The Original Rays Painting
Author: Whitepearl
last update2025-02-03 21:42:28

When this thought crossed Grey Stanley’s mind, a sudden clarity washed over him, and he snapped his gaze at Dr. Jos. His eyes were filled with suspicion, and his voice came out sharp and demanding. “That man who went to rescue the lady captured by Lucas Henry… he was one of your people, wasn’t he?” He leaned forward slightly, his hands clenching into fists on the armrest of his chair, a look of realization beginning to settle on his face.

Dr. Jos, who had been leaning back in his seat with an air of calm detachment, stiffened slightly at the mention of the incident, though he masked it quickly. He seemed to consider Grey Stanley’s words for a moment, before a mischievous glint entered his eyes. “Oh… Are you referring to Raymond? He didn’t kill that many people, did he?” The casual nature in which he said it almost made the words sound like an afterthought, but the underlying implication wasn’t lost on Grey Stanley.

The mention of Raymond—the man who had barged into the Henry estate an
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