Chapter 2015


    The driver turned his face slightly. Although dark, one could see it was indeed him. Edward casually


    answered, “It was all right.”


    Even so, Alexander knew it must have been a nightmare for him—even more so than the gunfights,


    assassinations, and betrayals they once faced together.


    ‘The sense of helplessness that we’re no longer in control of our bodies and that we might’ve hurt even


    those closest to us is unthinkable.’


    “If it weren’t for—” Alexander started, but Edward quickly interjected, “It’s not your fault. The


    organization is inhumane. Even if it weren’t me, they would target another person. Besides, it allowed


    me to obtain helpful information.


    After a pause, he casually continued, “Perhaps fate made it happen.”


    Alexander chuckled, feeling slightly relieved. “Since when have you believed in fate, Edward?”


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    “People change.” Edwardughed. “Lily once said we all think differently at different stages of our lives


    due to what we’ve been through.”


    His smile gradually froze, and he fell silent.


    “I’m sure she’ll be all right,” Edward tilted his head and said, “She’s smart and capable.”


    “She is.” Alexander nodded, his finger tapping his knee. “That’s why I’m worried.”


    ‘Sometimes it’s not good to stand out from the rest.’


    Although Lily had tried keeping a low profile and focused only on perfumery, she still became a target.


    ‘Perhaps it’s as Edward says, some things are fated. The organization found her and dragged her into


    this mess. I can only me myself for failing to protect her and not being strong enough.’


    Being a sessful businessman for many years, Alexander had always thought he was powerful


    enough, but everything that happened made him realize he was powerless.


    He and Edward remained silent. It was dawn when they arrived at the Rollins’ residence. Edward was


    about to pull up to the gate when Alexander stopped him. “Let’s wait a while. Anastasia might still be


    sleeping.”


    Edward parked the car in the shade under a tree nearby. However, they heard the sound of an


    approaching ambnce a momentter. It sped by them, and the gate to the Rollins’ residence opened


    to let it in.


    Shocked, Edward looked over his shoulder at Alexander and saw an rmed look in his eyes.


    Taken aback, Edward looked over his shoulder at Alexander and saw an rmed look in his eyes. After


    a while, the ambnce sped out of the gate and left.


    Alexander exited the car with a frown and hurried over to the gate to stop it from closing. “Who was in


    that ambnce?”


    Although he asked the question, he could already guess who it was.


    “It’s Ms. Rollins.” Surprised, the maid recognized Alexander and answered truthfully.


    Alexander said gravely, “What kind of illness?”


    “I’ve no idea. Ms. Rollins has been feverish and coughing for thest two days. She even started


    throwing up blood this morning. She was also in a stupor, so we called an ambnce.”


    The maid shook her head and added, “That’s all we know.”