Chapter 179

Chapter 179

Asher emerged from the bathroom, his loosely tied bathrobe revealing just enough of his muscular chest. Droplets of water still clung to his hair.

His typically composed expression darkened immediately upon seeing the message and photos.

Well, well. Rupert Lysander. I’ve underestimated you–using a child to get close to Lia.

When had Rupert become so calculating?

Asher’s dark eyes flashed coldly.

It seemed Rupert truly wouldn’t give up until forced to.

Asher’s lips pressed into a thin line. Instead of responding to James Darwin’s message, he chose to ring Lucy’s psychologist.

The doctor had been personally recruited by Asher from abroad, with a salary he had negotiated himself, so the doctor answered any questions Asher posed without hesitation.

After inquiring about Lucy’s condition, Asher also learned about her preferences from the doctor.

Hanging up, Asher immediately called his assistant.

The next day, Asher arrived at the Winters residence bearing numerous gifts.

“I’ve come to see Lucy,” he announced.

The Blackwood household staff carried box after box of presents into the house.

“These are gifts I’ve brought for Lucy,” Asher explained. “After all, she suffered because of the Blackwood family…”

“Thanks,” Thalia responded coolly.

Asher inquired, “How is Lucy doing these days?”

He had already discussed her condition with the doctor last night, but was simply looking for ways to prolong the conversation with Thalia.

Thalia maintained her cool demeanor. “Much better.”

“That’s good to hear,” Asher said. “Where is she?”

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“Upstairs playing”

the

paused min stride. “Mr. Blackwood? What brings you here

there a reason I shouldn’t be here?” Aster replied coldly, “I’ve come

good–naturedly. “Nome’s toggesting you

curious.”

watched Lucy grow up. She’s like a

this, Rupert glanced at the items

pastels, and various other items–a

assortment.

of you,

were the man

“Bringing gifts for a young girl

was palpable.

massaged her temples, visibly exasperated. “Really, you two? Must every conversation between you be so charged with hostility?”

Mr. Blackwood who seems to dislike me.”

he looked directly at Rupert. “You’re

from upstairs, guiding Lucy and Lena down with her.

politely to Victoria.

see you,” Victoria’s tone was noticeably less warm than it had once been,

the hall, Lucy’s

airs.

dolls and building blocks!”

of warmth softened Asher’s cold features as he said gently, “Lucy,

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“I love them!”

smile, his eyes

at Asher with an expression that seemed to say: So you’ve learned to approach through the children

What’s the matter? Can’t handle

genuinely delighted Lacy was with the gifts, Victoria’s demeanor softened

toward Asher also warmed a

Asher showed no signs

take the

as

and Rupert sat

them was frigid.

pleasantries, Victoria went upstairs to be with her

the room–after all, both men were guests. Rupert had brought Lena to play with Lucy,

on the sofa, idly watching television.

attempted to engage her in conversation.

remained disinterested, offering only perfunctory responses

brought up professional matters that she showed genuine interest.

recent cases at the firm to frontier issues in

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