A real edge crept into Davin’s tone. “If Miguel goes after Elliana to get the Medical Codex, the Griffiths’ greatest treasure could land right in his lap.”

Maxine gave a dismissive little shrug. “He won’t succeed. Elliana’s more capable than most give her credit for. Besides, she’s got both the Evans and Campbell clans behind her. If Miguel even tries, he’s the one who’ll wind up dead.”

Davin gave a small nod. “What about Katrina? Shall we summon her back?”

Maxine waved him off. “No need. Honestly, if Katrina meets her end at Elliana’s hands, it saves me the trouble of cutting her out myself.”

Stunned yet again by Maxine’s perverse reasoning, Davin said no more.

Meanwhile, Elliana had no idea her unborn daughter had already been set eyes upon.

Night had fallen by the time Elliana and Cole returned to the Evans estate. The entire family had gathered in the living room, everyone buzzing with anticipation to finally lay eyes on Cole’s girlfriend. Latest content published on FιndNovel.net

Ruben couldn’t hide his impatience, tapping his cane and pestering the butler for updates every few minutes.

After several anxious trips to the door, the butler came back with a bright smile. “They’ve arrived! The two of them are finally here!”

Ruben’s face brightened instantly. Bracing himself on his cane, he managed to stand and shuffled eagerly toward the entryway.

Bertram and Emmanuel were right at Ruben’s side, with the rest of the family trailing behind—each one hoping for a look at the woman who’d managed to win over Cole.

Only Jason stayed glued to the sofa, his face hidden behind a mask that veiled the misery brewing beneath it.

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Just then, Taylor, who had been sleeping off a fever for most of the day, stumbled groggily down the stairs.

Out front, Elliana and Cole stepped from the car hand in hand, walking up to the family gathered at the door.

Elliana greeted Ruben with a soft smile.

Overwhelmed, Ruben’s eyes glistened. “It’s good to have you here!” he blurted.

Most of the family, unaware that Lilah was actually Elliana, exchanged confused glances, but Bertram and Emmanuel knew exactly why Ruben was so emotional. They wasted no time ushering Elliana and Cole inside. Yet the living room presented an odd sight.

Taylor, who hadn’t even made it to a chair, had curled up right in the middle of the floor and promptly fallen back to sleep.

“That brat!” Ruben fumed, lifting his cane to strike.

Sensing something was deeply wrong, Elliana rushed to stop him. “Wait, Ruben. Something’s wrong with him. Please, don’t get upset,” she said quickly, kneeling beside Taylor to check on him.

With her reputation as Dr. Atkinson preceding her, Ruben hesitated and lowered his cane. The rest of the family waited, holding their breath.

After a careful examination, a chill ran through Elliana. Taylor wasn’t just unwell. A digital bug had been implanted in him.

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