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.

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

she's kept you out of the case," Herman explained. "But knowing your dad

Andrea

to remain neutral?" Herman probed. "That's not

which is the easier stance to take?

but no words came; instead, he

heart's uncertain," Andrea confessed. "That's why I've remained invisible for so many years. This 'difficult neutral ground' you speak of, Mr. Herman, has been my refuge for my whole

her words, Herman's brows knitted,

from someone who's practically invisible is next

Herman countered. "I'll have to

mood now he knows about Sera's identity, so a minor slip-up from me won't bother him. So go ahead and do what you must; I'll continue to stand

door open and stepped

figure as she walked towards the taxi stand. She was too calm, almost unnaturally serene, like the invisible

world, things were clearly divided into right or

his team, and with two

to cooperate with the police," Lionel declared, his tone smooth as silk. "Arson is a serious crime. If the police come knocking at Martin 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? Or perhaps you'd like to bring forward the person who claimed I

Lionel, Herman knew his direct

as much, and upon leaving, one couldn't help but remark, "We've got nothing but one person's word; it proves nothing. Someone like him, even if he admitted to making that statement, could easily talk

we can't let him continue unchallenged. We need to ring the alarm, let

look at the towering skyscraper bearing the

than Lionel

in work during office hours, sat quietly behind his desk, a cigarette dangling from his fingers, lost in thought