As an attempt to retrieve Millie ensued, Leon cast his gaze in their direction, forestalling any such


    endeavor.


    Marcus carried Millie to the awaiting car and departed.


    Only when the car’s taillights faded did Leon retract his piercing stare.


    He’d encountered her first, yet fate hadn’t granted him the chance to hold onto her.


    Yet perhaps it was for the best. Millie deserved a life bathed in sunlight-a destiny he couldn’t weave for


    her.


    “Why did you surrender her?”


    The man who had just harmed the fat woman stepped forward, his reluctance evident.


    In response to Leon’s silence, he spoke in a hushed tone.


    “I can tell you’re smitten with her.”


    Never before had he witnessed Leon so unsettled by a woman. If he harbored affections, then it was


    his responsibility to ensure she remained.


    Leon cast an indifferent nce his way, pivoted, and strode into the operating room. Nn promptly


    knelt, his face nearly grazing the floor.


    Never had he anticipated the formidable background of this woman.


    “Franco, my apologies. I was unaware she was yours. Please grant me another chance.”


    Nn’s chin was lifted, revealing daunting eyes that infused him with dread.


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    “Franco.”


    Leon’s eyes met his.


    The man beside himprehended Leon’s intent, grabbing a bottle of disinfectant from the shelf and


    striking Nn’s forehead with it.


    Leon then gripped his chin.


    “How was she brought here?”


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    Nn’s teeth chattered.


    “A woman contacted me. She’s the one who incapacitated her. She evenpensated me generously,


    asking me to end her life.”


    Leon’s fierce demeanor quickened Nn’s heartbeat.


    “Now, you have a chance to make amends. Retrieve that woman for me.”


    Nn promptly nodded.