The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 465

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"I didn't tell you because I didn't want you overthinking," Byron said smoothly, but his tone carried a sharper edge. "He died suddenly during the transfer. They found traces of a delayed-action poison. It activated seven days after exposure and killed him." Maeve frowned, her lips pressing together tightly. "Pretty convenient timing, don't you think?"

Byron didn't argue. "It was. His death cut off several

Critical leads. This investigation just got a lot harder."

Maeve stayed quiet, her mind racing. First Fiora, now Henry. Whoever was behind this wasn't just ruthless, they were downright terrifying.

Still, she wasn't alone anymore. That thought steadied her, but it also reminded her of the stakes.

She was pulled from her thoughts by the warmth of Byron's hand resting lightly on her head. He tilted her face toward his, his palm brushing her cheek in a calming gesture.

"What are you so worried about?" His voice was calm, confident. "You've got me."

Maeve let out a small sigh. "But you won't always be around." She hesitated before adding, "Maybe I should learn more self-defense... just in case."

The judo she knew wasn't nearly enough anymore.

Byron gave her a once-over, his gaze thoughtful. "You've missed the best age to start martial arts, but you're flexib quick. You could pick up some basic moves."

A faint smirk tugged at his lips. "I'll teach you when we're back."

Maeve narrowed her eyes, sensing the faintest hint of teasing in his tone. It kind of felt like it.

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When they got back to the villa, Maeve didn't even make it to the living room before she was stopped-by two towering figures.

She froze for half a second, then blinked. Standing in front of her were two massive robots, each at least 6.5 feet tall, decked out in a sleek cyberpunk style.

charming, filled

prefer some outdoor exercise with me? I promise the evening

at flirting. Maeve

however, looked like he was ready to shove both robots

there are two of you. How will

two robots stood up straight, their blue laser eyes locking on each other. In a

choice," said the one on the

pretty lady, I'll fight you to the end," declared the one on

became clear they were about to throw down, she quickly

1/3

"Will, Theq! Get out here! Your robots are about to

extra adorable. "Mom, don't worry," Will said quietly, tugging on his shirt nervously. "They can't actually

a bobblehead. "Mommy, which one do you think is cooler? Is

one on

corrected quickly, shaking his head. "Baymax is the calm one! The show-off

your robots

sighed, scratching the back of his neck. "I

the first to finish his robot, and its personality turned out

as flirty as Theo himself and somehow even

Mom. Dealing with Theo is bad enough, and now

smirked and nudged Maeve toward the stairs. "Let them

planning a heist. "Do you think Dad gave us these robots just to distract

you think we can upgrade them? Like, add medical functions, a

done this before, but we

""Great! Let's do it!"

of the villa was like Byron's personal

all in one go. That would be like trying to rush a baby to run overnight.

knack for pushing

Byron thought she'd call it quits, she'd grit her teeth and keep going. Somewhere along the way, she even started to enjoy it, relishing the sweat pouring down her face. Her