Judging from Theo's tone, it was obvious he had known Neil since a long time ago.Yet none of them mentioned anything when I first introduced them. I frowned. This matter did not seem like a simple one.I did not mean to eavesdrop, but their conversation and expressions made me want to listen in further.Neil raised his head, there was a flash of complication in his quiet eyes, but his tone was gentle and sincere. "Believe it or not, I truly didn't come back with some other purpose. I just didn't want to stay abroad alone anymore.""Alone..." Theo repeated. He lowered his gaze slightly as if thinking about something. When he looked up the next second again, his eyes were stern. "Haven’t you been alone after coming back too? What are you planning?”Neil replied the instant he heard Theo’s question. “Nothing, of course. At least you’re here. Knowing that we’re in the same city makes me feel a lot more secure.”The corners of Theo’s mouth turned up slightly. There seemed to be some

Theo tended to my wound with much care but did not respond to my question.Could it be that he did not want me to know about it…After hearing their conversation, however, I would find it difficult to hold onto my curiosity without asking anything.I looked at Theo. His expression was calm, his anger likely already seeped away. "I heard Neil call you brother. Are you two… brothers?” My tone was calm, and my question was careful.I noticed Theo's actions slowing down, but he continued to treat my wound. The expression on his face was a little cold, and his tone was even colder as he replied, "No."“Why would he call you that if you’re not brothers?” I asked again.Theo’s handsome face was sullen, and he exhaled heavily. "He’s just a child born to a vain woman. There’s nothing else to say.”Vain woman… Was he referring to Neil’s mother?Could Theo and Neil be siblings from different mothers?My mind supplied me with a feud between the giants, but I had no idea what the truth was

My leg wound no longer disrupted my walking. Tonight also happened to be the day I scheduled the dinner with Marius.It was, to put it bluntly, a blind date. Would Marius be furious after finding out?I could call Shannon to cancel it.I was about to call her but she beat me to it. "Wanda, I'm at your door. Come out. I’ll give you a ride.”"Oh okay. Wait for me."Hanging up the call, I went back to my room to change my clothes before heading downstairs. I looked at Theo who was reading a magazine on the sofa. "I’m going out to dinner with Shannon.”"Okay, come back early.""Alright.”When I exited the villa, I saw a car with flashing lights not far away. I went up to it and opened the car door before seeing Shannon greeting me excitedly. "Let's go, it's almost time."I got into the car, my heart flip-flopping. “Shannon, I think we should just call it off. It’s not good that we didn’t tell Marius anything.”“It’ll be fine. We already invited them out. It won’t be nice for us t

As I made my way back, the wind blowing against my face woke me up.It had indeed been wrong of me to arrange a blind date without Marius' permission, thus angering him.His words lingered in my mind. "It seems that you really don't understand what I want.”I truly… did not seem to know what he wanted.Lowering my head, I stared at my feet as I walked and fell into deep thought.Despite knowing him for so long, I knew nothing about him.I always felt a sense of debt toward him.My feet came to a standstill, my mind in shambles. Could I still have a friend like Marius?Sighing, I continued on. I passed an alley where I heard the sound of fighting. I had not wanted to stop, but then I heard a familiar voice."Did Walter Waters send you?"This voice. Neil?I took a few steps forward and heard it even clearer. "What about it? You’re the one who offended President Waters. I’ll make sure to beat you up good today!”"I called the police. If you don't want to get caught, leave quic

I reached the villa and entered the living room only to see Theo sitting on the sofa, magazine in hand. Recalling what Neil said, I could only hide it away even though I had a thousand other things in mind."I'm back."Theo put down the magazine when he heard me and looked at me. "Why so late?""That's because we rarely ever go out together." I looked at Theo, my gaze somewhat unnatural.He instantly caught onto it and asked, "Did something happen? Your expression is a little off."His words instantly struck me, and I stuttered. Looking at Theo nervously, I replied, "Nothing happened." Theo approached me and reached out his hand to brush away my hair from my temples. There was a look of concern in his eyes. "Obviously, something happened. Tell me what happened. Don't forget what you said yourself. There shouldn't be secrets between us."I pursed my lips. I knew I could not tell Theo what happened with Neil or else things would get out of hand.Inhaling, I raised my gaze to l