Chapter 943

Linus gradually regained consciousness. He weakly looked at the dead cat on the ground, its mouth still holding the cat food it had not swallowed. It seemed as if it could not believe that Daniel had done this to it, yet the truth was undeniable—it had been discarded just like that.

Linus understood Daniel's message—those who harbored disloyal thoughts would meet a bad end, just as Selena had, and he would be no exception in the future. Gwen held Linus in her arms, calling his name repeatedly, clearly anxious.

Meanwhile, Daniel casually sipped his tea, directing and dismissing his subordinates as if neither Linus nor the dead cat existed.

By the time everyone had left, Linus had fully regained his senses. His neck still ached faintly, and there was a distinct scar left behind. "What? Are you blaming me for being too harsh?" Daniel asked Linus. He was not surprised by Linus' recovery.

"I wouldn't dare!" Linus responded respectfully, bowing to Daniel. Outwardly, he dared not express