as the Maybach rolled into the Carter f

lding after another, quietly reflecting the family's unimaginable wealth. Rare and exotic plants li

tate before finally coming to a stop in

rinna's arrival, the butler, Alfre

opened the rear door. "Ms. Shaw," he said with respectful

d. Her face remained bla

is narrowed eyes settled on Corinna without a word. The silence alone held enough pressure. H

standing tall and co

a looked slender and fragile, her eyes were calm and unwaver

ghly investigated her background. He also

to protect an adopted one. They were

. "Have you thought about what will

r chin slightly.

had turned pale, and all of his usual composure was gone. "Sir, somethi

feet at once and rushed toward the staircase,

he suddenly stopped and turned

aster bedroom, where a heavy atmo

r. Carter, we've exhausted every possible treatment. His condition ha

strength had been drained from

s mother, Laura Carter. She

tears, her voice trembling. "My son is

e room was lef

crowd until Theodore suddenly grab

iously. "You said you woul

s as she looked at Cori

lked towar

dsome face remained striking. His deep-set eyes and prominent

lashes made him appear unusually fragile, a s

ed. A hint of confusion flashed across her face. Hi

it open, revealing his well-toned chest. She opened a small case she carried and took out a t

n of my best specialists totally at a loss. And you, a mere young woman

ee years in prison because of medical malpractice. A patient died beca

hierarchy. You've practiced for decades, yet you're blinded

l you want." His voice trembled with rage. "If somet

ital, even he had been unable to save Jayde

d no interest in sa

clenched teeth. "You're nothing but a convicted crimina

d you spend arguing brings Jayden closer

the bed. Jayden's lips had already

e moment that needle touches him, h

ind. Her eyes remaine

jaw. "Let her do what

, you're really going to trust a convicted fel

ed at Corinna and asked in a ho

confidently, "One

d gasps swept th