Steven ignored Michael, took my hand, and proudly declared his sovereignty. "She's my wife. It's official."
Michael's expression darkened. Taking a deep breath, he gritted his teeth and uttered, "You can get divorced even after getting married."
"I won't get a divorce," Steven replied.
"Steven!" Michael appeared angry and ready to confront him.
Steven hid behind me with an innocent look. "Stephie, he's so aggressive. He wanted to kill me down there just now."
I frowned at Michael and gave him a warning look.
Michael appeared to be losing his mind. "Me? It was pitch-black down there. How could I even know where he was? Don't listen to his nonsense. Steven, have you gone mad?"
Michael was usually aloof. However, he was definitely upset facing Steven, who feigned innocence.
Steven took cover behind me and said aggrievedly, "He injured my wound further. It was extremely painful and started bleeding."
Steven deliberately exposed the wound on his arm. As expected, a distressed look crossed my face. He then lay contentedly on my shoulder.
Eason was disdainful. "Let's go. Leave him here to fend for himself. He's good at pretending."
Joel had been a bit absent-minded and appeared slightly preoccupied. Upon regaining his awareness, he cast a glance at Steven, then lowered his head and left. He no longer exuded the same vibrancy as before.
"Everything he says is false," Michael insisted, trying to persuade me to believe him.
"Stephie, he can't be trusted. Both he and Yasmin might be working under Peter. The Ford family is also one of the investors in Genome Society. He's an investor himself..." Steven complained to me in a hushed tone.
Michael clenched his fists, his eyes brimming with an intense desire to kill Steven.
"I believe you two make a great pair. Enjoy your time together," I stated calmly. I then gently pushed Steven away before turning on my heel and exiting.
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