Tangled in His Obsession (Seraphina)

Chapter 482

Andrea descended the hospital stairs and stepped out, her mind already on hailing a cab at the nearby stand. Just as she began her stride, a car door swung open by the curb.

Herman, who had left before her, was seated inside, a cigarette pinched between his fingers, his brows furrowed as he regarded her. "Get in," he commanded.

Pausing, Andrea responded, "I need to grab some food for Sera."

"She's got plenty of people to fetch her food; she doesn't need you running errands," Herman retorted.

Silenced by his remark, Andrea hesitated.

After another glance, Herman pressed, "Get in. I've got questions for you."

With a faint exhale, Andrea relented, pulling the car door open and settling into the passenger seat.

Herman's cigarette continued to smolder, prompting a slight cough from Andrea. He paused, then finally stubbed out the cigarette and took a long swig from a water bottle before broaching the subject. "So, you and Seraphina being blood sisters - if you two knew all along, why keep it from Simon... your dad?"

"Sera didn't want the spotlight on her true identity," Andrea stated. "We all understand that this kind of revelation won't do any good."

At her words, Herman's gaze flickered before he continued, "That means you're also aware of your dad's way of doing things, and the history of the Martin family's dealings?"

Confronted with his roundabout inquiry, Andrea's lips curled into a faint smile as she replied, "What do you think?"

Herman didn't know what to say.

Seraphina's troubles. Instead, she had chosen to confront Simon with the truth to protect her

you into this mess, so she's kept you out of the case," Herman explained. "But knowing your dad and understanding Sera's character, you must realize this

Andrea acknowledged,

silent, to remain neutral?" Herman probed.

is the easier stance to take? Siding with Sera, or with

but no words came; instead, he concluded, "You ought to know

I've remained invisible for so many years. This 'difficult neutral ground' you speak of, Mr. Herman, has been my refuge for my

Herman's brows knitted, and he fell

getting anything substantial from someone who's practically invisible is

your testimony," Herman countered. "I'll have

"I misspoke once, that's all. Dad's in a good mood now he knows about Sera's identity, so a minor

open and stepped out of the

try to stop her. He just leaned back in the driver's seat, quietly observing Andrea's retreating figure as she walked towards the taxi stand.

in his world, things were clearly divided into right or wrong, and he despised those who

team, and with two officers in tow, headed to the

Group's door based on a mere statement, demanding my cooperation, what can I say? 'I've never done such a thing, nor have I uttered such words' – would that satisfy you, Mr. Herman?

such a sly fox as Lionel, Herman knew his direct

it proves nothing. Someone like him, even if he admitted to making that statement, could easily talk his

him continue unchallenged. We need

turned back for one last look at the towering skyscraper bearing

had Herman departed than Lionel made his

quietly behind his desk, a cigarette dangling from his fingers,