It was just torturous enough to make Tyrone feel miserable. Knowing that he didn't have the upper hand, Tyrone caved in."Give us some privacy," said Wilbur plainly. Jackson stashed the knife away, nodded, and stood behind Wilbur. "I brought you here to talk about Clifford," continued Wilbur.Tyrone lifted his face in confusion. "I can treat his facial paralysis. But Clifford won't let me help him. What can I do?""Clifford also has another sickness," Wilbur revealed with a mix of disgust and sadness on his face. Tyrone was intrigued. He had secretly checked Clifford's pulse once. Other than his facial paralysis, Clifford had been as healthy as a horse."But swear that you won't tell anyone," warned Wilbur. Before Tyrone could say anything, Jackson brandished his knife again. Fine. Tyrone didn't want to argue with someone armed. He swallowed whatever he wanted to say and complied, saying, "Okay." What illness could possibly be so grave that Wilbur had to kidnap him and as

Ysabella even thought about calling Louisa and asking her to locate Tyrone. She would owe Louisa another favor, but she didn't mind that. Just as Ysabella was about to take her phone out to make the call, a familiar, playful voice sounded behind her. "Why are you in my room?"Ysabella turned around in astonishment. Tyrone's white shirt and black slacks were all crumpled and wrinkly. His smirk was tired, and he looked like he had had a rough day. Ysabella almost lost control of her emotions and threw herself into Tyrone's arms. She had to pinch herself to stop herself from acting that way.Nia, however, went ahead and threw herself into Tyrone's arms. She croaked, "Why did you go? I thought you abandoned me."Tyrone found the sudden physical contact uncomfortable, but he couldn't deny that it made him feel warm inside. He patted Nia's head and said, "I went out to take a stroll. Sorry. I won't do it again."Nia said okay in a shaky voice before tightening her arms around Tyron

Tyrone had a hunch that things were more complicated than he thought. Fortunately for him, he had his phone, so he could easily hail a cab and return to the hotel. …A few days later, Ambrose was discharged. He wanted to return to Stillmond with Ysabella and Tyrone.Ysabella drove Tyrone to the airport early in the morning. When she boarded the plane, she was surprised to see Ambrose, who was reclining on the seat. While she had never met her father-in-law properly, she had seen him many times on the news and in economic magazines. She remembered Ambrose's face."Hi, Mr. Hendrick Senior," greeted Ysabella politely. Ambrose looked at Ysabella coldly. He concluded she was plain and chubby. Ambrose grumbled in response."Sit next to me," proposed Tyrone, trying to make Ysabella feel less awkward. Ysabella nodded and sat next to him. She didn't feel awkward at all. She was sitting next to the window and could admire the view outside.The cabin was spacious and luxurious. This

"I don't care what trick you're pulling. Your arrogance will be the death of you." Tyrone headed upstairs after saying that. Irvin's eyes slowly turned cold as he peered at Tyrone's disappearing silhouette.In fact, being allowed to stay in Ambrose's mansion was an acknowledgment itself. When they turned 18 years old, or even before that, the Hendricks would be kicked out of the mansion and made to live on their own. In all these years, only Tyrone had been allowed to move back in. Therefore, he was someone special to Ambrose too. Everyone left the mansion with mixed feelings. Ambrose had gathered everyone in his mansion today for another reason too—to let anyone know that he was alive and kicking and that they should tone down whatever shady practices they were pulling.After Tyrone went upstairs, he knocked on the door to Ambrose's room and walked in. Nia and Karl were helping Ambrose into bed. "Karl, don't you give Nia a house tour?" suggested Tyrone.Karl was surprised.

"From now on, Nia will be your secretary. Show her the ropes when you have the time," said Tyrone. Leopard was shocked. Was Tyrone entrusting his cousin to him?But why? Tyrone could keep her by his side. Since Nia was present, Leopard knew that he shouldn't ask questions in front of her. "Sure."Tyrone then turned to Nia. "From now on, you'll learn how to work with Leopard. You can ask him if you have any questions.""Okay." Nia nodded. Even though Leopard only had one arm and looked scary, he was Tyrone's friend, so Nia trusted him."You'll also share the same office with Leopard. You'll learn things quickly like this," said Tyrone. Nia was fine with the arrangement. Leopard had many questions, but he didn't ask."Why don't you sit here first, Nia? Leopard and I will bring an office desk for you," said Tyrone. Nia nodded and sat on the couch. Tyrone and Leopard then went to the vacant office next door."What's your plan, Ty?" Leopard asked right away.Tyrone's turned serious