his cane thudding against the floor. "Your mom chose Frey

rennan drawled as if he were discussing the we

a's face, leaving behind red

d rooted in her spot,

e handle; that's why you've offended countless people. You

he was close to losi

rode up to Jarrod's side, her hand grasping his

de of crimson, his breaths beco

Stop being so stubborn! You know his blood pressure is dan

tured to the butler and ordered in a

amily, and the servants sc

an with the intensity of her gaze. She had been his stepmother for years, but

m rose to a fever pitch. Everyone present was on edge,

plessly. She furrowed her brows and asked u

moment before answering, "A

ustration. "That's too slo

ed forward and reach

bing her wrist with a tight grip.

own. "It's not just high blood pressure. He's suffocating like the

he private doctor will determin

we wait for the doctor, it might

ice exuding confidence, Frey

inally released his grip, allowi

ed a slight dilation, co

Jarrod's trachea was obstructed by a wad of phlegm. With a

ss firmly from his abdomen up to his chest. Get the blood press

d a sense of hope in those around her, who be

ned squatting, her focus unwav

hrough the complex emo

ternity, Jarrod's eyes flickered ope

h and signaled to the butler

?" Jarrod croaked, taki

. It was Freya who saved you, wo

emurred, "I just performed some basic first aid. But to

good girl. Thank you for your help tonight. You'll always b

is gaze on Brennan, who remained s

with his grandfather when h

her true intentions. If she was indeed a spy, this would be the perfect opportunity

o where the Hayes family is today, and as the leader of Asiope Group, you need to be ca

gave a curt nod, his t

said, "You two should get to know mor

herself. "Don't worry. I'll do my b

Freya let out a long breath, feeling th

around to find Brennan standing in front of her, arms folded

asked, her con

ennan stepped closer, blocking her way and staring down at her with cold, ruthless eyes.