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Chapter 108: "Lifeless Human Skin"

Eric's reaction to finding his brother lifeless was devoid of shock or distress. He simply stared at Gaige with profound sorrow, having experienced the loss of family members in the past. The difference was that the eighteen-year-old brother before him played no role in the family business; he was merely a pawn of their mother, a fate more tragic than that of those who had died in service.

"Why is my brother not breathing?" Eric asked Patal once more, this time in a calmer tone.

Patal remained silent, standing at the door without any intention of answering Eric's question.

Eric should have pointed his gun at Patal by now, but instead, he chose to engage in conversation, despite Patal's clear reluctance. Eric knew of Patal's loyalty to their family and was aware of how Patal carried out his duties. However, Patal's concealment of Gaige's death was deeply suspicious.

"Tell me. I won't inform Mother if you have a valid reason," Eric implored.

"He is not dead, sir," Patal replied.

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