Chapter 496

　　Derek's POV 　　Andrea gazed at me intently for a moment and then let out a sigh helplessly, "You are truly his son, with the same determination. But aren't you scared of what could go wrong? If anything happens, even a tiny accident, it could be the end for all of us in this car!" 　　"Mom, do you really think I would let Tabitha walk into danger? That person is too cunning, operating from abroad yet wielding immense power. Every time I get close, all I find are scapegoats. As long as that person is alive, Tabitha is in constant danger. Do you understand? Every time I close my eyes, I can't help but think of those two children, so young, lifeless from the moment they were born. Even their bodies were never found..." 　　I gazed at the distant courtyard, where birds perched on branches, chirping and singing freely. 　　However, they were unaware that a snake had silently slithered up the branch behind them, its jaws gaping, poised to strike with lethal precision. 　　I clutched the table's edg