Even in submission, the aura he exuded was potent, seemingly capable of consuming all around him.

Within the mansion, a maid who witnessed this couldn’t suppress a shudder. Marcus’ overwhelming presence, undiminished after hours of kneeling, was unparalleled within the Thomas family.

Derek quickly brought an umbrella, sheltering Marcus from the rain.

“Derek, escort Sir Marcus home without delay,” Freyja instructed.

Thoroughly drenched, Marcus climbed into the car. Derek cranked the heater to its fullest, but to no avail.

Marcus experienced fluctuating chills and warmth, leaning back, a trace of fatigue clouding his eyes. Agony radiated from his reopened wound, and his head felt unusually heavy.

“The wound must have opened again. Mr. Thomas, please endure it a bit longer. I’ll increase our speed,” Derek assured.

journey was abruptly halted by a loud explosion. The tire had burst, and the car skidded to

open at the sudden halt, his sharp black eyes looking out at the rain-soaked night. A

back and informed, “Mr. Thomas, we’ve

L A ‘s L I B

car to investigate, Marcus

“Don’t leave the car.”

perfect condition, he concluded that someone must have deliberately placed an obstruction on the road. The heavy rain had obscured his view, causing

“We’re under attack!”

Marcus’ coughing broke the tense silence. Fever was overtaking his body, but he needed to remain

eyes found Marcus’ slightly flushed face, concern filling

Thomas, are you

and drenched by the rain,

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