28 Shattered Pendants

Damon's decision to take Lia back to the mansion was a clear declaration of war against Cortez. The already strained atmosphere was now thick with the scent of impending conflict. The once clear skies had turned gloomy, with a light drizzle persisting for several days. Lia stood before her father's grave, her spirit as lifeless as a walking corpse. "The doctor found a type of drug in your father's body during the examination," Louis began. "This drug, although capable of relieving pain, is potent and toxic. Your father's body couldn't withstand it. Over time, it hollowed him out. Any emotional upheaval could easily cause his blood vessels to burst, leading to his death." Lia slowly lifted her gaze. "Was it Damon?" "No, it was the head of the Cortez family. There are informants of the family head in the rehabilitation center. Even if they couldn't kill your father directly, the poison in his body would slowly do the job." Louis shook her head. "Your father seemed t