the sumptuous spread, Millie’s

in,” Marcus urged, selecting a piece of

Millie eagerly engaged.

this lobster,” Marcus recommended, delicately preparing

Millie savored a

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