Chapter 1457

Outside the door stood a middle-aged man with slightly disheveled salt-and-pepper hair and beard. His prominent nose and deep-set features did not fit the standard Froanian appearance. Elliot vaguely remembered him as Luis, the biochemistry professor he had met before. When he discovered that Asher was reading the book "Abnormal Psychology", Elliot had Yosef look into the matter. They found that Luis had given Asher the book and paid him a visit. Elliot's expression turned grim as he thought about Asher's earlier reaction. "Professor Luis, what brings you here?" Luis scratched his head, carefully recalling, "You're Asher's father, right?" "Yes, I am," Elliot confirmed, his tone distant yet polite. Luis chuckled, his eyes tinged with mockery. "What a rare sight. Since you're finally here to spend time with Asher, I won't disturb you further. I'll get going." He turned to leave, but Elliot stopped him. "Hold on." Elliot grabbed his wrist and lifted his hand, rev