Chapter 1076

Kathryn's world finally seemed to have some room to breathe. However, the revelation of this matter marked the beginning of something new.

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At the hospital, Krista and Byron stood on the rooftop. Byron, one hand in the pocket of his suit trousers, took a drag of his cigarette and said coldly, "I won't give you too much time to think about this. If you can't give me a definite answer by tomorrow, you will receive an item from Phineas."

"What item?" Krista's face grew colder upon hearing his words.

Byron looked at her with emotionless, cold eyes. "What do you think you'll receive? I don't believe you're naïve enough to think I'd give you an item of clothing from him."

Byron's reference to an "item" suggested something that would force her to make a quick decision, something that would terrify her upon seeing it. Krista found it increasingly difficult to breathe, and Byron's sarcastic comment only heightened her anxiety. Her face was drained of color.

"Are you willing to make enem