The moment Grant's words fell, Clarice caught the sound of ominous footsteps behind her, like the hiss of a venomous snake slithering through the dark, its tongue flicking coldly in the air.

"Miss Amaryllis, it's been a while."

Clarice whipped around, her eyes wide with shock.

"It's you... Elio Valen?!"

"Oh, you still remember my name." Elio smirked as he brushed past her, heading straight toward Grant's wheelchair. "Now, I'm one of Mr. Salvador's people. I follow only his orders."

Grant lifted the teacup and took a slow sip. "Our team has grown stronger. Isn't that wonderful?"

Clarice stood frozen for a moment, then something clicked. Her eyes widened. "Sir, was Arnold the genius doctor who developed the drug?!"

Grant's smile widened in satisfaction. "Not bad. You're still as sharp as ever."

Elio could not have appeared at a better time.

The answer was now painfully obvious.

Clarice steadied herself and stepped forward, her gaze locked onto Elio's cold, stern face. "So, what's the plan?"

"Elio, I know you're eager to prove yourself, but we have rules here as well." Grant twirled the teacup lid between his slender, pale fingers, his eyes fixed on the tea leaves. "Anyone who wants to stay by my side must first offer a token of loyalty. No exceptions."

lips curled into a dark, sinister smile. "I understand. Since I've chosen to follow

a

eyes gleamed darkly. "Right now, Arnold is your

Clarice's heart clenched.

action himself. Instead, he wielded his followers as weapons, each one

tool to

amber eyes, her breaths heavy

a charming face-a devil wrapped in silk. Yet, despite everything, she could

"Are you sure? After all, Arnold has the exact same face as

He spat every word through gritted teeth. "My brother was one of a

a

vein

to exist in this world. I

stealing everything Kairos held dear-even the person Kairos loved most!

the room heavy with Elo's venomous words. After a moment, he chuckled. "If that's the case, then Arnold is the least of your concerns. After all, he didn't choose his

as a

How disgusting!"

knuckles cracked. "Hah... Once I finish dealing with that

lead to long nights filled with regret. Besides, if you go after Arnold first, you'll set off a storm within the Thompson family. By then,

what

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