Elliana’s words tightened the atmosphere until it felt like a rope around everyone’s throats. The room froze—shock and dread mingling in a silence heavier than any shout. No one had ever dared challenge the Thompson family so boldly. Milena was the first to do it.
Levi rubbed his numb cheek, thoughts racing. What if Kaleb ordered Elliana’s death right here and now? What could he possibly do then?
Rita’s lips parted as she tried to calm things down, but no words came. She already knew the conflict had passed the point of reconciliation. Kaleb would never swallow a public insult. Elliana would have to pay for this. How could she protect her daughter?
Amilia let out a cold, mocking laugh, glaring at Milena.
“You really think you’re untouchable? You think we’re begging for your help? Countless famous doctors are out there. Don’t flatter yourself—no one here is desperate for your treatment.”
Karlee jumped in, voice sharp and hateful.
“Exactly! You arrogant thing—daring to act wild in our home! We’re going to crush you!”
Amilia and Karlee stepped back together, waiting hungrily for Kaleb to give the order to kill Elliana.
But the command never came. Instead, Kaleb smiled slowly.
“Dr. Atkinson, it seems you’ve built up quite the grudge against my family.”
Elliana glanced at the bodyguards still sprawled on the floor.
“Shouldn’t I?” she asked coldly.
Kaleb nodded as if in thought.
“If everything happened as you claim, then we are indeed at fault. I’ll offer you my personal apology and discipline everyone involved. Whatever I must do to earn your forgiveness.”
A wave of disbelief rippled through the room. No one expected Kaleb to be so measured. Not only was he ignoring her defiance—he intended to investigate and deliver justice.
Amilia and Karlee, braced for a killing, went rigid with shock.
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They stared at Kaleb with wide, terrified eyes. Before they could make sense of his restraint, Edgar stepped forward.
“We may be powerful, but we are not unreasonable. If you were wronged, Dr. Atkinson, we will make it right.”
Elsie echoed him softly.
“Please calm down, Dr. Atkinson. I’ll have someone pull the surveillance footage so we can see exactly what happened.”
Even Edgar and Elsie were showing mercy. Amilia and Karlee turned pale, hearts pounding wildly—then moments later relaxed when they realized the cameras showed only the hallway. Everything that happened inside the bedroom was out of view.
The staff hurried away to retrieve the footage. Leaning slightly on Elsie, Edgar lowered himself onto the sofa with care. Maintaining his polite tone, Kaleb gestured to an empty chair.
“Dr. Atkinson, please take a seat.”
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