Vivienne had no patience for Patrick’s explanation; she already knew enough about what the Boyd family and Patrick were up to.

She extended her hand to Patrick, her tone brisk. “Hand over the key of your code.”

Patrick blinked in confusion. “What code?”

“The code of your contract!” Vivienne pressed, irritation creeping into her voice.

Patrick looked even more bewildered. “I don’t know anything about a code. Our contracts are straightforward. It’s in in my car. Let me fetch it for you.”

With that, Patrick hurried to his car and brought back the document to Vivienne. “Please, take a look, Madam.”

Vivienne took the contract and immediately noticed it was an agreement between the Ashford and Boyd families.

However, the format and wording differed from what Vivienne had seen in the Boyd family’s safe.

She did not know what that contract in the safe was about, but it certainly was not the same as this one. It seemed Patrick was not lying.

“You can go back now,” Vivienne said, handing back the contract.

The contract contained nothing substantial, just the usual business dealings. The Ashford family, a biotech leader in Sea City, also operated shipping routes. Their collaboration with the Boyd family had made many things more convenient, but there was no mention of the cutting-edge bionics.

After Patrick took the documents, he hesitated, casting a knowing look at Vivienne.

Vivienne gave him an icy glance, her face expressionless. “Keep Gillian away from me, and you’ll stay safe.”

“Thank you, Madam.” Patrick watched Vivienne enter her villa before getting back into his car.

As soon as the car door closed, his sycophantic smile turned into a heavy frown. He gazed at the villa’s grand entrance before tapping the car seat, signaling the driver to depart.

Inside the villa, Vivienne watched through the sheer curtains as Patrick’s car disappeared, a smirk playing at the corners of her mouth.

Everyone makes mistakes.

had once misjudged Mark. And Karen

came in with a cup of steaming hot milk.

sipped the milk, nodding appreciatively. “Not

annoyance flickered across Percival’s mouth. “Can’t your man

him Vivienne always doubted his ability to fend

his cooking was actually quite decent, especially compared to her disastrous attempts

“I just think your talented hands should be making more money

was indeed

her cheek affectionately.

“Who could ever

“Well, it’s rare that I have such a skill. Don’t worry,

radiant, like the break

she leaned on Percival’s shoulder

Wolf, have you ever heard my

head. “No, my mentor knew I never had much of

to a more comfortable position. “Well, my mom mentioned it once. She said every technology has its pros and cons, like a bomb. It’s a dangerous weapon in the wrong hands, but in the right hands, it can protect you and your

If we develop ones that could replace the human body, and they become widespread, criminals won’t even need to show their

early-stage reconnaissance, like when I was trapped in that mine,

tired. “I just wonder

she fell asleep on Percival’s lap, her breathing even and calm, though her

was deeply asleep, then he carefully carried

“Goodnight, Vivienne.”

about to turn off the bedside lamp and leave when Vivienne, still in her slumber, grasped

of the night, she murmured with

a soft sigh, Percival did not pull away. Instead, he sat on the floor,

on the floor, a wave of warmth filled her

“Good morning, Mr. Wolf.”

a smile spreading across his face. “You’re

got out of bed and began to dress. “Mr. Wolf, get ready.

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