Chapter 1927

This seemed to be my lifelong goal. Maeve showed me who I was. Yet, all I ever wanted was to be that person's son. In corners where Maeve doesn't notice, I often found myself staring at her, lost in thought. She was like a butterfly breaking free from its cocoon after struggling inside for so long. Wasn't that the same as a phoenix rising from the ashes? I cared about her. I didn't want to lose her. Because she was the light I strived for. I had no choice but to step into the darkness instead. The work at The Lucent was simple. It was something I was used to. By day, I was her soulmate, a famous celebrity. By night, I was the executioner in the shadows. I watched as once-powerful tycoons who opposed Maeve kneeled before me. The white performance suit stayed pristine. But the blood from those corrupt businessmen stained it. It also stained my soul. "Mr. Grant, what should we do?" "Let the sea swallow them." I replied coldly, "People like them have no place in this world." It w