Chapter 27

Tobias sneered. "Disappeared into thin air? Do you think he's a wizard? The truth is you were incompetent and wasted such a perfect chance." His subordinate lowered his head, not daring to answer. Tobias shot him a scathing glare, then snapped, "Forget it. He just came back. We can't make a move against him for now, or he'll get suspicious. But keep an eye on him. Report to me immediately if anything comes up." "Yes, sir." Only then did Tobias turn his attention back to Winter, who was the center of attention in the tea room. His expression softened. Ever since he'd set up his brother, convincing everyone that Jayden had crippled him, even Tiana, who'd once doted on Jayden most, no longer visited him. The Brookses were disappointed in Jayden, and Lucy never missed a chance to berate him. Just like that, Tobias had traded his own legs for everyone to turn against Jayden. Yet, as he dropped his gaze to his lifeless legs, resentment burned in his eyes. Even after such a heavy