Chapter 1403

Dane merely pursed his lips, his response almost instantaneous and without hesitation: "Impossible."

He had come this far, even gone as far as to involve the prestigious Shepherd family; there was simply no turning back now-not that it was up to him anymore.

For from the moment he accepted that significant offer from Presley, his fate was sealed with no avenue for retreat.

Should he abandon his course now, he would not only be offending Presley.

Dane composed himself, no longer wishing to hear his father's mood-dampening words.

Standing up, he made his stance clear, "I don't wish to argue about this anymore. No amount of talking will change things. Presley has the medicine. If we want to save James, then let Mirabella exchange the recipe for it."

Dane spoke with a cold voice.

Nikolai opened his mouth to speak, but seeing Dane's determination, he understood no words could sway him. He stopped himself, closed his eyes, but then seemed to remember something just as Dane was about to leave, calling out to him once more.

James's sudden illness have

"No, crossing James

calm demeanor, unsure whether to believe him or to deceive himself. Finally, he could only say bitterly, "Dane, I

clenched his fists, his face

he strode out

slumped onto the couch, the discomfort in his chest nothing compared to his disappointment

he hadn't come to Riverdale, perhaps things

**

day, after a night of contemplation, Nikolai sent a message to

to

to discuss James's health,

a private

the waiter left,

poor complexion, asked, "Are you

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