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    “No need. It’s just a minor injury,” Wilson said, his earlier gentleness reced by his usual cold


    detachment. “I heard Adam is searching for the whereabouts of Master Xev from the underworld?”


    Samuel nodded. “Yes, but Master Xev can’t be found so easily. It will be extremely difficult for him to


    locate Master Xev.”


    “Help him out,” Wilson replied tly.


    “Yes, Mr Quinn,” Samuel said respectfully.


    Master Xev had always been on good terms with Wilson. Yet, Wilson was willing to offend them just


    to please Adam.


    At the hospital, Lionel began to rouse.


    “Lionel, you’re finally awake.”


    Seeing Victoria’s red, tear–streaked face, Lionel’s heart ached. He whispered, “Ms. Olson, please


    don’t cry.


    I’m fine.”


    “Fine? The doctor said your injuries are severe.” Victoria sobbed with a guilty expression. “It’s all my


    fault. If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have been punished by Wilson.”


    Hearing this, Lionel’s sympathy for Victoria deepened. He replied firmly, “Ms. Olson, this wasn’t your


    fault. Please don’t me yourself.”


    It was all because of that scheming woman, Yvette, who had Wilson wrapped around her finger.


    Even though Yvette was the one who caused Victoria’s injuries, Wilson still showed such favoritism


    toward her.


    Lionel felt increasingly frustrated for Victoria, his expression darkening with each passing second.


    Just then, he recalled Victoria’s bloodied and scraped knees after being pushed down by Yvette.


    “Ms. Olson, have you treated the wounds on your legs?” Lionel asked with concern.


    Victoria nodded. “I’ve already taken care of it. Lionel, I suffered a minor scrape, but you’ve been


    seriously injured. Please get plenty of rest.”


    Lionel was heartened by Victoria’s concern. “Okay. I’ll heed your advice, Ms. Oslon.”


    A faint smile appeared on Victoria’s face, but she soon looked worried again, her voice tinged with


    concern.


    “Lionel, remember to be respectful to Yvette in the future. Otherwise, Wilson definitely won’t let you


    off


    the next time.”


    Lionel’s gaze grew somber, and he fell into an extended period of silence.


    f Yvette dared to hurt Victoria again, Lionel swore he would risk everything to remove her from the


    equation.


    Victoria said gently, “You’ve just woken up and are still weak. You need to rest. I’lle back to


    check on youter.”


    Lionel felt a pang of reluctance as he watched her prepare to leave. He wanted to prolong the


    moment. However, he quickly reined in these inappropriate thoughts and nodded in agreement.


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    “Okay, Ms. Oslon.


    As he watched her exit the room, Lionel clenched his hands by his sides, forcing himself to


    suppress his


    feelings.


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    Victoria was not someone he should harbor such thoughts about. His greatest fortune was simply


    being able to stay by her side and protect her.


    A kind–hearted person like Victoria deserved someone truly worthy of her–like Wilson. With that,


    Lionel vowed to separate Wilson from Yvette.


    “Victoria!”