Chapter 204 Someone Still Remembers Her

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Tobias squinted at the man before him, a nagging sense of familiarity tugging at his mind, though he was certain they’d

never met.

The stranger carried himself with an air of authority, his piercing gaze sharp enough to cut through steel. He looked a few years older than Tobias.

Tobias believed if he had ever encountered this man before, he’d never have forgotten it.

And yet… there was something hauntingly familiar.

“I’m Malcolm Vane,” the man said, his voice low and deliberate. “I’m Lillian’s older brother.”

Tobias‘ breath caught, his eyes widening as if a storm had erupted inside him.

Lillian’s brother?

Lillian had always insisted she had no family loft.

Where had this man come from?

Malcolm Vane’s lips twisted into a cold, mocking grin. “Surprised? Well, brace yourself, because I’ve got something

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even more shocking for you.

“Your company’s on the brink of collapse, isn’t it? That was my doing. Are you enjoying the spectacle?

“I’m here to make you pay for what you did to Lillian.”

Tobias stumbled back, his heart pounding with dread. “No, you’ve got it all wrong! Lillian was my wife. She died of illness!”

The more Tobias studied Malcolm, the more his fear grew.

The resemblance was uncanny–Malcolm’s features echoed Lillian’s so closely it was chilling.

This man was undeniably her brother.

depression just happened? Tell me, Tobias, why did she spiral? It was because of you! She found out about your affair.

see! It killed

start, Tobias. Lillian’s suffering? I’ll make you pay for it tenfold–no,

voice cracked, desperation seeping through. “t didn’t know! It was Sally’s doing! She’s the one who

after her!”

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with rage, his eyes blazing. “You mean she didn’t die from illness? You

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out of the courthouse when her phone buzzed with

is this Kaia? Are you Tobias‘ daughter?” the

brow furrowed. “Yes,

had a stroke. He’s in critical condition and being prepped for surgery. Please come to the hospital

A stroke?

be because of the

him, not really. With a calm

then, Lucien’s

the law firm?” he asked, his tone warm and casual. “If not, where do you want to grab dinner

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off gently, “I don’t have time tonight. My dad’s

Send me the

arrived at the

the emergency room,

“Are you Tobias‘ daughter?

is critical. He

hand moved mechanically as she signed the forms, her mind flickering with a dark, fleeting

if he never makes it out of that operating room? Maybe that would be best

thought vanished as

stood abruptly. “I need to use the

a moment to collect herself, started to

“I’ll come with you.”

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stay here,” she said softly. “I’ll be

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bathroom, Kaia splashed cold water on her face, the

recognized the woman looking back–her

she tucked away her swirling emotions and sank

murmured, her voice soft but

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