Chapter 718

#Cyrus turned toward Leah, looking utterly unfazed. While the effects of Viper's Drip had played a role, it was her long-suppressed vitality that made him so drawn to her. But Cyrus couldn't let it show; he had to maintain the dignified image of the Grand Doctor. The first encounter had been an accident caused by Viper's Drip, and there couldn't be a second time. Besides, she was still a married woman. "I can't influence the young lord's decisions. The young lord never kills the innocent. He'll only kill your father if he deserves it," Cyrus replied coldly. Leah's heart sank. Did this mean the young lord planned to kill her father? Putting aside their familial ties, she knew deep down that her father's sins were beyond redemption. Even if he were to die a hundred times, it wouldn't be enough to atone for them. The number of poor children from Mountain Westco who had died at his hands was probably over a hundred. "I see…" Leah nodded, feeling disheartened. Despite Drake's flaws,