Chapter 262


    Marcus’ hands paused momentarily as he turned his head.


    “Do you also fancy exile?”


    That was an undeniable threat, and the potency of it was striking. A topic that Bruce had thought to raise was discarded for


    another.


    “You''ve been seeking a masterful surgeon recently, if whispers are to be trusted.


    What seems to be the mdy?” he ventured.


    “You have quite an informedwork. Any leads for me?” Marcus drew an ointment, applying it to his neck with purpose.


    “Leads? They''re not a distance away; they’re practically before us. Our eldest cousin, acimed for his surgical prowess


    worldwide, might be of service.”


    A frosty re from Marcus was all it took to reduce the volume in Bruce''s voice to a faint echo.


    Common knowledge dictated that despite their blood rtion, they were akin to oil and water. Regardless of his unmatched


    medical skills, he was their enemy. How could they expect his benevolence?


    At the Skyline, Millie had barely wrapped up her noon shift when the manager, unexpectedly, granted her a half-day leave.


    Millie found the gesture peculiar. An unwarranted holiday? However, it didn’t take long for her to deduce Marcus’ behind-the-


    scenes role, ensuring she had time for a visit to their grandmother for wedding photographs.


    Upon arrival at the destination, Millie entered the grand hall, with udia conspicuously absent.


    “Mrs. Millie Thomas, wee. Do make yourselffortable. Mrs. udia Thomas is upied in the study,” a servant chimed.


    As Millie was preparing to sit, a startling noise emanated from the study. Her concern piqued.


    She started towards the study, intending to investigate and asked, “what’s wrong with the study? Let me have a look.”


    “No need for concern. Mr. Leon Thomas is also present,” the servant assured her.


    Millie’s eyes narrowed slightly. Leon was there, too? Knowing Leon’s obstinate and haughty nature, she inferred a disagreement


    between him and udia, deciding against intruding.


    Afew moments after Millie had settled back into her chair, the study door swung open. Leon marched out, leaving a chilling aura


    in his wake.


    “Go kneel at the door. You may rise only when | permit.” udia emerged, leaning heavily on her cane.


    At udia’smand, Leon, who had been striding forward, stiffened momentarily, then resumed his pace, dropping to his


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    “This boy irks me to no end. Lois is a gem—well-mannered and sensible. A perfect match for our family. Why does he resist the


    marriage? He’s kept her waiting for years.”


    Leon and Lois’ engagement had been a long affair, and both families were eagerly awaiting its fruition. But ever since the


    engagement, Leon had repeatedly postponed it, crushing Madison’s hopes of bing a grandmother.