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”

emerged from the direction of the washroom

seeing Asher, he paused min stride. “Mr. Blackwood? What

shouldn’t be here?” Aster replied coldly, “I’ve come to

Rupert smiled good–naturedly. “Nome’s toggesting

curious.”

stated, “I’ve watched Lucy grow up. She’s like a

this, Rupert glanced at the

building blocks, pastels, and various

assortment.

lips curved slightly. “How thoughtful of you,

he were the man of the

“Bringing gifts for a young girl I consider family

tension was

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

“Not from my side. It’s Mr. Blackwood who

he looked directly at Rupert. “You’re right about

from upstairs,

politely to Victoria. “Mrs.

how nice to see you,” Victoria’s tone was noticeably less warm than

hall, Lucy’s eyes lit up as she excitedly rushed down th

airs.

and building

cold features as he said gently, “Lucy, these are all presents from me. Do

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enthusiastically, “I love

half smile, his

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

eyes gleamed with amusement: What’s the matter? Can’t handle the competition?

with

attitude toward Asher also warmed a

Asher showed no

the

hand as they rushed upstairs to

and Rupert sat like

atmosphere between them was

few more pleasantries, Victoria went upstairs

had brought Lena to play with Lucy, and Asher had brought all those

sofa, idly watching television.

engage her in

only perfunctory responses to

brought up professional matters

them moved from discussing recent cases at the firm

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