The only person who had the passcode to Lucian's home was Kyros. He was also the only one who would barge in so impolitely without knocking. "Jordan."The man's voice carried a hint of youth. Kyros approached on bare feet. The carpets had muffled the sounds, leaving his footsteps silent."Are you asleep, Jordan?"Lucian sat up from the couch with his legs apart and elbows resting on his knees. He rubbed his brows tiredly."No. I drank a little too much. I don't feel like moving around right now. Why are you here?""I got bored. So, I came to see you."Kyros sat down next to him, flicked on the lights, and switched on the television. He was enthusiastically flipping through the channels.With so many streaming services available, they could watch anything they wanted just by a quick search online. Not many people watch television broadcasts anymore.The television hadn't been switched on since it was installed. Why was Kyros suddenly so interested in watching a live broadcast
Lucian was staring at his phone, seemingly uninterested. He glanced up briefly and lowered his head."I don't know."Kyros stared intently at him."Do you not …"Before he could finish, the commercial break ended.The host, in her overly enthusiastic tone, shouted, "And, Mr. Mulligan says it's genuine!""The bronze artifact is indeed confusing. It's normal for Claude to have made a mistake. She may be an excellent conservator, but she lacks experience in artifact appraisal. It's easy to find yourself in a deadlock when you stick by the books. "She missed a few subtle details. This bronze piece had a plain surface. Its simplicity is a standard for Kashgar Dynasty vessels. The rust is naturally formed after millennia of precipitation. "Also, take a look at these decorative lines. They're discreetly hidden. You'll miss them if you don't study it closely. Fake decorative lines are generally in more conspicuous places or deliberately polished to look even …" Mr. Mulligan said.Ca
The pills lay scattered all over the floor as Kyros stood frozen mid-motion. There was something dark hidden in his gaze as his eyes followed Lucian's every move. "Why won't you take your medicine, Jordan? Is it because …"Did he already know something? Kyros paused. He ultimately decided against asking directly. "Is there something wrong with the medicine?"Lucian was making a phone call. Upon hearing Kyros' question, he turned around. His stern gaze shifted from his face to his feet."My illness isn't going to kill me if I don't take my medicine. Take a look at yourself. What is wrong with you? Can you not see the glass shards on the ground? Even if you don't see them, do you not feel any pain?"He frowned at the sight of the blood oozing from Kyros' feet. The carpet had been dirtied. Once the call connected, Lucian turned away. His tone had turned cold."Hello, Dr. Davis. I'm Jordan. Can you please drop by? Kyros injured his feet.""Yes, he was pierced by glass shards. He'
Yara was an easy-going person but she was always careful with her words. She couldn't reveal anything about the possibility of Lucian's return even if it were done subconsciously.She glanced at the person behind her and said impatiently, "Does he not have to support his wife anymore just because he's missing? The tab is right there. He can pay it off once he returns."The lights were dim in the private room. The man didn't notice Yara's displeasure. He thought she was engaging in casual conversation.With how noisy it was, it wasn't out of the ordinary for him to raise his voice."He's been gone for so long. Don't you think he's probably dead by now?""Have you ever paid respects to your forefathers? Do you not ask for blessings to get rich? There are ways to care for your wife while you're still around. There are also ways to care for her even when you're gone. Even without the husband as the breadwinner, he can still ensure the wellbeing of his wife."The man stared at her, to
However, before the woman could hit Timothy, the man who stood calmly in place was yanked aside. The bottle in her hand ended up hitting the air.Before she could turn, she heard someone exclaim in frustration, "Have you lost your mind from reading all those books, Timothy? What use is talking about the law to an irrational woman? You might as well have stuck your head out and let her kill you."After Yara was done with Timothy, she turned to the woman who was making a scene."Do you have a screw loose, Rhea? Your father owed the workers their wages and drove them into jumping off your company's building. Now, you're here defending your murderous father and causing trouble for a lawyer. If you want to defend your father's injustice so badly, why don't you join him?"The Griffin family's matter had caused quite a stir, especially because it involved people's livelihoods. The incident stirred up a lot of resentment.People would throw rotten vegetables and eggs at their door. Even Y
For the past half month, Kyros had stayed in line. He even found a job and didn't pressure Lucian to take medication anymore. He also didn't come to the company as often as he used to.However, before Lucian could relax, there was trouble with the new project at Northwood Corporation. Late at night, he received a call from Cade. "The situation has been handled; it was discovered early, and we didn't suffer any insignificant losses.""Why do you sound so frustrated then?" Lucian asked. Cade was more than frustrated. He seemed enraged."Because I got locked out of the house tonight because of dealing with your mess." Cade had trouble sleeping, and any slight disturbance would wake him up. And once he was awake, it was hard for him to fall back asleep.So, he didn't dare to knock on the door and had to sit in the garden, braving the cold November weather.The more he sat there, the colder he felt, but his anger kept boiling. He had reached his limits when he called Lucian. "H
Paul only wanted to walk her up, but he immediately straightened his back and raised the items so Lucian could see them. He said, "I'm taking her home and going in for tea." Lucian clenched his teeth and replied, "Paul, she's my wife.""Just your ex-wife," Paul reminded him. Wanting to further the blow, he added, "You got divorced last year."Calista had long grown accustomed to their bickering when they got together, and she didn't bother to interrupt.She was afraid they would lose control of their emotions and start arguing in the corridor, drawing attention from others.While they were talking, Calista opened the door, looked at Lucian, who was gloomy, and said in irritation, "Come inside and talk."Lucian glared at Paul, and Paul smiled warmly at him, saying as if he were the host, "Come on in, you surely wouldn't want to have this conversation in the hallway."Lucian was speechless. Damn it! Who was Paul to invite others into Callie's home? He didn't even have the right
If Paul and Cade knew, then his parents knew, too. So, he was the only one kept in the dark. He felt like a complete fool for thinking he had gained an advantage.Even if Calista was currently upset with him, with this child in the picture, he could eventually win her back.However, this was unexpected. He lowered his head and glanced at the pillow in his arms, which he had deformed by the squeezing. He remembered the cheap ten-dollar pillow Calista had given him before, and though he found her words strange then. But he hadn't thought of this at all. It turned out that the pillow was his child.Calista knew that he must be feeling very upset right now, and she had planned to discuss this matter with him at a more suitable time. However, she had revealed it in a moment of impulse."Lucian, there was no other choice at that time. After you disappeared, other shareholders in Northwood Corporation were getting out of control. Although Dad wanted me to join the company, it was not ea